Vaneza Leza Pitynski Chat

MODERATOR: Send us your questions for Vaneza Leza Pitynski, the little sister on "The Brothers Garcia"!

nickyapper: Hey everyone, Vaneza is in the building and is on her way to the Blab-a-torium as we speak!!!

MODERATOR: I can't wait! I just love Nickelodeon's new show, "The Brothers Garcia"! Send in your questions right away so we're ready to lay them on her as soon as she arrives!

nickyapper: Send your questions for the little sister on "The Brothers Garcia"!

nickyapper: Here she is!!

MODERATOR: Hi Vaneza!!! Welcome to the Blab-a-torium at nick.com! Say hi to the Blabbers!

nickyapper: Hi Vaneza!!!

Vaneza_Pitynski: Hey everybody! It's me Vaneza, you know me as Lorena Garcia on "The Brothers Garcia"!

MODERATOR: Our first question comes from liconluva :)

MODMSG liconluva: Hi Vaneza! Which cast member have you bonded the most with??

Vaneza_Pitynski: Well, actually, that's a hard one! I've bonded with all of them.

Vaneza_Pitynski: I guess because Jeffrey and I live close to each other, we've bonded...but I've bonded with all of them.

nickyapper: We know who she wants you to bond with!!!! huh, Liconluva?

MODERATOR: m4bbmak has a comical question for ya!

MODMSG m4bbmak: If you could be on a Nickelodeon cartoon, what would it be?

Vaneza_Pitynski: Well, m4bbmak, I think I would be on "Rugrats" as Chuckie because he's sort of a scaredy-cat just like me.

Vaneza_Pitynski: But that's a good question, m4bbmak!

MODERATOR: hypergrl18 heard great things about you and has a question for you :)

MODMSG hypergrl18: I haven't seen "The Brothers Garcia" yet but have heard it's a great show. Is it fun to be in the cast? Do you have any tips on how I can do something like that while it is my dream?

Vaneza_Pitynski: First of all, it's a great show, you should tune in Sunday at 8.

Vaneza_Pitynski: It's fun working with the cast because they treat me like a real sister.

Vaneza_Pitynski: If you want to be an actress, you have to enjoy what you're doing, or it's really not worth it.

nickyapper: You can see "The Brothers Garcia" every Sunday night at 8 PM (ET) only on Nickelodeon!!

MODERATOR: mako has a hairy question!

MODMSG mako: Hey, what you do if Carlos messed up your hair?

Vaneza_Pitynski: Well, maybe I would shave his head to get even with him!

Vaneza_Pitynski: But that's a very funny question, mako!

MODERATOR: I think I know rugratry's answer, but how about yours? :)

MODMSG rugratry: What is your favorite show on Nick besides yours?

Vaneza_Pitynski: Actually, what a coincidence...I love "Rugrats." I also love your name, Rugratry!

MODERATOR: 1doodle is nervously asking you this one :)

MODMSG 1doodle: Are you nervous when you get in front of the camera?

Vaneza_Pitynski: No, it's actually quite relaxing. It's really fun and I enjoy it a lot!

nickyapper: Relaxing!!!

MODERATOR: Vaneza, everyone loves when you post on the message boards and pokejosh would like to also know...

MODMSG pokejosh: What's your favorite game at nick.com?

nickyapper: GREAT question!!

Vaneza_Pitynski: I don't really have one yet, I was planning to go into the games sometime this week...

Vaneza_Pitynski: "Disco Chimp" seems weird and funny!

MODERATOR: We received some wonderful questions in the nick.com mailbag this week...

MODMSG nickmyst: From the nick.com mailbag... Why is the show called "The Brothers Garcia" if there is a sister also?

Vaneza_Pitynski: That's a very good question...

Vaneza_Pitynski: I think it's more because it's 3 brothers vs. one girl...but it's a very happy family!

nickyapper: It sounds better then "The 3 Brothers and 1 Sister Garcia"!!

MODERATOR: wazup0903 won't rate your answer so don't worry :)

MODMSG wazup0903: How long have you been a movie star and what would you rate being a movie star on a scale of 1-10?

Vaneza_Pitynski: Well, wazup, I've been a movie star for about 6 years just about...

Vaneza_Pitynski: On a scale of 1 to 10, you can't really rate it...because it goes past 10 and past 11!

