Hollywood has definitely grown, in embracing the inclusion of Latinos in the world, because, for some time, we didn't exist. We were not part of any stories.

As a woman, you should be more at ease with your sexuality when you are in your 40s...You are more self-assured about that part. And that's the way it should be.

How I would describe my characters is absolutely different from how I would describe myself.

No surgical tweaks. No Botox either. I think it is terrible, these girls in their late 20s injecting their faces and lips. One told me, If I kill my muscles now, I'll never get wrinkles. Can you imagine?

Beauty products always cheer me up and give me hope. If it makes you feel pretty, why not?

No woman has to be a victim of physical abuse. Women have to feel like they are not alone.

It's more fun to play a good character with a good director and good actors around you. That's what makes it fun, and the more variety, the better.