Mia

About the Job

The heart of the story. A kind, overworked junior real estate agent fighting to save her sick mother while working under a toxic boss. Type: Open ethnicity. Warm, genuine, relatable beauty. Not glamorous — the girl next door who becomes beautiful through her actions. Essential Qualities: Natural kindness that reads on camera without being saccharine Ability to play desperation without losing dignity Strong emotional range: can go from hopeful to devastated to triumphant Chemistry with "Alex" — must feel like someone who would kneel in dirty water to help a stranger Physical: Modest business attire should look slightly too big or worn. Not Hollywood polished — real world tired. Key Scenes: Coffee shop confession about mother's surgery (vulnerability) Defending Mrs. Sterling from Tiffany (righteous anger) Final promotion/reward (earned joy) Comp: America Ferrera, Gina Rodriguez, early Sandra Bullock