10 Times Jane the Virgin's Alba Villanueva Was Basically Your Abuela — in GIFs

We've said it before and we'll say it again: Jane the Virgin is one of the most relatable shows on TV — and, no, not because of its dramatic storylines. There's something about the characters that just seems so . . . real.

Alba Villanueva, Jane's grandmother, is no exception. The eldest member of the Villanueva clan, played by Ivonne Coll, embodies everything great about Latina grandmas. From her judgmental looks to her religious zeal and all her lovable quirks, Alba's familiar nature is one of the many reasons we can't stop watching the show. Read on for further proof (in GIF form) that she's basically your abuela, too.

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When She Hugged Her Family Like She Meant It
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When She Hugged Her Family Like She Meant It

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When She Could. Not. Wait. To Discuss WTF Just Happened in Her Telenovela
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When She Could. Not. Wait. To Discuss WTF Just Happened in Her Telenovela

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When She Was Very Diplomatic About Her Feelings but You Knew She Was Mad
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When She Was Very Diplomatic About Her Feelings but You Knew She Was Mad

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And Then She Tried to Say That She Doesn't Love Gossip
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And Then She Tried to Say That She Doesn't Love Gossip

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When She Forced Jane to Eat More
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When She Forced Jane to Eat More

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When Her Face Couldn't Hide Her Feelings
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When Her Face Couldn't Hide Her Feelings

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When She Made Jane Take a Love Quiz
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When She Made Jane Take a Love Quiz

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When She Gave This Telling Look
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When She Gave This Telling Look

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And Then (Eventually) Apologized For Her Judgmental Behavior
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And Then (Eventually) Apologized For Her Judgmental Behavior