I was thrilled as a kid to point out my sister as she danced and sang on the stage, and she was pretty good artistically. She was a great inspiration to me. She was the one who sort of led me into show business.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I was a dancer first, which made me realize how much I loved performing.
My parents were opera singers and voice teachers, so growing up, I admired musicians and dancers.
Music was always a big part of my family. Only a few of us had the talent - or the courage - to walk out on a stage.
I used to be a dancer, and for me it was a really good combination of dance and acting.
I started out as a dancer as a kid; I've been dancing since I was 4. So, performing was always part of what I was. I don't know if it I enjoyed the response I got from people or if I liked having an audience, but there's something in me that wanted to perform.
Ever since I was really little, I loved performing and being up on stage, and being the entertainment.
I always vaguely knew I wanted to perform, but I haven't got the greatest singing voice and my dancing isn't up to scratch. Acting was really the only alternative. My parents have been really supportive throughout.
It was extraordinary 'cause I was 17 years old when I first danced with Edward Villella. And we were both young. But I had seen him dance, and he was already a star. So he was just so gentle and wonderful and kind, and we had a great rapport together. He was one of the most exciting dancers of our day.
I started out as a dancer as a kid; I've been dancing since I was 4. So performing was always part of what I was.
I was very inspired by my mother. She was a vocal teacher and sang in a band, and my first memories of her were going out with her on the local circuit.