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WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
Calabasas, California

WHAT IS YOUR ULTIMATE CAREER GOAL?
I want to host a fashion or entertainment show. I want to eventually open my own line of cosmetics.

WHAT’S THE MOST EXCITING THING YOU’VE DONE IN A CAR?
Partied in a limo with friends.

WHEN IT COMES TO CARS, YOU WOULDN’T GET CAUGHT DEAD IN A…?
Minivan

HOW OFTEN DO YOU THINK ABOUT MEN?
Depends what kind of thoughts you’re talking about.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PASTIME?
I like to go to new places. I like to travel, and I like going to comedy clubs.

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PHOTOGRAPHY Elana McDermott HAIR AND MAKE UP Susan Verdugo

What’s your favorite stress reliever?
Well I have to say its designing clothes for myself and for the clothing line I plan to launch in the near future.

What’s the best way for a woman to keep a man satisfied?
To be patient, understanding, supportive, and trusting. But the most important thing is to keep him satisfied in the bedroom; if he’s not, then you have yourself a man with wandering eyes.

Which part of your body would you say is your weak spot?
I guess I’d have to say it’s my neck.

What is the best and worst thing about men?
The worst is their pride. It can be extremely damaging to them and their loved ones. The saddest thing is that most of the time they don’t even realize it. The best thing would have to be the ability a man has to create a smile on a woman’s face.

What’s your favorite part of a man’s physique?
That’s easy, the butt! No wait, I’m kidding, I’d really have to say the eyes. There’s so much you can tell from just a look.

If you had to pick a celebrity for a one-night stand, who would it be?
Collin Farrell. He has that bad boy look that women just can’t help resist.

You are walking down the street when a guy starts whistling at you and yells out, “Hey mamacita!” How do you respond?
I wouldn’t really respond, simply because you should come up with a better approach to get me to acknowledge you. I’m really not into the cat calling in the streets. It comes off as disrespectful.

Which women do you consider hot?
Salma Hayek—she has a killer body and curves—and Charlize Theron. They are both way hot.

You just found out you have one hour left to live, what do you do?
I would spend it with my loved ones.

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It’s true that most people consider our magazine the authority on Latina women. And while we certainly agree with that statement, it doesn’t mean that we don’t appreciate other types of women—like Asian women or white women, for example. Now in the case of Sara Brinsfield, we found a major hottie who’s both white and Asian. In fact Sara happens to be Laocasian. If you think that’s just a word we made up…well look it up in the dictionary. We bet you’ll find the word defined as, “Half Laotian, half Caucasian women of immense beauty.” And next to that you’ll see a photo of Sara Brinsfield.

ETHNICITY
Laotian/Caucasian

AS SEEN IN
Nerdcore Calendar, Import Tuner, Pasmag.

DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS
Feisty, silly, and nice!

SARA’S FAVORITE WAY TO KILL TIME
Talk on my Sidekick and eat.

PET PEEVE
Slow drivers, liars, and people who get in my personal space.

WHAT SECRET SHOULD OYE READERS KNOW ABOUT SARA BRINSFIELD?
I’m nerdy. I love electronics. Oh, and I get hyper when I drink.

SO WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO SEDUCE YOU?
Best way to seduce me would probably always involve feeding me.

CAN YOU NAME THE STEREOTYPE REGARDING PEOPLE OF YOUR ETHNIC BACKGROUND THAT YOU FIND MOST TRUE?
Some people have the misconception that Asian people eat cats and dogs. That’s kind of annoying because I wouldn’t dare eat a cat. I have one that’s my companion.

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First we have our standard console which all the regular employees have access to. But our peons are actually pretty lucky. They have a 120 GB Xbox console with wireless controllers hooked up via HDMI to a HD plasma TV. The system connects to our wireless network with the help of the Xbox Wireless Adaptor.

Using Xbox Live makes sending text messages critical so we have one controller hooked up with the Messenger Kit. That makes chatting/texting a snap and it’s also pretty useful for normal gameplay anytime you have enter names and such.

We have a lot of big car racing fans here so there is no way you will find us steering a car with a regular controller. (That should be outlawed.) The Wireless Racing Wheel and Wireless Racing Pedals really are a must have item if you’re going to play any racing games.

BTW, if you want to try an AWESOME racing game you have to check out Forza Motorsport 3. Definitely one of the baddest racing games you will ever play. Check out this video clip:

But our coup de grace and holy gaming grail, is our GTA IV Limited Edition Xbox. There were only 190 of these made and we are lucky enough to own one. Luckily most of the scrubs in the office will never get their grubby hands on it, but it is a sight to behold. We have to thank Big Estevan Oriol and Victor Carillo at Soul Assassins Studio for hooking this baby up. It’s a wonder we ever get any work done around here.

