I just wanted to say (and hope somehow Mayte or her agent see this); If this has not come up before (and it probably has )

The reality show would be a good place to either advertise the plans for a fitness video or a good point to start marketing to the producers of those types of tapes.

Not just a exercise video but also a all over beauty type video. All the other wives have plans in the work for either dance or in the beauty industry.

and it was even observed on the show that all these women were some bad whamma jamma's because they were the ones that got these high profile men. And that is true.

Why not capitalize on this fact and market a video of fitness through exercise/bellydance combination and healthy beauty tips. And something easy enough for beginners.

I think every day housewives and every day exes would be a great target audience. And the demographics for these types of reality shows are mainly women 18 - 49.

I know I would be interested.

To use the reality show to "break into movies" sounds kind of vague. Maybe a fitness tape is a more defined, measurable goal... and can be just one of many steps toward the movie career.

That is all. I hope that a fitness video is soon to come

I always thought acting was not really her thing. But she DEFINATELY should do something with the dancing or a fitness video (good idea)

Like I said on the other thread, I think perhaps she could hook up with R. Kelly's ex and open a dance or fitness studio because they both have their background/talent in that area. They could also sell all kinds of health and fitness dvds/products. Getting licensed and certified as personal trainers would also be a good move. At this stage in her life, that would be more reasonable than Mayte trying to remain in the entertainment field.

On a personal level I think that each lady has some qualities that the other needs.

Mayte already has two fitness videos. Bought one two years ago.

It is a bellydance/fitness video. I am also sure that this latest venture into reality TV.. (she was in Tommy Lee's and a judge in Dance Your Ass Off) is exactly what agent's wanted for her to gain name recognition.

She has been acting, but has managed to stay under the radar... so hopefully she will gain a following and I think opening a dance studio is not what she wants but to act in bigger movies.

She wants to be on the big screen.

paintedlady said:

Mayte already has two fitness videos. Bought one two years ago.

It is a bellydance/fitness video. I am also sure that this latest venture into reality TV.. (she was in Tommy Lee's and a judge in Dance Your Ass Off) is exactly what agent's wanted for her to gain name recognition.

She has been acting, but has managed to stay under the radar... so hopefully she will gain a following and I think opening a dance studio is not what she wants but to act in bigger movies.

She wants to be on the big screen.

I know that she has 2 videos but I have heard the reviews from other orgers.... it is for the more advanced.

some orgers are trained dancers and talked about what a good work out and challenge.

This type of tape would not work for me. Only a small segment of people are up to that kind of video workout. Something much more basic, more beginner... and more traditional exercise tape with the belly dancing spin on it. Like a zumba/belly dance blend exercise video.

Yeah, I know movies are the goal. Just so hard to obtain and a reality show just doesn't seem the best way to get there.

You have to improve your acting chops, build up your ACTING resume. Maybe live plays like the Tyler Perry type. This could be something to put on your resume.

Mayte talked about when she started out in acting, all her resume things were her dancing in Prince videos.

a play tour is a good way to getting more national exposure. She is beautiful and there is always a part in those plays for a pretty woman.

Also, longer hair and a little more make up. Her natural look makes her look like the pretty girl next door.

Maybe a more dramatic look would leave a more lasting impression with male viewers so that she gets more face recognition which then will turn into more name recognition.

prodigalfan said:

paintedlady said:

Mayte already has two fitness videos. Bought one two years ago.

It is a bellydance/fitness video. I am also sure that this latest venture into reality TV.. (she was in Tommy Lee's and a judge in Dance Your Ass Off) is exactly what agent's wanted for her to gain name recognition.

She has been acting, but has managed to stay under the radar... so hopefully she will gain a following and I think opening a dance studio is not what she wants but to act in bigger movies.

She wants to be on the big screen.

I know that she has 2 videos but I have heard the reviews from other orgers.... it is for the more advanced.

some orgers are trained dancers and talked about what a good work out and challenge.

This type of tape would not work for me. Only a small segment of people are up to that kind of video workout. Something much more basic, more beginner... and more traditional exercise tape with the belly dancing spin on it. Like a zumba/belly dance blend exercise video.

Yeah, I know movies are the goal. Just so hard to obtain and a reality show just doesn't seem the best way to get there.

You have to improve your acting chops, build up your ACTING resume. Maybe live plays like the Tyler Perry type. This could be something to put on your resume.

