There is something about Ruby on fantasy islandRuby came to the island as a guest, but extended her stay and became Roarke’s right-hand man. With a gentle personality and sweet Southern accent, Ruby is the definition of comfort. hollywood life spoke exclusively Kiara Burns On the origin of Ruby’s accent and how her grandmother influenced Ruby.
“Even though I wasn’t doing it consciously [the accent]I was in touch with Nana who lives in Mississippi. I also have many families in the South. Missouri, California, Utah… Mississippi. I have been everywhere since I was a kid. But I have many families in the South. The character Ruby has a very strong connection to my grandmother, Nana. I think I was naturally channeling just Gloria and her energy. Her way of speaking is very calming and makes me want to be with her and want to be present. It’s very intentional. ”
She continues: It came naturally that way. This is the beauty of the idea of not chasing roles or trying to find them, but letting them find them. youThat’s exactly how it was. It was not compulsory. I fell in love with Ruby naturally. I fell in love with the character, Kiara went to different locations for filming, went home and came back. It was very therapeutic to be honest. Because she feels like she’s with her on set. I even got to have my Nana come and see her last season of hers, and it was such a special moment to have her there. ”
Inspired by character tattoos from the original series, Ruby first came to the island as a 75-year-old woman with her husband after receiving a cancer diagnosis. After she reverts to her younger self, Ruby decides to get a tattoo on the island, leaving her other life behind, Ruby will stay on the island forever. hollywood life I asked Kiara if she thought Ruby could lead a fulfilling life on the island.
“I think she’s got it. She’s discovering it. This is all so new,” Chiara said. “It’s been about two years since I started working as a staff member on the island, and I’m still sorting things out, but if Helen can leave, can I leave too? Are there any loopholes? I think even Roarke understands certain things, so she’s still trying to get your head in and out of the island.
The actress adds: Because she literally threw her whole life away, including her children, her family and her grandchildren, to be on this island. I think she has a hard time thinking: Was my choice correct? ”
Ruby and Roarke’s close friendship is central to the show.Kiara admitted she was ‘so nervous’ meeting her co-star Roselyn Sanchez first time. But she didn’t need to worry.
“Soon, she’s joking and wanting to know about me and my life. She has this genuine quality about her work. She’s so intrigued by just having conversations with people.” Any anxiety I had went out the window,” Chiara said. hollywood life.
The FOX series has had many notable guest stars, including; Teri Hatcher, Bellamy Youngand the second half Leslie JordanKiara revealed what she’s thinking Jeff Goldblum As a guest star, it would be a “personality” fit. “He would have just been there and enjoyed the experience,” she said. He’s good at drama, he’s good at laughter and balance, so I feel like he’s been able to show that he can do that, and that would be great.” fantasy island Season 2 airs Mondays on FOX.
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