Vaneza_Pitynski: But that's a great question, wazup!

MODERATOR: therockfan was forced to ask this!

MODMSG therockfan: Have you ever had to do something on the show that your didn't want to do?

Vaneza_Pitynski: No, not really...

Vaneza_Pitynski: Actually, everything on the show I've really enjoyed doing and really wanted to do.

MODERATOR: bouncee72 is singing this question to ya :)

MODMSG bouncee72: What kind of music do you like?

Vaneza_Pitynski: I like a lot of hip hop and R&B. My favorite station is 102.7 in L.A.

MODERATOR: Vaneza I have a question for you!! (If I may) Which is your favorite episode so far?

nickyapper: Of course you may!!

MODERATOR: Thanks Yapperoni!!

Vaneza_Pitynski: I think my favorite episode is a tie between "Love Me Tender" because it's a pretty funny episode...

Vaneza_Pitynski: and the last one, "A Day in the Life," because it was funny but it was really emotional too.

Vaneza_Pitynski: It was really great because on the message boards fans said the episode almost made them cry.

Vaneza_Pitynski: I think it's great when you get fans into it and make them so emotional.

MODERATOR: :::sniffing again just thinking about it::::

MODERATOR: casie277 would like to know...

MODMSG casie277: Vaneza, what grade are you in on the show?

Vaneza_Pitynski: I think I'm supposed to be 10 years old so that would make me in 5th grade.

Vaneza_Pitynski: What grade are you in, casie?

nickyapper: Hey there Blabbers!! If you're just joining us, welcome to the Blab-a-torium!!

MODERATOR: From the mailbag again this week came a great question that I particularly like!

MODMSG nickfrog: If you could describe yourself as an animal, what animal would it be and why?

Vaneza_Pitynski: I think I would describe myself as a leopard because I love their prints.

Vaneza_Pitynski:They're really fast (but I'm not)...I just think they're really gorgeous animals.

nickyapper: We're chatting with Vaneza Leza Pitynski from "The Brothers Garcia"!!

MODERATOR: From marble54, the reader :)

MODMSG marble54: What is your favorite book series?

Vaneza_Pitynski: That's actually a great question, marble.

Vaneza_Pitynski: They're not really a book series...

Vaneza_Pitynski: but they're written by Gary Soto.

Vaneza_Pitynski: He writes Hispanic-based books on kids and their everyday lives and adventures.

Vaneza_Pitynski: I have two favorites: "Baseball in April" and "Local News."

nickyapper: Send us your questions by typing them into the text box below and hitting SEND!

MODERATOR: As a follow-up question, truwolfe would like to know...

MODMSG truwolfe: Have you heard of Harry Potter, and if you have do you read his books?

Vaneza_Pitynski: Actually I have heard of Harry Potter. I'm trying, but I haven't gotten to the bookstore yet.

Vaneza_Pitynski: Bobby Gonzalez on the show who plays George Garcia is really into Harry Potter...He even asked me if I wanted to borrow one of the books to read it.

nickyapper: EVERYONE has heard of Harry Potter!!!

MODERATOR: Vaneza I was wondering how old YOU are and didn't you just have a birthday?

nickyapper: Happy Birthday to you!!

Vaneza_Pitynski: Yes, I had my birthday September 1st, and I turned 12.

nickyapper: Happy Birthday to you!!

MODERATOR: Happy Birthday to you!!!

nickyapper: Happy Birthday, Dear Vaneza!!

nickyapper: Happy Birthday to you!!

nickyapper::::::Cheers:::::::

Vaneza_Pitynski: Thank you!

MODERATOR: zelda64 (my favorite hero from Hyrule) was wondering with birthday cake in mouth ...

MODMSG zelda64: Have you met any other Nick stars beside the cast from "The Brothers Garcia"?

Vaneza_Pitynski: I have. When we were in San Antonio for the Latino Laugh Festival I met Nick Cannon from the SNICK House.

Vaneza_Pitynski: And I also met Gabriel Iglesias from "All That."

Vaneza_Pitynski: I also met Carlos Aloraquie from "Rocko's Modern Life."

MODERATOR: manda2005 has a comment and a question for you :)

MODMSG manda2005: Happy belated birthday, Vaneza!! So, are you like a family with the cast?

