And her projects since those breakout roles have only served to boost her Hollywood notoriety.
Arjona toldAllureshe wants to lead by example.
It tells you, ‘This woman smiles," she told the outlet.
“I want to give people the idea to feel confident in their own skin.
… we should all embrace ourselves.”
Because of these experiences, Arjona understands stardom intimately and what it means to be in the spotlight.
She toldNylonthat she intends to inspire other Hispanic women and actors by pushing for representation.
We can be anything we want to be," she said.
Acting is a passion she discovered after her father nudged her toward the artistic outlet, according toVanity Fair.
In an interview withPeople, Arjona explained that she learned a lot from working as a waitress and hostess.
“I learned the value of money and working hard,” she told the outlet.
“It helped me because I got to be on my feet.
And I think today I can do 16-hour days thanks to being a waitress.”
