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?

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

I am very, very diligent and extremely hard-working.

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

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.

There’s always going to be someone who is prettier than you, better than you in some way, but everyone has that something that makes them different.

Over the months, I kept seeing more feathers, especially at moments when I was really down and distraught. You ask for signs in your life, but what you get is more like a confirmation: You are where you need to be. Just take a deep breath.