If I go on a diet and work out, I'm always in a bad mood. I'd rather be a little heavier but nice.

Sometimes evolving doesn't mean transforming; sometimes it just means owning what is there.

They offered me that film before I did Frida and I said, no, I'm not capable of directing. Then after seeing Julie direct, I was inspired by it. She motivated me to do it, because we don't have role models as woman for directors.

The thought of somebody pulling and cutting around my face gives me stomach ache. Plastic surgery would be so painful. What if it doesn't look good? What if they made a mistake? I couldn't do it.

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

'Frida' was a joy; this was delicious, I couldn't wait every day to get to the set, although I was exhausted, and have my leg get cut off or lose the baby or be in her shoes and get to play my hero and be able to go places emotionally. You know, we live for parts like this. This is a dream for an actor.

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