Gina Rodriguez
6 quotes
Biography
"Every morning, my dad would have me looking in the mirror and repeat, 'Today is going to be a great day; I can, and I will.'"
"I've specifically decided to say no to projects that weren't advancing Latinos, that weren't showing us in a positive light, roles that were gratuitous and spreading untruths."
"Being half Jewish, we grew up with Christmas trees but had Jewish ornaments."
"I think when you work really hard and you help others, God helps you get what you want."
"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, make my family and community proud; that's all I really want to do... and pay my bills."
"What I will not do is continue to perpetuate stereotypes. I'm the daughter of a maid why do I have to also play a maid? My mom was a maid so I didn't have to be a maid."