There's something pretty awesome about staying with a character and growing. America Ferrera awesomecharactergrow Change image and share on social
The name America has definitely grown on me. I wish there was a big patriotic story behind it, but the truth is that my grandfather was a librarian who knew all sorts of random facts. America Ferrera americabigfact Change image and share on social
When you finish a series like 'Ugly Betty,' there are so many voices around you telling you what you should be doing next and what would be good for your future, sometimes you can't hear yourself. I've gotten pretty good at tuning everyone else out. Now it's just me; what pleases me creatively. America Ferrera bettycreativelyfinish share on social
I feel like my convictions and my passions come from my very personal experience and the life that I've led. I feel the very naturally tendency to stand up for and use my voice for the things that I know about and the things that I feel passionate about. America Ferrera convictionexperiencefeel share on social
I have a lot of trouble understanding how people see me as a celebrity. I work 14 hours a day, and then I just want to talk to my family, see the people I love, pet my dog, and go to bed. I'm not looking to be best friends with or emulate a celebrity. America Ferrera bedcelebrityday share on social
I realized how Latina I was, and then also, at the same time, how not Latina enough I was, because I'm born and raised in Los Angeles. I speak Spanish, but I don't speak perfect Spanish, not like a native speaker. America Ferrera angelesbearlatina share on social
I'm the first one in line to go watch 'Spider-Man', but there's definitely something in me that makes me want to go to a movie and see something that makes me feel good about life. America Ferrera feelgoodlife Change image and share on social
I don't think running for office is anything I'm prepared for or could even prepare myself for. America Ferrera officepreparerun Change image and share on social
Nowadays I'd describe myself as earnest, terribly earnest. I'm the person who wants everybody in the room to feel important and happy. America Ferrera describeearnestfeel Change image and share on social
I'm not going to miss wearing the braces very much. America Ferrera bracemiswear Change image and share on social