Diane Guerrero, 36, had her most private interview yet with Insider magazine, sharing explicit details of her life's journey.

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The actress discussed her father's untimely death last year and her coming to terms with exploring her sexuality.

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She also addressed her parent’s deportation when she was a child. She stated, "If I didn’t see anyone when I walked in the door after school, I panicked."

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Guerrero said she could proudly state she is "no longer living in survival mode" after reflecting on the hardships she faced as a child.

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She was born in New Jersey, but her parents and older half-brother were illegal immigrants from Colombia, so there was a constant fear of deportation.

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Her father’s untimely death owing to mesothelioma, which the actress explains is related to asbestos added to her traumas.

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She spoke of accepting her sexuality and being open to ethical non-monogamy.

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She never misses an opportunity to celebrate Latinx culture and speak out for the issues that affect the Latinx community in the US.

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She hosted the well-known podcast "Yeah No, I'm Not Ok" with discussions about all things mental health.

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