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her journey in Hollywood, the impact of Griselda on her career, and what draws her to complex narratives. She also shares a glimpse into her personal life, revealing the unexpected lessons she’s learned along the way and what’s next on her horizon. Miami Living: What drew you to the role of Elsyie Chayle in Shondaland’s upcoming series The Residence? Julieth Restrepo: Elsyie brings so much humanity to the story and her role in the White House comes with a lot of responsibility. As soon as I received the material for the audition I knew I wanted to play the complexity and subtlety that comes with her. Miami Living: Without giving away spoilers, what can audiences expect from this high-stakes mystery series? Julieth Restrepo: I’m sure they are going to be really entertained and are going to see the White House in a way they’ve never seen before. Expect a lot of laughs, twists, tension and a smart story that is going to make you feel like you are the detective and you are about to solve the mystery… and you might. Especially with Uzo Aduba as Cordelia Cupp. She is awesome. Miami Living: How did you prepare for the role of Elsyie? What would you say is the most interesting aspect of her character? Julieth Restrepo: Paul William Davies wrote Elsyie in a way that you like her immediately but there’s also an aspect of mystery about her past and her life that makes her journey on the series very interesting. She’s a hardworking woman and loves what she does so it was very easy to connect with that. And as a mom, myself, I completely relate to the relationship she has with her daughter and how much she wants to be an example for her. Miami Living: Your role as Marta Ochoa in Griselda was widely recognized. How has the success of the series impacted your career? Julieth Restrepo: It’s made a huge impact, especially here in the States. I moved to LA to open new doors and Griselda has done that for me. It put me in the spotlight and introduced me to this market. It gave me a lot of exposure and allowed people to see what I can bring to the table as an actress and the variety of roles I can play. Miami Living: Both Griselda and Loving Pablo, explore stories set in the world of crime and power, even The Residence touches on this theme a bit too. What draws you to these types of narratives? Julieth Restrepo: Being part of those projects goes beyond the theme and more about the complexity underneath those worlds. I’m always in the pursuit of great scripts, special projects and passionate people to work with, so I auditioned for them because I want to keep learning about the way we as human beings connect and relate to each other. I got very lucky to be