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That’s amazing! Is being on set
always fun, or does it still feel like
work?
It’s a mix, really. I think it’s always in my
mind to make my job the most enjoyable
that I can. That doesn’t take away from
the fact that a lot of work and preparation
needs to go into it beforehand. But when
you come to set prepared, that’ s where
you can let it all go and have fun!
What do you enjoy doing in your
spare time?
I recently moved into a new place, so
I’ve really enjoyed taking the time to
decorate. I’m not just buying things
though; my roommate and I are building a
canopy for my bed—yes, I said building!
[laughs] I’m excited to see the finished
project and finding the perfect pieces to
make it all come together. I want it to
look straight out of Arabian Nights!
What are some things that you never
leave home without?
[I never leave without my] Chapstick,
cell phone, wallet, and hair tie. I like to
travel light. I don’t enjoy carrying heavy
things at all!
Cliché: Happyland, The Fosters,
Ouija, and The DUFF! Working on
so many projects around the same
time must feel really busy! What’s
an average work day like for you?
Bianca Santos: Hair and makeup is
first up. I’m usually half asleep, so I’ll
have hot tea and wake up a bit. Then I
search for food! It’s one of my favorite
things about being on set. By the time I
get dressed, hopefully they’re ready for
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me on set. It’s a lot of [rushing and then
waiting], especially with 12+ hour days.
What is your favorite project to
date?
Happyland was pretty fun to shoot. I
think shooting in a “theme park world”
makes everything seem more fun and
exciting. There were a couple of times
we even got to go on rides!
On MTV’s Happyland, you play Lucy,
a theme park worker who gets swept
off of her feet by a boy who might
turn out to be her brother (at least
that’s what the trailer suggests)!
What did you think of the script
when you first read it?
I fell in love with the script for a couple
reasons. For one, it was set in a theme
park. I thought that was a perfect
backdrop for a show and something
totally unique. Also, Lucy’s character
really vibed with me. She was someone
I wanted to play and could really relate
to. The twist at the end of episode one
deeply intrigued me. It left me asking
many questions which made me want to
become a part of the project even more!