I did not try to conform to anybody's ideal of what a Latin celebrity or movie star should be. I took a lot of hits for it.

You know, you may not be born in Puerto Rico, but Puerto Rican is definitely born in you.

I was very willing to take on controversial roles that people didn't really want to look at.

As an actor, you may do things that aren't politically correct. Unless you're an actor who only does things for political reasons. I believe if we don't do the good, bad, and the ugly, we're not going to progress.

I did not try to conform to anybody's ideal of what a Latin celebrity or movie star should be. I took a lot of hits for it.

Women of color: if you're over 40 and you get fat, you will work. But if you're hot and over 40 and a woman of color, they don't know what to do with you.

I want to be in shape.