My father is Cuban. Spanish was my first language, but I don't speak it that much anymore because I had dyslexia, and in school they work with you only in English. But I'm proud to be Latina, and most people don't know I am.

I like clean-cut, very proper, very elegant looks.

I love pointy nails! A cute way to add a pop of color to your nails is to make a V-shape at the ends of them in a pastel color.

The Humane Society is so great to work with. Because everyone there is so nice and supportive, and they're all animal lovers like me.

You always just have to be the best that you can be. And if you know that in your heart, then that's all that matters.

My big break was becoming the spokesperson for Texas Instruments. Casting directors really started giving me a chance to read for projects.

Start going to bed earlier! It is a tough adjustment when you have had a summer of staying up late and waking up late.