There are a lot of magazines that are still sort of... that only cater to a certain demographic and only put certain people on their covers.

To be seen and to be respected for my work and acknowledged as a true American Latina... means a lot to me.

I don't believe actors who say they don't bleed into their characters. It's absolutely impossible not to.

I'm a kid from New York, so urban life reflected into art and music was around me and accessible and tangible.

Sometimes we have to be patient because the one thing that is inevitable in life is evolution. Whether it comes at the pace that we are expecting it or not, it’s inevitable.

It's important for a director to provide as much information, especially when we're working with things that we have to conceive out of thin air. You can't just expect an actor to understand: 'Oh, there's a dinosaur coming at you". OK, so I'm going to automatically know how big it is and what it sounds like? I need details. How close does he get to me? How tall is he? What will the impact be of his cry when he's screaming at me or when he's blowing smoke or air in my face?

I'm very accepting with my age. It's like notches on your belt: experience, wisdom, and a different kind of beauty. There comes a day when you've become comfortable in your skin.