Mayte talked about when she started out in acting, all her resume things were her dancing in Prince videos.

a play tour is a good way to getting more national exposure. She is beautiful and there is always a part in those plays for a pretty woman.

Also, longer hair and a little more make up. Her natural look makes her look like the pretty girl next door.

Maybe a more dramatic look would leave a more lasting impression with male viewers so that she gets more face recognition which then will turn into more name recognition.

She has already been in movies. Starred in a few. Even did some theater (West Side Story). Heck, she has acting chops, God knows she done enough stuff already over the past 10+ years.

I thought she came out with that beginner video already? Her Elements of dance is fine for beginners IMO. I own that and will tell you she breaks it down so its easy to do with practice.

paintedlady said:

Mayte already has two fitness videos. Bought one two years ago.

It is a bellydance/fitness video. I am also sure that this latest venture into reality TV.. (she was in Tommy Lee's and a judge in Dance Your Ass Off) is exactly what agent's wanted for her to gain name recognition.

She has been acting, but has managed to stay under the radar... so hopefully she will gain a following and I think opening a dance studio is not what she wants but to act in bigger movies.

She wants to be on the big screen.

I know that acting on the big screen is her preference but at her age if she hasn't made the A-list of actors yet then it's doubtful that it's gonna happen to the point where she could earn a living with it.

Choreographer, celebrity fitness trainer, dance studio owner, etc. seems more realistic and less stressful...it's more lucrative than people think too.

I know about her videos but I haven't seen any wide marketing exposure for them.

Shit I'd buy it and use it

babynoz said:

paintedlady said:

Mayte already has two fitness videos. Bought one two years ago.

It is a bellydance/fitness video. I am also sure that this latest venture into reality TV.. (she was in Tommy Lee's and a judge in Dance Your Ass Off) is exactly what agent's wanted for her to gain name recognition.

She has been acting, but has managed to stay under the radar... so hopefully she will gain a following and I think opening a dance studio is not what she wants but to act in bigger movies.

She wants to be on the big screen.

I know that acting on the big screen is her preference but at her age if she hasn't made the A-list of actors yet then it's doubtful that it's gonna happen to the point where she could earn a living with it.

Choreographer, celebrity fitness trainer, dance studio owner, etc. seems more realistic and less stressful...it's more lucrative than people think too.

I know about her videos but I haven't seen any wide marketing exposure for them.

Neither have I, seems like her videos/music are sold exclusively through her website. Guess she keeps the lionshare of the profits that way?

I agree with you because history has shown that only men make it big after 35 in Hollywood.

I agree with you, I would also think she would make a killing doing those TV ads for her bellydancing/fitness routine.

She hasn't done that yet.

nursev said:

Shit I'd buy it and use it

Shit I did! Didn't stick to it though because of my own laziness.

Gonna start back up.... tomorrow, maybe.

paintedlady said:

prodigalfan said:

I know that she has 2 videos but I have heard the reviews from other orgers.... it is for the more advanced.

some orgers are trained dancers and talked about what a good work out and challenge.

This type of tape would not work for me. Only a small segment of people are up to that kind of video workout. Something much more basic, more beginner... and more traditional exercise tape with the belly dancing spin on it. Like a zumba/belly dance blend exercise video.

Yeah, I know movies are the goal. Just so hard to obtain and a reality show just doesn't seem the best way to get there.

You have to improve your acting chops, build up your ACTING resume. Maybe live plays like the Tyler Perry type. This could be something to put on your resume.

Mayte talked about when she started out in acting, all her resume things were her dancing in Prince videos.

a play tour is a good way to getting more national exposure. She is beautiful and there is always a part in those plays for a pretty woman.

Also, longer hair and a little more make up. Her natural look makes her look like the pretty girl next door.

Maybe a more dramatic look would leave a more lasting impression with male viewers so that she gets more face recognition which then will turn into more name recognition.

She has already been in movies. Starred in a few. Even did some theater (West Side Story). Heck, she has acting chops, God knows she done enough stuff already over the past 10+ years.

I thought she came out with that beginner video already? Her Elements of dance is fine for beginners IMO. I own that and will tell you she breaks it down so its easy to do with practice.

Really? I thought I read that people who have dance training thought it was a good challenge. But then again, that was when there was only 1 video. I knew one was coming out but didn't see when it was released.

