The 90's are back on Teen Nick has brought back so many memories and such wonderful comments and tons of love from all of the loyal fans through out the years. Many of you have asked me great questions on twitter, facebook and even myspace about my experience on the show. So I decided to share some info on my memories and how I became a cast member on All That on Nickelodeon.
I was around 13 years old and I recieved a call from my acting manager at the time about an audition for a sketch comedy show that would be on Nickelodeon.I was living in Manhattan Ny where I was born and raised with my mother Brenda. I had to prepare a monologue that was comedy based and do a scene that they would supply me with. At the time I had over heard that this audition process was part of a nation wide search for the cast of this new show. The show was called All That and they were to shoot one show whch would bethe pilot to then see if the network wanted to pick up a whole seasons worth.
I remember that it took me close to seven times to audition for the show. By the forth time I walked into the casting offices knowing every ones names and feeling that this was my home. I was in school at the time my mother found out that I got the show. When I came home and found out and that was the day that my life changed. Big Time!
I found out that I had to pack and get ready to go to Orlando Florida for a week or so to shoot the pilot. My mother and I were so excited we didnt know where to begin. I was in the acting business since I was eight and this was my big break. At the time I was attending highschool at PPAS, where Brittany Spears and Claire Danes and many others have attended school. I majored in musicial theatre. I was a happy teenager making friends and pursuing a career at such a young age. I was an only child living with a single parent even though I had the support of my father and my family. My mother had a great career working for the Board of Education and
since day one my mother gave up everything for me so I could live my dream. May her soul rest in peace. She was the best mother anyone could have.
When we left to Orlando I had no idea who I was going to meet or what I was going to do. They put us up in a great place to stay that was like an apartment. Since my mother and I didnt drive we either took car services or a taxi or we had someone pick me up from set. The first day that I met the whole orignal cast was in our school trailer. We all were in school at the time. Some did home schooling some had to get their school work from school, my school was prepared for actors to leave school and have them do work assignments so they wouldnt miss a test or homework. Dont get me wrong it was very hard to leave my friends and my school. I knew this was my dream and not everyone gets a chance like this so I grabbed ahold of my dream and my mother and I ran right after it. Having support is really vital.
Katrina and Josh, Angelique,Kel and Kenan were all in this trailer where I met everyone for the first time. I remembering walking in and feeling so weird and abit shy. In a matter of minutes we all began to talk and get to know eachother and soon we found out that we were from all over and that we were all different ages and nationalities. It was like the United Nations.
Later that day we were showed our set and our dressing rooms and then we were given the script for the pilot. It was so amazing to find out what character we were going to play and what guest star we were going to have or who we were going to work with. The producers of our show came from a show called Head of the Class. They then came up with this concept and became creators and producers as well as writers of this show. It had a great team behind it. We found out that a group called TLC was going to be on the pilot. They sang our theme song and did a skit that I was in and it was a true honor to work with them along side of Left Eye may God rest her soul. What was great about this show is we all got a chance to meet great artist that are now successful. Its amazing and so great to see everyone who are now platium artist and movie stars and doing some big things.
This show opened the door for many of us and its an experience I will never forget. After we shot the pilot we all left and went home and intended to stay in touch and pray that the show would get picked up. Back then tv was wholesome and classic now adays tv is very reality based and there is a lack of uniqueness or realness. I miss sitcoms and shows that have a storyline or just really truely make you laugh. In a matter of a week or so we found out the show got picked up for a whole season and that was the beginning of the rest of my life. I had to leave school mid highschool year. I was in 9th grade to 11th grade when I did All That. I lost a big chunk of my high school years. I didnt go to my prom or graduation. After All That I went onto a show called One World on NBC. Thats another blog. He He
All That went on to be a big a hit show and I had the pleasure of being on All That for 3 years. After the first two seasons the show went to Los Angeles California. That was my first incounter to the West Coast where I now live. I was bi-coastel but now I made the west coast my home for the past 10 or so years.
When I came to Cali it was very much a change but this was apart of my journey and I embraced all that came my way. This journey has now made me who I am today. An actress, singer, producer and writer,voice over artist, radio host, host and most of all a girl that has followed her dream and never gave up. Every day is a new day that is productive and filled with Gods Blessings. You have to stay true to yourself and dont forget where you come from. I love you all and hope this answered some of your questions, I loved playing Kiki The Island Girl and I adore the cast and miss them all very much. Katrina is one of my best friends along side of Angelique. When Amanda Bynes came onto the show it was like having a sister. We all have great memories and I will never forget them. I wish everyone the best and hope that we all continue to cross each others paths in the future.
