For me, acting goes to a special place; it's almost mystical. You have to let go of what you think is good; it's a jump into trust, and trying to reach without wanting too much.

My aim was never to be an American star; otherwise, I would have moved to Los Angeles.

I like being a mother, and I want to be involved in my work, so I have to make choices. If you're a film actress, your career is from 20 to 45, but you can still dream.

There was probably something as a child I wanted to express, something unsaid that I needed to share.

People think actors have such glamorous lives, but the truth is actors go where nobody wants to go.

I wanted to work with people from the world, with different minds and different visions.

Being a famous actress may give you a sense of being important, but believe me, it's just an illusion.