Whatโs hard about being on the other side of the world is that sometimes the problem feels so big that changing one life doesnโt feel like enough. But it is.
America FerreraI could have easily been too afraid to say 'yes' to Chicago, because it requires so much I haven't done before. If I am a flop at singing and dancing, maybe my love for it will carry me through.
America FerreraI really hate the duties of being a celebrity, like getting dressed up for the red carpet.
America FerreraSalma 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.
America Ferrera