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 🫶🏾
@jazzyj9043 ай бұрын
How is this ahead of their time? As if this is it supposed to be regular
@Starboy877473 ай бұрын
@@jazzyj904ahead of its time is a compliment.
@imParisthoee3 ай бұрын
There’s no such thing as forced diversity. Diversity is a given. It’s all around us.
@mrchill30073 ай бұрын
Great point 💯💯👍👍
@azazelgrigori92443 ай бұрын
Diversity works best when it's not required
@ericrowland32463 ай бұрын
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”.
@AngieELLMMM3 ай бұрын
My Brother and Me ❤
@orlanzo26213 ай бұрын
Man I used to watch “My Brother and Me”, all the time. I hate when it got cancelled.
@TracyGJacksonTV2 ай бұрын
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.
@yococomanolo2 ай бұрын
Only real legends know about My Brother and Me 👏🏾👏🏾 Brother’s Garcia was a dope show too 💯
@TracyGJacksonTV2 ай бұрын
@@yococomanolo My Brother and Me was a great show and I wished it had more seasons
@candacejohnson863 ай бұрын
It's not the same lol the chemistry wasn't like with Christina Vidal ❤ Taina was my jam when I was a kid
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
Networks know. There is more to the story also...
@candacejohnson863 ай бұрын
@@lam_latangela can't wait to hear the tea lol if there is any lol my ass too nosey lol
@MalibuDollface3 ай бұрын
@@lam_latangelawhat happen…
@annie68913 ай бұрын
@@lam_latangelaPlease don't leave us hanging. Spill the ☕
@roselynholloway78633 ай бұрын
@@lam_latangelawhat’s up
@ravensmallwood42583 ай бұрын
The theme song has Dora Vibes... Or am I crazy? 😂
@betterfad3d3 ай бұрын
Not at alll 😂😂😂
@Tha90sKid3 ай бұрын
Backpack Backpack 😭
@lam_latangela2 ай бұрын
Lol yes it does
@dreabia4759Ай бұрын
Yeah, the Taína theme song was part of what made me love that show so much.
@ninjaturtle365Ай бұрын
This was not the theme song I remember
@tamaralogan3 ай бұрын
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_latangela3 ай бұрын
I agree. It was perfect 🙏🏽🥰
@alexishilson9193 ай бұрын
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 😂
@Tha90sKid3 ай бұрын
Same here honestly.
@rainestarseed3 ай бұрын
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_latangela3 ай бұрын
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.
@Tha90sKid3 ай бұрын
Yes!
@kymmieg61103 ай бұрын
I knowww! That’s what I was just thinking watching this. 😢
@glam_queen95022 ай бұрын
What is her real name?
@jadedheartszАй бұрын
@@lam_latangela I feel bad for Kayla's actress, she really should've been in the main series over Santito.
@vt41933 ай бұрын
Omg this is such a treat for us Taína Fans
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
🙏🏽🙏🏽🥰🥰🥰
@RalphMVore3 ай бұрын
Yassss❤❤❤❤
@mortalsfoe63332 ай бұрын
I see why it never aired lmao this show lacked without Christina Vidal
@kodakbmw3 ай бұрын
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!
@AVGGGHGGGGGGGGGGGGG3 ай бұрын
Im so thankful this ended up in my feed!!! Had no idea there was a pilot with a diffrent taina!
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
Ikr?! I'm glad it showed up for you! I thought you guys might get a kick out of this🫶🏽❤️
@feeniix63 ай бұрын
I’m so glad they got rid of this damn opening music lol
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
Yesssss! 😂😂😂 Charles Giscomb, Maria Perez Brown, and Full Force for the win!🙌🏽😁
@dapperfan443 ай бұрын
I don't think they ever intended that to be the final opening. It was more than likely a placeholder.
@jailynjackson78673 ай бұрын
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
@Tha90sKid3 ай бұрын
I agree lol.
@dapperfan443 ай бұрын
@jailynjackson7867 that's a good point. I miss when shows had unique intros and outros.
@DoctorFashion3 ай бұрын
That intro music ain’t it! 🤣😂😂 I’m glad they changed the music and the final cast.
@mikeybynature3 ай бұрын
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_latangela2 ай бұрын
Thank you and yes Jackee was always an inspiration. I grew up watching 227
@Gamerboyd30003 ай бұрын
Fatima Robinson omg I love her work one of the best choreographers ever ❤ loved taina growing up
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
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.
