My family was always supportive when I decided that I wanted to pursue this thing called acting. Selenis Leyva actcalldecide Change image and share on social
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. Selenis Leyva carddaughterday Change image and share on social
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. Selenis Leyva blessdeepelementary share on social
When I'm a little bit upset, my eyebrow goes up, and that is a trait that my beautiful mother passed down to me. We always knew in the house: 'Mommy's upset; her eyebrow just went up.' Selenis Leyva beautifulbiteeyebrow Change image and share on social
There are Latino people in our world who believe strongly that if you are Latino you should speak the language, you should eat the food, you should listen to the music, you should be proud. And when you don't do those things, some people will look at it as if you're neglecting who you are. Selenis Leyva eatfoodlanguage share on social
I'm a girl that will suffer for fashion. Selenis Leyva fashiongirlsuffer Change image and share on social
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. Selenis Leyva halfinmateplace Change image and share on social
I couldn't even imagine not being able to take long, hot showers or wear makeup whenever I wanted or shave my underarms. There are certain things people take for granted. Selenis Leyva granthotimagine Change image and share on social
My friends say I make them laugh a lot, so I think that somewhere in me is a little comedic ability that comes out in the most inappropriate or unexpected moments. I did a lot of sketch comedy years ago. That's always in me. Selenis Leyva abilityagocomedic share on social
My favorite thing is just sitting in a makeup chair and letting makeup artists do their thing. Selenis Leyva artistchairfavorite Change image and share on social