Exclusive: Bad Monkey’s Natalie Martinez Talks Working With Vince Vaughn, Breaks Down Her Miami-Approved SPF Routine

Exclusive: Bad Monkey’s Natalie Martinez Talks Working With Vince Vaughn, Breaks Down Her Miami-Approved SPF Routine

Introduction to Bad Monkey: A Thriller Series Set to Premiere this August

As the summer drawing to a close, Apple TV+’s upcoming thriller series Bad Monkey is all set to capture viewers’ attention with its dark and twisted crime storylines. Starring Natalie Martinez and Vince Vaughn, the series revolves around a detective who embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets of a severed arm. In this exclusive interview, Natalie Martinez shares her experiences while working on Bad Monkey, giving us an insight into what makes her and her on-screen partner-in-crime a formidable duo.

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Exclusive Interview: Natalie Martinez on Bad Monkey and her Miami-Approved Skincare Routine

The Show Is Getting a Lot of Buzz. What Are You Excited for People to See with Bad Monkey?

"What I’m most excited about with Bad Monkey is the complex characters that we’ve created and the suspenseful storyline," Natalie says, her enthusiasm palpable. "As an actress, you always want to get lost in the skin of your character, and I feel that ‘Bad Monkey’ offers that challenge. I think it’s safe to say that this show is one of my favorites – for so many reasons. Our cast, led by Michelle Monaghan, Meredith Hagner, and Jodie Turner-Smith, along with our brilliant creator and mastermind behind it all, Bill Lawrence, and the incomparable Vince Vaughn, make this one of those rare projects where your heart sinks when it finishes."

When You’re on a Series or a Movie, What Do You Do to Get Out of Character and Go Back to Your Regular Life?

"For me, once I started filming Bad Monkey, the process was quite relaxing," Natalie reveals. "What made it easy was having a setting that was comfortable and familiar, like Miami, since I’m from there. We often shot on location, which made getting into the role even easier – it’s like I never really broke character."

Since You are a Native of Florida, What Are Some of Your Go-to Beauty Products? I’m Sure You Know the Good SPFs.

"To be honest, I’m a huge lover of EltaMD sunscreen for its versatility and effectiveness," says Natalie, giving us a peek into her skincare routine. "I use the tinted EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 Tinted moisturizer ($41) as the base for my everyday makeup. It feels lightweight on the skin and shields me from harsh sun rays while we’re on location."

What Skin Care Product Do You Swear By, Apart from the EltaMD SPF?

"Skin care plays a crucial role in your entire routine, don’t you agree?" Natalie suggests. "For people who follow me, what I appreciate about ZOX Skin Health is that it addresses pigmentation concerns, like dark spots I developed after an unexpected event in my life as a young mother. I personally use a complete range of their product line for my skin hydration and brightening needs."

If You Are a Hair-Curable Person Like Yourself, What Does Your Haircare Routine Look like?

"A hair care revelation for curly-haired individuals from Miami or anywhere else was the Color Wow Dreamcoat ($28)," Natalie continues. "While I love sporting my locks in their signature curly fashion, I’ve yet to find the ideal product that helps bring out that natural texture."