Lana Parrilla

“This is the honest-to-God truth: I just focus on the work, because if my work isn't good, then I won't succeed either way.”

“I loved 'White Christmas' for the music aspect. I was into musical theater.”

“I like being scared, so I've always liked fairy tales because they're kind of creepy.”

“On 'Swingtown,' I think that's when I was able to blend the character-slash-leading lady roles, and that's what I'm doing on 'Once Upon a Time' as well. She's a leading lady, but she's also this character.”