The episode of Nickelodeon's Taina that NEVER aired😮

[@GoldenSighlence]

Nickelodeon was ahead of its time when it came to integrating cultural diversity into their shows. It was so organic and not forced and unknowingly taught me a lot about different cultures without realizing it. I miss those times man 🫶🏾

[@jazzyj904]

How is this ahead of their time? As if this is it supposed to be regular

[@Starboy87747]

@@jazzyj904ahead of its time is a compliment.

[@imParisthoee]

There’s no such thing as forced diversity. Diversity is a given. It’s all around us.

[@mrchill3007]

Great point 💯💯👍👍

[@azazelgrigori9244]

Diversity works best when it's not required

[@ericrowland3246]

Quick Story: This pilot was filmed in late 1999 a little over a year before the Christina Vidal version premiered in Jan ‘01. Most, if not all of the main cast of Taina are from NYC. As a 15 year old boy I loved this show. I was always afraid it was going to get cancelled just like Nicks other show “My Brother and Me”, which it did. Nick at this time had another Latino based show called “Brothers Garcia” (which was OK imo)and the camera movements there is the same as this pilot. The woman who created Taina also created “Gullah Gullah Island”. Between 1998-2001 there was a huge Latin music explosion that took over the world including the U.S. It made sense for Nickelodeon to cater to their Latino audience with “Taina” and “Brothers Garcia”.

[@AngieELLMMM]

My Brother and Me ❤

[@orlanzo2621]

Man I used to watch “My Brother and Me”, all the time. I hate when it got cancelled.

[@TracyGJacksonTV]

The Latin music scene did take off in 1998, Nickelodeon as popular as the cable channel is wanted to catered to the Latino audience. One thing I noticed is that C-Note who appeared in the 1999 Pilot presentation of Taina would later appear in an episode from the 1st season of Taina where Taina has her Quinceañera. The Brothers Garcia was another show that catered to the Latin audience and it ran for 4 seasons, if I’m not mistaken HBO MAX had a sequel series called The Garcias in 2022 which had 10 episodes.

[@yococomanolo]

Only real legends know about My Brother and Me 👏🏾👏🏾 Brother’s Garcia was a dope show too 💯

[@TracyGJacksonTV]

@@yococomanolo My Brother and Me was a great show and I wished it had more seasons

[@candacejohnson86]

It's not the same lol the chemistry wasn't like with Christina Vidal ❤ Taina was my jam when I was a kid

[@lam_latangela]

Networks know. There is more to the story also...

[@candacejohnson86]

​@@lam_latangela can't wait to hear the tea lol if there is any lol my ass too nosey lol

[@MalibuDollface]

@@lam_latangelawhat happen…

[@annie6891]

​@@lam_latangelaPlease don't leave us hanging. Spill the ☕

[@roselynholloway7863]

@@lam_latangelawhat’s up

[@ravensmallwood4258]

The theme song has Dora Vibes... Or am I crazy? 😂

[@betterfad3d]

Not at alll 😂😂😂

[@Tha90sKid]

Backpack Backpack 😭

[@lam_latangela]

Lol yes it does

[@dreabia4759]

Yeah, the Taína theme song was part of what made me love that show so much.

[@ninjaturtle365]

This was not the theme song I remember

[@tamaralogan]

I can honestly say the show itself is and always will be such an amazing concept but I am glad the final cast was selected this chemistry was indeed classic!

[@lam_latangela]

I agree. It was perfect 🙏🏽🥰

[@alexishilson919]

Umm no Christina was definitely the better pick ❤just the singing alone made her a better pick I’m happy they chose her because if they didn’t I probably wouldn’t love this show like that 😂

[@Tha90sKid]

Same here honestly.

[@rainestarseed]

As much as I LOVE Christina Vidal, my heart breaks for this girl... Only to be told you got the part, film a whole entire pilot, only to be let go 😔 And yes I know that's "show biz"

[@lam_latangela]

Yes we still wonder how she is. She was so excited to play this role. That is the breaks but it can be heartbreaking! It's important as an actor to keep a balance and a good support system.

[@Tha90sKid]

Yes!

[@kymmieg6110]

I knowww! That’s what I was just thinking watching this. 😢

[@glam_queen9502]

What is her real name?

