Sara Ramirez says character Che Diaz is 'not here to be liked' on And Just Like That...

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After sparking endless memes and becoming a viral talking point of And Just Like That..., it's fair to say that Che Diaz is one of this year's most polarizing new TV characters.But actor Sara Ramírez - who like Che, identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns - has defended the character, saying the stand-up comic is 'not here to be liked.'Ramírez, 46, came out as non-binary in 2020, and now plays the new love interest of Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon) in the hit remaining of Sex And The City.Speaking to The New York Times about the intense reaction from fans, the Broadway star said: 'I'm very aware of the hate that exists online, but I have to protect my own mental health and my own artistry.' 'I'm aware of the hate': Sara Ramírez says character Che Diaz is 'not here to be liked' as they address negative reaction from fans of And Just Like That... (Pictured; 2021)In the show, Che forms a relationship with Miranda, that ends up being the catalyst for her split with longtime husband Steve (David Eigenberg) that has left many fans upset.

Talking about blocking out the negativity and concentrating on the character and show, Ramírez explained: 'And that's way more important to me because I'm a real human being.''I'm really proud of the representation that we've created.

We have built a character who is a human being, who is imperfect, who's complex, who is not here to be liked, who's not here for anybody's approval.'Adding: 'They're here to be themselves.' Controversy:In the show, Che forms a relationship with Miranda, that ends up being the catalyst for her split with longtime husband Steve (David Eigenberg) The star also made a point of saying they are not in control of the writing on the show.'I welcome the.