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Onlinehost: Hunk of NBC's "Another World," Diego Serrano plays Tomas, whose love relationships on the show has American women's heads spinning and hearts throbbing.
Onlinehost: People magazine featured him in only a towel calling him "daytime TV's answer to Fabio" and TV Guide listed him as the "Latin lover" whose chaste soap character is one of a new breed of new turn-ons for American women.
Onlinehost: Born in Quito, Ecuador, Serrano gave up a budding professional soccer career to become an actor in America. Serrano began his career on Telemusica (the Latin equivalent of MTV), where he appeared as a VJ for 2 1/2 years.
CelebCrcle: Welcome, Mr. Serrano!
DiegoSLive: Thank you! Hello.
CelebCrcle: The first question is from CaliciaF.
Question: How are you here when I just saw you on the Daytime emmy awards
show?
DiegoSLive: I just left to do this! Where are you signing on from anyway? And where did you see me?
CelebCrcle: The next question is from StevieDud.
Question: How old is Diego?
DiegoSLive: I am 21. Now I can drink
CelebCrcle: The next question is from ALBERT327.
Question: How long have you been an actor
DiegoSLive: Three and a half years now, since I was about 18 1/2.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Jordan244.
Question: What are your hobbies?
DiegoSLive: All sports and I like to meet new people.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Pruphrock.
Question: Hi! It's great to talk with you! What's it like being watched by
thousands of panting young women everyday?
DiegoSLive: Well if you got a chance to see what half of them looked like you'd think different. It's not as glamorous as you think.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Jordan244.
Question: Diego, when and where was your big break into the business?
DiegoSLive: It's getting there. I am achieving it.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from SFritz812.
Question: Is it true that Robyn Griggs was fired for dating John Wayne
Bobbitt?
DiegoSLive: Awwww, that's funny. She always said she knew him but I never saw the guy. I don't know why she got fired. What did you hear? Did you date him?
CelebCrcle: The next question is from MajikGal.
Question: Hello Diego! What formal training have you had with acting and
have you ever modeled?
DiegoSLive: I started modeling. Do you have any tips? I did Gloria Estefan [video-Killer Fate] when I was 17. Do you watch the show?
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Rusti I.
Question: What's your favorite story from the TV show?
DiegoSLive: Stay tuned!
CelebCrcle: The next comment is from MajikGal.
Comment: I watch the show everyday! I wish they hadn't fired Robyn. She's
very talented and you two had an awesome onscreen chemistry.
DiegoSLive: Can ya fix that? Thank you but wait 'till you see the new Maggie.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Rusti I.
Question: How does it feel to be a day time sex symbol?
DiegoSLive: I don't think of it as that. To me it's cool as long that they respect me for my talent, not the looks.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Rusti I.
Question: Do you play soccer anymore?
DiegoSLive: I sure do when I can. Do you like soccer? I love soccer but unfortunately due to my torn knee ligament, I don't play as much.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from DSmith819.
Question: Are you still able to live a normal life with your new found fame?
DiegoSLive: My dog Sparky is my companion. He doesn't talk back to me. I just walk him, that's it!
CelebCrcle: The next question is from SBhatia10.
Question: Do you have any input on your story lines? Are you going to do one
with Nick?
DiegoSLive: We have had four executive producers in the last year. Every time I try to put something in it. Sometimes you have input and sometimes you don't.
DiegoSLive: Justin [Nick] just came by [here with me].
CelebCrcle: The next question is from SPENCERBO.
Question: I really admire the courage you have, coming from Ecuador to a new
country, learning a new language. Was it difficult?
DiegoSLive: When your a kid, you seem to pick up languages a little faster. It was difficult though.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Catzeyes2.
Question: What are your plans for the future? Movies? TV.?
DiegoSLive: I believe in fate. My future career goal is to start singing and definitely films.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from MajikGal.
Question: Do you go online yourself? If so, what's your handle?
DiegoSLive: I will soon. My parents are giving me a computer. What would a good screen name be?
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Catzeyes2.
Question: Do you have a significant other?
DiegoSLive: Ummm, no but would you like to be mine?
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Pruphrock.
Question: How do you get such great looking hair?
DiegoSLive: I just cut 5 inches off. Are you a rapper with a name like Pruphrock?