[@jadedheartsz]

@@lam_latangela I feel bad for Kayla's actress, she really should've been in the main series over Santito.

[@vt4193]

Omg this is such a treat for us Taína Fans

[@lam_latangela]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🥰🥰🥰

[@RalphMVore]

Yassss❤❤❤❤

[@mortalsfoe6333]

I see why it never aired lmao this show lacked without Christina Vidal

[@kodakbmw]

23 Years Later and I get to see some new Taina content. Even though half this cast was retooled which I am glad for that love the OG Cast but I'm glad we had the OG Maritza, Lamar, Renee and Abuelo a part of this to give us the laughs they always do! I pray we can get a Taina Cast OG Reunion someday! Thanks for uploading this LaTangela!

[@AVGGGHGGGGGGGGGGGGG]

Im so thankful this ended up in my feed!!! Had no idea there was a pilot with a diffrent taina!

[@lam_latangela]

Ikr?! I'm glad it showed up for you! I thought you guys might get a kick out of this🫶🏽❤️

[@feeniix6]

I’m so glad they got rid of this damn opening music lol

[@lam_latangela]

Yesssss! 😂😂😂 Charles Giscomb, Maria Perez Brown, and Full Force for the win!🙌🏽😁

[@dapperfan44]

I don't think they ever intended that to be the final opening. It was more than likely a placeholder.

[@jailynjackson7867]

I like it. I feel like it would’ve been better for like the outro though cause it got the Latin vibes but the other intro is waaaaay catchier

[@Tha90sKid]

I agree lol.

[@dapperfan44]

@jailynjackson7867 that's a good point. I miss when shows had unique intros and outros.

[@DoctorFashion]

That intro music ain’t it! 🤣😂😂 I’m glad they changed the music and the final cast.

[@mikeybynature]

We seriously don’t deserve you, LaTangela. Thank you so much for uploading!!! Side Note: Maritza always reminded me of Jackée’s Sandra Clark.❤️

[@lam_latangela]

Thank you and yes Jackee was always an inspiration. I grew up watching 227

[@Gamerboyd3000]

Fatima Robinson omg I love her work one of the best choreographers ever ❤ loved taina growing up

[@lam_latangela]

Thank you. Fatima is an amazing person. She was rocking with us for a long time. She worked with us on the actual series as well.

[@Gamerboyd3000]

@@lam_latangela wow can’t wait to hear more taina tales 🎶🎤

[@princessamani]

@@lam_latangela iconic

[@kashking2276]

Fatima is the best!!!! Her work and friendship with Aaliyah is unmatched

[@ajordan1847]

Yes, my most favorite choreography of all time is my Fatima. ❤

[@StraightTruth-lx7ko]

This show was so ahead of it's time and so underrated.

[@mutantx2372]

That was a massive slice of cake that waitress was carrying 😂😂😂

[@lam_latangela]

And it was real...my mom and I still talk about that cake😂

[@mutantx2372]

@lam_latangela who ever ordered that cake had a serious sweet tooth 😂

[@raejae5565]

Thank you LaTangela this was amazing to see! The original family was nice but the recast had so much more chemistry, plus Sanito was the cutest! I can't imagine the show without Christina, and you can tell that yourself, Renee and Lemar were the standouts in the pilot. You even already looked like a star compared to everyone else 😅❤

[@lam_latangela]

☺️Thank you. 🙏🏽❤️ I am definitely grateful to have been chosen and yes I think the network made the right choices. It's not just about talent but the chemistry is so important!

[@erikaharris5675]

Maritza (I mean LaTangela), you were so adoreable looking like a living Bratz doll back in those days. I loved watching this show with my daughter when she was little. This episode brought back memories. And thank you for sharing some of this history about the pilot episode. The actress who went on to play Taina in the series episodes was fantastic. But this young lady would have been a great Taina too. All of you kids were so talented.

[@lam_latangela]

Thank you 🥰🥰🙏🏽

[@jadedheartsz]

@@lam_latangela Yeah you were pretty funny, BTW do you know why they replaced Kayla with Santito in the main series? I liked her a lot more personally.

[@JimihrSean]

Maritza always makes me think of Tamar Braxton

[@Kabman89]

Thanks for sharing this, LaTangela. Maybe we could get a reunion special or Comic Con panel someday. That would be nice. Peace and blessings.

