The chances of anyone of any race getting their own show are, like, .001 percent. Cristela Alonzo 001chancepercent Change image and share on social
If I'm laughing, you know I'm either very happy or very sad. I cope with things with jokes. Cristela Alonzo copehappyjoke Change image and share on social
I understand a lot of celebrities lose weight because they have the opportunity to get in shape and become healthier, but when you get so polished, you can't tell the story of a blue-collar family anymore. Cristela Alonzo anymorebluecelebrity share on social
I always knew, even as a kid, that my mom had a really rough life, and I always wanted to make her feel happy and to make her feel good. Cristela Alonzo feelgoodhappy Change image and share on social
It might sound dramatic and a little grandiose, but as a Latina, I would like to be someone that gives a voice to my culture. Cristela Alonzo culturedramaticgrandiose Change image and share on social
We grew up devout Catholics, so my trips to San Juan always include going to the churches that we used to go to and lighting candles and everything. Everything I do in San Juan is what I used to do with my mom, kind of as a tribute to her. Cristela Alonzo candlecatholicchurch share on social
The Texas thing is such a big deal because whenever I see Texas in a TV show, they always show slow-moving cattle and cowboys with the hats. I wanted to show that Texas isn't a stereotype. Cristela Alonzo bigcattlecowboy Change image and share on social
I love the Rio Grande Valley. I always say it's home - Texas is home. I've been out in L.A. a little over ten years, and I still get so excited when I go back home. It just feels comfortable; it makes me smile. Cristela Alonzo backcomfortableexcite share on social
I grew up in a very Catholic household. We were pretty conservative. Cristela Alonzo catholicconservativegrow Change image and share on social
I love basketball. I love football. And to me, I think that's a dimension that you don't see with a lot of female leads, especially. I have a genuine love for it, and I always thought it was very interesting to show that side of me. Cristela Alonzo basketballdimensionfemale share on social
