Cristela Alonzo was the first Latina to create, produce, write, and star in her own prime-time comedy, ABC's Cristela. The semi-autobiographical, multi-camera sitcom received middling reviews initially, but critics warmed up to it over time. Meanwhile, with her boisterous laugh (which she’ll put to good use in the upcoming Angry Birds movie) and wry take on Latino life, Alonzo brought in around 5 million viewers each week.Still, the show didn’t perform as well as hoped, and is likely being canceled (to the disappointment of many). While sitting on a plane on Friday night (right before the season finale ran), Alonzo wrote a personal, poignant open letter to the supporters of Cristela. Here are the most relevant moments: Hi! It’s April 17, 2015 and I find myself sitting in the middle seat of a full Southwest flight on my way to Nashville. Tonight at 8:30/7:30 Pm, ABC will...
- 4/18/2015
- by Greg Cwik
- Vulture
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