Camila Mendes and her Riverdale character Veronica Lodge have a lot in common. Though Mendes doesn't spend her time solving mysteries or running an underground casino, she tackles real-life endeavors - namely, representing the Latinx community on the small screen - with the same confidence and vigor.

We sat down with the star to talk about what beauty rituals make her feel most empowered, her thoughts on being cast as a Latina on Riverdale, and what her fans should expect from the show's newest season. Read on to learn more.