Genesis Rodriguez

“It's very important to me that people see I am an American and I was born in the States.”

“If I could do anything, I'd be an engineer of some sort. I used to build robots.”

“I don't have an idol per se.”

“I am living my dream every day.”

“Making a fool out of yourself and putting it on the Internet is one of the best bonding experiences you could have.”

“My character in 'Casa de mi Padre' is an ambitious woman. I had never played that kind of character before.”

“Latinos are very passionate, and they perform a lot, and look at me, I'm talking with my hands, and this is just my normal self, so it kind of allows me to be who I am and not dumb it down.”

“I'm so excited about 'Identity Thief'. It's such a good comedy, and I'm excited for people to go out and see it!”

“I would love to do film in Spanish.”

“I knew what kind of genre 'Casa de mi Padre' was going for. But my character, specifically, I think is very real.”

“I think I'm representing a new generation of Latinos - bilingual, bicultural people.”

“I know I can't eat whatever I want and look the way I want, so you need to work for it. I give credit to Pilates and my parents' good genes.”

“I like when a guy has his shirt off and I can see his chest and his abs. When it's all smooth, you can see a lot.”

“I'd rather just be the girl who likes to eat a lot of food.”

“In novelas, sometimes you get the most ridiculous situations, but you make the best of it. But novelas are a very special genre.”

“I really want to keep on opening doors for myself, and others who want to come in.”

“I love Miami; I miss it so much. I miss the beach, the peace it brings you. I love the sound and smell of the sea.”

“I could never date a guy with a pet snake.”

“I don't really care if people think I'm good-looking or not; it doesn't define me as a person.”

“I really like the risk takers. I like people who make those different choices on the carpet. I really like Charlize Theron. I think she's elegant and edgy as well. I love Zoe Saldana.”