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“Aimee G., spicy, Mexi-Rican chick in town. Call if you want to see her.” No, it’s not an online dating service or personal ad. It’s actually an announcement actress Aimee Garcia mass mailed to casting directors upon her arrival in Los Angeles three years ago, declaring her presence. “Who does that?” she asks, laughing. “I’ve always come out here with a no holds barred, unapologetic kind of attitude. How are people going to know you’re here if you don’t announce it?” Indeed. Did it work? “I got a gig ten days after I landed,” professes Aimee.

Sure, being on “NCIS” has taught Cote de Pablo a thing or two about stressful situations. But the Chilean born, Miami raised actress isn’t all about the drama. In fact, the very sweet, very funny stage performer let’s us in on why she has an affinity for Andre 3000, what gives her butterflies, and who she thinks should be on the cover of Vogue.

She’s funny, gorgeous, genuine, smart and way cool. The New Yorker has found her groove in Los Angeles and a role in the surprise smash hit television series “Ugly Betty.” She may play feisty on the small screen, but this talented actress has us wishing she was our big sister.

With the release of his second album, El Mariel, the Cuban American MC is really starting to come into his own. We catch up with him in Los Angeles where he’s busy promoting his album, putting together a television deal and oh yeah, getting “punked.” (We can’t wait to check that out!)