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2013 – Samantha Elizondo

 

Samantha Elizondo is the older sister of Christian Elizondo. She’s been seen on Sam & Cat, The Mentalist, and has appeared in numerous commercials. She’s been working on several projects recently including Mobster Kids and Not Another Celebrity Movie, and you can keep up to date by visiting her official website, following her on Twitter, and liking her page on Facebook!

1. How did you get started in the industry?

I have been filming for about 4-5 years. I got started in the industry after I entered a large pageant at about 10 years old. Next I played the Lead ‘Mr. Scrooge’ in my school play. I am also a singer, so in the meantime I started performing on stages as a singer. After all of this acting just started to be part of my life. I started trying out for different character roles in Hollywood. So my acting career started from a combination of events that took place.

 

2. What was your first booking? What was it like being on set the first time?

My first booking was an extra in a USC film called Tina For President. I was a little nervous but since I didn’t have a major role I took it more as a learning experience. USC was so professional. When the film came out we got to see it on a large movie screen. It was an overwhelming feeling to see myself on such a gigantic screen. This is when I knew I was going to pursue acting with my singing career.

 

3. How did you enjoy filming The Mentalist?

Recently I filmed on The Mentalist as a gymnast. I spent 5 years training as gymnast and won awards at the State level. I use to spend 14 hours a week at the gym. I didn’t get the main role but they liked me enough to have me film. It brought back memories because they filmed the episode at the gym I first started at when I was a gymnast. Any extra skills you have can really be a benefit to you in Hollywood. This episode I filmed with some great actors.

 

4. What was it like working on Sam and Cat?

Another show I worked on was Sam & Cat at the Nickelodeon studio on Sunset. I got to film with Arianna Grande, Jeanette McCurdy and my brother. Over all it was a great experience. I remember that between sets Arianne would sing and her voice was incredible. I am also a singer so it was an amazing filming for me.

 

5. Do you have a favorite Adrianna’s Insurance commercial you’ve done?

I have filmed two Adrianna’s Insurance commercials in Spanish. I had lead roles and I really got some good scenes. My favorite one was the Christmas commercial because my brother and Dad also filmed with me. The owner of Adrianna’s insurance filmed with us. She was very nice to us and was very appreciative to all the actors.

 

6. How do you like working with your brother?

I have filmed with my little brother, Christian Elizondo, on several sets. We have filmed the two Adrianna commercials, Mobster Kids, Let Your Light Shine video, Sam & Cat, Rachel Ray Celebrity Cook Off, etc. It makes it fun when your family is filming with you.

 

7. What was your shoot for Mobster Kids like?

Mobster Kids was fun. My brother and I are in a few scenes but then we got Featured roles when they picked us to film in a bathroom with the main character. We were gambling on the bathroom floor.

 

8. How do you prepare for an audition?

I am constantly preparing for auditions. I study the character description and memorize the lines. I usually video tape myself and send it to my Manager. She then gives me good feedback and I keep working on it until we feel that I can do a great job.

 

9. Who have been some of your favorite people to work with?

My favorite people to work with have been Dyan Cannon, Jeanette McCurdy, Arianna Grande, Rico Rodriquez, Rachael Ray, Johnny Weir, Amandla Stenberg from The Hunger Games, Kelly Gould, etc. They were all so professional it really helped me in my acting.

 

10. What has been your favorite project to work on?

My favorite filming was with Dyan Cannon. I spent a year filming and training with Dyan Cannon at CBS Studios and a group of kids called ‘Get Your Luv On.’ I learned so much from Dyan Cannon. I really love her and can’t thank her enough for all she did for me. She picked about 12 kids out of 400 to work with and train. I was one of the original 12 kids.

I also had a really fun time filming a Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Snack Bar commercial. They made me in to a vampire. The make up artists were from The Lord of the Rings so they did an incredible job. I got to rise our of a coffin and have a whole vampire family. I loved getting so much attention from wardrobe and the make up artists.

 

Is there anything else you would like to add?

I love filming and also singing. I have been in the studio over the last year recording some songs. I can’t wait to debut them. We are about to film a music video to my most favorite song. It is a pop/club song and I am hoping it will make it big. I love singing so much. I recently met Selena Gomez, Tori Kelly, Trevor Jackson, Zendaya, and some other artists.

When your in this industry it really makes you appreciate all the Producers, Directors, the crew members on set, the actors, singers and everyone else involved in filming shows for people to watch. It is actually a lot of hard work. I love this industry and I hope one day to get my name gets out there.

 

We’d like to thank Samantha for participating in this year’s Holiday Q&A Event!