HOW HOT IS NIKKI DIAZ?
VOTE HERE:

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What’s going on in your career?
I have an album coming out. I’m constantly busy with shows. It’s awesome!

What are your most important goals?
I want to have success in my music career and eventually go back into acting…maybe even have my own label and agency one day.

Who’s your biggest inspiration, Nikki?
My abuelita.

What’s your favorite stress reliever?
Blockbuster, Domino’s pizza, and a pint of Ben & Jerry’s Phish Food ice cream! Yum!

What’s the best way for a woman to keep a man satisfied?
That’s easy. Cooking for him! The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.

What is the best and worst thing about men?
The best thing about them is their sweet and romantic side—all the little things they do to make you feel special. The worst thing? They usually stop all that “cupcaking” after about six months—once they’ve trapped you! [laughs]

What’s your favorite part of a man’s body?
I love nice looking backs. Is that weird?

You are walking down the street when a guy starts whistling at you and yells out, “Hey mamacita!” How do you respond?
I don’t. My mom used to get mad when someone would honk or yell something out from their car and I would turn my head as if they were talking to me! She used to say, “They’re not calling you.” I’m sure she thought it was unladylike to pay attention to such things.

Which women do you consider hot?
I think Angelina Jolie is gorgeous. Oh, and Aishwarya Rai is totally underrated. She’s beautiful.

You just found out you have one hour left to live, what do you do?
Spend it with my family and close friends. I’d make them eat chocolate chip cookies and French vanilla ice cream.

PHOTOGRAPHY Rich Kiguelman

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How would you describe your music?
It’s a mix of hip hop and R & B—with a Latina-licious twist!

What’s your favorite stress reliever?
Music! It sets me free. I get off on it.

What’s the best way for a woman to keep a man satisfied?
Um, excuse me…don’t you mean what is the best way for a MAN to keep his WOMEN satisfied?

Which part of your body would you say is your weak spot?
My hips. They warm me up. If that doesn’t get me going then I might as well take a bathroom break and please myself.

What is the best and worst thing about men?
The best part is his strength—from the way he handles his business, to the way he handles his lady in the bedroom. The worst part is his jealousy, insecurity…the little tantrums when he doesn’t get his way.

What’s your favorite part of a man’s body?
His lips. I love kissing. And I love a man that takes pride in his body. Get it right for mami and keep me coming home for it!

If you had to pick a celebrity for a one night stand, who would it be?
It depends…guy or girl? As far as guys…Pitbull is so sexy. He looks like he’d know what to do with it! And then we could record a song together! [laughs] For the girls…damn, Michelle Rodriguez. She’s got that edge that would keep me on my toes—and lips…very kissable!

You are walking down the street when a guy starts whistling at you and yells out, “Hey mamacita!” How do you respond?
I would  scream back, “Oye papacito!” It’s funny. They think they are brave until you actually answer back.

Which women do you consider hot?
Michelle Rodriguez, Jessica Alba, Eva Longoria, and Shakira.

You just found out you have one hour left to live, what do you do?
I would spend it con mi familia and closest friends, eat as much Mexican food as I possibly could. I would have a mariachi back me up as I sang “La Reyna es el Rey” as I sip on a cold Corona con limon.

PHOTOGRAPHY Julian Ramirez
HAIR Ilfredo Amaya
MAKE UP Angelina Lopez
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Favorite car
Mercedes Benz SL55

Look for her in
United States Military Calendar 2007 (Miss February), T-Pain ft Yung Joc “Buy You a Drink” Music Video, Robin Thicke “Can You Believe” Music Video, Rooney Music Video

Unique talents
dancing, airbrushing, eyelash extensionist, designing, and mentoring

Favorite way to relax
tanning

Favorite body part on a man
lips

Favorite car flick
Gone in 60 Seconds

Best way to approach her
Friendly with a sense of humor

Top Speed
Let’s just say I’ve gone over 100 mph…I like speed!

Biggest turnoff
bad teeth

Whether comedic or tragic, John Leguizamo’s acting roles have always remained dramatic and genuine. Just as it seems like the illumination of Hollywood’s bright lights and mega-dollars may control him, Leguizamo hones his craft by deciding to step into groundbreaking and award-winning theater productions, most notably his one man comedy show Mambo Mouth, which effectively brought him into the mainstream entertainment arena. Perhaps his biggest achievement is the way in which he manages to make fun of common stereotypes about Latinos, simultaneously acknowledging them and then dismantling them. Most may recognize John as the loud and cocky “Bennie Blanco from the Bronx” in Brian de Palma’s Carlito’s Way, but Leguizamo’s understated brilliance is as powerful as the advice he gives to us, “I would say find something you love to do man, whatever the f–k it is, just find something you love to do and stick to that.”

