Dr. Monica Beltran is staying put at Grey Sloan Memorial. Actress Natalie Morales has extended her recurring role on “Grey’s Anatomy” for at least six episodes after first joining the ABC medical drama in Season 20, TheWrap has learned.
Morales will make her Season 21 return with the second episode, and there’s an option for her to sign on for more beyond her initial six-episode commitment.
A pediatric surgeon, Monica made an impression with viewers as a savvy and headstrong professional who’s not afraid to disagree with her colleagues when necessary. Though it seemed like she would potentially become a new love interest for Dr.