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| Vidal, a native New Yorker, is a pro at playing policewomen � she was a cop on the TV series "New York Undercover" and "The Commish." Quotes: "I never, ever thought I'd be playing cops, because I was always scared of them. I'm a chicken. I see a cop car, I'm shaking in my boots. As tough as I am and as street-smart as I am, I'm really a good girl. Some people have a gene for trouble, they're racy � that's so not me. I could never be a cop in real life." "I watched a lot of cop shows growing up, like 'Policewoman' and 'Starsky & Hutch.' Those 'SWAT' guys were just fine." "I definitely think we kick booty. It's cool to be the only women's cop show on TV. I enjoy [playing a cop] because it puts a woman in a position of power and commanding respect. I was excited about this role because it shows a Latina woman who is smart and strong." Fast Facts Vidal says she was a TV junkie as a kid. If she wasn't an actress, Vidal says she'd be a vet. Vidal says she's a "girlie-girl" who loves shopping and grooming. Vidal is the mother of two small children. Vidal's hobby is creating scrapbooks with photos of her kids. In between scenes, Vidal can often be found humming music. Vidal graduated from New York's High School of Performing Arts, the inspiration for "Fame." Vidal worked with the legendary Raul Julia as part of the La Familia theater company. |
| Name: Lisa Vidal Occupation: Actor Character: Inspector Magdalena (Magda) Ramirez Ambition: To star in a film musical. Vidal's favorite movies are "Funny Girl" and "West Side Story." Role models: Barbra Streisand, Rita Moreno |