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Why the
theater to make your impact?
Ramos: Some people choose theatre and I
can understand that, because for those
of us who have performed live, I can
tell you that there is nothing else like
it. I chose TV and Film because I just
love the process. I love the way it all
comes together. I am in love with the
movie and TV making business!
You have assembled a quite a resume
in the entertainment industry, how did
you succeed?
Success is a continuous moving bar for
me. I'm always pushing myself.
Even when you ask, I still say to
myself, “What success? Are you talking
about my kids? Because I haven't even
started!” Then I think about it and say,
“Yes, I have had some accomplishments.”
I have been persistent, self-motivated
and very positive in my career and in my
life. I have always believed that if you
believe in it, you can make it happen.
So, whatever success I have is due to my
overall attitude.
Does the fact that you are Latina
ever impact how you make a business
decision?
The fact that I am Latina impacts
everything I do, not because I'm
constantly aware of it, but because I
just see things a little differently. I
grew up between Puerto Rico and the US,
which makes bi-lingual and bi-cultural.
And thus, gives me a different
perspective.
When it comes to my career, it is others
who make decisions for me based on the
fact that I am Latina; unfortunately,
people have fixed images in their minds,
and stereotypes that they just can't see
past. In some ways, that is limiting to
an artist because you can't express
yourself to the extent that you feel you
can. It's one thing to limit yourself,
and quite another for others to impose
that upon you.
It’s often so tough for Latinos in
the U.S.; where did you get your
confidence to pursue your dreams?
I try not to look at everything as an
obstacle, but rather a challenge or
opportunity. If I were to listen to
every person who said I couldn't, I
would be standing still. The reality is,
it took me some time to be able to
embrace the fact that I am the producer
of my own life, and that I have to make
happen what I would like to see happen.
Surrounding yourself with the right
people doesn't hurt either. A network
and support system are very important
elements for success for creative
people.
How do you see Latinos impacting the
future of the U.S.?
Latinos are impacting the now. We are
more visible more powerful and more
confident than ever before. Latinos are
such a diverse, colorful and warm people
that I am sure that we will continue to
make our mark on an even greater scale
in the future.
What do you think is the Latino
American Lifestyle?
The Latino American Lifestyle is the one
that combines the best of both worlds.
Do we have that? I think currently we
have percentages of that, which are
acceptable to some and not others. With
regard to my own life, I just like to
live it and try not to label it too
much.
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