Yours Truly,
Alisa
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Happiness
You ever sit on your living room couch or chair or whatever and wonder why am I here, whats my purpose? Thats what I am doing this very second. My mind wonders a million times a day about what makes me happy what can I do to live my life to the fulliest. How can I stayed grouded and humble. How can I be apart of the big viberation. 2012 the worlds going to end? Imagine if that were true. Would you feel you did all you could do your lifetime? Did you accomplish all your hearts desires? At the end of the day all that matters is that you feel you had a moment a memory a smile a laugh a hug a cry. We all have dreams we all have goals some actually accomplish them some dont even attempt to. We all are different. People always ask me Alisa how do you stayed determined how do you stay active in your career? Three years ago my best friend my mother passed away. That changed my life greatly. I feel like it became my rebirth. I am the most organized most ready I have been in a long time. I started my career at the age of eight. All my life I kept my drive alive because I never gave up. When one is passionate about something nothing or no one can get in the way. Staying true to your beliefs is the most vital. Every one will have an opinion and thick skin is a must. No matter what job you have we all have similar moments just in different ways. Life isnt easy. It takes work and determination. My mother use to say there is enough hours in a day to get things done. Nicely put mom. I totally agree. Imagine this you have a list of things you need to get done you say how ever will I get thru this? Simple wake up early eat your breakfast and take a shower get dressed and start your first step. Thank your greater being for having another day to live and pray that you can be the best you can be. All I can say is its the boring the simple the quiet the normal that is good for ones self. Being in your moment. Listening to life living thru life.
Thats happiness.....
Thats happiness.....
Friday, May 20, 2011
Embrace
I haven't blogged for a moment because I was traveling, filming a movie and doing a million and one things that we human beings tend to do. When do we ever sit down and relax and literally smell the roses?
Just recently a dear friend asked me to join her in a yoga class at a school called The Golden Bridge. They have a school in California and one in New York. It just so happens that I have a friend that works at this school here in California and I was due for a visit with him. My girlfriend was the push I needed to finally smell the roses and come out of my internal shell.
All my life,fitness, diet and health of mind was always vital to me. Aside from being an actress and knowing that I had to always be in the best shape I could be I came to the conclusion that health in general was the most vital no matter what career path one takes. As get older my yearn for longevity grew stronger. Thinking about having children and a family made me want to not only live longer but made me realize what I had to do in order to have that path I hope for.
My mother God rest her soul always instilled in me exercise and healthy eating.
We all have moments where we want to diet and workout but we always find excuses not to actually follow our goals. When I say diet I dont mean starving yourself or doing whats called a yo yo diet and not actually sticking to it. Diet means to me a way of eating and a way of life.
i dont believe in depriving ones self from anything thats good in life. I eat pizza I eat fries I eat chocolate. I just dont eat all of those yummy foods all the time. I make it like those foods are a treat for me so that when I eat them I enjoy them even more.
This year my new years resolution is to treat myself the way I want to be treated. Which is the Golden Rule but with a twist. You cant love if you dont love yourself. Loving yourself means eating right and doing what you can to have a long healthy life.
My way of working out is always trying something new and always switching up my way of working out. I hike, I climb rocks, I do yoga and I love Kickbox cardio. I also love to dance. Lastly I bowl....
My advice to people that ask me Alisa how do you stay in shape? I tell them I try and stay as active as I can without getting bored. At the bottom of this blog I will have enclosed some sites that I swear by that I use for keeping track of my way of life.
Food can be enjoyed as long as you stay on top of what you eat how you eat how do you feel after you eat it and most of all portion control.
The Golden Bridge is one of the most amazing yoga schools I have ever been to. Its a form of yoga that does a lot of meditation. A lot of self healing and a lot of embracing ones energy and connecting it with your own soul. Having a healthy mental state is what will push you to continue to have a healthy physical state. Work out buddies come a dime a dozen. At the end of the day its up to YOU to push yourself. Self motivation is the hardest to find but if you want it bad enough you will be willing to do whatever it takes to get there right?
Life should be about happiness and being in the moment. My mother use to say there was always enough hours in the day to do everything. All it takes is one change one vibration to make things all fall into place. Then everything else will fall into place with ease.
Stress is a big factor when it comes to health. If you worry a lot then it can effect your digestive system. It can make you have depression that’s why state of mind is so vital. Aside from yoga I also am highly involved in my local church. What ever way you need to get your mind clear finding your own spiritual path will set you free.
I feel very centered and one with myself at this current moment of my life and I want all of you to feel the same. Love yourself love your body accept yourself.
