Finding the one is not just a feeling, it's an educated guess. I feel like I chose someone to share my life with who is my friend.

I just want to be in my sweats, walk my dog, watch TV and eat pizza.

Salma and I had run into each other once or twice at film festivals because I was doing the press for Real Women Have Curves at the same time she was doing the press for Frida. She had seen Real Women Have Curves, and when the idea of Ugly Betty came up, she thought of me. Her enthusiasm about the project was so infectious-she spoke of it with such expectation. Everyone that was involved was really excited about the project. I really wanted to be a part of it.

It's so reassuring to have a woman heroine who triumphs with more than just what she has on the outside who has more to offer the world than just a pretty picture.

I was an open, smiley and gregarious child. I could make friends in 30 seconds wherever I went.

I mean, I grew up in the Valley. All my friends were white Jewish kids. So the Latino kids thought I was this white girl.

I am trying to be guided by my passion.