Selenis Leyva

My parents made it a point that, although I was born and raised in New York City, I needed to speak Spanish…

— Selenis Leyva

My routine definitely starts with brows. I do add a little bit of mascara - even to the gym. I have to!…

— Selenis Leyva

I did sketch comedy with a troupe at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe.

— Selenis Leyva

My friends say I make them laugh a lot, so I think that somewhere in me is a little comedic ability that…

— Selenis Leyva

My family was always supportive when I decided that I wanted to pursue this thing called acting.

— Selenis Leyva

My favorite thing is just sitting in a makeup chair and letting makeup artists do their thing.

— Selenis Leyva

In my household, everything happens in the kitchen. My parents have this pretty big home, and it doesn't matter how big it…

— Selenis Leyva

I'm a girl that will suffer for fashion.

— Selenis Leyva

I went to Rikers one time to do 'Third Watch,' and I remember thinking, 'Wow, this is a scary place.' We were…

— Selenis Leyva

My grandmother was this amazing woman in the Dominican Republic who used to read tea leaves and palms. She would cure people…

— Selenis Leyva

I couldn't even imagine not being able to take long, hot showers or wear makeup whenever I wanted or shave my underarms.…

— Selenis Leyva

There are Latino people in our world who believe strongly that if you are Latino you should speak the language, you should…

— Selenis Leyva

I believe in God. I got down on my knees and I said, 'I get it. If this isn't for me, then…

— Selenis Leyva

Honestly, six months before getting 'Orange Is the New Black,' I remember telling my manager I was done.

— Selenis Leyva

Even in times of great sadness, there are always moments where we crack up.

— Selenis Leyva

I grew up in New York where there is such a different variety of people.

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When I'm a little bit upset, my eyebrow goes up, and that is a trait that my beautiful mother passed down to…

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I watched 'House of Cards' in three days - and only in three days because I had other responsibilities, like my daughter.…

— Selenis Leyva

Oh my God, I think I purchased some Jimmy Choos, and they hurt like crazy. That's when I realized that fashion truly…

— Selenis Leyva

I still have a desire to do some sketch comedy. My dream is to be on 'SNL,' to host 'SNL.'

— Selenis Leyva