Ariana Cordero of Dongan Hills plays Eva Dawson on NBC's "Chicago P.D." on the season six finale December 5, 2018. Cordero plays the daughter of Antonio Dawson, played by John Seda, who struggles with an addiction to prescription pills in the show. (Courtesy of Ariana Cordero)
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.-- Ariana Cordero of Dongan Hills is the latest Staten Island actress to make it big. As of last year, the 21-year-old performer has taken over the role ads Eva Dawson on the popular crime series ''Chicago P.D.''
On Wednesday night, season six of the show will come to an end and Cordero's role will be tested through series-changing events. Thus far, her character has been known as a "good girl, straight A student."
"Fans will definitely see more of my character this episode," said Cordero. "It's going to be really intense."
Cordero rang in the 100th "Chicago P.D." episode with her co-stars. (Courtesy of Ariana Cordero)
Cordero rang in the 100th 'Chicago P.D.' episode with her co-stars.
IMBD describes "Chicago P.D." as a show following District 21 of the Chicago Police Department, made up of two distinctly different groups: The uniformed cops and the Intelligence Unit.
Eva Dawson is daughter to Antonio Dawson, played by John Seda. Antonio is second-in-command in the CPD Intelligence Unit.
In the season finale, Cordero says fans will get to see a drastic shift in the show. Cordero says Antonio will come "face to face with his prescription pill addiction" that has been building throughout the show.
Before joining the cast, Cordero was on Hulu's show "The Path.''
Ariana Cordero of Dongan Hills plays Eva Dawson on NBC's "Chicago P.D." on the season six finale December 5, 2018. Cordero plays the daughter of Antonio Dawson, played by John Seda (pictured), who struggles with an addiction to prescription pills in the show. (Courtesy of Ariana Cordero)
Although Cordero was considered a "re-cast" for this role, she calls the cast and crew her "Chicago P.D. family."
"It was definitely a big show to be a part of but being around the cast and crew just make everything better," said Cordero. "I feel thankful to be a part of the experience."
Going into a supporting role with only a brief description to follow was a challenge Cordero embraced.
"Honestly, I think transforming into different characters is the most fun part of what I do," said Cordero. "You wake up in the morning not knowing where you'll end up and when you know, you just go with it. That's what I've been doing this season."
Ariana Cordero of Dongan Hills plays Eva Dawson on NBC's "Chicago P.D." on the season six finale December 5, 2018. Cordero plays the daughter of Antonio Dawson, played by John Seda (pictured), who struggles with an addiction to prescription pills in the show. (Courtesy of Ariana Cordero)
How to watch...
The season finale of NBC's "Chicago P.D." will air tonight at 10 p.m. EST. For more information on the show, visit NBC.com.
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