The going rate for clones of the 36-year-old former actor is around £400 for a few hours’ work, with the potential to earn £2,000 for a day-long gig. I have been practising Meghan’s favourite hairdos and watching her in Suits. 'It was hard because [viewers] never expected it to be a Latin American playing Dorothy,' as she talked about feeling pressure from the media and flirting with the idea of quitting acting afterwards. "I didn’t plan to try lookalike work but I started getting contacted by lookalike agencies and journalists. "I did some child modelling so it will be great to get back into it if I can. Arjona joins previously announced series lead Diego Luna and Alan Tudyk, both of … When it was revealed last summer that she had been cast opposite Diego Luna in the Star Wars spin-off series Andor, the 28-year-old actor danced around the report, not exactly confirming it, but not denying it either. "Like Meghan, I’m mixed-race. ", Latest updates and analysis as Meghan & Harry shock world with Oprah interview, I’m an Irish traveller & I couldn't go out without my brothers until I was 17, I dismissed being unable to wee as infection - but it was cancer at just 20, You’ve been using salt & pepper shakers wrong - waitress reveals the ‘right’ way, Mum devastated when 8 kids show up to her daughter’s party despite inviting 25, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. My dad is from Barbados and my mum is British and friends tell me they are now really jealous of my skin and Meghan glow. Buying clothes is so much easier now because I just check what she is wearing. Adria Arjona has been cast in the upcoming Cassian Andor series at Disney Plus, Variety has confirmed. The series centers on 20-year-old Dorothy Gale (Adria Arjona), ... Add Meghan Markle's Gift to Oprah to Your Favorite Things List . My skin colour comes from Spanish ancestry. Making the decision to just 'go with it' - referring to her decision to lean into the idea of playing a different type of Dorothy based on who she was - she said it gave her a newfound sense of power to reshape the narrative of Latina actresses in Hollywood. The Duchess of Sussex, born Meghan Markle, married Prince Harry at St George’s Chapel, Windsor in May 2018. It saves huge amounts of time. ', Rosario Dawson reveals how the immense fan support lead her to be cast as Ahsoka Tano in The Mandalorian, Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins becomes first woman to direct Star Wars film as Disney and Lucasfilm tap her to helm Rogue Squadron, Disney unveils 10 new Star Wars spinoffs, 10 Marvel shows, a new Indiana Jones movie and a deal with the Kardashians as part of 100 new titles to lure viewers to its streaming platform, DC Comics announces their latest Batman will be the Black son of Bruce Wayne's confidant Lucius Fox. Meghan Markle's 'furious rows' with aides over designer freebies: Staff warned Duchess it breached royal protocol to keep free clothes at time of bullying allegations, sources claim Advertisement That usually doesn’t happen. "When she and Harry started dating, my friends and family initially told me we looked alike. Adria Arjona talks about the characters in the new TV show "Emerald City", and the similarities to the original "Wizard of Oz". 8,897 Likes, 75 Comments - Adria Arjona (@adriaarjona) on Instagram. All four have signed with lookalike agencies since the star of US TV drama Suits got engaged to Harry late last year. Nicole, 23, lives in Angel, North London, and is about to start work with BA. Dove Cameron and … Adria Arjona, 28, has been cast as one of the lead characters in Disney+'s forthcoming Star Wars series based on Rebel agent Cassian Andor from the 2016 film Rogue one. All of a sudden my husband and friends were telling me I resembled his bride-to-be but I had to google Meghan to see what all the fuss was about. A host of celebrities and scientists including Madonna, Robert de Niro and a clutch of Nobel Prize winners have called for radical change in the world rather than 'a return to normal' after lockdown. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. True Detective's Adria Arjona and Leven Rambin Reveal Which Season 1 Characters They Would F--k, Marry or Kill HBO stars get candid with the men's … Ditto for her role in the upcoming Marvel thriller Morbius. Marisa Tomei and Jason Mamoa feature in this action drama about a husband looking to get justice for the death of his wife while protecting his daughter. At first the shoots were daunting, as people adore Meghan and I don’t want to disappoint. Speaking about her most recent acting role in the upcoming Marvel film Morbius opposite Jared Leto, Arjona said that his transformation into Doctor Morbius was 'one of the wildest things I’ve ever seen,' as she talked about the secrecy surrounding the project, much like Star Wars. