‘Every Witch Way’ Star Talks Season Finale, Following In Gina Rodriguez’s Footsteps

Paola Andino may play a powerful witch on Nickelodeon’s “Every Witch Way,” but off-screen the actress says she simply hopes to be a good role model for teen girls.

The Puerto Rico-born, Texas-bred actress stars as Emma, a teen whose life takes a turn when she discovers she has magical powers. The show was adapted from the Nickelodeon Latin America show “Grachi” and premiered in January 2014.

Leading up to the show’s Season 3 finale, which aired Jan. 30, fans were able to vote on which of Emma’s two love interests she should end up with. After the finale aired, Andino, 16, spoke to The Huffington Post about what it was like to film two season endings, how she hopes to follow in Gina Rodriguez’s footsteps, and the best advice she has for Latinas.

I would be extremely blessed to get a Season 4. The fan support throughout the whole journey that the show’s been on has been incredible. But if the show ended after Season 3, I would love to make the transition from TV to film. Film has always been something that I’ve been extremely passionate about.

Do you have a message for young Latinas who are working to achieve their dreams?

Well, my mom has always told me, and I’ll quote her in Spanish: “Un pasito a la vez, firme para que no te caigas.” Which means, “Take one step at a time, and take firm steps so you don’t fall.” And if you do fall along the way of your journey of whatever it is that you want to do, brush the dirt off those knees and keep going.

The Huffington Post