I was really lucky. My gal pal was my mom.
I was born and raised in New York City, Manhattan, uptown.
I'm not so much surprised by the success of 'Ugly Betty' as I am feeling so blessed by it.
I take my dog, Fideo, out for a hike in Runyon Canyon three times a week. It's about 45 minutes round-trip with a variation of super steep hills and flat areas. He's always running ahead, which helps me push myself, especially up the hills.
Latinos are a vital but underrepresented force in this country.
I spent my 30s figuring out how to be a grown up, I guess. I loved my 30s! My 30s were really about being happy with what I was doing.