The goal of my philanthropic work has always been to make sure that every child has a chance to live up to his or her potential. That means our work won't be done until every child has access to quality education from early childhood to adulthood.

I live for freedom, and freedom is a lie.

I always had the intuition, even as a little child, that I was called for a big project.

I have never had one moment of stage fright and performing has always been a huge thrill and source of enjoyment for me. It's part of my personality.

I thank God that I'm a product of my parents, that they infected me with their intelligence and energy for life, with their thirst for knowledge and their love. I'm grateful that I know where I come from.

Of course for a Colombian girl it was always impossible to even imagine becoming an international popstar, but my dream became reality.

In this life, to earn your place you have to fight for it.