Many know Estelita Quintero for her role on Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, but the Afro-Panameña is taking more than reality TV by storm. We get a glimpse into the actress and singer’s music career on the show, and Quintero is gearing up for the video debut of her single, “Patrona.”

This season also brought its fair share of real moments. In a powerful scene, she opens up about her experience with sexual assault. “In that scene, I was completely messed up for weeks,” Quintero admits. “It brought up a lot of memories.”

We sat down with Quintero to discuss her career, Afro-Latina identity and surviving sexual assault.

Watch the interview, below:

Interview conducted by Major, and edited by Francis Carrero.