Alana recently spoke to Latina magazine about her pregnancy and the rather shocking cancellation of ‘Law & Order’. Her little baby boy who is tentatively named Axel is due on October 11th and Alana is already very excited about the arrival of the new family member. Here is a bit of what she said about the experience of being pregnant:

As an actress, you’re constantly striving to eat right, work out and take care of yourself to make sure that you fit into your wardrobe. With pregnancy, you have no control—your belly is just going to get bigger. So clothing is a challenge. It’s really funny because I had little pregnancy pants at the beginning of the pregnancy and then suddenly I went to pull them up and they were stabbing me in the stomach. [Laughs].

We have forever loved the name Axel, and it has suddenly become popular. So we’re like, ‘oh shoot, maybe we should change it?’ I keep waiting for a sign from God that says, ‘OK, this is your son’s name.’

And this is what she said about the last minute cancellation of ‘Law & Order’ and having to say goodbye to her friends on the show:

We were actually supposed to be back just a couple of weeks ago, so I don’t think it’s quite hit me that the show is over yet. It’s really such a shame because when we all said goodbye at the end of last season, we didn’t realize we were really saying goodbye. We were told that it looked good for next season and so we thought we’d see each other later. When it came out that we were cancelled, everyone was a little bit shocked, like, ‘wait, a minute, I didn’t get to say goodbye to my family.’

Click here to read the complete interview at the Latina website.

I have some great news to report. Alana has again been nominated for an Imagen Award for her work on ‘Law & Order’. She is nominated in the category Best Actress/Television (that’s right- not Best Supporting Actress)! The other nominees are: Sofia Vergara, America Ferrera, Selena Gomez, and Caitlin Sanchez. The awards will be given out at a luncheon on Sunday, August 15th. So fingers crossed!

There has also been some chatter lately that AMC might be in serious talks with NBC about picking up ‘Law & Order’ for a new season. (You can read all about that here) But I wouldn’t get my hopes up just yet- especially because Linus Roache already seems to have his plate quite full with a play and a new show on cable coming up.

And because there was nothing else to do I have updated the gallery with more pictures of Alana at various events over the last couple of years:

x008 The Fifth Annual LUCKY CLUB – Day 1
x027 The 2006 Bridgehampton Polo Event
x034 Alana at The Today Show

Alana is celebrating her 34th birthday today! And we would like to take the opportunity to wish her all the best on this special day- on behalf of all the fans.

Since the fate of ‘Law & Order’ is still up in the air and there’s been no news on how/if the show is going to wrap up its final story lines, there hasn’t been much to report. I have, however, added to photoshoot pictures of the whole cast that were taken at the “Law & Order” 20th Season Kickoff Celebration back in September 2009.

Screen caps of Monday’s ‘Law & Order’ finale have been added to the gallery.
TNT released a statement yesterday denying claims that the network was in talks with NBC and Dick Wolf over possibly picking up the show for a 21st season after all.
I suppose there are still other options to be explored- but I wouldn’t bet on seeing the show again (anywhere). So unless I am explicitly (and with all the details) told the contrary, I will treat this season’s finale as the last episode of ‘Law & Order’.

Alana released the following statement on the matter on her website:

“Well guys, it looks like the Law & Order chapter is closed for now – at least for Rubirosa and the rest of the mothership. All I can say is, I am infinitely grateful for the opportunity to have been part of such an iconic show. It’s an experience that I will always cherish and look back upon with many fond memories.
The producers, writers, directors, cast and crew are not only very gifted, but just such great people. May new and exciting jobs find you soon.
To all the loyal Law & Order fans, thanks for tuning in and keeping the show alive as long as you did. Onto my next adventure- hope to see you there!”

x178 ‘20×23 – Rubber Room’ Screencaps

Over 20 new videos from the last four episodes of ‘Law & Order’ have been added to the video archives. I am very sorry that I have only gotten around to adding them now- but I have been incredibly busy lately.

As all of you have probably heard by now, NBC recently announced their (in my opinion) rather surprising decision not to renew ‘Law & Order’ for a record breaking 21st season. The network decided to pick up the new spin-off series Law & Order: Los Angeles instead.
The show’s creator and producer Dick Wolf, however, is still claiming that the show is not dead yet. Saying:

“The flagship series is in a medically induced coma, waiting for a live-saving medicine.”