You come from a comedy background. What does it take for a comedian to become a successful actor and why do we see so many comedians strike out while others become huge stars.
The comedy thing is very competitive. Comedians are basically given one shot, and if they fail then they’re shot down—unless they can figure out a way to reinvent themselves. That’s always the trick. Can you reinvent yourself, and who’s going to give you the opportunity? But the good comedians get themselves lots of opportunities. They create opportunities for themselves and they mix it up. You see Jim Carrey doing dramas. You see Billy Crystal doing animation and a Broadway show now. You just see them switching it up and mixing it up all over the place. And that’s what I’ve always done.

In your role in The Honeymooners, you starred in a loosely based remake of the classic show. Does it prove Hollywood has come a long way when a show like that can be redone with a minority cast?
It’s definitely a sign of the times. I mean the movies that are making big money right now are black movies and Latin movies. Definitely African Americans have had a very successful track record with films—even more so when compared to Latinos.

Would you say these are good times for John Leguizamo and Latino actors in general?
It’s a great time. All my friends who are Latin actors are working all the time now. That didn’t use to be the case. They’re doing all kinds of different things and get offered all kinds of different roles in movies. You have Rosario Dawson…You got Eva Mendes…

Do you consider the improved opportunities a fairly recent change or has it been pretty gradual?
It’s been pretty gradual, but it really took off with the last census when they realized we are huge moviegoers, even more so than Afro-Americans. We go to see movies three or four times. So they’ve been trying to reach the Latino market, get at it, find some way to talk to it. There were a lot of flops, which was part of the problem. But those scripts were bad anyway. I mean some of the stuff was terrible. Who’d want to see that? I wouldn’t want to say which movies, because I don’t want to hurt anybody’s feelings.

Is it harder to maintain that fire and hunger once you reach a high level of financial and critical success?
Some of it gets hard, definitely. Doing stand up or doing the theater stuff, that gets really tough to motivate yourself for. The movies are pretty easy. Movies are so much easier. There’s a great script, you get motivated. It’s a great director. They’re going to pay you crazy money. Boom! I mean what’s there not to be motivated about?

Do you think it’s important for Latinos to be portrayed positively in films?
I think there has to be a broad spectrum. I think we do need more positive roles, but the negative ones aren’t that bad. I mean white people can play junkies. Pacino can play a gangster. Whites can play all that stuff and no one complains. If a Latin person does it, then it’s negative. I think what’s important is the writer and the director. If they are Latin, that’s who’s going to keep the stories authentic, original, new, and fresh. They have the power to really create a quality product that appeals to the Latin market.

One of the things that Latinos respect about you is that you don’t downplay your Latino heritage. You’re not shy about your background or worry that it might lead to your being pigeonholed.
Yeah, I’m not like that. I’m so proud of my heritage, and I consider it such a richness. There’s so much history and culture. I’m just so proud of it. I don’t need to feel successful by playing white roles. That doesn’t make me feel any better. Every time I get a role I always make sure that they change it to give it a Latin name or a Latin spin. That’s what I always want to do and that’s what I always go back to. I just find there’s so much to create and dig into, from Aztec times, Incan times, and Mayan times, to the conquistadors. We were here…you know we owned most of America until the 1850’s— half of it anyway until they kicked Mexico out. There’s a huge history of our culture in this country and in our own countries. I take huge pride in that and I celebrate it every chance I get.

If you could pick any topic or person to make a movie about, what would it be?
There are a lot of interesting historical pieces that I’d like to do. I’d definitely like to do something about the Aztecs. I’d love to do that because I found that civilization to be so ahead of its time. And something with Simon Bolivar, one of the great liberators. If his dream would’ve come true it would have created one of the most powerful nations in the world. He wanted to unify Gran Colombia, which is five countries from South America. And then Cantinflas. We all grew up with him. You watch his movies and the man was funny. He was witty. He was physical. He was slapstick. He did it all, one man. I find his story to be compelling. I think Latin people would dig it, and other people would dig it too—if it’s told correctly.

You mentioned you’re Colombian and Puerto Rican. Did your parents meet in New York?
No. My father was a world traveler. He visited Italy and Germany. He wanted to be a director, so he went to study in Italy, which was the capital of the cinema world back in the fifties and sixties. Then he went to Colombia, where he met my mom. They fell in love and then came to the States.

