I think American audiences like gangster movies. It's part of the culture.

I was thinking of going to London drama schools or to New York, because France didn't accommodate the things I wanted to do in film.

I have a huge relationship with Brazil; it's almost a love affair, I would say. And to me, to introduce that specific martial art like capoeira in Hollywood movies was something important to me.

I wanted to be an actor to act, and now, being an actor, you have to dress up, you have to be nice, you have to be smart, you have to be sexy, you have to be ready.

I worked with young directors all my life, only young directors.

I'm a little angry in life.

I've always loved the idea of changing myself, wearing costumes and disguises. It takes you back to being a kid, to dressing up.