[@lam_latangela]

Yes we plan on attending Splat Con for our first reunion ever! I spoke to them. So far everyone is on deck

[@vanniking33]

@@lam_latangela🎉❤

[@rahbeeuh]

​@@lam_latangelaSplat Con this year or at some point in the future?

[@MichaelF267]

oh wow! Fatima Robinson. I remember that Dance Class Scene got re-worked into the first episode. Lamar didn't want to wear the tights. And Karen E. Fraction (RIP) from My Brother & Me played the Dance teacher.

[@lam_latangela]

Yes!🙌🏽

[@ChampayneCole]

I was about to comment "Maritza" really was that girl & then I realized YOU ARE MARITZA!!! OMG, I never subbed so damn fast 😂 On another note, every switch was the right decision- no shade. This pilot gives off a "Brothers Garcia" vibe & IDK if it would have resonated with as many kids as the decided cast did.

[@Giasemi55]

Omggg did not realize that. Love her character!!!

[@lam_latangela]

Lol!! Thanks for the sub and you are right. The best decision was made. ❤❤

[@Tha90sKid]

Well I'll be damned lol. Never knew there was an actress who played Taina prior to Christina. Gotta be heartbreaking to land a role, only to be let go ☹ On another note, I'm glad they changed the theme song 😆 Thanks for uploading LaTangela! ❤

[@lam_latangela]

Yw! That's the breaks in this business. People don't know how much heartbreak we actually deal with.

[@kashking2276]

Yikes she was NOT Taina …. The right decision was made

[@corymiller536]

This actress was actually prettier than the other

[@kilaa3417]

Stop comparing woman. They chose the right fit, and they're both pretty and talented.

[@corymiller536]

@@kilaa3417 like I said this actress was prettier than the other one, Cristina vidal I think her name was

[@kashking2276]

@@corymiller536 pretty didn’t get her the job … or any other major one from what we see

[@corymiller536]

@@kashking2276 still she's prettier than the other

[@superben790]

This is a great pilot episode, LaTangela!!!! I love it!!!!!

[@lam_latangela]

🙏🏽🙏🏽❤❤

[@MichaelF267]

This was great. I think Nickelodeon made the right choice with the recasts. I did a bing search of the actress' name. A 1999 New York Times article showed up as well as the actress' imdb page. It looks other than this, she hasn't acted since 1989 in the original "The Equalizer" show. wow

[@lam_latangela]

Wow you actually found her. 😮

[@vanniking33]

@@lam_latangela😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 Can ya get in contact with her some way …. to speak to her or anything… I am tryin to wrap my head around why she wasn’t officially cast ? and she sooo adorable had to be like 4’10

[@MichaelF267]

@@lam_latangela lol just her imdb page. She doesn't have a pic and the last acting credit was from 1989.

[@lam_latangela]

I think they knew the chemistry that would work for sure. We had so many table reads and auditions for the show.

[@lam_latangela]

​@@MichaelF267wow. I wonder what she has been up to? She was such a cool person to work with. I really liked her.

[@adaolasings]

Wow, this version was so different but nice to see their initial ideas that were on the drawing board. I am happy that the final result was what we saw 🙌🏽 Thanks for sharing!

[@itstgatqueen]

the 2nd intro with Christina Vidal is definitely the best 😂😂!

[@lam_latangela]

Yes indeed

[@EM-cp8er]

Damn I had NO idea this even existed. I used to love this show! It's funny to see how much of the cast was replaced after this pilot. I agree with others, the chemistry wasn't quite there with this cast. This pilot kinda has the energy of a corny after-school special, whereas the Taina that actually aired was actually funny and well acted. Thanks for uploading LaTangela!

[@seyinaike]

Wow wow such a different vibe. The theme song wasn’t giving though but I appreciate the effort.😅

[@lam_latangela]

😭😭 and wasn't!! Glad they got it right lol.