So you got an acting influence from your dad?
No. It’s strange, but my dad never really talked about it. I found out about his background later in life. He never talked about wanting to be a director or that he went to Italy to study and things didn’t work out so he left. I had no idea that’s what he wanted to do. He kind of hid it, I guess because it was a crushed, broken dreams kind of thing.

How much do you remember about your childhood in Colombia?
I don’t remember much from my early childhood because I left when I was three. But I went back from when I was eight until the age of nine, then again from the age of 14 to 15. I remember when I was back there it was amazing. I mean you grow up in the United States and you just think we’re the First World and ahead of everyone. But then you go everywhere else and you go, God damn! People are so bright, intellectual, and knowledgeable—and much smarter than anybody in America…so much better educated and worldly. More knowledgeable about the world, world literature, world history, politics. I was really impressed by the caliber of intelligence outside of the States.

As someone who’s pretty much a New York Latino do you notice a big difference in Latinos when you come to the West Coast.
A little bit. When I hang out in L.A. with my Chicano friends I almost expect there to be a bigger difference. But when I hang out with them I feel a kinship. Yeah, they’ve got different slang, but the vibe—the basic soul of it—is very similar. And I just feel mad at home when I’m with them. I just feel like, wow this is so cool. I’m in L.A. but I can still feel at home. I used to go to East L.A. a lot and hang out with friends who were in different comedy troupes.

So what’s the most noticeable difference with West Coast Latinos?
It’s mostly the talk. They talk fast, but definitely in New York we talk faster. It’s just the whole East Coast vibe is always a lot quicker because it’s a much more hectic lifestyle. You know what I mean? Chicanos have the slow, cooler thing going. But all Latinos talk faster than white people, that’s for damn sure.

Looking back on your career now is there anything you wish you had done differently?
That’s so hard to say. It’s easy to say, “I should’ve done this. I shouldn’t have turned that down. What was I thinking?” I got a lot of TV shows offered to me a long time ago, but I wasn’t ready to do TV. There were a lot of movies I should’ve passed on, but I thought they were going to be good. You don’t go into a movie saying, “I can’t wait to see how bad this sucks.” You think it’s going to be hot.

Then there’s the stuff you turn down. You think it’s going to suck and it becomes a big hit. Then you’re like, “Jesus Christ!” It’s really hard to tell. I’m pretty happy. My path is my path. Where I’m at right now is cool. I just enjoy whatever comes my way. I pick movies now in a much smarter way. I definitely don’t just look at my character or just the story. I consider the director too. All three things have to click for me to say yes.

Speaking of doing things differently, I read that you got in trouble as a kid for taking over a PA system on a subway. Is that true?
Yup. I was about 16 years old and my friend Indio and I were going to Manhattan. We broke into the conductor’s booth in the middle of the train and grabbed the mic. We started talking, rapping, and goofing around. We were doing like a comedy routine and we got arrested—by the comedy police, I guess you could say. But we got a good 15 to 20 minutes on the mic. And then all of a sudden we were cornered and handcuffed. They took us to the precinct, handcuffed us to a chair, the whole thing.

Is there anyone you’d like to nominate for our Coconut of the Month “award”?
Jeb Bush’s son is kind of coconutty isn’t he? He’s not really admitting that he’s Latin. He’s kind of like…he sounds white, he talks white. He doesn’t include us into all the conversations.

PHOTOGRAPHY Bruno Talledo HAIR AND MAKE UP Octavio Solis

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It’s happened to all of us…or at least any guy that makes it a regular habit to strike up conversations with beautiful women. You see her across the room. You make your approach. You hit her with the perfect ice breaker and then…well, you might as well be taking to a wall. Yup, beautiful women with personality and a sense of humor are about as rare as a straight man walking the streets of San Francisco. Which is what makes us appreciate women like Shishonia so much. She reminds us to keep hope alive that there is such a thing as a beautiful babe with a great personality. Thank you Jesus! (BTW, all hate mail with a San Francisco return address will be automatically destroyed.)

Let’s start with a serious question. Tell us about your career goals.
I want to feed all the hungry puppies in the world. And other than that, keep on TV hosting, modeling, writing, and performing.

Hungry puppies? I said it was a serious question. Okay, what do you think are your biggest assets?
Stop looking at my chi chis…

What? Um, no. I was…thinking…about what to ask you next. So, I hear you have some comedic talents. There aren’t too many hot comediennes, what possessed you to give comedy a try?
I like to joke around and friends have always told me I should do stand up. So finally I did, at The Improv in Hollywood, California. The crowd was laughing hysterically and later I was like, “Damn Pepe, guess I am funny.”

You have a beautiful name. Does the name Shishonia have a significant meaning to it?
It means “desert flower.”

