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Belinda landed her first lead role in 2000 inAmigos x Siempre.

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She later pulled double duty playing twins in 2002’sComplices Al Rescate.

Belinda’s transition into teenage roles also doubled as a global breakthrough.

In 2006, she starred in Disney’sThe Cheetah Girls 2alongside the TV girl group that was led by Raven-Symone.

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Allure: How do you feel about returning to acting inBienvenidos a Eden?

Belinda:I’m very excited!

It’s an amazing story.

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These are beautiful places in Spain.

It was an amazing experience.

My character is very funny.

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She’s a very special woman.

Allure: What more can you tell us about your character in the series?

B:Her name is Africa.

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She’s a very empowered woman.

She loves to dress up and be flirty.

If it’s necessary, she would kill someone to be powerful and successful.

For her, that’s what she loves about life.

Allure: What skin-care products would you take with you to the island ofEden?

B:I use hydration creams on my face, and I like moisturizers withhyaluronic acid.I love collagen.

I love using a [refreshing] mist that is like mineral water.

I do all this and I wash my face every night and use creams for the eyes and skin.

I like Dior skin care.

Allure: What makeup would you take with you?

I want it to be like my face is wet, I don’t like powder.

Allure: What would you take for your hair?

B:I love to put oil in my hair so it looks wet.

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What can you tell us about what’s coming next?

B:ForBienvenidos a Eden, I have a couple of songs there that I wrote.

They’re going to get to listen to two new songs and I’m very excited.

They’re going to love these songs.

Allure: You have a big fan base in the LGBTQ+ community.

Do you have a message for your gay fans?

B:Of course!

I love fans in the gay community!

I’m very grateful.

They’re going to love Africa.

I get inspired by them all the time with my music, with my outfits, with everything.

I’m very excited for them to see this new chapter of my career.

Allure: How would you describe this new chapter of your career?

B:I think that I’m doing things that I love.

I’m enjoying myself.

I’m very happy.

I have a lot of faith in what I’m doing.

I believe in my projects and I believe in this series that I did.

I’m very excited and I hope you guys like it.

Allure: What have you learned from your 20-plus years in the industry?

B:You have to be patient.

You have to work hard.

That’s the key: to work hard.

Don’t let anyone tell you what you have to do.

you could listen to advice, but don’t take it too seriously.

Allure: What would you think if Raven-Symone wanted to bring The Cheetah Girls back to Spain?

B:With her, I would go to the end of the world.

She’s my friend.

She’s a beautiful, beautiful woman.

I love her so much, so whatever she wants, I’m down.

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