I'm an actress, Sonya Balmores, who plays Auran on Marvel's Inhumans... which wraps up tonight on ABC so now I'm an out of work actress. AMA!

Would you like to be on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D?

And I understand if you can't answer this one but what's your overall feelings on how Inhumans turned out?

Yes, I would like to keep working and AOS would be AWESOME to book!

what sort of research materials are you given when taking on a comic book role -- what's the weirdest thing you've written off as a tax-exempt expense in researching for a role?

I bought a few graphic novels from the comic book store and then I went and became a Marvel Insider online so I could read more about The Inhumans. Ooooh expenses... my accountant is very by the book, so I really can't write off too much...

Hey Sonya, only a light hearted question from me :-)

Cute dog in the pic! Can you tell us a little bit about him/her?

Ps. Good luck with the future

Thanks! Rufus is a Jack Russell he's about 9.5 years old! He loves the ocean and killing rats.

Thank you for your questions! and for making my first time on Reddit awesome! I have to hit the books now, studying for an audition and then prepping a little party for tonights season finale!! Hope you'll join us on ABC and live tweets on the west coast! xoxo

How was working with Iwan on Inhumans?

Awesome!! I was super nervous to meet him because I watch GOT...

What's the plan now?

Just keep swimming... audition and write.

Hey! I actually really like the show and your character a lot. Do you think it’ll survive to another season?

Also: if it doesn’t, can we hope for a crossover?

I don't know about a second season, always hope for it though! Crossover would be AMAZING! Thanks for watching it and enjoying Auran:)

What's your biggest regret in life?

Not skipping more school... I took it way too seriously!

Out of any possible project, What would be your dream TV show/film to do?

Star Wars-- just heard they might explore a new galaxy with new characters?!?!?! Cray!!

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Yes, it's a huge problem, but I don't think it's just in our business... I think it's a human problem all over the world. I'm very lucky and blessed to not have had to face anything super scary. Everyone I have worked with has been so professional and wonderful to me... there are good men and women in Hollywood and I hope more people with integrity take positions of power to make our industry safer.

What did you think of the quality of Inhumans?

I think it's similar to most fantasy genre TV shows.

Are you hopeful of season 2?

Yes, I always try to stay hopeful... but I understand it's also a business... and if we don't have viewers then we can't have a show:(

Inhumans was panned pretty harshly by critics. As an actor, how do you deal with that? Do you pay those criticisms mind?

Luckily, I am just an actor right now and not a producer. I have no control over the final product, so it's really not my problem, thankfully;0

What was it like working Iwan Rheon?

Wonderful. He is majorly talented. I loved watching him work. He had huge amounts of dialogue and he never missed a beat. Very impressive. Also he is a great singer and musician, his album Dinard is amazing.

What do you suspect the future of Inhumans will be? Agents of SHIELD, reboot, etc.?

Oh gosh! I have no idea! I wish they would tell us actors anything, something;)

Will your character be appearing in Avengers: Infinity War?

I wish! Say a prayer for me.

If you went through terragenesis, what power would you be hoping for?

So fun to imagine! I would love to materialize things... wave my hand around and BOOM anything I want at my finger tips.

Who's your favorite Superhero?

In elementary school it was Spider-Man... but today I love Dr. Strange.

what was your reaction when you got casted to be Auran?

Screaming, jumping, then laying on the ground in shock and saying, "OMG!!!"

What is your favorite candy?

Dark chocolate anything... Kauai Chocolates has this candy called Opihi's they are the BEST things on Earth: shortbread cookie, mac nut, caramel, chocolate.

Hi! Obviously, Auran changed a lot from her comic counterpart. I'm wondering where you drew inspiration from in helping form this new interpretation of her character? Did you have a lot of freedom in defining what the new take on her would be like?

I've been enjoying the show, and hope that we'll have the pleasure of seeing you again in a second season.

I was inspired by her position as an officer in the comics... I loved working with that militant mind-set. That's also what the creative team asked me to create: a no-nonsense kind of woman. Thanks for watching!!

What appealed to you about playing Auran?

I love how serious and deadly she is. Then when I found out about her regeneration powers... I was like whaaaaa--- that's dope!

What would be your favorite moment on set?

My mother-in-law got to visit me on set while I was filming a scene with Ken Leung. Watching her see and learn about everything was so cute, she was like a little kid... I think when you're in the business for even a little while it's easy to forget how cool behind the scenes are!

Is being a Hollywood actress all glam and champagne? Or is there difficult periods like people in normal jobs?

Yes, there are moments of glam and always champagne and drinks avail... but yes, it is a job with draw backs like normal jobs: being on set away from family, working long hours, navigating ego's, and then the sad part for the artists in us actors is that you really only get 30 seconds to maybe ten minutes of pure acting moments! The rest is all prep and waiting...

what was your favorite scene to film?

It's coming up tonight in the season finale!!! It's with Maximus...

How is it to work as a woman in a genre of television (and film) that is primarily dominated by men? What are your thoughts on the discrepancy in the number of female and male superheros portrayed in media today, and the newer female roles that are appearing?

Loved seeing Thor last weekend and learning about Hela and the Valkyrie-- we need more of them! But I also don't mind male super heroes... as a woman I enjoy drooling over the heroes too;)

What did you like most about Auran's character development over the course of the season?

LOOOVING her struggle right now... that she might have backed the wrong man, like what Karnak suggests.

Do you find it difficult sometimes to be an actress in Hawaii instead of living in LA?

Yes, totally. I also wanted to study and take class here in LA. So much to learn and do here.

Opinion on veganism?

I have lots of friends who are vegan... but it's impossible for me to choose that: I love spam musubi and hot dogs and fried chicken and sushi!!!

Aloha!

What were your tv habits growing up?

Any crushes on celebrities today?

Aloha!

I watched TV every morning and every day after school... my mom has a picture of me drinking a bottle in front of the TV at like 1.5 years old! I love Benedict Cumberbatch.

What is your favourite moment on set?

When they pass around mana pua and pie and sandwiches on platters.

How often do you brush your teeth?

Never.

If you could choose to portray any superhero or villain, who would you pick and why? Personally, I could see you as Helena Bertinelli aka Huntress from the DC comics because of how badass she is and you are. I hope the best for you and will be keeping up with your future work and endeavors.💖

Oh thanks! I will have to check her out. Umm I would play whoever Dr. Strange's love interest is... LOL.