Actress

I try to eat almost the same thing every day, as it makes food shopping and what to eat much easier as well as healthier.

The most important thing you can do for yourself is get an education. Learn, listen, and respond. You have to study and practice to get better at your craft and to widen your skill set.

When I discovered eyelash extensions, it was like the sea has parted; the sun came out. It was everything.

Growing up, I didn't think it would be possible to be an actress - I didn't see a lot of Latina faces on TV or in movies. But that didn't stop me from trying. I realized early that anything I really wanted was worth working for.

Many people don't have a strong support system because entertainment is a tough industry to get into. Even though my family wanted me to find financial and professional stability, they supported my passion for acting.

I can easily tap into the feeling of being a mother and the feeling of, you always want what's best for your kids. And that's where most parents come from.

There's so much humor in serious things sometimes.

After moving to California, I decided to go back to school and get an education on various aspects of the entertainment industry.

My husband is actually Italian-American, and he thought I was Italian when he first met me.

My mom was a single mother in the South Bronx living in adverse conditions. Seeing her struggles to get herself off of welfare and get back into the workplace and give me and my sister a better life - it's an inspiration for me.

The women are so strong in my family.

I really needed a show like 'Jane' when I was growing up, so being able to portray a positive Latina character means a lot to me because I feel like it's helping me to contribute to someone's dreams.