Growing up, I didn’t think it would be possible to be an actress – I didn’t see a lot of Latina faces on TV or in movies. But that didn’t stop me from trying. I realized early that anything I really wanted was worth working for. Andrea Navedo Read Quote
In real life, we think people don’t change, but they do. People do change in profound ways with all the different major things that happen in their lives. Andrea Navedo Read Quote
I really needed a show like ‘Jane’ when I was growing up, so being able to portray a positive Latina character means a lot to me because I feel like it’s helping me to contribute to someone’s dreams. Andrea Navedo Read Quote
The most important thing you can do for yourself is get an education. Learn, listen, and respond. You have to study and practice to get better at your craft and to widen your skill set. Andrea Navedo Read Quote
After moving to California, I decided to go back to school and get an education on various aspects of the entertainment industry. Andrea Navedo Read Quote
Many people don’t have a strong support system because entertainment is a tough industry to get into. Even though my family wanted me to find financial and professional stability, they supported my passion for acting. Andrea Navedo Read Quote
My dad was in my life, and he was actually a very positive influence on me in my life. He was always there. He was a great dad. But my parents divorced when I was 5, so I grew up in a single-parent home. Andrea Navedo Read Quote
My mom struggled for a long time growing up poor, and then we were on welfare when I was a kid. So to see her kids, not just me, be successful and making money and happy and healthy and in good relationships – it means so much to her after all that she’s been through. Andrea Navedo Read Quote
