My legs are actually my favorite feature.
The theatre at my school was awesome. It was a 1,400-seat auditorium, so, being in that auditorium at 17, and having, like, 1,400 people cheer for you was, like, one of the most amazing feelings that I've ever felt, energy-wise. It just felt right.
When you're not working is when you have to stay positive and remind yourself that you're talented.
I've always loved who I loved, and it never mattered to me where they were from. That's how it should be: wherever your heart tells you to go, you go.
For me, I have this tough exterior and these Angela Bassett arms, and people think, 'Oh, my God, Rutina's tough.'
I love to be a vessel through which characters can come through. And if I can move an audience with my work, then I've done my job.
Dance is in my background.
I always tell other young actors to go to school, or at least watch movies to learn as much as you can.
I came out of the womb dancing.
I want to do parts that are outside of the box.
I still see myself on TV and think, 'Oh my God, I'm on a television, and there are millions of people watching,' and I get really nervous and embarrassed and insecure.
Every morning, I'm visited by hummingbirds. I think it's nice, but maybe they're planning an attack?
I was born and raised in Las Vegas, and then I left there to go to the University of Evansville where I majored in theatre.
I love 'Flashdance.' I thought it was so cool!
I'm all about the crossover. The role doesn't necessarily have to be white or Latina or black. It could be anything. But it's hard in Hollywood, because sometimes it's all about the box office. Or all about looks and things like that. It's not about the story that they have to tell.
At Julliard, they don't teach you where to move your face for the camera, you know?
I was born to be on the stage.
I always have my Beats by Dr. Dre headphones turned up high. I'll probably be deaf by age 50.
Kristin Bauer is so funny. Half the time I'm working with her I'm just trying to keep a straight face.
I'm in a comic book now. That was cool. That's something that I'm still sorta reeling about, 'cause I read comics as a kid. Someone drew me, and actually did a pretty good job!
