Q & A with Sasha

June 2011:

6/28/11

Is it unerving having your face larger-than-life like that, or exhilerating? @maudesglove it's awesome!

colin egglesfield is GORGEOUS!! i'd love to be the mama of his kids!! hook me up girl!! lol @lottaluv27 ha ha, he is definitely not hard on the eyes! I'm shooting with him right now actually! :)

Is @sashaalexander1 left handed? @ayid08 nope.

6/27/11

One big dysfunctional family, yes! :) RT @Imzoekl: is it like one big family with the cast and crew of Rizzoli and Isles?

My question :)
Between 6-9 pgs a day, usually. RT @kellyeneal: What's the average # of pages shot a day? You all work such long hours, I was curious how much actually gets done.

Didn't know your husband is Italian. Did you meet in Italy? @bcurleymbs nope, we met in college.

do we get video of you "getting your groove on" from this saturday? ;) HEEHEEHEE!! @itsxdiva I hope not! :)

Yes! Love Rondo! RT @brd999: Good afternoon Sasha, hope you are well. Will Rondo be back this season?

Since the names of your kids are braziulian, do you know speak some portuguese ? (: @JessyCSS they were actually chosen because of there Italian heritage.

Would you ever do a reality show? If yes, what kind? @greendiarist depends but probably not, I am a fairly private person.

Have you ever visited the UK? Or do you plan to come here sometime in the near future? :D @iamEmmaWilde yes I have, and no plans as of now.

I honestly don't know how u fit everything into ur hectic schedule. I am in AWE of ur time mgt skills. U r a time mgt GURU. @reenaCK I have amazing help!

Do all the rizzles fans that want Jane and Maura together ever bother you girls? Or are you ok with it?Thanks! @englau I'm cool with it.

6/26/11

how would Maura get her groove on? One has to wonder... @NickyRazim I think she could rock a mean robot! ;)

6/25/11

Why is the #1 in your username? @SmileMone because just my name was already taken.

What did you study at uni? @naddycat directing.

I went to USC. RT @mwdcas24: Watching a Rizzoli & Isles repeat about the girl from BCU where Maura went, where did you go to college??

What's your favourite comfort food/alcoholic drink?? ;) xxx @wigglenjiggle92 chocolate!

I can see you really love your fans by your interaction with them! Going to start watching Rizzoli & Isles just for that! @JamieSantillo thanks, I do! I hope you like it!

does ur fam ever get to come visit on set? especially w/the hours you guys pull? @skyzthelimit11 yes, sometimes.

what is your idea of a perfect day?! @ReallyNotA with my hubby and kids!

Are all the messages u get on twitter nice ones or do u get unpleasant ones too? @CalzonasAnatomy people for the most part, are very nice on here!

Spend time with my family! RT @MelissaParkerx: What's your favourite thing to do on a weekend?

do you get recognized on the street? @sicilja sometimes, yes, but not often.

what times do u usually check ur twitter account for fan questions??? @CelieShannon613 anytime that I have a moment to.

Sasha: For those always asking about Maura's shoes...Andrea our wardrobe gal, is pulling the Jimmy Choos out for tonight! Oww! http://yfrog.com/keoakxj
@valarybabel: I don't know how you do it in those shoes!! My feet would be killing me after 2 minutes!!
Sasha: those actually hurt!

What do you think about NY and Marriage Equality news? @annisa_fw I think it's great news!!!

I very rarely drink them, was just so tired last night! RT @Mariska_owned: how many redbulls do you drink in a day?

6/24/11

1:38am (technically 6/25) Its late, I'm still working with the hilarious Ed Begley, Jr...and I need a redbull!
Sicilja: isnt it like 3 in the morning over there. How do you staying awake???
Sasha: I wasn't, that's the problem!

Sasha, you are beautiful as ever, but have you lost weight recently? @englau well I had a baby since last season, so yes.

I hope you guys know just HOW MUCH some of the fans ship your characters together. Haha. @OliviaJRowe we do, we hear a lot about it. :)

i bet it's nice to have so many people that love your show & you! @lottaluv27 it's very flattering and sweet. It means a lot to me.

Do you ever get overwhelmed by all the questions? @beckysue_22 more so lately, yes...

6/23/11

Not at all, it's an advantage! RT @role_model_85: what do you think: is being intelligent a curse or not?

