Isa Briones Quotes

Isa Briones

Profession : Actor

Birth : January 17, 1999

I came from theater, which is its own beast.

Isa Briones

In our comic cons and interviews, they're always asking him questions, of course, because people love Jean-Luc Picard. They love Sir Patrick Stewart. But he always likes to stop everyone and go, Wait, but these new characters, I can't wait for you to meet these new people.' He very much always tries to make space for us.

Isa Briones

It's amazing having in-home training. My mom and dad were my acting, singing and life coaches.

Isa Briones

Going into Hamilton' already was mind-blowing enough because I hadn't really done much before that.

Isa Briones

We've definitely talked about making a musical episode. We definitely need to make that happen. Let's get Lin-Manuel Miranda on the phone. He's a Star Trek' fan, so I feel we can make this happen.

Isa Briones

Star Trek and sci-fi in general has always been a mirror to our society, obviously, and I think it is reminiscent of a lot of ideas.

Isa Briones

I was in rehearsal and reading the script and I was like, 'Wait, wait, wait, wait. I think I'm related to Data,' which was crazy but that was really cool. Going back to watch' Next Generation' and getting to see Brent doing his thing and just how incredible he was and it was obvious to see why he was such a beloved character.

Isa Briones

Getting to play yourself in someone else's shoes is a wonderful way of looking at your own life.

Isa Briones

I say this all the time, but truly he is the greatest captain and not just Picard, but Patrick himself.

Isa Briones

It was exciting for us to see just how close the Next Generation' cast is. Because for all of us newcomers, we were just watching that dynamic play out and we're like, Oh, that's going to be us.'

Isa Briones

The spirit of hope and optimism is always there, and that's what I think characterizes Star Trek' in such a big way.

Isa Briones

I think if you look at anyone who is working for an organization that they may not completely agree with, it is a job and they're doing what they can to do good.

Isa Briones

I'm very young and I'm trying to figure out who I am and that's exactly what Soji is going through which is why I feel really connected to her and so protective. It feels like me and starting this new, exciting journey of being in Picard.'

Isa Briones

Mixed people - people of color - we've always been here. But we are really entering a time in which we are proud of our heritage. Proud to say, I'm not one or the other. I'm both.' And that's beautiful.

Isa Briones

I remember walking in and seeing Patrick. I knew he was going to be in the room, but somehow, it was still shocking. I was like, you look like Patrick Stewart, because it is you!

Isa Briones

When I was growing up, there were people of color onscreen, but I never saw interracial couples.

Isa Briones

When Dahj and Picard first meet, it's this really special moment of two lost souls colliding in a way in this crazy circumstance that is born out of tragedy.

Isa Briones