Were you ever teased about the fact that your name sounds remarkably like the Spanish term for “large breasted woman”?
Yeah, you know. But it’s was a nice break from people teasing me about my bubble butt.

How would you rate your Spanish? Spanglish, conversant, or fluent?
I guess I’m conversational, but if the person’s drunk they might think I’m fluent.

Sexy women tend to use their sex appeal to get ahead. Is there anything wrong with that?
They do? It seems wrong to me…

How many times have you used your sex appeal to score big?
Guys think that hot girls keep track of “scores/freebies” on a notepad, but that’s so not true. We just accidentally forget about it. I can’t even remember the name of the guy I went on a surprise dinner date to Chicago with. After dinner we were off to Puerto Rico for spa/resort fun on the beach. Not that I’m bragging about it, it was just something that happened in my life. If he reads this, thanks guy, email me. I lost your number.

Can you tell us about a Shishonia Gone Wild moment?
In high school, me and my girlfriends were skinny dipping in a private pool. (Can you imagine lots of naked, wet girls frolicking in slow motion, in a moonlit pool?) Just when we thought things were cool, the police threw us in jail for the night—just to be assholes. So see guys, girls don’t ALWAYS get away with things.

On to more important questions: Thongs, granny’s, or no panties, which do you prefer?
Hmmm…With a dress: no panties. In bed: definitely no panties. There should be a law against girls wearing panties in bed. Cotton boy-shorts for when I make coffee. And silk thongs for the rest. Glad we got that straight.

What about jeans without panties?
No thanks, that’s a rough ride. But if I’m in a hurry—like in an earthquake or something—I would do it ‘cause I’m strong like that.

What are some of your favorite hobbies?
Jello body shots with my model friends on Sundays after church. Or writing in my journal.

How about board games?
Board games are pretty self explanatory, I get bored.

Have you ever played naked Twister?
To be honest, I’m much more cerebral than that. I play naked chess.

How many times should a person shower a day?
At lease one…but two is better. There’s nothing hotter than a guy coming out of a shower! I can’t keep my hands off him.

What’s the longest you’ve ever gone without a shower?
Nine months. There are no showers in the womb.

Are you a gym rat or do you have a naturally toned body?
I’m more of a natural who has some fat in the right places.

How do you like your men, muscular or scrawny?
I think toned guys are sexy. But on the serious tip, I’m way more into personality.

Would you ever steal a man from another girl?
Sabes que, that just ain’t my stilo.

What advice would you give a cocky male with no career?
Quit smokin’ that shit brah…

What does the future hold for Shishonia?
World domination

Are you in a relationship or single?
I’m just a solider alone right now, but I’d really love to meet a nice guy. So holla at yo girl.

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PHOTOGRAPHY Wilger Iglesias
HAIR & MAKE UP Jose Chipre
SWIMSUIT DESIGNER Lorena Prado

Ethnic Background
My parents are from Spain and I was born in Venezuela.

Where have we seen you before and where can we see more of you?
I’ve done a lot of things on Spanish TV: Republica Deportiva, Don Francisco Presenta, El Gordo y La Flaca, Miss Playboy TV Latin America, and many more. I have several great upcoming projects: a Universal movie called Accepted, Reno 911!: Miami, Nip/Tuck, Entourage. I’ll be doing a movie in Panama with Ruben Blades, El General, Charitin, Diego Maradona, Fernando Arau. I’m also in the last video of Grupo Intocable.

What’s your favorite stress reliever?
Traveling. And I love spending time with my family.

What’s the best way for a woman to keep a man satisfied?
I don’t think you can really satisfy a man. No matter what you do they don’t seem to be satisfied. [laughs]

Which part of your body would you say is your weak spot?
I guess my lips. I am turned on by a good, passionate kiss. I think you can tell a lot about a guy by his kiss.

What is the best and worst thing about men?
I can’t say it’s true of all men, because every man is different, but men seem to be insecure when it comes to me and my career. But of course I’m so happy that men exist. Believe me, I am 100% straight.

What’s your favorite part of a man’s body?
His hands

If you had to pick a celebrity for a one-night stand, who would it be?
Jamie Foxx

You are walking down the street when a guy starts whistling at you and yells out, “Hey mamacita!” How do you respond?
I say, “papacito!” I make them feel embarrassed…and they like it.

You’re a hot girl. Which women to you consider hot?
Madonna and Angelina Jolie. If ever I would have an experience with a woman…it would be with Madonna and Angelina Jolie.

You just found out you have one hour left to live, what do you do?
I guess I would be with my whole family and go to some institution and donate all my money to kids.