You just have to be persistent. I think that's one of the biggest things about the model industry and this career is being persistent and believing in yourself and also being ready when the timing is right. So much of it is about timing and luck, so to be ready when you get the opportunity.

I think what I find challenging is just trying to bring a truthfulness and a realism to a character.

Animals are just as important as we are.

My husband says I like animals more than I like people. I take that as the compliment he means it as.

I think sometimes the hardest obstacle is yourself. I can certainly be my own worst critic and oftentimes forget to enjoy the here and now. Physically, the hardest obstacle I have overcome was severe back issues. [This] resulted in finally getting surgery to replace four discs, which changed my life back to active - which is how I am happiest.

I am inspired when I see goodness in other people. I am inspired by hard work and honesty. And I am inspired by nature.

I have always been physically active. I grew up a tomboy and [was] into sports, so staying active is something that I enjoy.