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. View our online Press Pack. "I’d especially love to be a decoy double if the royals ever need to give the media the slip and I’m considering taking lessons in the field of security. "I was in a bar once and a guy paid for my drinks all night because he was a fan of the show and had a crush on Rachel. MARK ABRAHAMS/GQ Actresses Adria Arjona and Leven Rambin sat down with GQ to discuss the upcoming second season of True Detective, and things got sexy. She continued to say that it was a lifelong dream, calling it 'such a complex and beautiful and creative world that I’ve just been dying to be a part of for so long,' while gushing, 'I was waiting for the perfect one: I really believe this is the one.'. Accustomed to airplanes and distant countries since she can recall, Adria Arjona was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Mexico City. The Duchess of Sussex, born Meghan Markle, married Prince Harry at St George’s Chapel, Windsor in May 2018. DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / Getty ImagesPrince Harry and Meghan Markle are being urged by some commentators in the U.K. to ask CBS to postpone the airing of its Oprah Winfrey interview, in … The 28-year-old actress who first gained notoriety after she played Emily on season two of HBO's True Detective has now bagged herself a coveted role in Patty Jenkins' upcoming 2023 film Star Wars: Rogue Squadron. "I’ve been booked for bridal shows, modelling jobs and photoshoots. I have this immense responsibility, within myself, that I want to really reintroduce what a Latin American woman is to the world. Adria Arjona can keep a secret, kind of. "I went from being a typical school-run mum to being stopped half a dozen times a day by strangers asking for selfies, or people on social media contacting me. As well as undertaking royal duties in support of The Queen, both in the UK and overseas, The Duchess devotes her time to supporting a number of charities and organisations. "I realised I already wore the same coloured clothes as Meghan does and did my hair and make-up the same. Landing the role of Dorothy in 2017's NBC show Emerald City, Arjona talked about being the first Hispanic Dorothy to grace the screen, while unpacking the struggle that Latina actresses face in the industry when it comes to representation. Disney may not just end things with Obi-Wan Kenobi, the loveable and wise Jedi master from the Star Wars Universe, after reviving the character for his own ', Adria continued, 'I think talking about representation and really making it my duty and my responsibility to tell those stories, to portray those characters that show Latin American women on a pedestal and redefine them: I think that’s really important.'. News' Carrisa Culiner. "I hope to earn up to £20,000 in the lead-up to the wedding — that’s the dream. The couple’s official residence is Kensington Palace. I’d never seen the programme until then. Genevieve O'Reilly will reprise her role as Mon Mothma. There’s many alter egos that come out when you do that. I also plan to blog about my experience as a Meghan double. I love the fact she is so natural and seems to really love appearing with Harry. 'I can hide under a mask, I can hide under the name of a character and I can hide under this role,' she said about acting while revealing that she was very shy growing up. 'There’s so much of me in every character, but I manipulate my brain to think that it’s not... that’s why now, I don’t feel shy when I’m on set or where I’m talking about a character. To see my similar nose on her face or my similar smile on a magazine cover is life-affirming. ... You star Ambyr Childers, Orange Is the New Black‘s Jackie Cruz and Good Omens‘ Adria Arjona. "When Meghan was pictured with Harry for the first time I started getting messages every day on Instagram and Facebook from strangers and people who I’ve not seen in ages telling me I look like her. As well as undertaking royal duties in support of The Queen, both in the UK and overseas, The Duchess devotes her time to supporting a number of charities and organisations. 