'La Lupe' is my passion project. I've done it as a one-woman show, but I'm raising money to turn it into a film. It's a story of a Cuban singer who became the Queen of Latin Soul, the first woman on the N.Y. salsa scene. Lauren Velez More Quotes by Lauren Velez More Quotes From Lauren Velez I dont have children, but I have 17 nieces and nephews, and they more than make up for anything that I can do. I have a stepdaughter, and I adore her to pieces, and I think about adoption. There are so many kids at different ages and stages that need families. Lauren Velez niece kids children I'm much more ambitious than I'd like to admit. Lauren Velez ambitious When I first came out to L.A., Hollywoods idea of a Latina was Mexican. It was almost like they had never seen or heard of an Afro-Latina before. Lauren Velez mexican hollywood ideas After 'Dexter' and 'La Lupe', I would love to return to theater. I'm just ready for more. Lauren Velez more just ready love
