is Indian American and was raised in Forest Hills, NY. Opal grew up hearing the word “no” a lot. “NO, you can’t wear that. NO, you don’t belong on TV. NO, you could never make it as a Bollywood dancer.” Opal’s parents were not supportive of her ambitions, but thankfully, her desire to prove everyone wrong spoke louder than their doubts. She wants the chance to show the world all the ways that average girls aren’t quite so “average”. “What’s right for you? Where will you be years from now?