"I think that we touch in a lot of themes that are very current. One of those for example, being race. Us being sisters and us being different races, in the world where we come from as mermaids, that doesn’t matter. Considering everything happening in the world right now, it is a big thing to say that doesn’t matter"

"When I think of great performances, I remember how much I was affected by them and how the actresses and actors allowed themselves to be vulnerable and take the audience on a journey with them. There are a lot of good actresses and actors, the great ones are the ones that you remember, whose performances stand out"

"I got to the point where I can hold my breath for two minutes and twenty-eight seconds. Even though they use some CGI we still have to be in the water. We also have to use doubles because it does get tiring"

"I think my big break was when I worked on Black Sails (Starz) in South Africa. It was my first international series where I had more than a couple of lines. I got to spend a lot of time on set with the lead actresses and actors who were from all over the world. Talking to them and hearing their stories opened my eyes to what’s possible and affirmed my desire to go to Hollywood"

"I’m a woman trying to live life in the most exciting way possible! I work as an actress, that way I can experience many lives!"

"It was scary in the beginning, I remember thinking I was going to die during the screen test but I kept pushing myself and it was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had in my life"

"I made sure I was physically fit so I was ready for what was required of me. I had breath-hold training to learn how to hold my breath for long periods of time. I trained to get a Padi open water diving certificate, which taught me how to use diving equipment and how to work in deep water"

"Besides having to look my best, I have felt pressure to be sexy and to live up to Eurocentric standards of beauty. Defiantly, I am committed to portraying myself in the most authentic way possible. It isn’t always easy, but I believe that by embracing all of myself I can play my part in expanding the definition of what is considered beautiful and successful."

"I’ve learned that what people call mistakes are simply great discoveries!"

"When you watch sci-fi you get completely engrossed in the world. It allows you to feel like a child, completely. So I’ve always loved the sci-fi genre."

"I know how to swim, but I’m not a strong swimmer so that was probably the most challenging thing was shooting the scenes underwater. So we had to get training. I had breath holding training and I also had to get PADI certified"

"My very first memory of acting was for fun at my grandfather’s house during Christmas. My siblings, cousins, and I would put on plays and performances. My first professional role was in the feature film, Kini and Adams in 1997."

"worldly, glamorous voice that has a sense of humor,” Mr. Kors"

"She’s a pretty girl, she’s already successful, and they need TV hosts. It just takes a while for the world to catch up with Iman",Ms. Hardison"

"On the runway, she exuded style. She was an actress, a natural. She knew how to sell the clothes better than anybody",Mr.Klein"

"an icon for our times, Michael Kors"

"It’s not just enough to say that she is beautiful or beautifully dressed, although that is a part of the equation,” Mr. Kors"

"I suffer from low self-esteem. I had horrible self-esteem growing up. You really have to save yourself because the critic within you will eat you up. It’s not the outside world – it’s your interior life, that critic within you, that you have to silence"

"I get my stubborn character from my country’s shape"

"My looks have changed. I have laugh lines – not wrinkles."

"I believe the universe has great plans for us. When you are young, you don’t learn that."

"How Somalia’s Iman Abdulmajid Carved out a Niche in the Modelling World 3 years ago,by Elijah Oluwagbemiga"

"Refugees are 99 per cent of the time people who have left their countries in fear of their lives. I am the face of the refugee"

"When I was growing up in Somalia, my mom instilled in me, “Know your worth and know when to walk away from anything that doesn't serve you well. A man, careers, whatever it is—know when it is not serving you and walk away from it."

"First of all, you know this is a racist act, but let me put it to you from a different perspective: What I want is pay for services rendered. If I'm doing the same job as this person, I want the same pay."

"I have a 15-year-old daughter who thinks that I always had this self confidence that I have now at the age of 60. And I always tell her that what she is going through – the low self-esteem as a teenager – that is a right of passage"

"She has this amazing skin it sets off color and clothes in a way white women couldn’t do,” Mr. Klein"

"When you’re young, you don't always understand that you're making a change"

"Eliminating the things you love is not wellness. Wellness feeds your soul and makes you feel good."

"Since I've been in America, I've always been intrigued by one phrase: "She is beautiful, like the girl next door." I have always wondered whose neighborhood they were talking about."

"I prefer the characters who have a little bit of sass because I think I'm generally like that too."

"Don't hold a grudge and say nothing, speak your truth and hold people accountable❤️. You deserve to be at peace about the situation!"

"13 Oct 2021 — Tabitha Brown: Don't try to be anybody but yourself—you are enough just as you are. Bring yourself to the camera, bring yourself to your phone."

"“the more you understand how worthy you are, the more likely you’ll find your strength again.”"

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"Despite what anybody may have to say to you or about you today, you are enough. Yesterday, you were enough. Today, you are enough."

"It signifies personal growth and the capacity to acquire knowledge and self-improvement."

"I think what I would say to her is No. 1 focus on self-love"

"Meaning, really look deep into yourself and really get to know yourself, understand yourself. And a lot of that happens in some sort of isolation."

""While I undeniably cherish the various roles I play in my life, it became imperative for me to delve deeper into understanding who Tia, the individual, is and what brings happiness to her life"

"London, England you were a dream! Nothing like getting the chance to travel with family. If you get the chance to go. Just do it! The lessons, the respect for different cultures, and cuisine are life-learning experiences the kids will never forget. Love my family. Forever grateful. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿."

"When you love — truly, truly love yourself — you start to understand self-worth, self-value, and what it is that you deserve."

"The more I prioritize self-care and ensure my own well-being, the more effectively I can support and assist others. Once my cup is full, I can be better at filling up those in my community!"

"A major revelation for me was the recognition that I am in a perpetual state of evolution, and not only is this acceptable, but it's actually wonderful"

"I am a little challenged, digitally. I still have to figure it out"

"It’s a hard industry. As long as you love acting, do it for the acting, not for making money. Be in it because you love playing other characters, and never stop growing. Study. You are going to learn a lot from everyone. Stretch yourself. It needs to be your passion, and not for fame. I have very lucky my whole life, and I just love acting so much. Embrace it and immerse yourself in it"

"It's great to be able to have that longevity because of the fans"

"Every day, I get up and push forward,It’s tough, but I strive to choose happiness"

"Animals are great, they love you unconditionally, and taking care of them catapults you out of your own head"

"Sometimes when you play the same character for years, it’s hard to stretch, so this was fantastic."