I started performing very young as a salsa dancer, and every time I was on that stage dancing, all I knew was that I wanted to speak. I wanted the music to stop, and I wanted to speak. — Gina Rodriguez Copy Share Image
I was a salsa dancer for the majority of my life, from, like, 7 to 17, and did the World Salsa Congresses. I realized that I wanted to continue obviously to be a performer. But in my household, being an… — Gina Rodriguez Copy Share Image
I am not going to take a role because there's money. It might extend my checkbook, but not my integrity. — Gina Rodriguez Copy Share Image
I think all Latino actors want to be storytellers first. I want to be an actor first, and then I want to be Latina. — Gina Rodriguez Copy Share Image
When I got out of college, I booked a movie called 'Go for It!' with Lionsgate, came out here, and I've been acting ever… — Gina Rodriguez Copy Share Image
I like to peel it and share it with friends. You can spread the love with an orange. — Gina Rodriguez Copy Share Image
This industry is all about work, and just because Sundance exposed me to the world, it is my job to stay deserving in that… — Gina Rodriguez Copy Share Image
Being an actress wasn't realistic. I knew that I was going to have to do it in a way that would speak to my… — Gina Rodriguez Copy Share Image
'Filly Brown' gave me the wings to fly, but red carpets are still very uncomfortable. — Gina Rodriguez Copy Share Image
I learned a lot from Ana Ortiz, who plays my sister in 'Sleeping with the Fishes'. — Gina Rodriguez Copy Share Image
I grew up dancing salsa - you know, a traditional Puerto Rican dance. — Gina Rodriguez Copy Share Image
I try to keep in mind that it's a long journey. It's not a race. It's about staying focused, continuing to do good work,… — Gina Rodriguez Copy Share Image
Acting is how I'll be able to change how Latinos are viewed in media and change how little girls see and talk about themselves. — Gina Rodriguez Copy Share Image