@Gamerboyd30003 ай бұрын
@@lam_latangela wow can’t wait to hear more taina tales 🎶🎤
@princessamani3 ай бұрын
@@lam_latangela iconic
@kashking22763 ай бұрын
Fatima is the best!!!! Her work and friendship with Aaliyah is unmatched
@ajordan18473 ай бұрын
Yes, my most favorite choreography of all time is my Fatima. ❤
@StraightTruth-lx7ko8 күн бұрын
This show was so ahead of it's time and so underrated.
@mutantx23723 ай бұрын
That was a massive slice of cake that waitress was carrying 😂😂😂
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
And it was real...my mom and I still talk about that cake😂
@mutantx23723 ай бұрын
@lam_latangela who ever ordered that cake had a serious sweet tooth 😂
@raejae55653 ай бұрын
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_latangela3 ай бұрын
☺️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!
@erikaharris56753 ай бұрын
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_latangela3 ай бұрын
Thank you 🥰🥰🙏🏽
@jadedheartszАй бұрын
@@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.
@JimihrSean3 ай бұрын
Maritza always makes me think of Tamar Braxton
@Kabman893 ай бұрын
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_latangela3 ай бұрын
Yes we plan on attending Splat Con for our first reunion ever! I spoke to them. So far everyone is on deck
@vanniking333 ай бұрын
@@lam_latangela🎉❤
@rahbeeuh3 ай бұрын
@@lam_latangelaSplat Con this year or at some point in the future?
@MichaelF2673 ай бұрын
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_latangela3 ай бұрын
Yes!🙌🏽
@ChampayneCole3 ай бұрын
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.
@Giasemi553 ай бұрын
Omggg did not realize that. Love her character!!!
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
Lol!! Thanks for the sub and you are right. The best decision was made. ❤❤
@Tha90sKid3 ай бұрын
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_latangela2 ай бұрын
Yw! That's the breaks in this business. People don't know how much heartbreak we actually deal with.
@kashking22763 ай бұрын
Yikes she was NOT Taina …. The right decision was made
@corymiller5363 ай бұрын
This actress was actually prettier than the other
@kilaa34173 ай бұрын
Stop comparing woman. They chose the right fit, and they're both pretty and talented.
@corymiller5363 ай бұрын
@@kilaa3417 like I said this actress was prettier than the other one, Cristina vidal I think her name was
@kashking22763 ай бұрын
@@corymiller536 pretty didn’t get her the job … or any other major one from what we see
@corymiller5363 ай бұрын
@@kashking2276 still she's prettier than the other
@superben7903 ай бұрын
This is a great pilot episode, LaTangela!!!! I love it!!!!!
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
🙏🏽🙏🏽❤❤
@MichaelF2673 ай бұрын
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_latangela3 ай бұрын
Wow you actually found her. 😮
@vanniking333 ай бұрын
@@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
@MichaelF2673 ай бұрын
@@lam_latangela lol just her imdb page. She doesn't have a pic and the last acting credit was from 1989.
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
I think they knew the chemistry that would work for sure. We had so many table reads and auditions for the show.
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
@@MichaelF267wow. I wonder what she has been up to? She was such a cool person to work with. I really liked her.
@adaolasings3 ай бұрын
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!
@itstgatqueen3 ай бұрын
the 2nd intro with Christina Vidal is definitely the best 😂😂!
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
Yes indeed
@EM-cp8erАй бұрын
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!
@seyinaike3 ай бұрын
Wow wow such a different vibe. The theme song wasn’t giving though but I appreciate the effort.😅
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
😭😭 and wasn't!! Glad they got it right lol.
@thatssojazzy99163 ай бұрын
Thank you for uploading this! This is making me want to rewatch the show 😅
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
😁❤️❤️❤️
@zeezee943 ай бұрын
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_latangela3 ай бұрын
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.
@chazcrazy3 ай бұрын
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_latangela3 ай бұрын
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. ❤❤❤
@Iheartdolls4ever3 ай бұрын
This actress couldn’t act very well. I’m glad they went with Christina. But this is cool to see 😅
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
Christina was definitely meant to play the role.
