Aminah Nieves is commanding attention from 1923 fans after her appearance in the new season.

1923returned with a bang following a record-breaking amount of time that the show was away.

I knew I wanted to perform."

Aminah Nieves in 1923

However, before even that, Aminah thought she would go down a different route.

Instead of going into acting, she was originally interested in being a"traveling symphonic musician.

I thought I was going to be this traveling symphonic musician.

Aminah Nieves as Teonna Rainwater in 1923

And then I was like, psych!

Im going to actually go to New York and go to school for acting."

I was working four jobs at once in New York, trying to make rent.

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I was also a doula and worked in a clothing store.

But I quit all of those at once because I realized I wasnt fulfilled."

However, Aminah didn’t just work as a background actor for the pay.

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After I saved up money, I quit and moved to my parents house.

I had $21 to my name when I booked ‘1923.'"

In1923, Teonna was taken from her family and placed in a Catholic boarding school where she suffered abuse.

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They need to see it.

They need to witness what has actually happened by people who they might share DNA with."

My grandfather didnt attend boarding school, but he did attend a school with a similar mentality.

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Ive never heard him speak on anything like this before.

The actress was confirmed to be starring in Kathryn Bigelow’s upcoming Netflix movie.

Your beauty moves through waters thicker than any man could possibly wade.

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Your tenacity is bold and vibrant.

Not even Monet could paint something as beautiful as you.

The sweet sound of your voice echoes into that rich soil, singing what life will be.

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You are the manifestation of what your ancestors warned many about."

Step into that fear and demand that it listens to you."

Fans who want to keep up with Aminah online can do so onInstagram.

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New episodes of1923premiere every Sunday on Paramount+, andfans can view the full release schedule for the show here.

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