I know I walk a fine line between being a respected actor and being what they call a sex symbol.

Because celebrities' lives are so visible, I think it makes it look lighter than it is.

I remember reading scripts when I started in the business, and [Latino roles] were either nonexistent or written as the maid or a drug dealer. We're no longer just that. I'll play any part that challenges me. What's important is that all races have choices.

I always see something for sure one time and then I make myself see it a second time. Because second time is like, 'OK, I'm not that bad. I'm not that horrible.' But the first time I just think I'm god-awful.

I want my mother to think - she's a tough fashion critic.

When people write lies about you, and you know that they are lies, that means that they don't know the truth, so that's OK with me. If something true came out, I would have to check my circle to see who's talking and possibly make an apology phone call to my parents!

I think we are living in pretty scary times and people are looking for inspiration and are also more open to the spiritual possibilities.