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Rusti I.
Question: Do you have any regrets about passing up a possible career in
sports for acting?
DiegoSLive: No because there's a limited age to play sports. I acting you can go until they fire you or croak.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Thenedain.
Question: Is this all you have to do of a Friday night?
DiegoSLive: Oh, thanks a lot! What YOU doing home on Friday night?
CelebCrcle: The next question is from SPENCERBO.
Question: Congratulations on your award for being a role model to the Latino
community. How did you feel about Another World making the mother (Angela)
the "bad guy" instead of the father?
DiegoSLive: Ummm, basically it was something I couldn't choose. That's how they brought her in, as the villain. I didn't have much input. That's the way it's written. She was already the there for 6 months and they brought her in as the villain.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from GregoryKi.
Question: Hi, Diego! I just wanted to know what is your favorite food?
DiegoSLive: First of all, I can't cook. My favorite food is dining out. I love eating.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Rusti I.
Question: How do you like being interviewed on America Online?
DiegoSLive: It's cool, 'cause I get to meet a lot of people and get a couple of laughs in.
CelebCrcle: The next comment is from Jo 10566.
Comment: I just want to tell you that I think your a great actor and I look
forward to seeing you get bigger jobs in the future.
DiegoSLive: Oh thank you very much! Keep watching and I hope the same.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from MajikGal.
Question: Is Diego a stage name? If so, would you tell us your birth name?
DiegoSLive: My birth name is Diego. It means St. James. I guess you could say my stagename is James, then.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from SBhatia10.
Question: Do you consider Diego Maradona the greatest soccer player of the
last decade?
DiegoSLive: No. I love Pele. He was the best.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from SFritz812.
Question: Are you going to any parties after the awards?
DiegoSLive: Yes, definitely. We're going to the NBC party and to the one at the Hard Rock. Then we'll go on from there. You're invited to the Hard Rock.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from SCCRGIRL2.
Question: Are you related to Alex Serrano?
DiegoSLive: I have no idea who that is!
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Jordan244.
Question: Do you watch any other daytime soaps or evening soaps?
DiegoSLive: I like Friends, Melrose Place, Seinfeld and that's about it. I like Barney too.
CelebCrcle: The next comment is from Paige 27.
Comment: Diego, I think you are a very fine actor.
DiegoSLive: Thank you very much! I really appreciate that.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Tthorne1.
Question: Do you have a favorite team in the NBA playoffs?
DiegoSLive: Now that I live in New York, I'd have to say The Knicks. If I said The Lakers, I'd get beat up here. Whoever wins, really, that's who I'm for.
CelebCrcle: The next comment is from HMRLLC.
Comment: "Another World" was taken off the air in my part of the nation;
Washington State. However, a group wrote the local station and it'll be back
in October. (YAY!) I have seen you in clips of "AW." You are enormously
talented; I look forward to October.
DiegoSLive: Thank you! Yeah, there's a lot of surprises and new characters coming on. We've got a new executive producer, so there'll be lots of changes.
CelebCrcle: The next suggestion is from MajikGal.
Comment: Online name: SexEHunk! You can E Mail me anytime!
DiegoSLive: Get a little raunchier MajikGal. Aaahhoooooo!
CelebCrcle: The next question is from CACRICHAR.
Question: What is the role which has been most personally meaningful for
you?
DiegoSLive: Playing Tomas on Another World and on America's Most Wanted I played a molested child in 1992.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Jordan244.
Question: Diego, what privileges do you enjoy the most in becoming famous?
DiegoSLive: It's just kinda funny, 'cause now I don't' have to pay for a lot of things. Shoe companies give me promotional stuff to wear. I love the attention. But most of all, I love to work.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Jo 10566.
Question: Do you get along with everyone on the set? And who is your
favorite?
DiegoSLive: I get along with everyone. It's a very warm atmosphere. I don't have a favorite person. I try to separate work from my personal life.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Paige 27.
Question: What is your favorite color?
DiegoSLive: Blue. Why?
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Keanu Anne.
Question: Do you know Keanu Reeves?
DiegoSLive: Obviously you must like him 'cause of your screen name No I don't know him.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Paige 27.
Question: Are you doing the typing yourself or is someone doing it for you?
