Aftercountless near-death experiences,Meredith Grey is finally trading Seattle for a new and hopefully safer coast.

ButGreysfans neednt worry about missing Meredith and her family for too long.

Gumbs, 14, hopes this change ushers in a new era for Zola and her family.

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It can grow my character, in a sense, she says.

Because if shes moving away, it can make [her] responsible for more things.

Technically, Gumbs journey toGreysstarted way before that.

As her onscreen mom, Meredith, leaves ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Aniela Gumbs reflects on playing Zola for ne…

That would be Gumbs brother, Khamani Griffin.

So when Gumbs herself caught the acting bug, its fitting thatGreysbecame her onscreen home.

This was actually the first thing that I got, Gumbs says of the pivotal part.

As her onscreen mom, Meredith, leaves ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Aniela Gumbs reflects on playing Zola for ne…

And it just exploded.

Today, she credits Pompeo for giving her acting advice.

And that really helped me throughout all the seasons that I’ve been in.

And, yes, shed absolutely be down to play the part.

I really like the guys, she says.Jesse [Williams],Jason [George],andScott Speedman.

You know, teen girls, they like guys and everything.

But theyrefoine.Like, fine!

Learn more about Gumbs in her Bustle Booth questionnaire below.

In The Bustle Booth

I dont have one.

North Hollywood, Hawaii, San Francisco, and Virginia

I dont believe in astrology.

With great power comes great responsibility.

-Spider-Man

Tom and Jerry

Im more of a YouTube watcher.

Debbie Allen

Kids Baking Championship

Ive never done karaoke.

Ive gotten all As through middle school so far, and I want to continue.

Wow, shes a phenomenal actress!

This article was originally published onFeb.