For whatever reason, acting took the front seat but all of the projects that I've been doing seem to have some sort of musical element to them. Chrissie Fit More Quotes by Chrissie Fit More Quotes From Chrissie Fit I never thought I'd get [a 'Pitch Perfect 2'] audition because the film was just so massive. Chrissie Fit auditions film perfect As a kid, I would do all of the plays at my school, and I was notorious for being in five numbers in one show. I'd go onstage, run backstage for a wardrobe change, and then go back out onstage. I'm always trying to do more than I should but when I got my lucky break (or whatever it's called), I was prepared because I studied and worked really hard for it. Chrissie Fit running kids school Because I also write, I really admire Latinas who are creating content. That's the next step. We can talk about seeing more Latinas on TV all day long, but it's about what we can do to make that happen. Women like Eva Longoria, Sofía Vergara, Jennifer Lopez, and Salma Hayek are producing a lot of great shows that feature Latinas. Those are the women who inspire me because they're not just acting; they're creating for the future. Chrissie Fit creating writing long Wash your face before bed every night. Your skin will thank you - and your pillow too! Chrissie Fit your-face skins night My mother would always say that we had to look very presumida, and I took that to heart. Latinas take a lot of pride in looking their best and that might mean putting a little mascara on. Chrissie Fit mother heart mean Latin beauty means being proud of yourself and your culture; being sophisticated and beautiful; and embracing your complexion - whether you have light or dark skin - because it's gorgeous. We're such a beautiful rainbow of women. Chrissie Fit latin beautiful mean My family is very creative. My grandfather played the guitar in Cuba. My sisters, my mom and two aunts would do harmonies, so I would see them and think, 'I want the attention.' Chrissie Fit think guitar family mom I'm super girly and like to wear skirts and dresses all the time. Chrissie Fit wear like dresses time I was teased up until high school about my hair, being short, my high pitched voice, and just anything you can think of. Chrissie Fit think you hair school I am so proud of my heritage and of being Latina. I would most definitely consider roles in Latin America. Chrissie Fit i-am heritage proud america I am kind of being a little selective in what I do, so it takes a little bit longer, but it's worth it in the end. Chrissie Fit worth i-am end being I'm Cuban. Both my parents are Cuban. My grandparents are, too. Although I have no idea where Fit comes from. Chrissie Fit grandparents parents where no-idea My grandfather left Cuba when Castro came into power and literally left everything. He had two suitcases and two kids and showed up in New Jersey and waited for my uncle to meet up with him. Imagine - there were no cell phones back then! Chrissie Fit uncle new power grandfather I was singing before I started acting. As a kid, I would always perform at the big family parties. Chrissie Fit always singing family acting I sang throughout school, and it was always my passion. For whatever reason, acting took the front seat, but all of the projects that I've been doing seem to have some sort of musical element to them. Chrissie Fit doing always passion school I know a lot of a cappella groups, but none of them are doing backflips while singing, for sure. Chrissie Fit sure doing know singing I remember seeing 'Pitch Perfect' and loving it right away. It's hilarious! Chrissie Fit loving right perfect remember I would do a 'Pitch Perfect 29', where the Bellas take on the Spaniards instead of the Germans. All the girls would have to learn Spanish. I'll teach them! Chrissie Fit learn where teach perfect I don't feel the need to have to break out of anything or prove that I'm 'edgy.' Been there, done that mentality. I'm just ready to tackle on new projects that are challenging and help me continue to grow as an artist. Chrissie Fit grow new feel me My first song, 'Just Becuz,' was co-written by the awesome Baby Bash. Chrissie Fit awesome just song baby