Lydia's Journey BEYOND Hollywood

Well, my episode of Better Off Ted aired last night. Aside from the fact that I looked HUGE (note to self - never get pregnant), I thought it was a fun role. My dad gave me the biggest compliment ever when he told me how much he liked me in the episode and how it "didn't even look like I was acting". nice! :) In case you missed it, you can check it out on HULU or ABC.com. Or just click HERE Next up - SOUTHLAND on TNT next Tuesday. 9pm central, 10pm Pacific time.

The past couple of weeks have been pretty slow for me. I went to a book signing party for my acting coach's new book Fine on Acting , written by Howard Fine. That was fun! I got to see a lot of my classmates from my first class at the studio. I have seen a few screenings through SAG lately. I saw Up in the Air a couple of weeks ago - GREAT MOVIE! And I also saw The Hurt Locker - another great film. I worked on that industrial last week, which shot really fast. I was in and out of the set in about three hours. I've been coaching some of my students for their auditions lately, which has been keeping me busy since my own auditions have slowed down. I did find out that my episode of Better Off Ted is airing sooner than I thought. Looks like it will be on Jan 1st on ABC: check this link I also decided to let go of my long time manager today, after about 6 or 7 years. I just decided i would try the new year with just my agent. I think they are working pretty well for m...

I had an audition today for Lie to Me . I went in for a guest star role of a Lawyer. It went ok, I've just haven't had a great morning this morning. I'm just sorry that my morning resulted in me not doing my best in there. Oh well - hopefully I did well enough to get a callback. :( Awesome news today!!!! Just found out that the film I shot earlier this year, Sympathy for Delicious , directed by Mark Ruffalo will get its world premiere at Sundance 2010! YAY!!! That's very cool! Congrats Mark!

When I stop and think about the many people who support me in pursuit of my dreams, it warms my heart. I get support from not only my family members, but friends and strangers as well. I think everyone should have a dream and not be afraid to pursue it -ever. My uncle, Rudy Blanco, just published his first book. Its titled Summer of Fifty One: Incredible Fifteen Hundred Mile Journey . My uncle has always been supportive of me, so here I am, in support of making his dreams come true. The book is available on Amazon.com. Order you copy HERE . Lets support each other in making our dreams come true! :)

Wow, I look up, and a month has passed! I'm so sorry I have no updated in a long time. I guess it just feels like not a lot has been happening, but when I stop to think about what to write, I realize lots has happened. Its just how the way you look at things! Ok, since my last post, I renewed my contract with my agents at AEF. I renewed for three years! :) I also auditioned for a new show called The L Word at Sony, with the VP of Casting herself: Dawn Steinberg. That day was a hectic day because I ran out of gas (I know, I know) 30 minutes before my appointment! I tell you, never a dull moment! I've been having an amazing time in my class with Howard Fine. I go twice a week, and work one day a week as part of a work/study program. It's pretty awesome! I've been teaching my class at Actorsite for the kids workshops on Wednesday nights and have also started my private coaching with some of the kids. I'm keeping busy in between my auditions which sometimes...

Sorry, I have not updated this blog in over a week. :( No excuse really... ok, now for the update for this week... Sons of Tucson was so much fun! I was only on set for about 4 hours - quick and painless. I forgot to take my camera on set with me, so no pictures. :( But everyone was really nice. I wish I had a bigger role, one where I could come back the following day. Oh well - maybe they'll keep me in mind for future episodes. Later that night I checked out the film Paranormal Activity . It was ok. I felt like I was waiting the entire movie for something to happen. it was creepy - just not really all that scary. Then, the following night, I was really scared - when I went toHalloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios. Oh my God - they pop oit from everywhere, and zombies are just roaming the streets - it was very cool! I lost a bit of my voice, but its all good. :) Then, on Sunday I went to the cast and crew screening of the feature film Morning , with Jeanne Tri...

Today I go in for my wardrobe fitting for Sons of Tucson in Santa Clarita. I shoot tomorrow!!! YAY! I love working! Can I please do it everyday??? I had an audition for a nice guest star role on Zeke and Luther on Monday, to play a very overbearing mother. Nice. :) It went well. Then last night I went to see August: Osage County at The Ahmanson . Wow - Estelle Parsons, the mother on Roseanne , was amazing!!! It was a great show and a lesson in great acting! It also looks like my Medium episode, Heads Will Roll, will reair on Friday on Lifetime at noon....Just in case you missed it the first time. =)