The one you have is it the 2nd one? I wonder if you can still get it from her website.

I'm sick of walking with Leslie. I would love to get some toning in.

prodigalfan said:

paintedlady said:

She has already been in movies. Starred in a few. Even did some theater (West Side Story). Heck, she has acting chops, God knows she done enough stuff already over the past 10+ years.

I thought she came out with that beginner video already? Her Elements of dance is fine for beginners IMO. I own that and will tell you she breaks it down so its easy to do with practice.

Really? I thought I read that people who have dance training thought it was a good challenge. But then again, that was when there was only 1 video. I knew one was coming out but didn't see when it was released.

The one you have is it the 2nd one? I wonder if you can still get it from her website.

I'm sick of walking with Leslie. I would love to get some toning in.

Ok I bellydanced ages ago with a troup .... but I am so out of shape.

anywho, the video I got (Elements of Dance) is considered "intermediate", but any beginner can do this video because it isn't any more involved than any basic samba class.

Now the belly dance classes I took were WAYYYY more intricate and invovled, she doesn't even do any floor work so its more geared to beginners IMO.

She even teaches you the proper stance for chimmy-ing. If its still availible you should get it.

babynoz said:

paintedlady said:

Mayte already has two fitness videos. Bought one two years ago.

It is a bellydance/fitness video. I am also sure that this latest venture into reality TV.. (she was in Tommy Lee's and a judge in Dance Your Ass Off) is exactly what agent's wanted for her to gain name recognition.

She has been acting, but has managed to stay under the radar... so hopefully she will gain a following and I think opening a dance studio is not what she wants but to act in bigger movies.

She wants to be on the big screen.

I know that acting on the big screen is her preference but at her age if she hasn't made the A-list of actors yet then it's doubtful that it's gonna happen to the point where she could earn a living with it.

Choreographer, celebrity fitness trainer, dance studio owner, etc. seems more realistic and less stressful...it's more lucrative than people think too.

I know about her videos but I haven't seen any wide marketing exposure for them.

This is all such an interesting conversation because it's really bringing me to the bigger concept "Can a late 30 something minority make it in Hollywood ?"

We've seen it happen with actresses like Kim Katrall (Sex In The City), Dixie Carter (Designing Women)...not really hitting it until 40 and after...but as a Latina, I wonder if there are roles available where it's possible as well to achieve success in later life? Sofia Vagara is in her mid-40's...when did she hit? (I have to admit that because I've only watched a few episodes of Modern Family I'm not up to speed on when she "arrived"). Is acting life really over as a minority when you arrive at 40?

Ottensen said:

babynoz said:

I know that acting on the big screen is her preference but at her age if she hasn't made the A-list of actors yet then it's doubtful that it's gonna happen to the point where she could earn a living with it.

Choreographer, celebrity fitness trainer, dance studio owner, etc. seems more realistic and less stressful...it's more lucrative than people think too.

I know about her videos but I haven't seen any wide marketing exposure for them.

This is all such an interesting conversation because it's really bringing me to the bigger concept "Can a late 30 something minority make it in Hollywood ?"

We've seen it happen with actresses like Kim Katrall (Sex In The City), Dixie Carter (Designing Women)...not really hitting it until 40 and after...but as a Latina, I wonder if there are roles available where it's possible as well to achieve success in later life? Sofia Vagara is in her mid-40's...when did she hit? (I have to admit that because I've only watched a few episodes of Modern Family I'm not up to speed on when she "arrived"). Is acting life really over as a minority when you arrive at 40?

"Acting life" is over for anyone (female, anyway) once you hit 40. Race has nothing to do with it.

Well, Loretta Devine didn't really hit until she was in her late 30s/40s What about Angela Basset? Also an older actress starting out. Phyicia Rashaad also.

But these are women who stayed relavent to the acting industry by doing theater, and making a splash in the theater so when the opportunity came for tv/ movies... they had name recognition earned on stage.

I think acting in plays on national tour is a great way to keep your name in the acting game

I don't see reality show really boosting an acting career. A Tyler Perry type play might pop up. But a straight movie gig.

Name someone who's done that before.

Just that woman on the View; She was on Survivor. I really can't think of anyone else.

Genesia said:

Ottensen said:

This is all such an interesting conversation because it's really bringing me to the bigger concept "Can a late 30 something minority make it in Hollywood ?"

