I'm a teenager, but I'm independent - I have my own apartment, I have my own life. And I think I have learned more than any of those teenagers have in school. I learned to be responsible, leaving my family and coming here alone.

It is important to me to instill in [kids] a sense of compassion and respect for others.

I believe love just happens once. You can be mistaken, you can think you are in love, but after a while you discover that youre really not. Real love is different.

Don't try to be what you're not. If you're nervous, be nervous. If you're shy, be shy. It's cute.

I missed out on everything. Sometimes on the street I see teenagers hanging out and going to the movies, going to concerts, and I get so jealous.

Fashion is about good energy. It's about feelings. That's what I have to give the people, good energy and good feelings.

Brazilian women are taught to take care of themselves. They start their beauty routine at a young age, which is the key to aging beautifully.