I just love life. I'm excited about things in life. I think that if you're excited about life, you are excited about waking up and doing things with your life every day.

I know the only reason that I haven't gotten many good parts is because I am Latin - and they tell it to my face a lot of times.

You want to do movies that your children can watch, and that your children can have fun at and enjoy the experience of shooting.

I work hard, I make my own living and I love it. I like having financial independence.

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

And I highly recommend for all the women in the world, even if they're 71, you can never take for granted that he loves you. It's always good to flirt with him. It's a great sport.

I have never denied my background or my culture. I have taught my child to embrace her Mexican heritage, to love my first language, Spanish, to learn about Mexican history, music, folk art, food, and even the Mexican candy I grew up with.