I'm a very feminine person, but I have this hard shell, man, and I stay focused and don't take things personally.

I'm learning the power of going away for the weekend and keeping myself company.

If there's any relevant influence we may have with an investor, with a studio, with a director, with an actor, I think we have to fight.

Call me crazy - I love elk meat!

I don't understand labels. I don't need anybody to tell me I'm Latina or black or anything else. I've played characters that were written for Caucasian females, I just want to be given the same consideration as everybody else, and so far that has been happening.

I love skin. I don't believe the body is something to hide.

People think of Latina women as being fiery and fierce, which is usually true. But I think the quality that so many Latinas possess is strength. I'm very proud to have Latin blood.