@Iheartdolls4ever3 ай бұрын
@@lam_latangela And you were definitely meant to be Maritza 💐💐💐💐 !!!
@princessamani3 ай бұрын
This was amazing thank you LaTAngela! Now we just need maria to release the season 3 scripts!
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
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.
@MykelMontana3 ай бұрын
This is such a gem. Thanks for sharing!
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
YW! I appreciate you guys watching❤❤❤
@lamontking873 ай бұрын
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_latangela3 ай бұрын
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...👀
@robcorley75653 ай бұрын
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_latangela3 ай бұрын
Glad I finally got my hands on it again. I have been wanting you guys to see this for so long!!
@mattmc50693 ай бұрын
@@lam_latangela where those shows filmed or taped? Was it a Digital VHS tape or a regular one? I love behind the scenes stuff
@aprilg073 ай бұрын
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_latangela3 ай бұрын
YW! Thanks for watching 🫶🏽
@MariChristine3 ай бұрын
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_latangela3 ай бұрын
YW! So glad I was able to let you guys see this.
@UnwrittenLibra3 ай бұрын
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.
@unapologeticallyme193 ай бұрын
Taina was my show back in the day
@sAv_Doll3 ай бұрын
LUV IT! Thank you so much for sharing. now I wanna know how Christina got the role and what happen to Diana?!
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
Not sure what happened to her but I will definitely give you guys the story on why she didn't get cast.
@Alphamale954evaАй бұрын
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
@yococomanolo2 ай бұрын
Maritza was already EATING 👏🏾😂
@lam_latangela2 ай бұрын
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@TheBabyDollchronicle3 ай бұрын
The fact that the black guy from Seseme Street is in this episode. He aged very well. I thought he was a teenager now.
@DUNGEONDRAGON10003 ай бұрын
1:40 Is that Fatima Roberson? Aaliyah choreographer back in the day. This is so interesting. Missed the 90s.
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
Yes! She actually worked with us during our seasons on Nickelodeon as well.
@Aqua_903 ай бұрын
They went from her having a little sister to having a little brother wow
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
Yes!
@keessythegodmoore1603 ай бұрын
And it came out perfect and better
@HoneyPooh01183 ай бұрын
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. 🤣
@yvonnebaltimore77293 ай бұрын
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_latangela2 ай бұрын
😂😂❤❤❤
@TracyGJacksonTV3 ай бұрын
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.
@lamarques3 ай бұрын
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
@blahzayy3 ай бұрын
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_latangela3 ай бұрын
You're welcome! So glad you enjoyed this! It definitely happened how it was supposed to. 🙏🏽🥰
@nathanrussell50993 ай бұрын
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_latangela3 ай бұрын
Wow, that means a lot!🥰🙏🏽 I truly have so much affection for that character. I'm glad you enjoyed this ❣️
@RenaeModelSize3 ай бұрын
Thank God for the recast.!
@TheeAirrDesign3 ай бұрын
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.
@daisyb46143 ай бұрын
The one time the replacement was better!
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
😁🙌🏽
@DarkPhoenixWing9883 ай бұрын
Now its cool that they re-worked this episode with Christina and it became the Season 1 finale instead
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
Yes it's cool to compare them also.
@DarkPhoenixWing9883 ай бұрын
@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
@singingsince893 ай бұрын
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_latangela3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yes Christina was perfect
@toastdude15873 ай бұрын
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_latangela3 ай бұрын
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🥰🥰❣️
@Littledudegoofball3 ай бұрын
Wow i was very entertained by this!!!!!!! Thank you for this ❤❤❤
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
I'm happy you enjoyed it. ❤❤❤
@taylordowning25333 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting this! I like the raw feel of this pilot!
@KLas-tp8tl3 ай бұрын
The little sister sound just like the little brother though lol
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@littlejhova3 ай бұрын
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_latangela3 ай бұрын
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.
@DarkManX162 ай бұрын
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
@Starboy877473 ай бұрын
Thank you for this gem LaTangela! were there other actors/actresses we know who originally auditioned for Taina?
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
Yw. Not that I know of.
@joshuamcdowell97453 ай бұрын
Lisa Lisa wasn't in the original pilot as Taina's mother?
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
No. Once we knew we could get Lisa Lisa it was a no brainer for the network and creator.
