I have fun being sexy and tough at the same time.

I went through my first big breakup, with a boyfriend who I had been with for more than two years. He had been one of my dancers, and it was my first love and his.

Call me a slag. If it means being a strong woman, I'll gladly be that.

You know what, I'm very interested in acting, but right now I'm busy promoting my album and going on tour because that's my first love, but I'm very interested in doing some parts that may come my way. I've been offered a few movie parts so far, but I have to really concentrate on singing. But it's something I'm interested in doing eventually. I haven't been offered a part that truly inspires me to take time off, though.

I am Ecuadorian but people felt so safe passing me off as a skinny, blue-eyed white girl.

It's an amazing thing to say, 'I'm beautiful,' without feeling like you're cocky.

I like to be as free as possible at all times.