My accent was horrible. In Mexico, nobody says, 'You speak English with a good accent.' You either speak English, or you don't: As long as you can communicate, no one cares.

The truth is, I just don't have the drive to be the prettiest and the thinnest. I can be happy for other people for their beauty.

Producing is hell, writing is frustrating, acting is really satisfying, directing is heaven.

I have tried my whole life to represent my Mexican roots with honor and pride.

I love to cook for my husband and daughter. I enjoy going to the market for fresh vegetables.

I always look forward to seeing a man who has more brains than me.

What once was an expression of who I was - acting - also became my hiding place.