We've seen it happen with actresses like Kim Katrall (Sex In The City), Dixie Carter (Designing Women)...not really hitting it until 40 and after...but as a Latina, I wonder if there are roles available where it's possible as well to achieve success in later life? Sofia Vagara is in her mid-40's...when did she hit? (I have to admit that because I've only watched a few episodes of Modern Family I'm not up to speed on when she "arrived"). Is acting life really over as a minority when you arrive at 40?

"Acting life" is over for anyone (female, anyway) once you hit 40. Race has nothing to do with it.

But there are some women who've been able to make it work, like Catrall , Carter, Bea Arthur. I'm just wondering if our Vanilla Sisters from another Mister have been able to make it work simply by sheer number of parts written or available. Seems like there' a lot less to go around audition wise if one is black or Latina. But I would certainly agree that women in general have it harder period to fight being put out to pasture. Men become seasoned and distinguished after 40, while women in the glamour profession might as well be put down. i always think of that movie with Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta Jones (she played a cat burglar?). Enjoyed the flick but it was so ridiculous to me that I should willingly suspend my disbelief to accept that old goat having the young, nimble, Z- Jones as his love interest..

I had the same issue with old crickety Michael Douglas starring in a thriller with Gwenyth Paltrow where she played his wife. I met Michael Douglas that year at a charity event for the company my sister worked for, and I was shocked out my socks to see how old he really was in person without the benefit of all that filtered lighting . I know he was married to a young, sprightly woman in real life, but on meeting him I have to admit I felt I was duped. He wasn't the seasoned, older man that appeared onscreen and fueled leading man fantasies, he was just just crachety. Very pleasant fellow who clearly had an excellent facialist, but still crachety.

prodigalfan said:

Well, Loretta Devine didn't really hit until she was in her late 30s/40s What about Angela Basset? Also an older actress starting out. Phyicia Rashaad also.

But these are women who stayed relavent to the acting industry by doing theater, and making a splash in the theater so when the opportunity came for tv/ movies... they had name recognition earned on stage.

I think acting in plays on national tour is a great way to keep your name in the acting game

I don't see reality show really boosting an acting career. A Tyler Perry type play might pop up. But a straight movie gig.

Name someone who's done that before.

Just that woman on the View; She was on Survivor. I really can't think of anyone else.

I don't think the object of being on the show was to purely break into movies vs. take advantage of the platform and all that it can offer in terms of career opportunities. Agents are very well versed in all of this so I trust Garcia's agent knows very well what they are doing.

The only person who I can think of who's made the jump from reality to popular acting gigs (tv not film) is Nene Leakes from the Real Housewives of Atlanta. Bt that was after the show opened the door for book deals, product endorsements, and pizza chains. Before that though, she was already a card carrying SAG member and used her exposure from the books and endorsements/licensing to prove herself as being "brand recognizable", and one who could perhaps deliver tv ratings from her extended reality show fan base.

Ottensen said:

prodigalfan said:

Well, Loretta Devine didn't really hit until she was in her late 30s/40s What about Angela Basset? Also an older actress starting out. Phyicia Rashaad also.

But these are women who stayed relavent to the acting industry by doing theater, and making a splash in the theater so when the opportunity came for tv/ movies... they had name recognition earned on stage.

I think acting in plays on national tour is a great way to keep your name in the acting game

I don't see reality show really boosting an acting career. A Tyler Perry type play might pop up. But a straight movie gig.

Name someone who's done that before.

Just that woman on the View; She was on Survivor. I really can't think of anyone else.

I don't think the object of being on the show was to purely break into movies vs. take advantage of the platform and all that it can offer in terms of career opportunities. Agents are very well versed in all of this so I trust Garcia's agent knows very well what they are doing.

The only person who I can think of who's made the jump from reality to popular acting gigs (tv not film) is Nene Leakes from the Real Housewives of Atlanta. Bt that was after the show opened the door for book deals, product endorsements, and pizza chains. Before that though, she was already a card carrying SAG member and used her exposure from the books and endorsements/licensing to prove herself as being "brand recognizable", and one who could perhaps deliver tv ratings from her extended reality show fan base.

Actresses over 40 that got work on major films???

Viola Davis? Alfre Woodard?? But these women have been working for YEARS right?