God Bless and Yours Truly
Alisa
www.goldenbridge.com
www.lostit.com
www.thecarrot.com
Just recently a dear friend asked me to join her in a yoga class at a school called The Golden Bridge. They have a school in California and one in New York. It just so happens that I have a friend that works at this school here in California and I was due for a visit with him. My girlfriend was the push I needed to finally smell the roses and come out of my internal shell.
All my life,fitness, diet and health of mind was always vital to me. Aside from being an actress and knowing that I had to always be in the best shape I could be I came to the conclusion that health in general was the most vital no matter what career path one takes. As get older my yearn for longevity grew stronger. Thinking about having children and a family made me want to not only live longer but made me realize what I had to do in order to have that path I hope for.
My mother God rest her soul always instilled in me exercise and healthy eating.
We all have moments where we want to diet and workout but we always find excuses not to actually follow our goals. When I say diet I dont mean starving yourself or doing whats called a yo yo diet and not actually sticking to it. Diet means to me a way of eating and a way of life.
i dont believe in depriving ones self from anything thats good in life. I eat pizza I eat fries I eat chocolate. I just dont eat all of those yummy foods all the time. I make it like those foods are a treat for me so that when I eat them I enjoy them even more.
This year my new years resolution is to treat myself the way I want to be treated. Which is the Golden Rule but with a twist. You cant love if you dont love yourself. Loving yourself means eating right and doing what you can to have a long healthy life.
My way of working out is always trying something new and always switching up my way of working out. I hike, I climb rocks, I do yoga and I love Kickbox cardio. I also love to dance. Lastly I bowl....
My advice to people that ask me Alisa how do you stay in shape? I tell them I try and stay as active as I can without getting bored. At the bottom of this blog I will have enclosed some sites that I swear by that I use for keeping track of my way of life.
Food can be enjoyed as long as you stay on top of what you eat how you eat how do you feel after you eat it and most of all portion control.
The Golden Bridge is one of the most amazing yoga schools I have ever been to. Its a form of yoga that does a lot of meditation. A lot of self healing and a lot of embracing ones energy and connecting it with your own soul. Having a healthy mental state is what will push you to continue to have a healthy physical state. Work out buddies come a dime a dozen. At the end of the day its up to YOU to push yourself. Self motivation is the hardest to find but if you want it bad enough you will be willing to do whatever it takes to get there right?
Life should be about happiness and being in the moment. My mother use to say there was always enough hours in the day to do everything. All it takes is one change one vibration to make things all fall into place. Then everything else will fall into place with ease.
Stress is a big factor when it comes to health. If you worry a lot then it can effect your digestive system. It can make you have depression that’s why state of mind is so vital. Aside from yoga I also am highly involved in my local church. What ever way you need to get your mind clear finding your own spiritual path will set you free.
I feel very centered and one with myself at this current moment of my life and I want all of you to feel the same. Love yourself love your body accept yourself.
God Bless and Yours Truly
Alisa
www.goldenbridge.com
www.lostit.com
www.thecarrot.com
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Hot Grammy Must Haves
I just recently attended a gifting suite for the Grammys at The London Hotel. I wanted to share like I always do some must have items that I currently was given and that I had to share with you.
Beauty up keep is a must whether you are a man or woman. Taking care of yourself is vital. Using the proper skin care is a must my favorite skin care line that I am currently using is Dr.Gram. There are many skin care lines out there but Dr.Gram is a must have. Another one I wanted to share with you is a company called CAILYN. They have great skin mask and great body scrubs. Its so vital not only to take care of your face but of your whole body as well.
Check out www.cailyncosmetics.com
This company has alot of great spa like products but the kick of it is that you can do it at home alone and chill out!!! Like I did today. Its always a must to treat your self to a day of pampering. Right ladies?
Physical and mental enery is what keeps our mojo flowing. Everyone I am sure at one time or the other has heard of the Power Balence but have you heard of the FusionExcel? Check out www.fusionexcel.ca
This great piece of work comes in all styles braclets, necklaces etc.... It works off of solar energy. This is a hot must have item for 2011 with out a doubt.
Makeup Time:
You have to check out www.michaelmarcus.com
His makeup is all ecco friendly and so light. His line is used on the show Jersylicious and I got a chance to meet him one on one and all I have to say is he is a sweet heart. His collection goes on for days he has it all. Please check him out if you are looking for a new hot makeup line that wont hurt your skin but rather make your natural beauty shine through.
Eyeslashes Anyone?
We all know eyelashes are so hard to put on but not Smiink.