[@thatssojazzy9916]

Thank you for uploading this! This is making me want to rewatch the show 😅

[@lam_latangela]

😁❤️❤️❤️

[@zeezee94]

This was actually interesting, the chemistry was iffy, didnt grab me too much, but dang so no Dmac either just You, Ms. Aretha jones & Lamartian. Wow you 3 were the original blue print. Love the fact Christina V. got casted for the role of Taina ya all made it feel like home. It was like kicking it with my besties/family The t.v. chemistry was incredible, i can only imagine off screen how yall must have been like family. The first girl was cool too, but acting wise idk, she is talented but i understand why Christina got casted. Very much needed especially with such amazing People with high energy and more emotions, she was needed to match that MARRRIIIIITTTTZZZAAAA energy 😂 Thank you for sharing this with us queen. You are loved and appreciated. 🫶

[@lam_latangela]

Love you back! You guys are so welcome. We were and still are like family. It definitely helped our chemistry on screen. ❤❤❤ The cast ended up being the perfect mix.

[@chazcrazy]

LaTangela Thanks for posting this! I sent you the episode Singing With The Enemy years ago on email and you sent me 2 of your songs, No Stoppin Us & Uh Oh. This is a real treat for fans so thank you for getting this transferred and uploaded.

[@lam_latangela]

Hey!! Wow I vaguely remember that but I'm so glad you found me again!! Definitely had to be years ago because that's when I recorded those songs. Thank you for watching. ❤❤❤

[@Iheartdolls4ever]

This actress couldn’t act very well. I’m glad they went with Christina. But this is cool to see 😅

[@lam_latangela]

Christina was definitely meant to play the role.

[@Iheartdolls4ever]

@@lam_latangela And you were definitely meant to be Maritza 💐💐💐💐 !!!

[@princessamani]

This was amazing thank you LaTAngela! Now we just need maria to release the season 3 scripts!

[@lam_latangela]

Idk how much she actually wrote but I know there were conversations about season 3 for sure as well as a spinoff for me. The scripts weren't actually written for my show though.

[@MykelMontana]

This is such a gem. Thanks for sharing!

[@lam_latangela]

YW! I appreciate you guys watching❤❤❤

[@lamontking87]

This was good I like it but I definitely love the switch they decide to go wit for the actual cast ❤❤❤ love pilot episode will show my daughter later thanks cousin for upload 😊

[@lam_latangela]

Yes Cuzzo glad you enjoyed it and you are right. The right cast was picked and I can't wait to tell you guys the rest...👀

[@robcorley7565]

I think we have received the best early Easter egg ever. I think when Easter in 2025 gets here, I'll watch it on that day. Wonderful to see after hearing about the pilot for so long.

[@lam_latangela]

Glad I finally got my hands on it again. I have been wanting you guys to see this for so long!!

[@mattmc5069]

​@@lam_latangela where those shows filmed or taped? Was it a Digital VHS tape or a regular one? I love behind the scenes stuff

[@aprilg07]

This was okay but I’m glad they chose another Taina and D-Mack lol. Christina, LaTangela, Khaliah, Chris, and David had chemistry like no other. This was one show I hated to see end. Thank you for sharing this with us, LaTangela!!!!

[@lam_latangela]

YW! Thanks for watching 🫶🏽

[@MariChristine]

Thank you LaTangela for sharing this I remember watching Taina wen it first aired I was sad that they cancelled it so early thank you for sharing this rare clip

[@lam_latangela]

YW! So glad I was able to let you guys see this.

[@UnwrittenLibra]

Thank you so much for posting this treasure! Even though Christina Vidal was/is an icon, I feel for Diane Lozada. Earlier this year, I was cast as a lead role in a new project, and after a month of rehearsals and intense character work, I lost the part. I was crushed. It ended up being the right decision for everyone in the end, especially me - I was recently diagnosed with a serious illness which left me exhausted and in physical pain (which most likely was the reason for the decision). After talking with the directors, they agreed to let me remain as a non-speaking ensemble member, and when it was over, we all remained on good terms. I had a little bit of solace in the fact that a huge chunk of the scenes with my original character were cut at the last minute, meaning I would have done a lot more work for nothing. Overall, it ended up being a fantastic play of which I was proud to be a part, made even better by directors and castmates who really cared about me and helped me succeed in a much smaller role. I wish Diane Lozada would have at least gotten a chance to have done a guest role in the show when it aired, she seemed like a lot of fun.

[@unapologeticallyme19]

Taina was my show back in the day

[@sAv_Doll]

LUV IT! Thank you so much for sharing. now I wanna know how Christina got the role and what happen to Diana?!

