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Ralph Fiennes was a pivotal influence on me. He asked me, 'So what is it you want to do?' I very shyly, timidly admitted that I wanted to be... →
Human beings have an instinct for freedom.
I come from a very close class. I lucked out because drama schools are often very competitive... I have fourteen classmates.
I definitely intend to create my own work in the future so that we don't have to keep saying, We don't have work for black women.'
I do my best work when I feel conviction to say something through the character I play. Always I want to have integrity and not compromise that.
I never, in my wildest dreams, could I have thought that the first role I get out of school would lead to an Oscar nomination.
I spent some time back in Mexico at 16 because my parents thought it would be prudent for me to learn Spanish, because I held a Mexican passport.
All throughout filming '12 Years a Slave,' there was a focus like no other. Everyone took ownership of this film and gave their all.
Being a part of '12 Years a Slave' has been one of the most profound experiences of my life.
Home is where my family is.
I always love to learn new things. That's the reason I like being an actor.
I thrive on structure. I find my freedom in structure.
I'm pretty awesome at making salad dressings.