I think as an American society, when we're paying too many taxes or dealing with war, we don't want to see sad things at the movies.
Dancing for the length of time that I did, it centered me in such a way to be really in tune with my body, and I just feel like I'm physically able to do things because of my ballet background. Without ballet, I don't think I'd look graceful at all on screen.
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.
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.
I think there are roles there; we just have to choose them. We have to fight for them.