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 never thought television would or could be a long-term commitment.

If you're afraid to live your life in a glass bubble, how can you do what we do in this industry?

I am a firm believer in education and have worked very hard to tell young Latinos that they must go to college and that, if possible, they should pursue an advanced degree... I am convinced that education is the great equalizer.

People don't walk around thinking of themselves as bad people. You're part of the environment that you grow up in, and there can be decency in that. I always try to find a little glimmer of that, in anything that I do, because you can find places where there's humor or lightness in something that's deep and profound, and that tends to resonate more and make people more human. As an actor and performer, I think it resonates more with the audience when you do have the payoff.

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

I'm an actor. I love to act. That's my job. I'll leave the politicking to others.