You can bet that someone as spunky, quick-witted and articulate as Chynna Ortaleza will always have something interesting to say. If you need convincing, just check out this collection of Chynna's quotable statements -- quotes that range from the funny to the more serious -- from interviews that appeared either in print or on television. As a bonus, you can also read what a few of her colleagues are saying about her.

"I think it’s more like me to play the antagonist. I have a strong personality."
- on the kinds of roles she would like to portray. Forward Magazine (April 2002)

"It's weird. You know how a Sagittarian is normally described: athletic, optimistic, blah blah. I don't know what happened to the stars when I was born, but I just don't fit."
- when asked if she fits the attributes of a Sagittarian. Chic Magazine (August 2002)

"They have always been very supportive of me. They know that I am a strong woman and will stop at nothing to achieve what I set my eyes on."
- on her older brothers' unconditional support. Women's Journal (October 2002)

"It has to be taken in stride."
- on fame. Philippine Daily Inquirer (February 2005)

"I want to be challenged by good roles, not by nasty intrigues."
- on facing showbiz intrigues. Teen Stars (August 2004)

"What I like about Deo (Railey's real name) is the fact that he's a man. He's really strong. I need that in a relationship because I'm also strong as a woman. There's balance."
- on Railey Valeroso as a boyfriend. Pump Magazine (July 2005)

"I'm always judged or misinterpreted. When people see me in person, they think I'm suplada, maldita, mayabang or maarte. So, parang ako naman, feeling ko, you just don't really know me because when people get to know me talaga, they will say, hindi ka naman pala ganoon."
- on criticisms against her. S Magazine (August 2003)

"I want to follow in the footsteps of Celia Rodriguez and Cherie Gil. I want to be a kontrabida. Aapihin ko silang lahat."
- on what she wants in her career in the future. The Philippine Star (November 2002)

"I don't know if this is even a second time around, because it never left."
- when asked if love is lovelier the second time around after getting back together with boyfriend Railey Valeroso following months of separation. 24 Oras (February 2005)

"People like what they see."
- on her on-screen chemistry with Richard Gutierrez. Mr & Ms (June 2003)

"Put me in the air kahit gaano pa kataas, just don't put me under water. I'm not really hydrophobic but I just don't like the feeling na parang there are so many animals out there."
- on her fear of water. Teen Stars (January 2003)

"He's smart, and he's the embodiment of my ideal guy, both physically and intellectually."
- on Brandon Boyd. Fusion (April 2003)

"I’m not a text addict. I don’t walk around while texting. When I text I usually stand in one corner or just plain stand still. Tapos text na ko, without placing any innocent lives or private property in danger."
- when asked if she was a 'kitikitext' in real life. Forward Magazine (April 2002)

"It's my favorite thing to do! Actually, kahit yata hindi mo 'ko bayaran basta pasayawin mo lang ako, okey lang."
- on dancing. Teen Stars (January 2003)

"Sometimes I wake up and feel stupid."
- on why she misses school. Mr & Ms (June 2003)

"When I saw that movie, I told myself that, given a chance, I would like to portray the role of Al Pacino. Kinda weird for a girl like me, but I really love that character!"
- on her favorite movie, The Godfather. Fusion (April 2003)

"When you get praised, it seems all the hard work is worth it. It feels like I have achieved something, and someone recognized my efforts. That keeps me going."
- on the adulation she's getting. Chic Magazine (August 2002)

"I don't eat rice. Ever since I was little, I never enjoyed eating rice because I think it doesn't have any taste."
- when asked to share something weird about her. Meg (March 2003)

"Cogie Domingo! He's a really intelligent actor. I think he knows he's my crush."
- on her ultimate showbiz crush. Meg (November 2003)

"I'm a klutz! We were taping the pilot episode of '1, 2 Love' yesterday and I fell four times! They call me 'stupid feet' on the set."
- on what people don't know about her. Meg (November 2003)

"I want you guys to know who I really am. If you like the real me, well and good. If not, totally fine by me."
- on writing on an online journal. Str8 frm Chynna (January 2003)

"No one. I can't set a limit or standard to what I can accomplish as myself."
- when asked who she considers to be her role model. iGMA.tv Profile (2005)

"My butt. People have been telling me I have a nice butt since I was a kid. Also, my legs. I've firmed them up only lately."
- when asked which parts of her body are her favorites. Philippine Star (July 2005)

"I want people to know I'm not a kid anymore. I've grown up into this kind of a woman. And I want to show that because I'm proud of who I've grown up to be."
- on why she agreed to pose for a men's magazine. Pump (July 2005)

"During my 'Click' days, the boys were asked who they were crushing on. It was already Chynna for me. Of course at first I was attracted to her physically, but it's her personality that attracted me more. Masaya siyang kasama. Maganda ugali niya."
- Railey Valeroso on what attracted him to Chynna. Mr & Ms (September 2004)

"Hindi siya si Chynna kung hindi siya makulit."
- Railey Valeroso on Chynna's kakulitan. 3R (February 2005)

"Working with Chynna as a love team is one of the best things that ever happened to my showbiz career, and I am already looking forward to working with her in the very near future."
- Richard Gutierrez on his team-up with Chynna. Teen Stars (August 2004)

"She stood out among all the girls in the room."
- Richard Gutierrez on meeting Chynna for the first time on the 'Click' set. Candy (March 2004)

"I've seen her at her worst and her best, and I love her anyway... I wouldn't give up her friendship for anything."
- Brad Turvey on being friends with Chynna. Sis (June 2004)

"She knows what to do when faced with a camera. Her beauty is delightful, nonchalant and relaxed. The innocence that is ever-present in Chynna's projection is a trademark that will not go away. She is adorable, in pictures and in real life."
- Dominique James, photographer, on why he considers Chynna to be one of the most photogenic women of 2005. Philippine Star (November 2005)

"Chynna Ortaleza is very professional – she always arrives on time."
- Miggy Eugenio, choreographer, on why he likes working with Chynna. (2005)

"Oh, I love the girl... I find the young actress attractive, very smart and genuinely sincere which is hard to find from stars of this generation. And if I may stress, her politeness and honesty gained my respect for her."
- Bam Salvani, director, on what he thinks about Chynna. (2005)