Dania Ramirez

I grew up with very little. I remember vividly using buckets of water to shower.

America was built by immigrants. Immigrants come here for work - to contribute and get to a better place. That's my story. It's a story of hope.

Being an immigrant gives you so much courage.

'The Sopranos' was a very East Coast show; 'Heroes' is more organically global.

My character on 'The Sopranos' was specific to being a single mother and being from Jersey. And being part of that season finale... wow. That show is always going to be world-renowned and iconic.

Growing up the way that I did - I grew up with a lot of cousins - you just have this imagination, and I love going and telling different stories. I'm a clown.