[@lam_latangela]

Not sure what happened to her but I will definitely give you guys the story on why she didn't get cast.

[@Alphamale954eva]

Thanks for this rare episode but like everyone else I’m glad we got what we got as the final product of the show lol

[@yococomanolo]

Maritza was already EATING 👏🏾😂

[@lam_latangela]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@TheBabyDollchronicle]

The fact that the black guy from Seseme Street is in this episode. He aged very well. I thought he was a teenager now.

[@DUNGEONDRAGON1000]

1:40 Is that Fatima Roberson? Aaliyah choreographer back in the day. This is so interesting. Missed the 90s.

[@lam_latangela]

Yes! She actually worked with us during our seasons on Nickelodeon as well.

[@Aqua_90]

They went from her having a little sister to having a little brother wow

[@lam_latangela]

Yes!

[@keessythegodmoore160]

And it came out perfect and better

[@HoneyPooh0118]

This brought back memories. Sometimes I randomly do the “Taina” in the high pitched voice you use to do. 😂😂 Because of that I do it randomly when I’m around friends saying their names high pitched. 😂 oh the good days. School, homework, chores, Taina. 🤣

[@yvonnebaltimore7729]

I had a young co worker named Taina & I immediately sang the theme song & the grl looked confused. I was like "I'm sorry way before your time"😅

[@lam_latangela]

😂😂❤❤❤

[@TracyGJacksonTV]

Wow, I had no idea about the unaired Pilot of Taina. Thanks for sharing this, I’m happy that Christina Vidal took over the role but thanks for sharing the unaired pilot and the original actress Diane Lozada who played Taina Morales in the unaired pilot.

[@lamarques]

Thank you for posting this LaTangela! Been a fan for years! I hate this pre-pilot episode but you did your thing as usual! Been a star since the Mariah “Fantasy” days! They did the right thing swapping Taina’s

[@blahzayy]

Woooow! What a pleasant surprise. I am too intrigued right now witnessing the original taping of Taina! I will say that the final nickelodeon cast was unmatched and you alls chemistry was absolutely perfect. Nonetheless, thank you for this upload!

[@lam_latangela]

You're welcome! So glad you enjoyed this! It definitely happened how it was supposed to. 🙏🏽🥰

[@nathanrussell5099]

Latangela is so good .she brought the realness and makes me crack up no mater how many times I’ve watched the series she kills me ,the way she responds and kills every line delivery !!hands down watch the series even if it’s just for the maritza character she’s hilarious 😂☠️dead every time girl

[@lam_latangela]

Wow, that means a lot!🥰🙏🏽 I truly have so much affection for that character. I'm glad you enjoyed this ❣️

[@RenaeModelSize]

Thank God for the recast.!

[@TheeAirrDesign]

Ok honestly it sounds like the main character is reading likes and not really acting, the lines just don’t sound natural coming from her.

[@daisyb4614]

The one time the replacement was better!

[@lam_latangela]

😁🙌🏽

[@DarkPhoenixWing988]

Now its cool that they re-worked this episode with Christina and it became the Season 1 finale instead

[@lam_latangela]

Yes it's cool to compare them also.

[@DarkPhoenixWing988]

@lam_latangela ill compare that your version "I hate to rain on your parade" and "don't make me laugh" was better in the actual episode

[@singingsince89]

This was my show in the 5th grade!!! And Maritza grabbed my attention from the first episode! Glad Christina Vidal ended up playing Taina.

[@lam_latangela]

Thank you! Yes Christina was perfect

[@toastdude1587]

Thank you, Tang, for posting this! I love the content you post. You are such a talented and hilarious actress. Every time you're on screen, I can't help but laugh. 💙🫶🏾

[@lam_latangela]

Awww thank you for that! Just being me but I'm glad you enjoy it. I am goofy in real life. Never really grew up lol🥰🥰❣️

[@Littledudegoofball]

Wow i was very entertained by this!!!!!!! Thank you for this ❤❤❤

[@lam_latangela]

I'm happy you enjoyed it. ❤❤❤

[@taylordowning2533]

Thanks for posting this! I like the raw feel of this pilot!

