I've been in California for about 15 years now. You're always in your car and insulated. I miss New York so much.

Just give me a good role that allows me to hone my craft and I am a pretty happy camper.

I've been very lucky to work on a wide variety of projects, including two long-run and top-10 dramatic television shows. That is why it is so important to offer a helping hand to the next generation of young Latinos coming up behind me.

In my college years, I worked as a union labor organizer. I was just one of the many workers trying to do my part to help the community.

I'm always sitting down and talking to people that are doing independent features. It depends on the project and the quotient of the people that are involved. There are a lot of different reasons [to do something], like a particular script that resonates with me, in a particular way. It may not so much even be about the part, but what the script has to say.

I've been in California for about 15 years now. You're always in your car and insulated. I miss New York so much.

There are no right and wrong ways to work in this business, but there are some basic common-sense practices. Work very, very hard and always be prepared; never give up; and once you get the job, give them more than they ever expected: - Shine!