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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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…

“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.

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

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