Living in Maryland, I saw that the opportunities were far greater in California than back home.

I did a theatrical musical, Annie Warbucks, when I was 11. We did a tour and we stopped by Los Angeles.

My mom was a cheerleader and had me as a teenager. I remember her giving me some pom-poms and teaching me how to do some splits when I was 3 or 4.

I am also a hard worker and people are sometimes surprised to see that as well.

Also, my mom and family are very important to me and I know that this is not expected.

Never give up. Never stop being creative in finding ways to get exposure. Also, prepared anytime and all the time. You never know who you will run into.

Living in Maryland, I saw that the opportunities were far greater in California than back home.