That is because she had briefly graced TV screens before.
But Cruz was not playing a role when she appeared onKourtney and Kim Take Miamiin 2009.
According toBustle,Cruz and Kourtney Kardashianmet while Cruz was living in Miami.

The two signed up for the same art class.
She appeared on three episodes after striking up a friendship with Kardashian.
At the time, Kardashian was not embarrassed by the moment airing.

“Jackie is carefree and fun,” she said, perUs Weekly.
“She just kind of like gets you and has this spell almost.”
However, not long after, Kardashian began singing a different tune.
“I’m so embarrassed.
I can never talk to this girl again,” she said.
According toBustle,Jackie Cruz still considered her andKourtney Kardashianto be friends in a 2014 interview.
“Kourtney is such a sweet person, and yes we are still friends,” Cruz shared.
“Now and than we text each other to see how we are both doing.”
These days, however, it seems it is a little harder to keep in touch.
“I honestly don’t keep up because I don’t have time,” Cruz admitted.
Losing touch does not mean there are any hard feelings between the two women, though.
“She continues to be a sweetheart.
I just haven’t we haven’t reconnected, but call me girl!”