Who Played Nacho's Girlfriend Amber In Better Call Saul?
By Ava Barnes
One of Katerina Tannenbaum's biggest credits is Brianna Douglas in "AJ and the Queen." The Netflix series stars RuPaul Charles as Ruby Red, an ambitious drag queen who, after getting conned out of a lot of money, goes on the road to raise funds to open a nightclub. But a ten-year-old named AJ Douglas (Izzy G) unknowingly hitches a ride, and together they embark on a heartfelt journey.
In the show, Tannenbaum played AJ's mom, Brianna, who had substance abuse issues, and the actress took a fascinating approach to cultivating the character. "When I've watched other brilliant and not-so-successful performers playing roles that are suffering addiction, I have seen people play into it and have that be the ultimate definer of who that person is, and then I've seen people play against it. And in my experience I feel like the more affecting performance has been playing against it," the actress said during an interview from Build series. "If you just watch someone high, per say, on screen I feel like you lose the humanity so I wanted to find a balance."
The first season earned an impressive audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, but despite Tannenbaum and the rest of the cast's best efforts, the series, unfortunately, ended up being one of the many Netflix originals canceled in 2020. Despite the setback, if she keeps landing high-profile shows such as "AJ and the Queen" and appearances on award-winning series like "Better Call Saul," there is no telling what the actress could achieve moving forward.
If you or anyone you know needs help with addiction issues, help is available. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