Vaneza_Pitynski: Thank you! Yes, I am. We are like a real family. All the siblings get along...it's like a big family.

MODERATOR: I love this question from puplvngrl!

MODMSG puplvngrl: If you could change one thing about the show, what would it be?

Vaneza_Pitynski: I don't think it would be anything...

Vaneza_Pitynski: The show is perfect, great from the way I see it!

MODERATOR: pokejosh has a good sense of questions :)

MODMSG pokejosh: Have you been on any other shows or commercials?

Vaneza_Pitynski: Yes, I have done a lot of commercials!

Vaneza_Pitynski: Various McDonald's, Barbie, Oscar Mayer, Dr. Pepper, MCI...

Vaneza_Pitynski: and I actually appeared on "The Journey of Allen Strange."

Vaneza_Pitynski: And I have a commercial running right now for Pacific Bell...the Web hog commercial.

nickyapper: Hey there Blabbers!! If you're just joining us, welcome to the Blab-a-torium!!

MODERATOR: Another mailbag question from nick.com this week :)

MODMSG nickmare: How did you get your start in show buisness?

Vaneza_Pitynski: I was at a pizza parlor in Palm Springs, and I think it was Labor Day or Memorial weekend.

Vaneza_Pitynski: A manager approached us...my sister and I...and he said "Are you twins?"

Vaneza_Pitynski: We said no...and she said "Well, would you like to be in the acting business?"

Vaneza_Pitynski: My mom and dad looked into it. We made an appointment with her.

Vaneza_Pitynski: I did an audition and I finally got the show!

nickyapper: So your sister is in the business, too?

Vaneza_Pitynski: Yes, she is.

MODERATOR: Vaneza, a lot of the Blabbers loved the "Survivor" show and seem to always ask the guest what they would do...sooo...

MODMSG mako: PLEASSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEE Moderator ask her this: If you had to stay with the three brothers in a cellar for 4 days how would you survive? You can only pack 3 things.

nickyapper: My gosh!!

Vaneza_Pitynski: That is a very hard question!

Vaneza_Pitynski: But a very good one, mako!

nickyapper: These questions are tough!!

Vaneza_Pitynski: With 3 brothers I think you need a little control so I would definitely take a TV with me...

Vaneza_Pitynski: and a lot of food for Bobby.

Vaneza_Pitynski: For Larry, a little space doll...or something really spacey!

Vaneza_Pitynski: Forget the TV...I would take a supply of hair gel for Carlos so that if he acted up or anything (just in case) I would cut off his supply of hair gel!

nickyapper: We're chatting with "The Brothers Garcia" sister, Vaneza Leza Pitynski!!

MODERATOR: Ok, Vaneza, I'll give you an EASY question so that Yapper doesn't have to think hard while you answer :)

nickyapper:Hey!!

MODERATOR: Ouch!

MODMSG energetic: What's it like to work with Jeffrey Licon?

Vaneza_Pitynski: It's the bomb! He's really cool.

Vaneza_Pitynski: He has four great sisters in real life, so he really treats me like I'm one of them.

Vaneza_Pitynski: And one of the better things is he likes to go shopping—that's pretty cool, too!

MODERATOR: 007guy is a numbers guy and wants to know...

MODMSG 007guy: About how long does it take to make a show?

Vaneza_Pitynski: Well, 007, it takes about five days to make a complete show...

Vaneza_Pitynski: But then you have to edit the show and add music and whatnot.

Vaneza_Pitynski: So it takes about five days...but I don't know how long total. Filming takes five days.

nickyapper: That doesn't leave you much time to learn your lines!

MODERATOR: You certainly make it seem easy because you're so good, but nfsman123 is wondering...

MODMSG nfsman123: What would you say is the hardest thing about being an actress?

Vaneza_Pitynski: It's probably memorizing your lines and getting them down right...

Vaneza_Pitynski: so you know what to say and when to say it!

Vaneza_Pitynski: That's a great question, nfsman!

MODERATOR: Well just on cue...

MODMSG fleximonke: Is it hard to memorize lines?

Vaneza_Pitynski: No, it really depends on how many you have that day...

Vaneza_Pitynski: Sometimes it goes from 4 to 3 pages, so it really depends on how much and how hard you try to memorize them.

