’13 Reasons Why’ fans, set yourselves up for another side of Sheri. TheMagazineCity talked EXCLUSIVELY with Ajiona Alexus about the advancement of Sheri in season 2, playing Gabrielle Union’s little girl, and that’s only the tip of the iceberg!
13 Reasons Why season 2 drops May 18, and Ajiona Alexus is returning as Sheri Holland. Sheri was one of the focal points of Hannah’s tapes, and she assumed a key part in the grouping of occasions that prompted Hannah submitting suicide. She surrendered Hannah in the wake of smashing her auto into a stop sign that later caused Jeff’s passing.
The second season will get 5 months after Hannah’s suicide, and Sheri’s not going to be the “giddy” team promoter she was in the principal season. Ajiona additionally conversed with TheMagazineCity about juggling music and acting. Weeks before 13 Reasons Why season 2, she discharged her first single, “Things.” notwithstanding 13 Reasons Why, Ajiona as of now stars as Gabrielle Union‘s little girl in Breaking In and plays the more youthful rendition of Cookie Lyon on Empire. She’s one occupied young lady! Look at our Q&A beneath!
What would you be able to prod about Sheri’s part in season 2?
Ajiona Alexus: I’ll say that this season you get the opportunity to see an alternate side of Sheri. You won’t see her in her team promoter skirt and all joyful. In any case, you’ll likewise observe that Sheri’s dependably had a decent heart, and you’ll see her helping individuals and continually doing what she feels is ideal for others.
The main season was fundamentally through Hannah and Clay’s eyes. Will the new season be through different points of view?
Ajiona Alexus: Yes, 100 percent. You will for beyond any doubt see where a large portion of the characters are originating from and their side of the story and how it influenced them over the long haul from previously, then after the fact.
The main season was overwhelming. What might state is the tone of season 2?
Ajiona Alexus: I believe it will be similarly as overwhelming as season 1. There are such genuine themes and there’s a great deal going on. You need to assault it in a way where it will be somewhat hard, yet I believe it’s essential for individuals to see.
The 13 Reasons cast is so close. How was it being back together to proceed with this adventure?
Ajiona Alexus: It was similarly as extraordinary as season one. I felt like the dynamic was somewhat unique, since like you stated, we’re so close. I feel like with season one, we didn’t have a major after or supporters, so to have a major after this year has extremely influenced us by they way we go out and where we go out to eat, so it’s more private than anything.
You’re additionally taking a shot at a collection. How would you juggle recording music and acting?
Ajiona Alexus: It’s simply something I cherish, so I set aside a few minutes for it. I never get a kick out of the chance to take days off, so I’m working every minute of every day generally. I as of late dropped the verse video for my first single. I worked extremely hard on this undertaking, and I composed every one of the melodies and assisted with everything, so I’m eager to perceive how individuals react to it. It demonstrates an alternate side to me.
Who are a portion of your melodic impacts?
Ajiona Alexus: Well, for one, I originate from a foundation of artists on my father’s side, yet I believe it’s additionally something I grew up around. Growing up, I adored Beyonce, Aaliyah, Michael Jackson, and Janet Jackson. It’s a great deal of entertainers since I’m a major entertainer with regards to music. Any individual who has a superior level, I’ve generally adored those individuals.
You’ve likewise played the more youthful adaptations of Taraji P. Henson’s characters in Empire and Acrimony? What’s that been similar to for you?
Ajiona Alexus: It’s extremely energizing. She’s astonishing. I cherish having the capacity to work with individuals like her in the business. I want to take in a great deal from them. All things considered, when I got the part in Acrimony, Tyler Perry didn’t realize that I was the more youthful adaptation of Taraji in Empire. So he just watched my tryout tape and stated, “Goodness, that is the young lady.” And then when he cast Taraji, she stated, “You realize that is the young lady who plays me on Empire.” It just worked out flawlessly. It wasn’t much the same as, gracious, she effectively played Taraji. I could breath life into the part and make it my own.
We have to see you sing on the show. We’ve never heard Cookie sing!
Ajiona Alexus: I know! We’ve been endeavoring to get that going. That has been something many individuals have been endeavoring to push for. That is something we certainly think would be a smart thought.
You’re featuring close by Gabrielle Union in Breaking In. You play her girl. Is it accurate to say that it was simple for you and Gabrielle to strike up a mother-little girl vibe?
Ajiona Alexus: Yes, without a doubt. We got along extremely well when we initially met. She was at that point a fanatic of me, and I was enormous devotee of hers. We were at that point super enamored with each other, so we kicked it off right before all else. It was all the more so like she was my sister, yet it fell off on camera as a mother-little girl dynamic.
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