Maria Canals Barrera Quotes & Sayings

My advice for young Latinas interested in pursuing a career in Hollywood is to make sure you love to perform and make sure you get the training you need. — Maria Canals Barrera

My children inspire me with their innocence and enormous capacity to love. — Maria Canals Barrera

I'm proud to be a hard working actress; it's what I've always loved to do and I'm so happy and proud to still be doing it. — Maria Canals Barrera

I can't live without a good scrub or concealer. Concealer could give you 8 hours sleep instantly. I also love lipstick, for everyday a berry tone that resembles the natural lip color. — Maria Canals Barrera

'Marielena' was a wonderful experience that so many people still remember today. It challenged me to practice my Spanish. Having been born and raised in Miami, English was very much my dominant language! — Maria Canals Barrera

I stay healthy by dealing with things! Seriously, emotional and spiritual health is most important. — Maria Canals Barrera

One of the hardest obstacles I've had to overcome in my life was not understanding how to draw healthy boundaries. I finally learned it's perfectly OK to say no. — Maria Canals Barrera

A good smell puts me in a great mood and even inspires my creativity. — Maria Canals Barrera

Understanding what you're OK with and what you're not OK with is so important to learn. — Maria Canals Barrera

Beauty inspires me - beauty in nature, people, and art. Smells and fragrances too. I know it sounds weird, but I'm a "fume head." I'm very olfactory-driven. — Maria Canals Barrera

Those who truly love and respect you will respect your boundaries. I think freeing oneself from codependency and fear is vital for well-being. — Maria Canals Barrera

Heels I've always loved, but a wedge is perfect, in between glamorous and a common shoe. If going to the store, why wear flip-flops when you can wear wedges? — Maria Canals Barrera

I used to watch my Cuban mother getting ready singing 'Dos Gardenias,' so to me fashion has always been fun. — Maria Canals Barrera

As far as physical health goes, I try to eat in a balanced way, sleep enough, and stay active. — Maria Canals Barrera

I stay balanced by remembering to prioritize. What is most important should never be railroaded by the "tyranny of the urgent." My relationship with God, my devotion to my husband, my responsibilities to my children, loving others, and, of course, remaining grateful for the blessings that I have. Like getting to do what I love for a living. And trust me, I am. — Maria Canals Barrera