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Since she already did play the role, wouldn't to use the past tense "played" be more right to say?

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Rebecca

Yes, if this conversation were taking place right now, then it would be correct to say "played" instead of play. However, in the case of this video interview, the series was still ongoing, so her role as Helena had not actually ended yet. If someone asks her the same question now, they would say "played" (since the show has ended and she no longer plays this role.) Ex: I played the role of Santa Claus for Christmas last year. Ex: Chris Hemsworth plays the role of Thor in the Marvel Universe.

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