I can't be an ingenue forever, and I wouldn't want to be.

I have a half-brother who is very, very, very gay, many cousins, best friends who are all members of the LGBT community, and for me to not say anything would be hypocritical. There is a lot of prejudice. People think it is abnormal. No, its just another normal.

I would love to do some straight drama. A lot of times it's not up to the actor, it's up to the producer. It's up to the powers that be.

It's in your DNA to be a Filipino; how can you just turn your back on it?

I just refuse to date actors. I've done that, and I don't want to do that anymore. It's just the stress of traveling and being away from each other so much.

I believe that everyone has the fundamental right to head to city hall with the person they love and get married. Period.

Don't expect a pat on the back for merely doing your job, but know that you'll get one for doing it exceptionally well.