Superman and Lois Season 4 continues to make its mark among audiences. In the latest season, Sofia Hasmik reprises her role as Christina, or Chrissy Beppo, the editor-in-chief of the Smallville Gazette. Chrissy Beppo has been a part of the show and played an important role in its narrative ever since the first season, which dropped back in 2021.
Speaking of character development, the successive seasons of Superman and Lois have seen Chrissy Beppo transitioning from a self-contained individual to someone who is now deeply committed to being the best version of themselves. Her relationship with Lois Lane, whom she brought onboard the newspaper's team, is commendable and lasts through thick and thin.
Sofia Hasmik aptly summed up the character in a 2021 interview with Comic Book Resources in which she mentioned:
"I would say that Chrissy is ambitious, and she's energetic. She's so much fun, and she's a friend you want on your side. Yeah, I mean, she's just a ball of energy. She's incredible. I'm so happy that I get to discover new things about her throughout this season and next season."
Here's everything we know about Chrissy Beppo from Superman and Lois.
Chrissy Beppo's role in Superman and Lois explained
Chrissy Beppo began her journey on Superman and Lois as a local reporter whose activities were mostly limited to the boundaries of Smallville. Her contributions to the Smallville Gazette reached a new height after she was joined in her efforts by Lois Lane, with whom she continues to share an important bond that allows the two to often put themselves in harm's way to get the big scoop for the paper.
As a result of her role gaining significantly in the series, Chrissy has now assumed a place of eminence in the Smallville community and is often seen at the center of disputes and conflicts. Another character arc is Chrissy's feelings for Kyle and the way she has been dealing with the same, once against, as a testament to the maturity of her character. When Chrissy learned about Clark Kent's true identity as Superman, she was more happy than surprised.
Speaking about Chrissy, Sofia Hasmik further told Comic Book Resources:
"Well, I really love the fact that she is so incredibly hardworking. She really takes on a lot on her own. I think this season, once she enlists Lois to come and work with the Gazette, I think that she also realizes that there is a strength in numbers. I feel that, in my day-to-day life, I usually bite off more than I can chew. I would like to say that I am hardworking, and I think being able to ask for help and to say what you mean is something that I really love about her, that I can not only relate to but hopefully that I can learn from."
Who is Superman and Lois star Sofia Hasmik?
Born in 1991 in New York, Sofia Hasmik is an American actress best known for her roles in Bad Samaritan, All The Bright Places, and Mad About You. She has revealed that when she was first cast in the role of Chrissy Beppo, she wasn't familiar with the world of comics. However, in keeping with her dedicated nature, she has engrossed herself in comics ever since.