41 Quotes by Andrea Navedo

Had I not worked on myself, put value in myself, I would not have the loving and supportive people that I have right now in my life, including my husband and children.

My life would be a reflection of my childhood, but it isn't; it is a reflection of the dreams that I had as a child for a better life.

When I look around and see the beautiful people and wonderful surroundings that are now my reality, I know that I have overcome so much.

I still have plenty of fight left in me.

I don't smoke, no drugs, and drink red wine occasionally.

Acting was always a secret desire of mine when I was growing up.

The black community sees itself as one group, and they are all experiencing the same experiences as a group with racism and whatnot, growing up in this country.

I'm really Americanized. The only real Latina thing I do is cook rice and beans with chuletas and tostones. I do the healthier version of what my grandmother would have made: a lot less salt, a lot less fat, a lot more vegetables. Sometimes I serve it with brown rice, which is, like, sacrilegious.

The most important thing you can do for yourself is get an education. Learn, listen, and respond. You have to study and practice to get better at your craft and to widen your skill set.