MODERATOR: thenicekid has a very nice question and yes, I'm a softy for smiles :)

MODMSG thenicekid: PLEASE ask Vaneza what is her favorite outdoor activity because I asked lots of questions but they were never asked on Blab-a-torium!

Vaneza_Pitynski: My favorite outdoor activity would have to be shopping...

Vaneza_Pitynski: I don't know if that counts. If it doesn't it would have to be swimming.

nickyapper: Swimming is a good second choice!!

MODERATOR: A lot of Blabbers are wondering the same thing that mrnicknut is asking...

MODMSG mrnicknut: Do you have any pets?

Vaneza_Pitynski: I have one dog named Shayla.

Vaneza_Pitynski: She's an Afghan hound, and I like the name.

MODERATOR: Oh! This is a unique question from bjlj!!(Say that name 5 times fast!)

MODMSG bjlj: I have an easy question: How long does it take in the makeup department on average to get your makeup on?

Vaneza_Pitynski: It doesn't take that long in makeup, 7 to 10 minutes..

Vaneza_Pitynski: It depends on the scene you're doing...

Vaneza_Pitynski: In "A Hunting We Will Go," the scene where I was dancing to "Diamonds and Gold" took about a half hour for hair and makeup total.

MODERATOR: :::drum roll::: from the nick.com mailbag which we LOVE to see so full (thanks everyone who sent in questions there!)...

MODMSG nickmyst: From the nick.com mailbag: I love the tubby kid that rolls around and makes me laugh. What's his name?

Vaneza_Pitynski: That's hilarious! His name is Bobby Gonzalez..he plays George Garcia.

nickyapper: He's really cute!!

MODERATOR: I'm sorry I can't speak Spanish to ask this one...

MODMSG shotgun317: Do you really know Spanish?

Vaneza_Pitynski: Yes, I do, shotgun. Actually, I'm getting taught Spanish...I'm starting.

MODERATOR: hypergrl18 looks to you for advice

MODMSG hypergrl18: I really wanna be an actress/model and am with an agency but haven't gotten any jobs :( Do you have any advice?

Vaneza_Pitynski: Well, hypergrl18, the key to success is patience, lots of patience...

Vaneza_Pitynski: In the business you have to wait.

Vaneza_Pitynski: Even if you don't get the job, you know you've done your best and that's what really matters!

MODERATOR: rollerjam was embarrassed to ask this, but...

MODMSG rollerjam5: MODERATOR MODERATOR, please ask her this question: What was your most embarrassing moment?

Vaneza_Pitynski: I don't have really one...but I remember when I was in sixth grade...

Vaneza_Pitynski: I went to deliver a paper to my teacher and I tripped in front of the whole class!!

Vaneza_Pitynski: That was pretty embarrassing.

nickyapper:EEK!

MODERATOR: curser was bouncing all over the screen with this question!

MODMSG curser: If you could have a sister in the cast, would you?

Vaneza_Pitynski: I think it would be sort of fun to have a sister for an episode...

Vaneza_Pitynski: It would be cool..she could be a bratty sister...

Vaneza_Pitynski: and we could team up against the brothers! That would be pretty cool.

MODMSG nickfrog: Hello. I just wanted to know if your friends treat you differently now that you are on TV?

Vaneza_Pitynski: Not all my friends...actually none of my friends treat me different.

Vaneza_Pitynski: They're all supportive and they really like the show.

Vaneza_Pitynski: I've told them to not treat me differently...I'm not like a big movie star...

Vaneza_Pitynski: I'm like any other kid growing up.

MODERATOR: aidanchris has a location question for ya :)

MODMSG aidanchris: Do you really make the show in San Antonio, Texas?

Vaneza_Pitynski: No, even though it's set in San Antonio Texas, it's filmed in a studio in Hollywood.

Vaneza_Pitynski: That was a good question, aidanchris.

MODERATOR: linxpawz was wondering...

MODMSG linxpawz: How has your life changed since coming to the show?

Vaneza_Pitynski: For one thing, I've gotten recognized in places you would never think...

Vaneza_Pitynski: In the mall, even in markets. That's really cool!

Vaneza_Pitynski: But things haven't really changed...

