Top 20 Quotes by Selenis Leyva

About Selenis Leyva

These are some quotes by Cuban author Selenis Leyva Actress, who was born on May 26, 1972.

Even in times of great sadness, there are always moments where we crack up.

Even in times of great sadness, there are always moments where we crack up.

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My family was always supportive when I decided that I wanted to pursue this thing called acting.

My family was always supportive when I decided that I wanted to pursue this thing called acting.

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My parents made it a point that, although I was born and raised in New York City, I needed to speak Spanish because they wanted me to be able to communicate with my elders when I went to Santo Domingo or when my family came to visit from Cuba.

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I believe in God. I got down on my knees and I said, 'I get it. If this isn't for me, then it isn't for me.' And then a week later, I started working. I worked on 'The Following,' I worked on 'Elementary,' I worked on a pilot and then I got 'Orange.' So literally from that moment of deep surrender, that's when you're blessed.

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I went to Rikers one time to do 'Third Watch,' and I remember thinking, 'Wow, this is a scary place.' We were using a section of the prison where half of it was still populated by inmates.

I went to Rikers one time to do 'Third Watch,' and I remember thinking, 'Wow, this is a scary place.' We were using a section of the prison where half of it was still populated by inmates.

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My favorite thing is just sitting in a makeup chair and letting makeup artists do their thing.

My favorite thing is just sitting in a makeup chair and letting makeup artists do their thing.

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I watched 'House of Cards' in three days - and only in three days because I had other responsibilities, like my daughter. I couldn't just sit there and watch the entire season in just one sitting.

I watched 'House of Cards' in three days - and only in three days because I had other responsibilities, like my daughter. I couldn't just sit there and watch the entire season in just one sitting.

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I did sketch comedy with a troupe at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe.

I did sketch comedy with a troupe at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe.

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I'm a girl that will suffer for fashion.

I'm a girl that will suffer for fashion.

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My routine definitely starts with brows. I do add a little bit of mascara - even to the gym. I have to! I love Maybelline and Covergirl, just drugstore brands. I'm telling you, they're the best.

My routine definitely starts with brows. I do add a little bit of mascara - even to the gym. I have to! I love Maybelline and Covergirl, just drugstore brands. I'm telling you, they're the best.

Selenis Leyva

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