Elizabeth Pena quotes

Elizabeth Peña was an acclaimed American actress known for her versatile roles in film and television. Her performances in movies such as "La Bamba," "Lone Star," and the TV series "Modern Family" received widespread praise. She broke barriers for Latina actresses and inspired future generations in the entertainment industry. Here are 7 of her quotes:

I love acting. When I'm acting I feel like I'm on vacation. I'm just having a wonderful time. The nightmare is just getting the work to happen. (Elizabeth Pena)
Every time I work with a European director, I find they hire the person that captures the spirit of the role. Americans tend to hire the best face. The person that looks more like the role, whether they can perform the role or not is a bonus. View quote
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When I'm not working, my family and I have a house in the San Juan Islands. We've been here since '94. View quote
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I believe the director is the one that sets the mood and if you have this hysterical director it's a domino effect. I would work for him forever, for nothing. Don't tell my agent that. View quote
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The work is getting the work. View quote
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Sayles could pull a performance out of a dog. I'm serious. He was just amazing. The world could fall apart and he remained on neutral. View quote
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I figured, if I failed, I'd tried something that I hadn't tried before and if one movie was going to destroy my career than I didn't have much of a career to start with. I just went for it. God willing I wasn't over the top and didn't embarrass myself. View quote
Elizabeth Pena

Elizabeth Pena

Elizabeth Pena - Image
Photo: Richard Sandoval, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: American Actress
Born: September 23, 1959
Died: October 14, 2014
Quotes count: 7

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