Vaneza_Pitynski: Also my brothers on the show have been recognized too.

nickyapper: Hey there, Blabbers!!! Welcome to the Blab-a-torium!

MODERATOR: Vaneza, which message board is your favorite one to post on? And NICKMare said to say hi to you!

Vaneza_Pitynski: Hi! Actually, I love posting on all of them.

Vaneza_Pitynski: I don't really have a favorite one because I think all of them are really cool!

nickyapper: We're chatting with Vaneza Leza Pitynski, also known as Lorena Garcia from "The Brothers Garcia"!

MODERATOR: poohbear asked this question from Pooh Corner in the Woods...

MODMSG poohbear: Where would you go if you could go anywhere you wanted to???

Vaneza_Pitynski: I think it would be San Antonio because I love their mall and I'm a shopaholic!

nickyapper: Vaneza will be with us for another 15 minutes...

nickyapper: So send your questions NOW!!

MODERATOR: You don't have to NAME them all, but ca10 is asking...

MODMSG ca10: Moderator, I want to know if Vaneza has any brothers or sisters?

Vaneza_Pitynski: Yes, I have one great sister named Nikole who's 10 years old...

Vaneza_Pitynski: She's actually the president of my fan club.

MODERATOR: pisa loves music!

MODMSG pisa1230: Do you have a CD coming out with Jeff Licon??? If so, when and what's it called???

Vaneza_Pitynski: I do...and I'm very excited about it.

Vaneza_Pitynski: The song is called "Mr. Guapo" and it's like a pop song, and Jeffrey is doing some rap in it.

Vaneza_Pitynski: He plays the part of Mr. Guapo.

Vaneza_Pitynski: As for stores selling it, I don't know when.

Vaneza_Pitynski: We're working on it...but it's a really cool song!

MODERATOR: We know you said you love hip hop and R&B, but runyacat would like to know...

MODMSG runyacat: Moderator, please before it's time to go, would you ask her who her favorite singer is? :)

Vaneza_Pitynski: I love Christina Aquilera. I'm going to a concert of hers with all the brothers from "The Brothers Garcia"!

Vaneza_Pitynski: I'm very excited. I also love TLC and Aaliya.

MODERATOR: happykat is always asking happy questions!

MODMSG happykat: Hi! I was just wondering how did you feel when you got the part on the show??? Did you celebrate?

Vaneza_Pitynski: Happykat, you asked a good question...I was very happy, happykat.

Vaneza_Pitynski: It was great when Jeff Valdez, the producer, called us.

Vaneza_Pitynski: I was so happy...I told my mom and she was so happy!

Vaneza_Pitynski: It was a really good day for me!

MODERATOR: suger4ever has a great name and a great question!

MODMSG suger4ever: Do you hang out with the cast when you're not shooting?

Vaneza_Pitynski: Yes, I do.

Vaneza_Pitynski: I hang out with Jeffery a lot. And our sisters hang out a lot too.

Vaneza_Pitynski: We go shopping and to Citywalk, stuff like that. It's really cool.

nickyapper: Shopping is a definite theme here!

Vaneza_Pitynski: And we've been recording together.

MODERATOR: From the nick.com mailbag again :)

MODMSG nickmyst: From nick.com's mailbag: Are you really nosy in your regular life?

Vaneza_Pitynski: No, I'm not!

Vaneza_Pitynski: I guess that's just part of my character.

Vaneza_Pitynski: In real life, I have my moments...but I'm not really that nosy.

nickyapper: Well that's good to know!

MODERATOR: nuttysquir has one!

MODMSG nuttysquir: What is the best thing about being an actress?

Vaneza_Pitynski: I think it's actually working with tons of different people and making a lot of new friends.

Vaneza_Pitynski: And the limo rides and fans!

nickyapper: Vaneza will be with us for about 10 more minutes, so send us your questions NOW!!

MODERATOR: Everyone is so amazed that someone your age can be so talented and famous and SWEET!!

MODMSG germcb3: How do you catch up in school and what grade are you in?

Vaneza_Pitynski: I am in seventh grade...

Vaneza_Pitynski: I just started on Tuesday.

Vaneza_Pitynski: When we were filming the show, I had really great teachers on the set.

Vaneza_Pitynski: The teachers were at school...they gave me work to do on the set.

