I embraced being a pop artist, but I like doing it on my own terms, at my own pace.

When I learned how millions of children go to bed hungry, my only response was, 'What can I do to help?'

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

I will not have my son grow up in a tension-filled home.

I enjoy real people, down-to-earth people who are true to themselves and honest to your face - good or bad.

Actually, the challenge I’ve always had is being too thin, so I love that now I have a booty, and obviously I love showing my cleavage.

It's been a joy to be a part of other people's journey, to be able to inspire and be a part of new singers coming up in this business.