I'm not a super emotional person, so that's one reason I love acting - it makes me deal with myself in that kind of way.

There are always parts of me that come out in the characters that I play - it's the only thing I have to work with and to draw off of.

A lot of independent films offer a harsh reality check.

My mom's Puerto Rican. That's why I'm so lively and colorful.

My grandfather came over from Puerto Rico and raised his kids speaking English so that it would be easier for them to assimilate.

I realized two things from an early age - I was insane and had some kind of comedic thing going on. My brain was wired to think about things in terms of how funny they were.

I'm going to create my own opportunities. If I can't find the roles I want, I'll just make them.