Wendy Ramos in her “Perronejo | Makes debut as children’s author through book Interview | Children’s Literature | Stories | Performance | Theater | EC Stories | ARE

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As those who follow him on Instagram know, this little animal has toured the world with Ramos for years. It was much later, in an improvisational workshop, that he decided to write a story for his pet. This month we also know the benefits of debuting as a children’s author: without knowing much about the subject, she made the drawings herself.

—Your story is about an animal that wants to know who it is and can’t accept it from others. Have you ever asked yourself the question?

Yes definitely. There was a time when I identified with “subway” culture, I dressed like that, and tried to do things that “subway” people do. I avoided going to the beach [risas], I realized that no matter how hard I tried, it just didn’t fit. I also wanted to be a ‘hippie’, but it didn’t work out. I bought the whole outfit and bag and listened to Silvio Rodriguez, but I was having a hard time being a good ‘hippie’. I think something like this happens to everyone, you try to fit into groups, styles and fashions; And, little by little, you realize who you are and who you are not.

– How did you come up with the idea of ​​writing the story?

It all started when people started telling me that my little furry animal was not a rabbit. I was worried that they were bullying him, so I started taking him everywhere with me. One day, at Erika Villalobos’ house, I heard her tell her little daughter about my little dog’s problem, but I thought how good it would be to make up a story in that voice that speaks to children. Tell a child that it’s okay to be different and to be different. This is how the idea of ​​the story was born.

—What is special about this book is that you not only wrote it, but illustrated it without any knowledge of it. How did you come up with it?

It was crazy because people started asking me and not me. When I finished the story, I wanted to find an illustrator, but my friends told me: “But you’re going to illustrate it yourself, aren’t you?” I said to them: “What are you talking about? “I dedicate myself to the theater and I don’t know how to draw.” But they insisted. Until one day I got tired and said to them: “You know what? “You should see that I don’t know how to draw.” That’s why I draw the story.”

– You fell in love with the process…

I started half-heartedly and suddenly thought, “Hey, it’s not that bad. I don’t know if it’s cute or something.” Where did I go? [la escritora] Michaela Chiriff, who helped me with the story, told me: “Your paintings are so beautiful!” So I called Eduardo Tokeshi, whom I only knew online, and he came to my house. Imagine Eduardo Tokeshi here, see my drawings. He said to me: “But you have to do this!” He helped me with some ideas and eventually, the publisher chose him to be the art director of the book. So the joy was complete.

—Theater, Clan, Lecturer, For someone who does a lot of things, isn’t it a little scary to get involved in new things?

I had to fight many demons. Since I have never done this, my mind is always “You don’t know how to do this”, “What a shame such a beautiful story has such ugly drawings”. You have no idea how I struggled to get something as simple as some worms. This is a case of imposter syndrome.

– Have you felt this way on other occasions?

I always think I’m doing it wrong because doing what you’ve done all your life is so comfortable and you know it. The first time I was invited to a musical, they cast me and I stayed. And I rehearsed my song well with a ‘coach’ called “Sigitita”; But when we rehearsed with all the actors, Gisela Ponce de Leon and Evelyn Ortiz sang in front of me, and I didn’t know where to go. I don’t sing like that. I did what I could and finished and said to director Juan Carlos Fisher: “I’m your friend, but I’m sure you want me out of your job. Do it and it won’t change the love I have for you.” I was convinced he didn’t love me. It’s imposter syndrome. You feel like people are going to realize you’re not good for anything.

– What did the director answer you?

He said to me: “But what are you talking about? You Rosie!” It calmed me down, but it’s a feeling that’s always stayed with me since the clown days. Only when I make “my party mine”. [su libro de memorias, publicado este año] I felt more comfortable because I knew the story was mine. Now that I’ve decided to make a children’s book, the fear is back.

Children are demanding, almost intimidating audiences. How do you handle the pressure of studying?

How terrible! I have read the story to many people, but all adults. A child dare not read it. Don’t know what’s going to happen. I know it works with adults. I have friends who told me a problem, and I told them: “Hey, you should read ‘Perronejo’ because you might find an answer to your problem.”

—Some children’s classics, such as “Platero and I” and “The Little Prince,” were not made for children; However, they are accepted by adults.

And vice versa. “My party is mine” parents go to the autograph signing with their children, and when they get to the table they tell me: “The autograph is for my son or daughter.” I thought it was for dad.

– I saw you were in Spain recently. What were you doing there?

I was shooting the fourth part of “Padre No Hey Mas Que Uno” with Santiago Segura. For me, it’s a vacation. It’s a treat to be there because we’ve known each other for three films and we love each other. I have brought them together for dinner, we went out to dinner every night, we went to the beach.

– Planning your year a lot?

I don’t do projects anymore. Before, it was very stressful for me. Every year I had a definite plan, but this year I said my plan would be me. I’m going to bide my time. At first I started out feeling very empowered, but then I got confused as to what to do. He looked a bit stupid.

In your book you talk about being “sad”. What does that mean?

It’s a word I always use here, but in Spain they don’t know it, they say to me: “But what a nice word.” Being “sad” should be both sad and happy. You can be doing well in life, but suddenly something very tragic happens in the country. What I’m saying is that it’s okay to feel both of those feelings.

When was the last time you were a ‘trislis’?

Now, because I have this book, you see what is happening in Palestine and Israel at the same time. How do you think you can celebrate this if this happens; But I want to celebrate and we should celebrate because I worked so hard. //