Trivia

She is not related to Rita Moreno, who played her mother on George Lopez (2002).

Is of Mexican descent.

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Beth Henley created several roles for her, including Popeye in "The Miss Firecracker Contest," a role eventually played by Alfre Woodard in the movie adaptation, Miss Firecracker (1989).

Her mother taught Spanish at Justin F. Kimball High School in Dallas, Texas.

Grew up in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas.

Her husband, Joel Rudnick, is an agent with the Paradigm Talent Agency.

Is only 11 years older than George Lopez, who played her son on George Lopez (2002).

Has a sister named Elsie.

Born on exactly the same date as David Foster.