I am happy to be a part of it.
I met Austen because hes really good friends with some of my closest friends.
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Reyes is the first representation of Latinos in the long-running reality series.
Rodrigo Reyes of ‘Southern Charm’Stephanie Diani/Bravo
His dad is from the Mexican state of Durango, while his mom is a third-generation Mexican American.
Reyes notes that hes grateful for the opportunity to represent Latinos on Southern Charm and Bravo.
As one of the few Latinos on the cable connection, his visibility is essential to Latino viewers.
I grew up [in a Latino household] and Selena [Quintanilla] was everything.
Then when she was killed, that was huge.
I think that can be said in many different aspects of life, Reyes noted.
To just be yourself and represent who you are to the best of your ability.
Reyes told us that he is attending theSouthern Charmreunion, which is set to film in the coming weeks.
Reyes has been a fan favorite for his reactions to the drama around him.
So Im like, Let me just stand back and watch the slow train wreck.’
With one season under his belt, Reyes is ready to return for Season 10 of the franchise.