I think only men have been able to break out after 40 in Hollywood, and even then it more like catching lightning in a bottle to get the right role that will make everyone take notice and make you an A-lister.

paintedlady said:

Ottensen said:

I don't think the object of being on the show was to purely break into movies vs. take advantage of the platform and all that it can offer in terms of career opportunities. Agents are very well versed in all of this so I trust Garcia's agent knows very well what they are doing.

The only person who I can think of who's made the jump from reality to popular acting gigs (tv not film) is Nene Leakes from the Real Housewives of Atlanta. Bt that was after the show opened the door for book deals, product endorsements, and pizza chains. Before that though, she was already a card carrying SAG member and used her exposure from the books and endorsements/licensing to prove herself as being "brand recognizable", and one who could perhaps deliver tv ratings from her extended reality show fan base.

Actresses over 40 that got work on major films???

Viola Davis? Alfre Woodard?? But these women have been working for YEARS right?

I think only men have been able to break out after 40 in Hollywood, and even then it more like catching lightning in a bottle to get the right role that will make everyone take notice and make you an A-lister.

Securing roles after 40 is still possible. Lots of black actresses are over 40 but can play younger so they can get the 30 something roles -like Taraji P. Henson, she's 42. On tv's Single Ladies, Lisa Raye McCoy is playing a 30 something poker player and she's 45/46. Getting part on tv or in major motion pictures I'm sure she can do... but the challenge is definitely in getting the big "break-out"

...aw hell, by I'm basically thinking by now she ought to audition for Tyler Perry. If Kim Kardashian can get a spot in his movies (although we know he did that intentionally to draw in some of her fan base), Mayte can too. I know I'd rather see her onscreen in a film than Kardashian. Kim's not an actress (and I shudder at the sound of her voice)... Mayte, though she hasn't had her big breakout part, at least has a decent resume and has studied acting with Ivana Chubbuck (her former students are Halle Berry and Brad Pitt).

In a pefect world, Mayte will hopefully not act a fool on this show (though we do want to see some more Latina fire!), and as a result of the show she will start getting licensing/ endorsement deals to increase her public visability (hell, Colgate should use her as the new spokesperson for Fabuloso ), she should do a fitness book and dvd, then have a short book ghostwritten talking about her 'journey to change and finding her true authentic self as she approaches middle age' (think of the book signings and endless women's daytime talk show appearances), next thing you know, bada-bing, bada-boom she's become an actual brand with a mainstream audience to show for it and zing! she becomes an asset to casting directors. It's not a conventional route to mainstream Hollywood success, but I can see how doing this show can be an asset if she and her management team play it right.

Ottensen said:

paintedlady said:

Actresses over 40 that got work on major films???

Viola Davis? Alfre Woodard?? But these women have been working for YEARS right?

I think only men have been able to break out after 40 in Hollywood, and even then it more like catching lightning in a bottle to get the right role that will make everyone take notice and make you an A-lister.

Securing roles after 40 is still possible. Lots of black actresses are over 40 but can play younger so they can get the 30 something roles -like Taraji P. Henson, she's 42. On tv's Single Ladies, Lisa Raye McCoy is playing a 30 something poker player and she's 45/46. Getting part on tv or in major motion pictures I'm sure she can do... but the challenge is definitely in getting the big "break-out"

...aw hell, by I'm basically thinking by now she ought to audition for Tyler Perry. If Kim Kardashian can get a spot in his movies (although we know he did that intentionally to draw in some of her fan base), Mayte can too. I know I'd rather see her onscreen in a film than Kardashian. Kim's not an actress (and I shudder at the sound of her voice)... Mayte, though she hasn't had her big breakout part, at least has a decent resume and has studied acting with Ivana Chubbuck (her former students are Halle Berry and Brad Pitt).

In a pefect world, Mayte will hopefully not act a fool on this show (though we do want to see some more Latina fire!), and as a result of the show she will start getting licensing/ endorsement deals to increase her public visability (hell, Colgate should use her as the new spokesperson for Fabuloso ), she should do a fitness book and dvd, then have a short book ghostwritten talking about her 'journey to change and finding her true authentic self as she approaches middle age' (think of the book signings and endless women's daytime talk show appearances), next thing you know, bada-bing, bada-boom she's become an actual brand with a mainstream audience to show for it and zing! she becomes an asset to casting directors. It's not a conventional route to mainstream Hollywood success, but I can see how doing this show can be an asset if she and her management team play it right.

Let's hope for that.

Go Mayte!