A real coup for Ilana's "V" page is that she has scored an interview with actress Lourdes Benedicto, who plays Valerie Holt in the new pilot. Valerie is described as a 42-year-old who is a single mother of Cassie, and is dating Ryan Nichols (Morris Chestnut), who in turn is about to propose to her.
"Valerie is a psychologist," Benedicto says, "and therefore has a very scientific and practical mind. When the Visitors arrive, she is skeptical, yet amazed." In terms of relating to her character, she adds, "I've always considered myself as having a practical view on life, and yet just like Valerie, I have a broad emotional life as well. I guess that's what makes me an actor. To read the entire interview, click
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