Check out www.smiink.com.au
They have all kinds of lashes which include the eyeliner and eyebrow liner that will never come off.
Hair Baby:
Check out number4hair.com
this is a high performance hair care line that has it all.... I am trying their products as we speak and so far so fab! I had to let you all know my beauty tips.
Thirsty? Check out my new fav soda called Waialua Soda. It comes in all different flavors and its low in calories. Peep them out at www.waialuasodaworks.com
Style Zone: You guys gotta check out www.PeterWco.com
This company has the cutest t-shirts that come in a box. The quality is to die for. Its called Peter W a Simple Tee. They come in all styles and colors.
Thank you to all of these companies that were at the gifting suite. I love their products and hopefully you will too!!!!
Yours Truly
Alisa
Beauty up keep is a must whether you are a man or woman. Taking care of yourself is vital. Using the proper skin care is a must my favorite skin care line that I am currently using is Dr.Gram. There are many skin care lines out there but Dr.Gram is a must have. Another one I wanted to share with you is a company called CAILYN. They have great skin mask and great body scrubs. Its so vital not only to take care of your face but of your whole body as well.
Check out www.cailyncosmetics.com
This company has alot of great spa like products but the kick of it is that you can do it at home alone and chill out!!! Like I did today. Its always a must to treat your self to a day of pampering. Right ladies?
Physical and mental enery is what keeps our mojo flowing. Everyone I am sure at one time or the other has heard of the Power Balence but have you heard of the FusionExcel? Check out www.fusionexcel.ca
This great piece of work comes in all styles braclets, necklaces etc.... It works off of solar energy. This is a hot must have item for 2011 with out a doubt.
Makeup Time:
You have to check out www.michaelmarcus.com
His makeup is all ecco friendly and so light. His line is used on the show Jersylicious and I got a chance to meet him one on one and all I have to say is he is a sweet heart. His collection goes on for days he has it all. Please check him out if you are looking for a new hot makeup line that wont hurt your skin but rather make your natural beauty shine through.
Eyeslashes Anyone?
We all know eyelashes are so hard to put on but not Smiink.
Check out www.smiink.com.au
They have all kinds of lashes which include the eyeliner and eyebrow liner that will never come off.
Hair Baby:
Check out number4hair.com
this is a high performance hair care line that has it all.... I am trying their products as we speak and so far so fab! I had to let you all know my beauty tips.
Thirsty? Check out my new fav soda called Waialua Soda. It comes in all different flavors and its low in calories. Peep them out at www.waialuasodaworks.com
Style Zone: You guys gotta check out www.PeterWco.com
This company has the cutest t-shirts that come in a box. The quality is to die for. Its called Peter W a Simple Tee. They come in all styles and colors.
Thank you to all of these companies that were at the gifting suite. I love their products and hopefully you will too!!!!
Yours Truly
Alisa
Monday, November 22, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is a time of laughter, tradition, family and friends and most of all the giving of love to those around you. I am on my third Thanksgiving since my mother Brenda Rose Reyes passed away. Its been a journey of rebirth, liberation and inner strength and alot of soul searching. What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? I am thankful for all of you guys out there. All of you that email me that twitter me that facebook me that myspace me or for those of you that simply just pass by me and smile. This year I learned alot about what family is. Family to me doesnt have to be blood related they could be your friend your neighbor your animal. A stranger. Life to me is more about helping and giving. Rather then for the taking. I became very close to God these past two years and I have learned that helping your community and simply helping a friend or stranger in need is what we as people have to start doing more. To create a happy and joyous home you need to suround yourself with love and positive energy. This year I pray for all of you to find much joy and love to spread all year round. For us to all continue to grow on our journey and to follow the right path. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you and your families and most of all to mine and my friends. I love you all and dont forget to break the wishbone and make a wish....;)
Maybe it will come true..... have alittle faith it will go a long way.
Your Truly
Alisa
Maybe it will come true..... have alittle faith it will go a long way.
Your Truly
Alisa
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Dr.Gram Skin Care
Beauty Time and this time its for woman and men! I recently attended a gifting suite where I was introduced to my new favorite must have skin care line.This skin care line can be used for all year long. Being an actress I have had makeup put on my skin since I was 8 years old. I have gone through so many different products and the minute I started to use Dr.Gram Skin Care my skin changed right away. My skin was dry and had some dark spots due to sun and acne. Now its glowing and feels frsh and I hardly get breakouts now.
I get alot of fans that ask me what do you use on your face how do you keep yours skin so clean and fresh? For all my tweeties out there please follow @GRAMSkincare
they tweet about their new must haves and give you updates and tips on their skincare line. Or google them and check out their website.
