I really wanted to work and become independent.

My current companion, Gerard de Battista, is the father of my two sons.

The director took my face in his hands and asked me to show him my teeth, as with a horse. This happened on a Wednesday, and by the following Monday I was shooting.

I chose the most explosive dress I could find. I put a ton of makeup on and some great round earrings. I looked like Jennifer Jones in Duel in the Sun.

My first vocation was dance.

When you have to get into the character each morning, give it your voice, your face, it was torture.

People love coming on television, even if they have to show their miseries.