Which languages do you speak? @Verena_LOL English, French, Serbian and Italian.

any chance you ladies will be live tweeting when the Rizzoli and Isles eps air? @geekisvogue possibly, trying to figure that out.

Good question...The family room, it has my favorite couch that I love to read at! RT @Dally_Anne: What is your favorite place in your house?

do you call your son Leo or use his full name Leonardo? @martinafan91 both!

Thought 1: OMG, they're flat sandals! Thought 2: that's a whole lot of color coordination! Love them! @n8eesma I wear lots of flats in my real life.

All different brands, yesterday it was manolo blahnik's! RT @dwright123: love your outfits what brand of shoes do u wear?

Yes. RT @230894: in the new season are we going to find out more about Dr Isles past? :)

Read, learn lines, return emails/phone calls and sleep! RT @gainagateya: besides tweeting, what else do you guys do during breaks?

6/22/11

Could u please give us a clue for the second season? (: pleaaseeee!! @tursuvecikolata there will be some deaths and we might solve 'em! ;)

The scenes for each day. RT @sicilja: do you memories all of the the lines in the script or do you take it scene by scene?

what type of music for u is easier to dance? @IOZayas hip hop or r & b.

Emmental, vouchon and Brie! RT @Sarah_Caulfield: What's your favorite kind of cheese?

Haven't yet, nope. RT BrittLuvsRyan: do you guys do any filming for the show in Boston?

The wardrobe... And she's lots of fun! RT @faith_aki: what's the best thing being a medical examiner Dr. Maura Isles?

Ha ha! Too funny! RT @n8eesma: Seriously, you should get some type of hazard pay for having to walk around in those heels!

6/20/11

Did u like getting all dirty in the mud bath scene? @simplyflawless4 it was fun!

All the time! RT @MsTrish92: Dr. Isles is very technical with her terms do you ever have a hard time pronouncing them?

All 15 episodes.. RT @brd999: Hey, r u guys filming all 15 epis now, or just the 10 then the other 5 later?

So, when not filming for the show, how do you pass the days? @VasTheStampede with my family and other stuff for work.

6/18/11

Sasha was on roll tonight!! :)

No but she does get a new car! RT @Nin85: Does Maura still own a sports car? Do we get to see you in it in season 2?

Do you hang out with the cast outside of work? @DemoraDessert sometimes, yes.

Do you have any new projects that you will be producing? @imayfan working on it now, will let you know!

Sometimes, absolutely! RT @SarahhStrong: Do you miss a character when you finish playing them?

It allows me to interact with all of you! RT @marinaophelia: What do you like the most about Twitter?

Question - how do you decide which fans to follow? Is it due to things in common? Btw I think that is AWESOME! @Mariann26 @kris2813 when I started twitter I picked random people, now I don't much anymore because there are lots and I want to be fair.

I try to learn what it means so I know how to say it. RT @JuliaBerndt: when you are saying forensic stuff, do you just memorize it?

We laugh all the time, they are all great people! RT @mddeese: What's it like workin wth the Rizzoli and Isles cast?

Curious, do u do a lot of cooking/baking? @WalknDreamer not really, I never have much time.

I just wanted to know: are you a little monster?? @357MonsterBlue if you are talking about lady gaga, I like her music sure, but I wouldn't call myself a monster no...

Is it difficult to do a scene that calls for your character to cry. How do you do it? @AngieHarmonFan I use different techniques I have learned & also try to really get into the mood of what she would be feeling at that time.

I learn daily from playing Maura! RT @MelissaParkerx: Have you learned anything from playing the role of Maura? :)

Absolutely! RT @offcntr: Hi Sasha, will you keep us in the loop regarding any interviews/publicity you do for S2 of Rizzoli and Isles?

Angie tweeted: STILL shooting w/ the great RONDO!!! Lol!!!.
Cruzer_07 tweeted: Is @SashaAlexander1 with you too?? Late night again for you all.... Be safe!!
Sasha tweeted: yes I was!

I own both, mostly use the new one though. RT @PGRKenChun: Which iPad do y'all own?

6/17/11

Just one of the reasons I love Sasha:
Ever think about uploading a signed pic of yourself that fans could download? Saves time and money, yes? @PGRKenChun I feel it's not very personable though, I like to write something to the person that took time to write to me.

6/15/11

Have u ever blurted out the F word when u goof your lines? I noticed many people do. @PGRKenChun of course!

Fave sports teams? Do you follow soccer? @kaiserjose1 Lakers!

