I think it's a beautiful thing how Hip Hop is received by the world.

My family has always had Cape Verdean pride but I don't think it was something the kids in the family necessarily understood. However, I was very conscious of the fact that both sides of my family were drastically different and my aunts, cousins, and uncles varied in different shades of brown.

I've always been an actress, entertaining my family was the start. I'm a goof ball among many of my cousins and siblings.

I'm reminded everyday that I was born to do great things, I believe that and when it's my time I shall.

Most people have no idea what Cabo Verde is or even where it is to mention, so I definitely want to make people aware of this beautiful culture.

I have a unique ability to mock everything. I'm a sponge by nature, thats what my environment made me.

I was drawn into acting due to the fact that I could express myself better. I could use my voice - my entire body - not just my looks, height, and physical expressions.