It's challenging being a woman. There are other kinds of obstacles that come your way, but there are many times that being Latin has actually helped me, being a Cuban-American has helped me.

The one thing I cannot tolerate in life is seeing people being taken advantage of, I cannot tolerate it; I can't even see it in a movie. That can borderline on abuse and so what I would say is: really know when to put that guard up, and know how to really read people because that will help you along the way.

I also have an amazing codesigner and an amazing partnership with New York & Co. The exciting part of growing together and having this kind of long-term relationship is that they can anticipate where I'm going with something. So our relationship is very defined, it's a true partnership so I'm not doing it all by myself.

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

I'm not an exhibitionist. But, honestly, for my art I'll do anything almost. I'll go there.

I love my curves and I embrace them.

I feel I'll take on the responsibility of showing the world a whole different kind of Latin woman.