On @industryhbo, actress @marisaabela_ portrays Yasmin, an ambitious heir to a publishing fortune who approaches both her professional and sexual life with a certain ruthlessness. It’s a trait that drew Abela to the role. “Women struggle with their sexuality and sensuality,” she says. “There are so many amazing television series and books that help us understand that but, what if, just once, with this character, that is not the issue?” Ahead of the series’ second season finale, the 25-year-old British star discusses Yasmin’s motives and her upcoming role in Greta Gerwig’s #Barbie. Link in bio. _ Photographed by Juan Ramírez