Liza Colón-Zayas, known for her role as Tina Marrero on the Emmy- and Peabody-winning series “The Bear,” recently shared a personal connection to a Modern Love essay that left her surprised by her own reaction.
In the essay titled “A Web Between Her Body and Mine” by Karen Paul, the story explores the bond between two friends who met at work. While one friend, Karen, is comfortable showing affection to her best friend, Miriam, their relationship takes a complicated turn after Miriam experiences a tragic accident. Karen finds herself unsure of how to support her friend in the aftermath, navigating uncharted emotional territory.
Colón-Zayas, who plays a tough and resilient character on screen, found herself relating to the complexities of the friendship portrayed in the essay. The actress’s unexpected emotional response to the story highlights the universal themes of love, support, and vulnerability that resonate with audiences.
Fans of Modern Love can look forward to more thought-provoking and heartfelt stories like “A Web Between Her Body and Mine” on the podcast, hosted by Anna Martin and produced by a talented team including Reva Goldberg, Emily Lang, and Davis Land. The show features original music and is edited by Reva Goldberg and Jen Poyant.
For those interested in exploring more stories from Modern Love, past episodes and transcripts are available online. Fans can also watch the TV series, sign up for the newsletter, and check out merchandise at the NYT Store. Additionally, two books, “Modern Love: True Stories of Love, Loss, and Redemption” and “Tiny Love Stories: True Tales of Love in 100 Words or Less,” offer even more opportunities to delve into the world of modern relationships.
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