I come from that society and there is a common thread, specifically family values - the idea that you do anything for your family, and the unconditional love for one's children.

Latin music has many international influences - pop, rock, country, Brazilian sounds, and alternative styles.

I have to trust what I do and then do it.

The voice has to be very clear at all times in order to convey the emotion

I am a woman of the 21st Century who is self-assured and speaks my mind

I had never auditioned for Broadway - any play - and I was not familiar with what you're supposed to do

The fact is, Latinos now own their own lives and I believe they can afford to look back without judgment