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The network will air the primetime interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 7. Only Winfrey and Prince Harry speak in the promos, with Winfrey teasing bombshell revelations. That’s quite challenging. "I am so proud that a girl with mixed heritage is marrying into the Royal Family and can’t wait for the couple to have children. "I want to make the most of this time when the way I look is fashionable and desirable. The couple’s official residence is Kensington Palace. Nicole, 23, says Meghan Markle has a good taste in men, as Harry is her type Credit: Stewart Williams. NBC's new take on The Wizard of Oz is "a lot darker," star Adria Arjona told E! I want to do that by picking roles that show who we truly are,' she said. Her father Ricardo Arjona, a renowned singer-songwriter in Latin America, took her along on his tours allowing her to breathe art, music and a bohemian lifestyle since she was born. "Now I’m inundated with offers from around the world. Here's the lowdown on their lives... Helena Chard, casting director at agency Susan Scott’s Lookalikes – which has 20 Meghans on its books – said: “The demand for lookalikes of the couple is starting to escalate and after the wedding in May it’s set to boom.”. Colleen, 32, from Bromsgrove, Worcs, is a single mum to daughters Ella, 13, and Beau, ten. 18:12 11 Dec 2020, updated 18:39 11 Dec 2020. It’s really hard when I have to perform just as Adria. Then I’d love to have a regular income throughout my life as a Meghan lookalike. Sarah lives in Manchester with husband Jabu, 35, they are both charity workers, and their children Josiah, seven, and Mimi Raie, five. I couldn’t believe it at first when they got in touch. "I’ve just been signed by an agency so I’m excited about what work might come along. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 'I'm so used to walking in the lobby of a hotel and seeing a bunch of faces—that’s where I get my inspiration for characters. EXCLUSIVE: Puerto Rican-Guatemalan actress Adria Arjona has signed with CAA. She says: "For me, the royal engagement has come along at just the right time. "I am also talking to wedding dress designers about modelling their gowns and I would love to model a range of jewellery. Meghan Markle Is Pregnant, Expecting Second Child with Prince Harry! He’s witty and charming and I think it’s amazing that someone mixed-race is joining the Royal Family.". I have been single for two years and hope to use this chance to find my own Prince Charming. In the meantime, she has a few exciting TV and film projects plus a big beauty contract. "Meghan has good taste in men and Harry is my type. "I own my own jewellery business and looking like the royal bride-to-be does help to sell engagement rings. "Another bonus is that I am getting asked out more by men who tell me I look like Meghan. As well as undertaking royal duties in support of The Queen, both in the UK and overseas, The Duchess devotes her time to supporting a number of charities and organisations. Revealing that she had auditioned for the Star Wars related role imaginable over the years, she said that things just fell into place this time. The couple’s official residence is Kensington Palace. "I don’t have the same heritage as Meghan — I am Caucasian. "My main focus is my new job with British Airways but doing photoshoots as Meghan, or any other work which comes up, is a good way to keep busy too. "He was the first person who told me I looked like Meghan but as the show became well known I got more comments about how similar we look. Stellan Skarsgård, Adria Arjona, Fiona Shaw, Denise Gough, and Kyle Soller also join the cast. "I’m the same height, size and colouring as Meghan. Arjona, who was previously a client of UTA, can currently be seen co … 'I met everyone, tested, and then I found out really early that I got the job. Adria Arjona, 28, discusses landing a role in the 2023 project Star Wars: Rogue Squadron as she said she believes this role is the 'the one,' after auditioning for many Star Wars roles over the years MEET the Meg ringers – Britain’s top Meghan Markle doubles, who each bear a striking similarity to the US actress and Prince Harry’s bride-to-be. As well as undertaking royal duties in support of The Queen, both in the UK and overseas, The Duchess devotes her time to supporting a number of charities and organisations. ... Adria Arjona, Raza Jeffrey, Justin Bartha. USA First getting introduced to acting back in high school, she says she used acting as an escape. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 'They definitely hired the wrong person: I am the worst with keeping secrets. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey has sold around the world for ViacomCBS Global Distribution. I would love to ‘be’ Meghan at charity events and bridal shows. 'We’re constantly being portrayed either as sexy, tough, [the one] who’s imitating the man or a victim that is scrubbing a bathroom floor...There’s so much more to us, there’s so much more. I just watched the film last night and you were simply fantastic in it @adriaarjona!So thrilled for you and I wish you a prosperous 2018 … Adria has a number of acting credits behind her name having starred in Narcos, True Detective, Emerald City and the upcoming film Life of the …
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