I'd be stupid not to take into consideration that there are certain things people will not consider me for because my name is Lopez. And I know I can do any kind of role. I don't want anybody to say, Oh, she can't pull this off. So those are barriers that you have to overcome.

Doubt is a killer. You just have to know who you are and what you stand for.

Getting to play the part of Selena was life-changing for me, i got to immerse myself in her life, got to know her family, her home, her culture ... every part of her story. It was a special time in my life both professionally and personally. Playing her not only opened doors for me in the film world, but it inspired me to start my own music career. In a lot of ways, I wouldn't be where I am today if I hadn't had that experience.

Just because you dress sexy doesn't mean you're a bad girl; it just means you know how to dress.

You have to take care of yourself, your body, your mind, take care of your soul-be your own keeper.

The bottom line is that musicians love to make music and always will.

I could serve coffee using my rear as a ledge.