Her existence, however, was teased, with fellow earth fairy Terra (Eliot Salt) making reference to Flora as her absent cousin, which is a fleeting comment picked up on by the second season.<\/p>\n
Given her strong fan following, Flora would have been a hotly contested role in Fate: The Winx Saga season 2, so read on for everything you need to know about the actor who bagged the part.<\/p>\n
Who is Flora?<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Terra (Eliot Salt) is reunited with Flora (Paulina Ch\u00e1vez) in Fate: The Winx Saga season 2.<\/span><\/figcaption> Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nFlora is an earth fairy, meaning she has power over plants and botanic expertise, which often comes in handy when fending off those that would threaten the Otherworld\u2019s Alfea College.<\/p>\n
She is also the cousin of Terra, an existing member of the Winx Suite, although season 2 clarifies they are related only by a marriage in the family as opposed to biologically.<\/p>\n
In the Winx Club cartoon, Flora ultimately falls in love with a pacifist member of the Specialists named Helia, although that character is yet to be introduced to this version of the story.<\/p>\n
Who plays Flora in Fate: The Winx Saga?<\/strong><\/h2>\nFlora is played by Mexican-American actor Paulina Ch\u00e1vez, who fans may recognise from young adult Netflix comedy The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia, where she played the title role of a scientific child prodigy.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what she had to say about joining the cast of Fate: The Winx Saga, during an interview with RadioTimes.com<\/a> and other press.<\/p>\n\u201cFlora\u2026 she\u2019s very loved. I love her. I loved her growing up,\u201d said Ch\u00e1vez.\u00a0\u201cAnd I know people are gonna really enjoy her on screen. She\u2019s just a light and representing the Latinx community, which is very important.\u201d<\/p>\n
Paulina Ch\u00e1vez is on Instagram under the handle @paulinafchavez<\/a>.<\/p> Why wasn\u2019t Flora in Fate: The Winx Saga season 1?<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> The cast of Fate: The Winx Saga season 2.<\/span><\/figcaption> Steffan Hill\/Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nIt\u2019s unclear exactly why Flora wasn\u2019t featured in Fate: The Winx Saga\u2019s first season, although her absence did provoke backlash from fans, who were angered by the show\u2019s decision to substitute her for a white earth fairy.<\/p>\n
Eliot Salt, who plays Terra, told RadioTimes.com<\/strong> and other press at the time: \u201cI think it\u2019s really important that we do see [Terra and Flora together] and, if we\u2019re lucky enough to get a season 2, that\u2019s my greatest hope.\u201d<\/p>\nSure enough, when the show was renewed, Flora\u2019s introduction was one of the first plot points announced for the next set of episodes, with Ch\u00e1vez\u2019s casting announced in July 2021 as filming got underway in Ireland.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on the controversy, she said: \u201cIt\u2019s very important to have representation on screen and it\u2019s good that it\u2019s happening, and that\u2019s what\u2019s important. We\u2019re doing the work and every step by step, we\u2019re going the long mile.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cEven looking back at the first season, I was on a different show. And so I wouldn\u2019t have been able to be on the first season if they did have her, so it\u2019s all a timing thing. And I think things really happen for a reason.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nFate: The Winx Saga season 1 is available to stream on Netflix<\/a>. Season 2 is released on 16th September. Check out more of our Fantasy<\/a> coverage or visit our TV Guide<\/a> to see what\u2019s on tonight.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nThe latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a>\u00a0with Jane Garvey.<\/b><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Flora is an earth fairy, meaning she has power over plants and botanic expertise, which often comes in handy when fending off those that would threaten the Otherworld\u2019s Alfea College.<\/p>\n
She is also the cousin of Terra, an existing member of the Winx Suite, although season 2 clarifies they are related only by a marriage in the family as opposed to biologically.<\/p>\n
In the Winx Club cartoon, Flora ultimately falls in love with a pacifist member of the Specialists named Helia, although that character is yet to be introduced to this version of the story.<\/p>\n
Who plays Flora in Fate: The Winx Saga?<\/strong><\/h2>\nFlora is played by Mexican-American actor Paulina Ch\u00e1vez, who fans may recognise from young adult Netflix comedy The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia, where she played the title role of a scientific child prodigy.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what she had to say about joining the cast of Fate: The Winx Saga, during an interview with RadioTimes.com<\/a> and other press.<\/p>\n\u201cFlora\u2026 she\u2019s very loved. I love her. I loved her growing up,\u201d said Ch\u00e1vez.\u00a0\u201cAnd I know people are gonna really enjoy her on screen. She\u2019s just a light and representing the Latinx community, which is very important.\u201d<\/p>\n
Paulina Ch\u00e1vez is on Instagram under the handle @paulinafchavez<\/a>.<\/p> Why wasn\u2019t Flora in Fate: The Winx Saga season 1?<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> The cast of Fate: The Winx Saga season 2.<\/span><\/figcaption> Steffan Hill\/Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nIt\u2019s unclear exactly why Flora wasn\u2019t featured in Fate: The Winx Saga\u2019s first season, although her absence did provoke backlash from fans, who were angered by the show\u2019s decision to substitute her for a white earth fairy.<\/p>\n
