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Live from Studio 8H, it’sAna de Armas!
“Who would’ve thought that the best English tutor would be Chandler Bing? I mean, look at me now. Could I be any better at English?” she added, imitatingMatthew Perry’s character’s sarcastic tone.
The star then spoke about her “magical year,” highlighting how she wasnominated for an Oscar, before revealing that she will become an American citizen in three weeks. “I am proud to become a citizen because when I moved here, everyone was so welcoming,” de Armas said.
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During the show, de Armas took part in various sketches, including one where she played a singer tasked withcreating an iconic producer tag, and another where she portrayed afluent Spanish speakerin a Spanish class.
One other moment from the show saw the actress parody the upcomingBarbiefilm, instead centered onAmerican Girl Dolls.
Karol G, 32, performed twice during her first-everSNLappearance, playing selections fromMañana Será Bonito.
The Colombian singer first sang “Mientras Me Curo Del Cora,” before later taking the stage once more to croon “Tus Gafitas” near the end of the show.
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Season 48 ofSNLhas been taking place as the comedy sketch series navigates a major cast shakeup. Longtime series regularsKate McKinnon,Pete Davidson,Aidy BryantandKyle Mooneyexited after theseason 47 finale.
PEOPLE thenconfirmedon Sept. 1 that the series was also losingMelissa VillaseñorandAlex Moffat, as well as featured playerAristotle Athari. Then,Chris Reddannouncedhis departure fromSNLafter five seasons, whileCecily Strongleft the show in December 2022.
On Sept. 15, NBC revealed the four new featured players joiningSNLin season 48:Marcello Hernandez,Molly Kearney,Michael LongfellowandDevon Walker.
SNLcreator Lorne Michaels previously calledseason 48 a “transition year,“telling reporters backstage at the2022 Emmy Awards, “There are new people, and things are changing, and a different generation comes into the show.”
Saturday Night Livereturns on May 6 withPete Davidsonas host andLil Uzi Vertas musical guest.
source: people.com
