United Kingdom, Jan. 10 -- Ariana Grande is determined to "challenge" herself as an actress.

The 32-year-old star is best-known for her success as a musician, but Ariana is currently focused on her acting career and she's keen to challenge herself in the coming months and years.

Ariana told Variety: "I want to challenge myself and take on roles that exercise different muscles and ask something new of me.

"I try to stay present rather than thinking too far ahead, but I hope we've had many more conversations like this - about projects that are unique, surprising and meaningful. I'm drawn to things that feel different."

Ariana revealed that she's already committed herself to a project that "inspires [her] deeply". However, she intends to...