Andrea Navedo Quotes & Sayings

Latinos come from different countries, and they tend to segregate with only their country instead of embracing all the other countries, because in reality, all the Latinos are going through the same experiences of discrimination and racism. — Andrea Navedo

When I was in Mexico and started to dream in Spanish, I knew that was a good sign that I was learning the language. It was cool. — Andrea Navedo

The black community sees itself as one group, and they are all experiencing the same experiences as a group with racism and whatnot, growing up in this country. — Andrea Navedo

I am inspired by positive people who have overcome difficult obstacles, motivational/spiritual books, nature, and my kids. — Andrea Navedo

My husband is actually Italian-American, and he thought I was Italian when he first met me. — Andrea Navedo

I grew up on welfare in the South Bronx; I had a very tough upbringing in that neighborhood. Reading books like The Four Agreements, A Return to Love, and The Power of Now helped me to overcome many internal battles. Had I not worked on myself, put value in myself, I would not have the loving and supportive people that I have right now in my life, including my husband and children — Andrea Navedo

To stay balanced, I exercise by walking and taking private Pilates lessons and salsa dance lessons. I also meditate and spend quality time with my kids by baking or doing crafts, hiking, going to the theater and movies. — Andrea Navedo

When I was 11, I went to Puerto Rico for a month to stay with my grandmother. To see the way people lived there and experience my own culture was wonderful. — Andrea Navedo

I went to Mexico for three months after college and studied Spanish there. And I went to Cuba and studied at the University of Havana. I loved studying in other countries. — Andrea Navedo

I try to get seven to eight hours of sleep. Wash my hands a lot, take a few supplements, like omega-3 and vitamin D. When I feel a cold coming on, I pop some zinc. I do my best to eat a low-sodium, high-fiber diet. I drink mostly water or coconut water. I don't smoke, no drugs, and drink red wine occasionally. — Andrea Navedo

My life would be a reflection of my childhood, but it isn't; it is a reflection of the dreams that I had as a child for a better life. When I look around and see the beautiful people and wonderful surroundings that are now my reality, I know that I have overcome so much. I still have plenty of fight left in me. — Andrea Navedo

Acting was always a secret desire of mine when I was growing up. — Andrea Navedo