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

The name America has definitely grown on me. I wish there was a big patriotic story behind it, but the truth is that my grandfather was a librarian who knew all sorts of random facts.

I 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.

I really hate the duties of being a celebrity, like getting dressed up for the red carpet.

My siblings are my best friends.

My parents were both Spanish-speakers and they used to speak to me and my siblings in Spanish and we'd answer them in English.

The most important thing you wear is your personality.