Simone made a big choice during her trip to LA on All American.
We spoke to Geffri Maya about her road ahead on All American Homecoming.
Warning: This story contains spoilers for the latest episodes ofAll AmericanandAll American Homecoming.
Geffri Maya as Simone Hicks.The CW
Simone Hicks (Geffri Maya) had a hell of a trip back to Los Angeles.
Returning from Los Angeles single, Simone mourns her relationship on the newest episode ofAll American: Homecoming.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What was it like to return toAll Americanand reunite with the cast?
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GEFFRI MAYA:It was an amazing experience because it’s where I started.
It’s my family, you know what I mean?
This universe is just really special and I was coming home.
The love is still there.
Simone is returning home after some time at college.
Did you play her differently, given her growth at Bringston?
It’s a great question.
What was shooting that emotional scene about Simone and Jordan’s relationship with Michael like?
Not just to each other’s arcs, but toAll American.
We know people love Jordan and Simone together and everything they have overcome.
It was nerve wracking for us because we’re not going to working together as much anymore.
It really did feel like a breakup.
I was super emotional.
Why do you think Simone ultimately decides breaking up is the right choice?
The pressure explodes in a very emotional scene with Damon.
From your perspective, what is going through Simone’s head?
It shows how far they can really go, not just romantically but platonically as well.
I can’t say much without giving it away.
Everyone loves a frenemy situation and this takes it to another level.
Even through her tough breakup, Simone still wins her tennis match.
Simone’s tennis journey is about her coming into her own.
What do you remember from filming that scene?
I remember being extremely emotional and just channeling loss and [what] it means to lose something.
And again, I had a great scene partner.
Can you speak to Jordan’s significance to Simone and how big a part of her journey he is?
Jordan was like the wind beneath her wings.
He helped get her there and allowed her to push through to be better, stronger, and wiser.
This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
All AmericanandAll American Homecomingair Mondays at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m., respectively, on The CW.
