I was ballet dancing at four, playing piano by six, and doing commercials by 12. When I was 21, I was on the number one live comedy show in Puerto Rico. I told my parents, 'I'm going to New York to become a performer.' And I left.

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

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

What's important is friendship and family and love.

Always be your husband's best friend, make him laugh and give him a little bit of freedom - you can't suffocate him.

I would love to do a musical. When I did Fame L.A. for a year - all the singing, dancing and acting - I was in heaven. I cried so much when they cancelled the show. I mean, I loved going to work and I couldn't wait to get on the set.

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