When I first came out to L.A., Hollywoods idea of a Latina was Mexican. It was almost like they had never seen or heard of an Afro-Latina before.

- Lauren Velez

I'm much more ambitious than I'd like to admit.

- Lauren Velez

I dont have children, but I have 17 nieces and nephews, and they more than make up for anything that I can do. I have a stepdaughter, and I adore her…

- Lauren Velez