Actresses Quote by Rosie Perez

I definitely don't feel like I'm what Hollywood thinks of when they think of a Latina actress at all. They can't wrap their minds…

— La La Anthony

Even during the casting process, the pools of talent are so deep when you have a call for Latin women or black women or…

— Jenji Kohan

I grew up in Mexico, not the U.S., and the fact is that there just aren't any parts for Latin actresses. I have to…

— Salma Hayek

I think that is what all ethnic actors aspire to - to just play a woman who falls in love, or works as a…

— Tamlyn Tomita

To not see black or Latina women as famous in my industry is crazy! I have to talk about it.

— Ashley Graham

It's really maddening out there for dark-skinned actresses in terms of the opportunities we get. There's just so much talent that is being overlooked.

— Rutina Wesley

The industry just hasn't been thinking outside the box when it comes to Latina women.

— La La Anthony

My whole life, when I was growing up, not one race has ever accepted me, ... So I never felt connected or attached to…

— Jessica Alba

Until they hired a Latina to write for Laurel [in How to Get Away with Murder], I was scared that she was going to…

— Karla Souza

“Darlene rolls her eyes – again – like I’m the stupid one. White-skinned. No accent. Good in school. I’m not her idea of a…

— Meg Medina

I never thought I would get such a perfect role in 'Modern Family.' A lot of TV shows now are looking for more Latin…

— Sofia Vergara

I'm an actress, and I am Latina.

— Rita Moreno