At 3 years old, I was imitating and doing fun little commercials for the family. Then at 5, I knew, 'OK, this is something I really like.' At 8, I was crying in front of the mirror and my mom was like, 'Oh boy, here we go. We know what she's going to do.'

I played lots of fantasy games. I would create these worlds, and I would believe in them.

I've played Latin, I've played Italian. And I've played the all-around regular girl. I think the thing about the way I look, is that I can look like many different things. People sometimes ask me if I'm Russian. I don't think I specifically look like a Puerto Rican or an Italian. Wouldn't you agree?

I like being scared, so I've always liked fairy tales because they're kind of creepy.

Children do run from me. And so do some adults.

My boyfriend says I dress like a rock star but I would say my style is hip and comfortable.

When the script for 'Once' came my way, I had the thought that maybe it will last only a season. But I was willing to take that risk.