DiegoSLive: Are you kidding, I'm doing it myself? I type 86 words a minute.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Jo 10566.
Question: How do you feel about your on-screen girl being booted?
DiegoSLive: I like the new Maggie. I think she'll bring something different to the role. We get along great. Did you like the other one better?
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Keanu Anne.
Question: What actor, if you could pick any, would you like to work with in
your next job?
DiegoSLive: Either Andy Garcia - I admire him a lot because he's Latino. Or John Malcovich - I think he's up here. With John, I wouldn't want to be his victim. He can be scary.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from SAWYukon.
Question: I loved you on Star Search. Have you thought any more about
becoming a bilingual spokesman? If so, what products would you love to sell?
DiegoSLive: I just did two campaigns for the McGruff Campaign (fight against crime) and MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving). The TV spots will air beginning on Memorial Day weekend.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from SAWYukon.
Question: What do you think about television (soaps in particular)
portraying teenage sex as OK?
DiegoSLive: I think it's important because it happens everyday in real life. If seeing this on TV can help to teach teens to have safe sex, it serves a great purpose.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from StyInSoCa.
Question: Have you ever sung in a music group professionally?
DiegoSLive: No. I haven't.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Baby80.
Question: Who is your fave Melrose Place character?
DiegoSLive: Heather Locklear. I think she's really sexy.
DiegoSLive: There's a party happening in my house. Michael Castner (E! TV) is here now too.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Jp 10566.
Question: Who on AW would you like to see get actor or actress of the year?
DiegoSLive: Personally? Myself! Not to sound pompous or anything.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Jordan244.
Question: Diego, Do you hang out off camera with any of your co-stars?
DiegoSLive: Not really. I hang out with the new guy who plays Nick sometimes. I've always been one of the younger characters on the show, so now I have co-workers more my age. I also hang out sometimes with the new Maggie.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Dgringo1.
Question: Did you grow up in California?
DiegoSLive: Yeah, I grew up all over California, in San Diego. Then I went to Fountain Valley, where I went to high school. Then to Irvine, back to Huntington Beach, Studio City and now I'm in the Big Apple on my balcony with my Dalmatian Sparky. He's shedding all over my black pants.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from DewDreame.
Question: Are you going to branch out to movies or even behind the scenes
stuff?
DiegoSLive: That's what I plan to do. I'd really like to. I can't take what I have for granted. Hopefully someday soon, I'll reach my goal of doing films.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from TreyS8512.
Question: Are the love scenes fun?
DiegoSLive: The love scenes are great! Let's put it this way, if I could do a love scene every day I'd be a happy man!
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Crockpot1.
Question: I love you on the show. Is your character going to be put back in
the mainstream?
DiegoSLive: Yeah, this summer. They find out that Tomas is a woman. Just kidding.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from PALMACCI.
Question: How did you start in television? Did you go to college?
DiegoSLive: I went to college for a semester and I found out it wasn't my thing. I went to acting school, if that counts.
CelebCrcle: Just time for a few more questions, folks!
CelebCrcle: The next question is from Lexus1Day.
Question: What female lead would you like to most work with?
DiegoSLive: Barbra Streisand.Just kidding. Sharon Stone. I like Winona Ryder. The rest I can't say.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from TreyS8512.
Question: What kind of music do you listen to?
DiegoSLive: Everything pretty much, except country music. The Two-Step and I don't really get along.
CelebCrcle: The next question is from DewDreame.
Question: What was it like seeing someone that looked remarkably like you on
the Leeza show?
DiegoSLive: Do you really think we look alike? And if so, please see an eye doctor!
CelebCrcle: Well Diego, we're just about out of time. Any closing comments tonight?
DiegoSLive: I wanna say thank you for writing in and I wish everyone goodnight! Keep on watching the show. Write in and tell us your comments. For the ones who are out West, enjoy the weather. As Arnold would say, "hasta la vista, baby!"
CelebCrcle: Thanks for joining us, and good luck in the future!
DiegoSLive: And "Viva los latinos.."
Onlinehost: Our thanks to Diego Serrano for joining us this evening to discuss his career on NBC's "Another World." Be sure to join us next time Oldsmobile highlights a celebrity from the entertainment field in its Celebrity Circle. Thank you and good night!
Onlinehost: Copyright 1995 America Online, Inc.