New York. -  Dominican born actress Dania Ramirez, one of the stars of the film "American Reunion" says her childhood experiences in a country town and being raised by a low income family, helps develop characters in film and television.

"I had a life of many adventures, difficult but also good and everything helps me because I can identify with each character, to be sincere," she said, quoted by elnuevodiario.com.do.

The actress and model plays Selena Vega in "American Reunion," which portrays the characters from the hit comedy "American Pie" (1999), who come together more than 10 years later.