For minority actors, developing our own projects has to be the eventual path. We have a lot of stories to tell and a really unique voice. But none of that is going to be heard as long as we're just the hired hands, acting.

There's something so familial and intimate between a boxer and his trainer.

There are no right and wrong ways to work in this business, but there are some basic common-sense practices. Work very, very hard and always be prepared never give up and once you get the job, give them more than they ever expected: - Shine!

I'm an actor. I love to act. That's my job. I'll leave the politicking to others.

I've been in California for about 15 years now. You're always in your car and insulated. I miss New York so much.

There are a lot of doors that still get shut, and there are a lot of walls to still breach. But, the stuff that does come across to me, or that I hear about or read about, that I'm willing to go out there and fight for, I still have to go audition. I do have a certain leeway to choose, from that group, what I want to say, as an artist.

Just give me a good role that allows me to hone my craft and I am a pretty happy camper.

In my college years, I worked as a union labor organizer. I was just one of the many workers trying to do my part to help the community.

I've been very lucky to work on a wide variety of projects, including two long-run and top-10 dramatic television shows. That is why it is so important to offer a helping hand to the next generation of young Latinos coming up behind me.