I was born in Granada Hills, California, in 1968. I changed 12 schools in a span of 13 years before I went to college in Kentucky. I worked as a waitress at a restaurant before joining films. I have been a winner of the CFCA award and the Independent Spirit Award for my performances. Recently, I was in India as the Global Ambassador for YouthAIDS International. Who am I?

Answer to last week’s question: Shakira