I've been blessed because every single role I've done has been an educated person. I've never done the stereotypical Latina, even though I have an accent - I've always been able to play educated people. That's a good thing!

New York doesn't care who you are or where you came from.

I love what I do. When a month goes by and I'm not working, I'm miserable.

I had such a great upbringing in Puerto Rico, and it was just a very normal life.

When people feel that they have failed, it's usually because somebody or something caused them to feel that way and taste defeat. I refuse to dwell on that. Yes, it sucks at first, and the feeling is valid, but it all happens for a reason.

I've been blessed because every single role I've done has been an educated person. I've never done the stereotypical Latina, even though I have an accent - I've always been able to play educated people. That's a good thing!

I don't believe in failure. I believe every setback is an opportunity to learn, regroup, get stronger, and try again.