[@KLas-tp8tl]

The little sister sound just like the little brother though lol

[@lam_latangela]

😂😂😂

[@littlejhova]

Wow this was ao cool to watch! I have so many things to say.. first off the OG actress(Diane) was mad short! Everyone was taller than her. I can see why the network didn't cast her because she looked so out of place compared to everyone. Diane was a pretty girl but Christina just had that grown and sexy vibe to her which is probably why the network casted her in the long run. Thanks for sharing this raw gem! ❤

[@lam_latangela]

Great observations! Our show definitely gave a grown up teenage vibe and Christina was the perfect fit for that. Diane was short but the cutest thing and the sweetest too. Unfortunately on television things like that stand out like you said.

[@DarkManX16]

It's amazing how Nickelodeon took the premise for this show and then years later made Victorious. The only difference is the characters are more likeable in this show

[@Starboy87747]

Thank you for this gem LaTangela! were there other actors/actresses we know who originally auditioned for Taina?

[@lam_latangela]

Yw. Not that I know of.

[@joshuamcdowell9745]

Lisa Lisa wasn't in the original pilot as Taina's mother?

[@lam_latangela]

No. Once we knew we could get Lisa Lisa it was a no brainer for the network and creator.

[@lovelyme7202]

Omg i love this. And i just saw you on shark tank. Keep doing your thing. This was great. Cant wait til the live q&a

[@lam_latangela]

Thank you! I can't wait either. It will be fun to reminisce with you all

[@kooliecurlz93]

@@lam_latangelaplease save the live!! 😊

[@MaxFacx]

Thank you for sharing! This was really cool to watch!

[@Bruddahlekii]

What a great treat and I’m so grateful you uploaded this! My childhood and it’s so cool to see the pilot 🤍🙏🏽 I loved this show growing up you & Christina Vidal were just the best!!!! Thank you for sharing xoxo

[@lam_latangela]

Glad you guys are enjoying it🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@BlueHuskyYT]

Whoaaaaa! I had no idea this even existed! Must've been some unaired test pilot for the series. That's actually really cool! You think there's any chance of getting a copy without a watermark for archival preservation purposes? I would love to preserve it in case it ever were to be taken down one day. Plus, the watermark can be a bit distracting.

[@lam_latangela]

I have to add the watermark because people will claim it's their property...like they worked behind the scenes or something. It's too rare for me to do that. There are only a few copies in existence.

[@BlueHuskyYT]

@@lam_latangela Ahhhhhh, I kinda figured that would be the case. It's a shame there's people out there that would do something like that. It ruins being able to archive and preserve stuff off of the internet in case it's ever taken down, because that's always a worry when it comes to exciting stuff like this. I definitely appreciate you uploading this! I never knew this even existed. It has such a different feel in comparison to the show being shot at Nick Studios in Orlando. The laugh track is definitely doing too much considering everything was shot in different locations around the city instead of just on a studio set. You did an incredible job as Maritza! We was always that love-to-hate character who tried to be better than the rest but the gang still loved her anyways. What was it like shooting the show in Orlando after it was picked up?

[@vanniking33]

thank you for sharing this ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ can’t wait for the q and a

[@benoduro4117]

Thats cool. Fatima Robinson. It 's just sad that some of these actors are not acting anymore. I like Diana, but I understand why they went with Christina Vidal. Production could've atleast given Diana a smaller recurring role on the show, She did well. Everyone was good. I see why the show was picked up. It was very relatable, and Taina gave you hope of following your dreams.

[@rachelligon7154]

I subscribed. Keep doing your Thang girl. I'm excited to watch this.

[@lam_latangela]

I'm so glad I am finally able to show you guys! THANKS FOR SUBSCRIBING!

[@marcjacobs17]

Thank you for sharing this my ❤ but the way the Tania we grew to love deserved so much more I wish it can be revived like girl meets world with the OGs and their kids

[@lam_latangela]

We would love that. We could be parents and faculty to the new MSA kids

[@DeadPOOLParty]

This reminds me of Ghostwriter more than Taina

[@mellymetanoia2851]

Who else caught the boom mic in the shot at the 5:27 mark 😂😂😂

[@lam_latangela]

😂😂😂

[@saqibhussain9774]

So many plots and lines in this pilot which they later used in various episodes. It was 'shamari' that taina auditioned for in the actual show 😅

[@seanryne]

This is so special to me ! it was a long time coming.l I love how much of this episode was still kept in the episode that aired !

