I grew up as the ugly duckling, they called me 'la prieta fea', which means ugly dark one - that was my nickname.

People will always be interested in relationships, infidelity and sex and everything connected to things in their own lives.

People can't ignore that Hispanics represent the fastest-growing demographic in the US. The future success of America is intricately tied to the future success of the Hispanic community. And it's the women of these communities - the mothers, sisters, daughters - who make the world go around. I decided to focus on giving them opportunities so that they're set up for success in life.

On a television show, you basically make a movie a week. Movies take three months - it's crazy. They're so slow, it's like vacation to me.

I'm a fabulous date, I make sure I look good, I like hearing what a guy has to say and I make sure the evening is a real laugh. I like to laugh.

I learned French before I learned Spanish.

I'm really a very fifties housewife.