The mother is the one who is going to help you in the long run! You must make her your friend. It matters what she thinks.

I'm fearless, I don't complain. Even when horrible things happen to me, I go on.

I don't think God cares if I wear nail polish or not. I don't think that's a deal breaker for him.

I never thought I would get such a perfect role in 'Modern Family.' A lot of TV shows now are looking for more Latin women.

I love jewelry - rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, you name it.

Beauty is really all about confidence. If you feel beautiful, then you are beautiful.

Never take no personally. Sometimes people tell you no for a reason that has nothing to do with you. You must keep going.

My problem is desserts. I am obsessed with desserts.

I guess at the end of the day, all women like to be appreciated and treated with respect and kindness.

I can turn around and scream and get angry, but I turn around and I forget about it.

Listen, I'm not afraid of anything. I'm Colombian.

Making a decision to live a life of excellence, and living a life of excellence are two difference things.

Going to war without France is like going hunting without an accordion.

I always wanted to be honest with myself and to those who have had faith in me.

I admire honesty and straightforwardness combined with true femininity.

I think a good director casts a film so that the actors bring a lot to the table.

Of course the system can be changed. Why would I bother spending 14 years of my life blogging if I didn't believe that?

My point is not that everything is bad, but that everything is dangerous, which is not exactly the same as bad.

Happiness is a powerful thing. It freed me to do what I always wanted to do.

At 16, I dropped out of school and spent five years working as a bicycle mechanic and volunteering in a Trauma Centre before ultimately deciding to go to university.

I moved out to L.A. when I was 17, dropped out of high school, and pursued a career in music.