I’m a lucky girl… I get to work with some amazing people. A new friend and photographer wanted to shoot with me and had been asking for awhile. He’s quite an amazing photographer with a keen eye. These shots were taken all in the same setting and at sunset (my absolute favorite time of the day). I had a great time shooting with him not only because he’s a total professional but because he’s my friend and just a fun person to hang out with. I’m really happy with these shots… he captured me, just me and it’s a pretty raw version of me which I happen to really like. But that’s Philip he has a way of shooting that in people. His work is very intriguing that way. 

And interestingly enough, I had just run a major race the day before so I think he really captured my runner’s high (I was still on). Philip Burrow is his name… remember that! He’s going to be huge one day!

This is the new Florida Grand Opera commercial. As usual, a fun day on the set. The best part was, I was serenaded by those amazing singers for  about 5 takes. Absolutely fabulous! Not to mention, the producer, director and writer of the spots I’ve worked with several times so I was happy to be in good company. It’s a fun spot. :)

This is a Hispanic Publix spot called The Family Magnet. We shot it in Tampa over 3 days. Had a great time with the crew and Ruben Flores (the gentleman who plays the Publix baker). I have a knack for being casted with amazing actors who just make me laugh hysterically on set. :) It was a fun spot to shoot (just don’t tell the Publix folks that I don’t necessarily like key lime pie)!

A few years ago I did a photo shoot for a stock photography house and just now, came across these. It wasn’t a bad day at the office, I’ve got to say! ;)

"Never Give Up"

The new Powerball Commercial also in Spanish. Got to give it up to Lavan. My ‘co-host’. He was absolutely amazing to work with and kept me laughing and giggling the entire shoot.

The new Powerball Commercial that’s currently airing. We shot this in Downtown Miami. They closed off three city blocks to give this that big parade effect. They shot this in so many different parts, it was literally a 2 day shoot to get all of the angles and the effects of those big ‘balloons’. It was as always a fun day on set.

2011: The new Great Florida commercial! So excited to be a part of it! The spot looks great and it’s just a series of spokesperson spots for the company we’ve done.

Way fun to be working with the Magnet Filmworks crew again and with one of the best producer around, Robert Barrueco with Yuca Productions. It’s so much fun to work with a great, talented and fun group of people. Thanks Great Florida for having me again and allowing me the privilege of being your spokesperson! Great Florida Insurance… we are insurance by Floridians for Floridians! 

2011: This shoot was WAY fun. Ethan (the bigger of the two boys) is a class act. That kid is going places. LOVED working with him. We spent pretty much all day in that car. It was fun!

New 2011 headshots. Shot again by my friend Rafael Balcazar.

2011: I’m beginning to realize that I really like hosting and I think that comes across to directors and casting agents. I recently was casted as the “Rachel Ray” of plants over at Costa Farms. This is a set of informative Costa Farms webisodes. Boy… did I learn ALOT about plants that day! 

http://youtu.be/GmHEmYyY-fU

http://youtu.be/d_7kL6_vy3c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2jifH42SJg

2011: I am really proud of this commercial. I had my 2nd baby in 2010. This commercial was shot just as he was learning to walk and they needed a baby that was right at that stage. I wouldn’t have gotten booked if it wasn’t for my son. They fell in love with him and I was like a package deal. But it didn’t matter, we were on set together. I must say it was different to be on-set as an actor being responsible for another actor because he’s my baby. It’s the hardest I’ve ever worked on set. We did about 20 different takes of that one shot you see in this image. And every time we had to reset, I had to run and get Angelo back on his mark. My son was a total professional on-set though. Got to give the little guy tons of praise!

2009: When I was 9 months pregnant with my daughter and a week past my due date, I got booked on a commercial. Now… the last thing I needed was to be on camera when I was beyond swollen and about to give birth. I was so ready to pop that I went into labor the night I shot this commercial. Ultimately, I’m glad I did it… even though I dreaded being filmed that big… it’s a beautiful keepsake to share with my little girl.

2008: Accidents happen and this hysterical commercial definitely highlights it and for the record, I did my own stunts! :) The dogs wouldn’t run on cue so they had this huge crew guy pull the leashes so that it looked like I was being pulled by the dogs. The guy literally had to catch me every take… he had to pull so hard to get the right effect on camera that I was flying through the air. Not to mention, the dog licking my face. On-set trick for dog licking on cue - peanut butter. Yeap… all over the side of my face so cute little Sparky there would lick on demand. Fun! Ah… the life if an actor! :)