Dania Ramirez

“I got into the entertainment world and started modelling when I was 15. When I told my parents that was what I was going to do for a living, it was very shocking for them.”

“I was very smart in school. I had straight As and was going to graduate high school at 16 and start college. My dad wanted me to be a lawyer because I was very opinionated.”

“The love of my life found me! That's how he would say it, anyway, since he claims he was attracted to my energy before I even turned around.”

“I personally like sitcom TV to be able to portray characters that I can relate to.”

“Growing up the way that I did - I grew up with a lot of cousins - you just have this imagination, and I love going and telling different stories. I'm a clown.”

“I'm always optimistic and grateful for every opportunity I get.”

“My character on 'The Sopranos' was specific to being a single mother and being from Jersey. And being part of that season finale... wow. That show is always going to be world-renowned and iconic.”

“It was great, because as far as playing such an iconic character that Cinderella is from the Disney world, walking into such a raw and authentic environment - even though it's the real world, and it's Jacinda, it's still Cinderella that's being cursed, and now she's in the real world as Jacinda.”

“I got to work with Sarah Michelle Gellar, and that's the thing that you dream of.”

“I love playing Rosie on 'Devious Maids,' and I think that if Rosie would have an NFL team to root for, she would also be a Cleveland Browns fan.”

“I think it is always important to showcase your talent in different ways.”

“'The Sopranos' was a very East Coast show; 'Heroes' is more organically global.”

“My mom came to America when I was six years old, and I didn't live with them until I was ten. They worked really hard in factories, and my dad as a taxi driver, to be able to afford visas for my sister and I.”