Vaneza_Pitynski: And then I did the work on the set, because by law you have to have 3 hours of schooling.

MODERATOR: This is a special question from zabagabe, which I happen to know means Celebrate and Enjoy Life!

MODMSG zabagabe: Do you have any special plans for when you're on hiatus from the show?

Vaneza_Pitynski: I was working on a couple of new songs. One with Jeffery.

Vaneza_Pitynski: I just plan to take it easy and relax, because working is really hard.

Vaneza_Pitynski: The thing you should do on hiatus is relax! Trust me!!

Vaneza_Pitynski: And I really do celebrate and enjoy life...and my hiatus!

nickyapper: Good for you!!

MODERATOR: I understand what cyberlotis is asking, and I would be too nervous to look I think!

MODMSG cyberlotis: When you watch the show on TV, do you pick out your mistakes?

Vaneza_Pitynski: No, not really.

Vaneza_Pitynski: The show is edited and it's made perfect, so there aren't really any mistakes on the show.

Vaneza_Pitynski: But thanks for asking, cyberlotis.

nickyapper: Hey guys, just 5 minutes left!!!

nickyapper: Send in your questions NOW!!

MODERATOR: nickgirl08 is an avid computer user and Nick fan!

MODMSG nickgirl08: Can you ask Vaneza if she likes going on computers?

Vaneza_Pitynski: I love going on computers.

Vaneza_Pitynski: I got hooked on the message boards...

Vaneza_Pitynski: and I'm determined to respond to every one.

Vaneza_Pitynski: Before I go to bed I log onto the nick.com message boards and try to reply to as many people as I can.

MODERATOR: I am so happy that bttrcup08 asked this! It wouldn't be a Blab chat without this question!

MODMSG bttrcup08: Hi Vaneza! I gotta go soon, but I was wondering what is your favorite food?

MODERATOR: We only have time for one more question and then we have to wrap it up!

Vaneza_Pitynski: I love In-N-Out burgers. I could live off of those.

Vaneza_Pitynski: I also love Rainbow Sherbet. I could live off of that, too!

MODERATOR: Our last question for the night comes from crybaby700 :)

MODMSG crybaby700: D o you really like watching soap operas or is it just acting?

Vaneza_Pitynski: When I was little, I used to love watching soap operas.

Vaneza_Pitynski: I'd go into my great grandmother's room and watch them.

Vaneza_Pitynski: I like them, but they're not my whole life like they are on the show.

Vaneza_Pitynski: I love your name, crybaby700!

MODERATOR: Vaneza, do you want to tell us about some of your upcoming plans before heading out? It was so great to have you here LIVE!! And we do hope you'll return!

Vaneza_Pitynski: I hope I'll return, too!

Vaneza_Pitynski: I want to say thank you to all of those fans who logged on to ask me questions!

Vaneza_Pitynski: Without you there wouldn't be a show!

Vaneza_Pitynski: Tune into "The Brothers Garcia"—it's getting funnier and funnier!

Vaneza_Pitynski: And look out for "Mr. Guapo."

Vaneza_Pitynski: Thanks and bye!

MODERATOR: See ya on the boards too!!

nickyapper: Thanks for Blabbing with us, Vaneza!! This was really fun!!

nickyapper: And thanks for posting on the Nick.com Message Boards!!

MODERATOR: I want to be that sweet when I grow up, Yapper!

nickyapper: Me too!

MODERATOR: See y'all next week, September 11 at 8:30 PM (ET) to chat LIVE with Jeffrey Licon, Vaneza's on-screen brother from "The Brothers Garcia."

MODERATOR: And don't forget about our daily chats!!

MODERATOR: We're going to be chatting every Monday through Thursday at 8:30 PM (ET) for the entire month of September!!

MODERATOR: It's the "September Chat-a-thon on nick.com!" So keep clicking back to BLAB!!

nickyapper: You can catch "The Brothers Garcia"...

MODERATOR: Nice throw!

nickyapper: ...every Sunday Night at 8 PM (ET) on Nickelodeon!

nickyapper: And you can ask Vaneza and Jeffery more questions on the Nick.com Message Boards!!

nickyapper: Thanks for Blabbing folks!

nickyapper: Good night!

MODERATOR: Night everyone!! Don't forget to come back next Monday!!