What I like about their product is that they dont use sulfate, which is usually in alot of other skin care lines. Dr. Grams products are light and just alittle goes a long way.
Here are a few of my favorites that they have and that I am currently using at the moment.
Daily Cleanser
Clarifying Toner
Daily Scrub
Daily Moisturizer
These are the 4 that I use currently on my skin everyday.
Its vital to use toners and to use a good cream and spf on your face. Please check Dr.Gram out and follow him on twitter if any of you have questions tweet me or email me @alisareyes4ever@gmail.com
Hope this answered some of your questions....
Yours Truly
Alisa
I get alot of fans that ask me what do you use on your face how do you keep yours skin so clean and fresh? For all my tweeties out there please follow @GRAMSkincare
they tweet about their new must haves and give you updates and tips on their skincare line. Or google them and check out their website.
What I like about their product is that they dont use sulfate, which is usually in alot of other skin care lines. Dr. Grams products are light and just alittle goes a long way.
Here are a few of my favorites that they have and that I am currently using at the moment.
Daily Cleanser
Clarifying Toner
Daily Scrub
Daily Moisturizer
These are the 4 that I use currently on my skin everyday.
Its vital to use toners and to use a good cream and spf on your face. Please check Dr.Gram out and follow him on twitter if any of you have questions tweet me or email me @alisareyes4ever@gmail.com
Hope this answered some of your questions....
Yours Truly
Alisa
Friday, September 17, 2010
LIFE FOR THE WORLD
Life For The World was established in 2002. As far as an increase in teens wanting to take trips with us, we have just recently seen an increase. It is a hands on way to help. It is an amazing experience for teens to be able to see what a day is like in Haiti and they are able to work with the children in the orphanage and visit surrounding Haitian villages. We are currently offering experience Haiti trips for $1500. For more information anyone interested can contact Michael Fedele at lifefortheworld@sbcglobal.net
Also, ways for community members can help on a small scale would be to take part of Sponsoring a child. This is also a great way to get involved on a more personal level. For $30 a month anyone can go onto our website and sponsor a child. In return, they will receive updates and will be able to learn about their child. Sponsors are also able to send gifts, have correspondence with their child and are invited to visit their child in Haiti. The $30 helps to provide the child with food, water, medical aide, clothing, shelter, schooling and much more.Donations are also helpful.
To sponsor a child : http://lifefortheworld.com/sponsor.html
To make donations: http://www.lifefortheworld.com/give.html
On a larger scale, fundraisers are important. Anyway that anyone is able to raise money helps. All donations are tax deductible. Schools and local community members have been a very big support in fundraisers that they have done for Life For The World.
We currently need volunteers. Anyone who would like to volunteer or have any fundraising ideas for upcoming fundraisers and events can contact me at mjimenezlifefortheworld@gmail.com
Anyone who would like more information about our organization can go to our website at : www.lifefortheworld.com
Also, I think this video would be helpful to you. Please watch it. It talks about Maranatha, expenses and features some of the children from our sponsor program. It was taken in August. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZRPrUCFNls
Contact If interested!
Monica Jimenez
Director of Public Relations
(773)717-9822
mjimenezlifefortheworld@gmail.com
Also, ways for community members can help on a small scale would be to take part of Sponsoring a child. This is also a great way to get involved on a more personal level. For $30 a month anyone can go onto our website and sponsor a child. In return, they will receive updates and will be able to learn about their child. Sponsors are also able to send gifts, have correspondence with their child and are invited to visit their child in Haiti. The $30 helps to provide the child with food, water, medical aide, clothing, shelter, schooling and much more.Donations are also helpful.
To sponsor a child : http://lifefortheworld.com/sponsor.html
To make donations: http://www.lifefortheworld.com/give.html
On a larger scale, fundraisers are important. Anyway that anyone is able to raise money helps. All donations are tax deductible. Schools and local community members have been a very big support in fundraisers that they have done for Life For The World.
We currently need volunteers. Anyone who would like to volunteer or have any fundraising ideas for upcoming fundraisers and events can contact me at mjimenezlifefortheworld@gmail.com
Anyone who would like more information about our organization can go to our website at : www.lifefortheworld.com
Also, I think this video would be helpful to you. Please watch it. It talks about Maranatha, expenses and features some of the children from our sponsor program. It was taken in August. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZRPrUCFNls
Contact If interested!
Monica Jimenez
Director of Public Relations
(773)717-9822
mjimenezlifefortheworld@gmail.com
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