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September 19, 2008
Poetry in Motion
In an interview with Lisa Steinberg of Starry Constellation Magazine Masiela discussed George Lopez, her new novel, and her lifelong obsession with S’mores.
George Lopez
It was the authenticity of humor and family that drew viewers to George Lopez, and Masiela felt lucky to have been “given freedom to entertain in our own way which is a gift in this industry.” She believes the show stayed fresh by allowing characters to evolve; her own character, Carmen, experienced three major relationships, catholic school, girl fights, running away, pretending to be pregnant, and more.
Masiela felt lucky to play such a colorful character, but made sure that Carmen was someone that other girls could relate to. For example, in one storyline Carmen was bullied by the popular girls. “After this aired I had girls come up to me in the street, telling me that the entire time they were crying because the same thing happened to them in high school,” said Masiela. “Moments like that make me proud to be an actress.”
Entertaining is instinctual to Masiela, and that’s one reason she loves doing comedy. “You hear the audience's reaction immediately...if I sync up with their enjoyment, they tend to sync up with mine and follow my lead as an entertainer. It's a wonderful relationship.”Other passions
Masiela recently completed a novel called “The Besa,” a Balkan legend about a family and one single promise fulfilled past death. Her second book of poetry, “Drinking the Moon,” was recently published, and she just completed a third book of poetry titled “Amore Celeste: and Other Works.”
When she’s not acting or writing, she’s learning. “Anything I can get my hands on, whether it's philosophy or the latest Hollywood gossip on Lindsay Lohan and Jessica Simpson. Hollywood's like a high school; everyone knows everyone's business without ever meeting the person! I love it!”
But her lifelong obsession? S’mores. “Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. My one and only true obsession I hold above acting and writing! The only actual thing I'd bring to a deserted island.”
But in the end, “I'm here for the public. If through my acting or writing, you enjoy life a little bit more, then my work is complete.”Source: Starry Constellation Magazine