Rumor has it there is talk of the show moving to TNT or getting some sort of a tv special to tie up all the lose ends. But at this point that’s all just speculation…

x021 ‘Law & Order’ Season 20 Video Clips

I have been rather busy lately, so I have only gotten around to adding new ‘Law & Order’ screen caps today. Video clips from the episode will probably be added today or tomorrow. But for now you can take a look at the caps and read the preview for next Monday’s 20×20 The Taxman Cometh:

A YOUNG SOCIALITE IS FOUND DEAD IN THE BACK OF A LIMOUSINE Detectives Cyrus Lupo (Jeremy Sisto) and Kevin Bernard (Anthony Anderson) are called in to investigate the death of a young heiress, Annie Douglas (guest star Morgan Lynch), who died of an apparent drug overdose. The detectives begin to suspect her cousin, Randy (guest star Daniel Abeles), whose inheritance was increased due to Annie’s death. As the investigation continues, Annie’s greedy relatives reveal another recent loss in the group. The case becomes more than a family matter as an experimental cancer clinic, fraudulent adoptions and unborn children are tied into the case.

x240 ‘20×19 – Crashers’ Screen Caps

After a long wait Law & Order will finally return to NBC on Monday, May 3 with the first of the final five episodes of this season. Here’s the synopsis for 20×19 ‘Crashers’. You can watch a preview here.

A YOUNG MODEL IS FOUND DEAD SHORTLY AFTER CRASHING AN EXCLUSIVE POLITICAL EVENT When the body of a young model, Brenna Lane (guest star Sabina Gadecki), is found burning in an alley, Detective Cyrus Lupo (Jeremy Sisto) and Detective Kevin Bernard (Anthony Anderson) go in search of her killer. With no witnesses, the detectives must retrace the victim’s last steps to get insight into her final days. They quickly discover that just before her death, Brenna crashed an upscale political event, hosted by Senator Peterson (guest star Tony Roberts) and his wife, Camille (guest star Kathy Baker). As secrets unfold, Lupo and Bernard realize that they must untangle an intricate web of lies to obtain the truth about Brenna Lane’s murder.

And here’s what Olympic medalist Lindsey Vonn said about her upcoming guest appearance in the finale (which she calls her post-Olympic highlight so far):

“Doing a cameo on Law & Order, my favorite TV show. I got to play a jury foreman and had a line. I got to meet all my favorite actors, Jeremy (Sisto) and Anthony (Anderson). They were funny, cracking jokes between scenes. Alana de la Garza plays this real serious character but she’s hilarious.”

This is a bit strange though- because it was earlier reported that she plays an administrative assistant with a vital clue in a case involving a terrorist…

We have some exciting news to report this morning. Alana and her husband Michael Roberts are expecting a baby! Alana and Michael who got married in May 2008, have now confirmed that they’ll welcome their first child in October. Congratulations! PEOPLE Moms & Babies
talked to Alana about it. Turns out the Law & Order writers are actually going to write her pregnancy into the show. Which means Connie Rubirosa will also be having a baby.

“I have been extremely lucky — kissed by angels! — and haven’t had any symptoms except for being extra tired.”

“My character doesn’t have a boyfriend, she’s not married, no love interest … in the season finale there’s a scene in a bar and I was joking around with everyone as we were filming, saying, “Oh, I think tonight’s the night Connie gets knocked up!””

Click here to read the complete interview.

Alana and the rest of the Law & Order gang were busy filming the show’s season finale last week. But this was no ordinary shoot- they were joined by a very special guest: Olympic star Lindsey Vonn, who appears as an administrative assistant with a vital clue in a case involving a terrorist. They were photographed filming a scene for the finale in Brooklyn on April 9. Pictures from that day and a couple of images from way back in January have been added to the gallery. Law & Order will return with new episodes on May 3rd.

x002 On Set, April 09, 2010
x005 On Set, January 29, 2010

As you know Alana regularly does some adverts for Garnier’s Skin Renew line. They recently released a new product- the Brusher Gel-Cleanser. Scans of Alana’s ad can aleady be found in the gallery. And now I have also added the commercial to our video archives, where you can download it. The brusher gel-cleanser has already gotten the thumbs-up from ChickAdvisor HQ. Here is part of their review:

The foaming non-drying nutrient-rich formula is paired with a soft exfoliating brush that glides on your skin like a gentle massage. It easily lifts the day’s dirt and grime, while delicately buffing off dead skin cells that can make your complexion appear dull and tired-looking. Your skin not only looks cleaner, it is cleaner.

Deeply cleansed skin like this also absorbs your daily moisturizer more effectively, to deliver a smoother, fresher, and more even-toned complexion instantly. That’s the difference a brush makes! And because there are no granular exfoliating particles to snag in your hairline, the foamy cleanser rinses thoroughly and easily away.

ChickAdvisor HQ gives this product a thumbs-up: “I love the massaging feeling of the brush. It makes washing my face a more enjoyable experience,” says Ali de Bold. [SOURCE]