The Bears Liza Colon-Zayas On Playing Tina And Persevering
\u201cYou gotta believe there\u2019s a little magic sometimes,\u201d says Liza C\xf3lon-Zayas, who plays Tina on the hit series \u201cThe Bear.\u201d A native of the Bronx, Liza wanted to act from a young age and was encouraged by her family. After studying at SUNY Albany, she worked in theater and appeared in everything from \u201cLaw & Order\u201d to \u201cSex and the City,\u201d but a major recurring role eluded her. Liza estimates that she\u2019s been rejected thousands of times over her decades-long career. \n\nWhen Liza was finally cast as the scrappy sandwich shop cook in the pilot for \u201cThe Bear,\u201d alongside Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri, it turned out to be her big break. The show became a hit with critics and viewers and was recently renewed for a third season. \u201cI will never be casual about it,\u201d Liza tells host Kerry Diamond. \u201cI know what it\u2019s like to hustle and hustle.\u201d\n\nOn today\u2019s episode, Liza discusses why \u201cThe Bear\u201d resonates so deeply with the hospitality industry, preparing for the role of Tina, dealing with rejection, Christmas in Puerto Rico, why she\u2019d be trapped on a desert island with Anthony Bourdain, and more. \n\nThank you to Kerrygold and S.Pellegrino for supporting our show.\n\nClick here to snag a copy of Cherry Bombe\u2019s holiday issue featuring Liza\u2019s story, or find a copy at a retailer near you. \n\nHosted by Kerry Diamond\nProduced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu\nEdited by Jenna Sadhu\nEditorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw\nMusic by Tralala, \u201cAll Fired Up\u201d\n\nRadio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. \n\nMore on Liza: Instagram, The Bear\n\nWant to learn more about \u201cThe Bear\u201d?\nJeremy Allen White on Radio Cherry Bombe \nCourtney Storer on Radio Cherry Bombe in 2022\nCourtney Storer on Radio Cherry Bombe in 2023