MTV is continuing to broaden its scripted programming slate with Underemployed, and lighting up the comedic drama is Israeli-born actress Inbar Lavi, who recently sat down with Digital Airwaves to talk about what brought her to the character of new mom and would-be rock star Raviva, and what she's learned from her character.

"Raviva is a lot like me in many ways," explained the actress, whose other credits include Entourage and The Closer. "She is such a free spirit. She is wild and unapologetic about who she is and what she stands for. She believes that with hard work and dedication, an...