EP 3 was lots of fun but I just read EP 9 and it's awesome! RT @jesswaldron21: what is your favorite episode you have filmed so far?

Yes! In fact the one I'm shooting now! RT @CourtneyCawston: have there been any scenes that have actually grossed you out?

Autopsy because I have to nail the dialogue & make it look like I know what I'm doing! @loveu_angie: what scenes do u find most difficult?

Last season there was one with the occipital spatula orbiting...Couldn't get it right! RT @HelenaVann: do you have any memorable bloopers?

Do you ever get to keep any of the outfits you wear on Rizzoli & Isles? @Sarah9_xo unfortunately, no...

6/14/11

There was a tweet from @nickiraegeous that Sasha was "on her list." Lots of people wanted to know what Sasha did. Here's her response to one inquiry: I was mean, I admit...but I was all out of love and I was joking! :)

It depends on the scene but we generally do 1-2 rehearsals before we shoot. RT @reenaCK: Do you rehearse the scenes prior to filming?

6/13/11

Sorry for the question, but I really wanted know... Is there any possibility of Rizzoli & Maura become a couple?! @PriscilaRaquel3 doubtful, sorry...

do you recognise that the show has a huge female fanbase? And I'm wondering how many questions you receive each day. @silenzia yes I do and lots! :)

how do u manage to remember all the google-talk u have to say as maura? and ure amazing! :) xo @loveu_angie A LOT of practicing lines!

No we did not and thanks! RT @geneac1: you and Angie have great chemistry, did you know each other beforehand?

Hmm, there have been some good ones but EP 3 was fun! RT @steph_b1985: do you have favorite episode yet for season 2??

6/9/11

Sash, R U the one naming the shirt of the day? they're creative names LOL & @GarnettBurk Dude, you have some wild shirts! @n8eesma me and @nickiraegeous are!

Question for you: When you do photo shoots for your show (whatever one you may be on at the time of the shoot), do you think of yourself as 'in character' whenever the camera is snapping shots, or is it more of a non-issue as to how you think of yourself since there are no lines to deliver? @Adm_Hawthorne depends on the photo shoot.

Didn't Beverly rock it out this week on TheVoice?! Wow! okay this is not a question but I agree with her. ;)

c/o R&I, 5555 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038 & no just a SASE. RT @DontCallMeBones: whats the addy for mail, do we have to send a photo?

Yes, I try to! RT @BarbroKatrin: do you always respond to a letter asking for your autograph? I'm dying to have yours framed on my wall!

6/6/11

Is sasha only your stage name or do people (friends) actually call you by that name? or by your real name suzana? @jessiebabyjoe it is what everyone, including my mom, calls me.

6/3/11

Are there people who don't? RT @beckyboopl27 Do you ever sing aloud to the radio while driving?

You're tweeting from an iPad? @RawrrJessi of course, I LOVE my iPad, use it daily!

4, but only 2 fluently. RT @wil_dion How many languages ​​do you speak?

Were you shocked when you got killed off from NCIS or did you ask to leave? @robpool1 It was a mutual decision between the producers and I.

The scene where we went undercover to the paternity clinic, we improved it all! RT @iandid What's your favorite Kate/Tony scene from NCIS?

Funny, smart and unique! RT @marinaophelia How would you describe Rizzoli and Isles in 3 words? :) can’t wait for season 2!!!

6/2/11

Love glee! I'm also into The Voice lately too! RT @kaf525600: what tv shows do u like to watch. Are u a Glee fan!!

Yes! Love Michael! RT @ncislover1221: Was working with Micheal weatherly fun?

Who dresses Isles?she has best taste in fashion! @anatrubiera our amazing wardrobe department! They rock!

And my personal favorite - gotta love a smart ass! :)
There might be some dead people...RT @emilyxoxo96: any hints on what's happening in s2?

6/1/11

Sasha, so sweet of you to make @nickiraegeous feel better! Sounds like a fun place to work thx to you;)
@pipkatt of course, anything for her... ;)
What Sasha did: From @nickiraegeous: @SashaAlexander1's chasing me yelling Nickalicious & trying to spank me...she knows I'm grumpy! She did manage to make me laugh though. ;)

Could you ever go into the medical field? @kaitlyn_robin no, I don't think I could. It's a tough job!

How many hours do you work in a day? @jesseQ11 depends on the day really.

No, not scary at all. RT @iandid: Was shooting Kate's death scene on NCIS scary for you?