INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Sònia Victoria Werner is making her Netflix debut as the voice of Flora in the reboot of “Winx Club: The Magic Is Back,” marking the first time the character is portrayed with a Hispanic accent. Werner, a first-generation Hispanic-American actress, brings a new cultural nuance to the beloved character Flora, the Fairy of Nature, in this highly anticipated series on one of the biggest streaming platforms.

Sònia Victoria, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?
I was born a first-generation Hispanic American with no other family members in the U.S. apart from my parents (and later, my younger brother), the first person in my family lineage to grow up here, to get my undergrad here, to pursue the arts here. So in terms of finding purpose, I don’t quite know if it’s something “findable,” you know? I think it’s about knowing yourself and being a collector of experiences until you understand what ignites you more than anything else, and pursuing those very sparks. Purpose emerges from experiencing and reflecting, in my eyes.

With her breakout role as Flora in Netflix’s Winx Club: The Magic is Back, Sònia Victoria Werner is ushering a beloved character into a new era, one rooted in authenticity, multiculturalism, and heart. A lifelong Winx fan turned global voice of the Fairy of Nature, Werner infuses her performance with the warmth of her heritage, the precision of her craft, and the intention of an artist who understands the power of visibility. As co-founder and CEO of Lighthouse Ladies, she is equally committed to amplifying underrepresented voices behind the camera. BELLO sat down with the rising star and visionary to talk magic, representation, and the art of carving your own space in the industry.