@lovelyme72023 ай бұрын
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_latangela3 ай бұрын
Thank you! I can't wait either. It will be fun to reminisce with you all
@kooliecurlz933 ай бұрын
@@lam_latangelaplease save the live!! 😊
@MaxFacx3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing! This was really cool to watch!
@Bruddahlekii3 ай бұрын
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_latangela3 ай бұрын
Glad you guys are enjoying it🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
@BlueHuskyYT3 ай бұрын
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_latangela2 ай бұрын
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.
@BlueHuskyYT2 ай бұрын
@@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?
@vanniking333 ай бұрын
thank you for sharing this ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ can’t wait for the q and a
@benoduro41173 ай бұрын
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.
@rachelligon71543 ай бұрын
I subscribed. Keep doing your Thang girl. I'm excited to watch this.
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
I'm so glad I am finally able to show you guys! THANKS FOR SUBSCRIBING!
@marcjacobs173 ай бұрын
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_latangela3 ай бұрын
We would love that. We could be parents and faculty to the new MSA kids
@DeadPOOLParty3 ай бұрын
This reminds me of Ghostwriter more than Taina
@mellymetanoia28513 ай бұрын
Who else caught the boom mic in the shot at the 5:27 mark 😂😂😂
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@saqibhussain97743 ай бұрын
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 😅
@seanryne3 ай бұрын
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_latangela3 ай бұрын
Yes. The network loved the storyline! ❤❤
@20062bMinnieSmooth3 ай бұрын
1999 vibes Forget Nickelodeon, they could have put this on primetime for CBS or UPN Possibly.
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
It would've worked on those networks too for sure!
@vanniking333 ай бұрын
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 ❤
@20062bMinnieSmooth3 ай бұрын
@@lam_latangela Monday night in between Moesha and The Parkers
@Richyking-kb9vp3 ай бұрын
Can't believe this
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
It is pretty special. 🙏🏽🥰🥰💕
@goodbyeseeyalater2 ай бұрын
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.
@MalibuDollface3 ай бұрын
🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
🥰🥰🥰
@NoMoneyFun3 ай бұрын
My eleven year old self would have been in looooove with this version of Daniel 😂😍
@kaibri2173 ай бұрын
I wish they would put Taina on paramount +. Thank you for sharing the pilot.
@vio3366Ай бұрын
Hello LaTangela, just wondering did you make the q&a/ storytime about this pilot episode?
@vanniking33Ай бұрын
it on her youtube channel :)
@bearyqnailz3 ай бұрын
Loved this! Thanks for sharing! Just subbed! You’re awesome! I’m glad how it ended up!
@Musicblue223 ай бұрын
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
@dariusparris26983 ай бұрын
I enjoyed watching this pilot. I liked your performance of Tania. Christina Vidal was good too. What did the creators of the show think?
@destiney3 ай бұрын
What a treattttttt!!!! My favorite show of all time. The final casting is so on point but this is a great pilot! 💘
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
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.
@TJRadway3 ай бұрын
Wow that was amazing ❤❤
@lashawn64743 ай бұрын
That was very good makes me want more of Taina
@lady5340213 ай бұрын
This was so dope to see!
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
Thank you!❤❤
@MsDisneylandlover3 ай бұрын
This was cool to see and diff.
@nataliemartinez1893 ай бұрын
This was a cute episode!
@LaniLanaLuna3 ай бұрын
Lol the two dollar weave comment was gold 😂
@candacejohnson863 ай бұрын
Another thing i was like who the hell is c-note until i heard the song and boom memory unlocked lol
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
😭😭
@lindabelcher55083 ай бұрын
The Lou Pearlman connection runs deep
@carlozduerson29353 ай бұрын
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_latangela2 ай бұрын
Keep me posted!
@carlozduerson2935Ай бұрын
@@lam_latangela will do ❤
@Patty-LoveMe3 ай бұрын
ME AND MY SISTER JUST FINISHED WATCHING ALLLL TWO SEASONSSSSSS OF TAINA WE ABOUT TO START ALL OVER AGAIN LOVE ME SOME TAINNNNNNAAAAAAAA😂
@Giasemi553 ай бұрын
Where do you watch?!
@lam_latangela3 ай бұрын
😂😂🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🥰
@justforfunpostsАй бұрын
dang I kind of want to watch this now. such a good show from back then.
@Alphamale954evaАй бұрын
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