My grandfather left Cuba when Castro came into power and literally left everything. He had two suitcases and two kids and showed up in New Jersey and waited for my uncle to meet up with him. Imagine - there were no cell phones back then!

Sometimes you need a good laugh, and then there are times when you need a good cry.

I was afraid of the dark until I was, like, 15 and slept with a nightlight.

I am so proud of my heritage and of being Latina. I would most definitely consider roles in Latin America.

My mythic version of America is very much about parents and children, and in my experience, the suburban setting is where that particular drama plays out. Which isn't to say that there aren't parents and children in cities or on farms. I just don't know them.

My family was a good family, I had a great Canadian education and I came up in a great, little town like Ottawa.

The concept of 'family' has changed so much. It's not just 'mom and dad' anymore. It's 'mom and mom' and 'dad and dad,' and it's kind of beautiful.

We focus on Eventbrite and our family. That's how we spend our time, full stop.