[@lam_latangela]

Yes. The network loved the storyline! ❤❤

[@20062bMinnieSmooth]

1999 vibes Forget Nickelodeon, they could have put this on primetime for CBS or UPN Possibly.

[@lam_latangela]

It would've worked on those networks too for sure!

[@vanniking33]

honestly now looking back and thinking about it all they had to do was make a deal with another network to switch over the rights and ya could have continue with more seasons was no reason for it to be cancel when the ratings were too good ❤

[@20062bMinnieSmooth]

@@lam_latangela Monday night in between Moesha and The Parkers

[@Richyking-kb9vp]

Can't believe this

[@lam_latangela]

It is pretty special. 🙏🏽🥰🥰💕

[@goodbyeseeyalater]

Respectfully, Christina Vidal was the better choice. Also, she was my first Latina crush. I used to have a crush on Melissa Joan Hart. And thankfully, they didn't use that theme song either.

[@MalibuDollface]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@lam_latangela]

🥰🥰🥰

[@NoMoneyFun]

My eleven year old self would have been in looooove with this version of Daniel 😂😍

[@kaibri217]

I wish they would put Taina on paramount +. Thank you for sharing the pilot.

[@vio3366]

Hello LaTangela, just wondering did you make the q&a/ storytime about this pilot episode?

[@vanniking33]

it on her youtube channel :)

[@bearyqnailz]

Loved this! Thanks for sharing! Just subbed! You’re awesome! I’m glad how it ended up!

[@Musicblue22]

Thanks so much posting this was definitely a treat to see but yeah Christina Vidal was wayy better fit Taina. There was better chemistry with the final cast. I do love how you did what would become your signature TAIIINNAAA call here tho It's also cool you guys did the pilot on location and peep Fatima Robinson as the dance teacher lol

[@dariusparris2698]

I enjoyed watching this pilot. I liked your performance of Tania. Christina Vidal was good too. What did the creators of the show think?

[@destiney]

What a treattttttt!!!! My favorite show of all time. The final casting is so on point but this is a great pilot! 💘

[@lam_latangela]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. It's definitely interesting to really know the process. Recasts happen BTS so often and people don't always know. It's a tough process and can be devastating. I am grateful that I was blessed enough to stay.

[@TJRadway]

Wow that was amazing ❤❤

[@lashawn6474]

That was very good makes me want more of Taina

[@lady534021]

This was so dope to see!

[@lam_latangela]

Thank you!❤❤

[@MsDisneylandlover]

This was cool to see and diff.

[@nataliemartinez189]

This was a cute episode!

[@LaniLanaLuna]

Lol the two dollar weave comment was gold 😂

[@candacejohnson86]

Another thing i was like who the hell is c-note until i heard the song and boom memory unlocked lol

[@lam_latangela]

😭😭

[@lindabelcher5508]

The Lou Pearlman connection runs deep

[@carlozduerson2935]

First off I love this pilot, it's really good, though I like the 2001 recasting better. I haven't posted anything lately about my alternate timeline experiences but I went to a timeline where this show lasted 6 seasons with 3 movies and 2 specials, I didn't watch any episodes but I was reading a wiki on it ..... But I won't get into it, I will post it on my channel

[@lam_latangela]

Keep me posted!

[@carlozduerson2935]

@@lam_latangela will do ❤

[@Patty-LoveMe]

ME AND MY SISTER JUST FINISHED WATCHING ALLLL TWO SEASONSSSSSS OF TAINA WE ABOUT TO START ALL OVER AGAIN LOVE ME SOME TAINNNNNNAAAAAAAA😂

[@Giasemi55]

Where do you watch?!

[@lam_latangela]

😂😂🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🥰

[@justforfunposts]

dang I kind of want to watch this now. such a good show from back then.

[@Alphamale954eva]

if I owned Nickelodeon this would be one of the shows I’d bring back to reboot I think the reason why this gen doesn’t know about Taina as much as us cos nick don’t show re runs so it’s like they are trying to wipe away the memories completely the only thing keeping the memories alive is KZbin that has all the episodes