To me, being Latin is about more than your looks - it's how you're brought up.

Partying at a club is very different than when I'm throwing a party at my house. My party's a rage. People rage when they come to my house.

Maria Canals-Barrera is Cuban and from Miami and I'm part Cuban and from Miami, so needless to say she became a quick friend.

Everyone suffers some injustice in life, and what better motivation than to help others not suffer in the same way.

I was never a dancer before 'Shake It Up'.

My family was absolutely supportive. I did have a fear of cold reads because of my dyslexia, but my family's support and reading classes really helped me overcome my fear!

Dancing inspires my music. Having your girlfriends all together and just being free and happy.