When I travel abroad, because I'm Columbian, I'm always one that they check twice and security and I'm the one that they open my bag and the one they pull to the side to check the visa.

I just don't want to give them my name and say, 'Do whatever you want.' I am trying to create my brand.

I've always been pretty confident. I grew up in a family of strong women, so I was always taught to be proud of who I am, the way I am.

I think that would be ungrateful if I were upset because I'm seen as attractive or sexy. That's opened so many doors for me in my life.

L. A. is crazy. The women all look the same now. That thing with the cheeks. Like Madonna. Who do they think they're fooling? It doesn't make them look young. You end up looking like a freak.

It has to be a very specific role for me because of my accent. I can't complain; I've been working since I got to LA. But it is hard. I have no training as an actress so I try whatever I do like school, because I'm learning.

Never take no personally. Sometimes people tell you no for a reason that has nothing to do with you. You must keep going.