Euphoriais back on its third season with a lot of new faces, including a character named 'Angel', played by Priscilla Delgado.
In thesecond episode, Rue (Zendaya) finds herself working at the Silver Slipper, one of Alamo's (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) strip clubs. There, she sees Angel and instantly gets attracted to her, with the two hooking up the first night they meet.
During the filming of the third season, photos of Zendaya and Delgado shooting an intense argument scenecirculated online, sparking curiosity among fans about the mysterious new character and the actress behind her.
Now, the latest episode ofEuphoriaoffers more insight into Angel, who quickly captured viewers' attention. Here's everything to know about the actress who plays her.
Delgado is a 24-year-old Spanish actress who was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She has starred in various Spanish movies and TV shows, includingPaco's Men,Julieta, andDesaparecidos.
She's also no stranger to American TV shows. Prior toEuphoria, the actress starred in Amazon'sA League of Their Own, a sports comedy drama where she played Esti González, a player for the Rockford Peaches. She will also be appearing in Elgin James'Prison Break,where she will be playing Cheyenne, a female inmate.
ForEuphoria, Delgado revealed that she auditioned for the series as a teenager but did not land a role on her first try. Despite that, she 'kicked the door really hard' when another opportunity to join the show came up.
'When Euphoria came out, I was a kid. In fact, I remember I did the Maddy audition when I was sixteen. Honestly, I don't know if they know, but I did that test, a very sad Maddy audition... When, suddenly, I saw the opportunity to join the project, I kicked the door really hard, to see if there was any way to open it,' Delgadoshared with METAL magazine.
Theactress also told Wonderland magazine, 'They ended up giving me the character I was most curious to explore. When I got the news, it was a pinch-me moment. The Euphoria cast are the new generation of talent, inspiring so many people. Knowing I'd have the chance to meet them in person was absolutely immense.'
Talking about her role inEuphoria,Delgado wrote on Instagram: 'Angel and her euphoric world is now out for you to meet her. I'm still recovering from such ecstasy. Grandiose opportunity to navigate the profundities of her heart, and the privilege of understanding how she is desperately seeking love in a world that feels just too big for her. Misunderstood, imperfect, human, wild at heart, adrift... in possession of everything but her own fate. Angel, I will carry you with me always.'
Source: International Business Times UK
