isa Briones
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Isa Briones is the coolest kid I know. The literal funny bone of The Pitt (sorry, pun intended), she moves between vulnerability, deadpan comedy, and gritty “don’t even think about messing with me” moments with the ease of an actor far beyond her years. And she can sing like nobody’s business. This spring’s Broadway turn as Connie Francis in Just in Time left me wondering, “Is there anything she can’t do!?” Her fierce dedication to accurate portrayals of Filipino women onscreen is an inspiration to many. But I personally admire Isa because she has the balls to be herself. She dresses in her own unique style, speaks truth to power, and she is kind. She shows us all that you don’t have to shape-shift to win.
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