PS: Devious Maids is one of the only shows featuring all Latinas as leads; how does it feel to continue to get renewed for more seasons?
DR: I feel honored to play one of the leads on Devious Maids, and I am inspired by the talent I am surrounded by. [Executive producer] Eva Longoria is a force to be reckoned with, and I will forever be grateful to her for her continued efforts to open doors.
PS: The show has faced a little criticism in the past with people thinking it reinforces Latina stereotypes as domestic workers. What do you have to say about that?
DR: The best part of being an actor on Devious Maids is getting a chance to tell a heartfelt story while still making fun of ourselves. As an actress, I am getting to showcase a character who is funny, loving, strong-willed, passionate, and religious, so who cares that I play a maid? The sad thing for me was to have to defend our show to our own. We felt very judged by our community and had other fellow actors downplay what we were doing. Instead of supporting each other's talent, it felt like they were on a mission to get us canceled. As if by taking a stance against us would validate their place as courageous members of our community. I believe in uniting. I am proud of the show.
![PS: Devious Maids is one of the only shows featuring all Latinas as leads; how does it feel to continue to get renewed for more seasons?
DR: I feel honored to play one of the leads on Devious Maids, and I am inspired by the talent I am surrounded by. [Executive producer] Eva Longoria is a force to be reckoned with, and I will forever be grateful to her for her continued efforts to open doors.
PS: The show has faced a little criticism in the past with people thinking it reinforces Latina stereotypes as domestic workers. What do you have to say about that?
DR: The best part of being an actor on Devious Maids is getting a chance to tell a heartfelt story while still making fun of ourselves. As an actress, I am getting to showcase a character who is funny, loving, strong-willed, passionate, and religious, so who cares that I play a maid? The sad thing for me was to have to defend our show to our own. We felt very judged by our community and had other fellow actors downplay what we were doing. Instead of supporting each other's talent, it felt like they were on a mission to get us canceled. As if by taking a stance against us would validate their place as courageous members of our community. I believe in uniting. I am proud of the show.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/ggiTWZ01ItvLtswnarTLmalj9BU/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:format_auto-!!-:strip_icc-!!-/2015/06/10/157/n/37139775/ef8d8cd84fac0281_GettyImages-184739929/i/PS-Devious-Maids-one-only-shows-featuring-all-Latinas.jpg "PS: Devious Maids is one of the only shows featuring all Latinas as leads; how does it feel to continue to get renewed for more seasons?
DR: I feel honored to play one of the leads on Devious Maids, and I am inspired by the talent I am surrounded by. [Executive producer] Eva Longoria is a force to be reckoned with, and I will forever be grateful to her for her continued efforts to open doors.
PS: The show has faced a little criticism in the past with people thinking it reinforces Latina stereotypes as domestic workers. What do you have to say about that?
DR: The best part of being an actor on Devious Maids is getting a chance to tell a heartfelt story while still making fun of ourselves. As an actress, I am getting to showcase a character who is funny, loving, strong-willed, passionate, and religious, so who cares that I play a maid? The sad thing for me was to have to defend our show to our own. We felt very judged by our community and had other fellow actors downplay what we were doing. Instead of supporting each other's talent, it felt like they were on a mission to get us canceled. As if by taking a stance against us would validate their place as courageous members of our community. I believe in uniting. I am proud of the show.")
