I was seen dancing at school by a director, who asked me to be in a TV play. And it had a huge impact. So I think thats what really started me off.

I go on giving interviews because I've been brought up to support the projects I'm involved in. When you've enjoyed working on a production, you want to do them a favour.

I am pretty self-indulgent.

I couldn't imagine playing someone young now; it would be so boring

Everything is about class in England, whether it's upper, lower or middle. Why should that be?

From one till seven, when we moved to England, I spoke only Portuguese. But I can't speak a word of it now.

I didn't choose to be an actress