Eliot Salt, who plays Terra, told RadioTimes.com<\/strong> and other press at the time: \u201cI think it\u2019s really important that we do see [Terra and Flora together] and, if we\u2019re lucky enough to get a season 2, that\u2019s my greatest hope.\u201d<\/p>\nSure enough, when the show was renewed, Flora\u2019s introduction was one of the first plot points announced for the next set of episodes, with Ch\u00e1vez\u2019s casting announced in July 2021 as filming got underway in Ireland.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on the controversy, she said: \u201cIt\u2019s very important to have representation on screen and it\u2019s good that it\u2019s happening, and that\u2019s what\u2019s important. We\u2019re doing the work and every step by step, we\u2019re going the long mile.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cEven looking back at the first season, I was on a different show. And so I wouldn\u2019t have been able to be on the first season if they did have her, so it\u2019s all a timing thing. And I think things really happen for a reason.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nFate: The Winx Saga season 1 is available to stream on Netflix<\/a>. Season 2 is released on 16th September. Check out more of our Fantasy<\/a> coverage or visit our TV Guide<\/a> to see what\u2019s on tonight.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nThe latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a>\u00a0with Jane Garvey.<\/b><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n
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\u201cFlora\u2026 she\u2019s very loved. I love her. I loved her growing up,\u201d said Ch\u00e1vez.\u00a0\u201cAnd I know people are gonna really enjoy her on screen. She\u2019s just a light and representing the Latinx community, which is very important.\u201d<\/p>\n
Paulina Ch\u00e1vez is on Instagram under the handle @paulinafchavez<\/a>.<\/p> It\u2019s unclear exactly why Flora wasn\u2019t featured in Fate: The Winx Saga\u2019s first season, although her absence did provoke backlash from fans, who were angered by the show\u2019s decision to substitute her for a white earth fairy.<\/p>\n Eliot Salt, who plays Terra, told RadioTimes.com<\/strong> and other press at the time: \u201cI think it\u2019s really important that we do see [Terra and Flora together] and, if we\u2019re lucky enough to get a season 2, that\u2019s my greatest hope.\u201d<\/p>\n Sure enough, when the show was renewed, Flora\u2019s introduction was one of the first plot points announced for the next set of episodes, with Ch\u00e1vez\u2019s casting announced in July 2021 as filming got underway in Ireland.<\/p>\n Reflecting on the controversy, she said: \u201cIt\u2019s very important to have representation on screen and it\u2019s good that it\u2019s happening, and that\u2019s what\u2019s important. We\u2019re doing the work and every step by step, we\u2019re going the long mile.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cEven looking back at the first season, I was on a different show. And so I wouldn\u2019t have been able to be on the first season if they did have her, so it\u2019s all a timing thing. And I think things really happen for a reason.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Fate: The Winx Saga season 1 is available to stream on Netflix<\/a>. Season 2 is released on 16th September. Check out more of our Fantasy<\/a> coverage or visit our TV Guide<\/a> to see what\u2019s on tonight.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a>\u00a0with Jane Garvey.<\/b><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By David Craig Published: Thursday, 15 September 2022 at 12:00 am After more than a year spent waiting, Fate: The Winx Saga is finally returning to our screens with a few new faces that should please fans of the original cartoon series. Most notable is the addition of Flora, one of the most prolific characters […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":22115,"template":"","categories":[1,5],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/09\/who-plays-flora-in-fate-the-winx-saga.jpg",1280,853,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/09\/who-plays-flora-in-fate-the-winx-saga-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/09\/who-plays-flora-in-fate-the-winx-saga-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/09\/who-plays-flora-in-fate-the-winx-saga-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/09\/who-plays-flora-in-fate-the-winx-saga-1024x682.jpg",800,533,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/09\/who-plays-flora-in-fate-the-winx-saga.jpg",1280,853,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/09\/who-plays-flora-in-fate-the-winx-saga.jpg",1280,853,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"By David Craig Published: Thursday, 15 September 2022 at 12:00 am After more than a year spent waiting, Fate: The Winx Saga is finally returning to our screens with a few new faces that should please fans of the original cartoon series. Most notable is the addition of Flora, one of the most prolific characters…","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/22114"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22115"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22114"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22114"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Why wasn\u2019t Flora in Fate: The Winx Saga season 1?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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