For NCIS: Los Angeles fans, Daniela Ruah will always be Kensi Blye—but the actress says the show gave her more than just fame. As she gears up to premiere her short film My Type at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Ruah reflects on the biggest lesson NCIS: LA taught her: “Preparation is everything.”
Directing episodes of the long-running CBS drama taught her how to handle pressure, think on her feet, and tackle any challenge on set. Those skills were put to the test when her new film hit an unexpected snag mid-shoot. Thanks to a prepared and adaptable team, the project stayed on track—proving that NCIS: LA’s influence lives on in Ruah’s work.