Manny, I presume...Are you in or are you out?!

Last night's screening of "Ocean's 13" played to a packed house. I had an awesome time and thoroughly enjoyed the movie. There were moments where I found myself laughing so hard it hurt. Very well done...even if I am bit biased.

But you want the juicy details now don't you?! Did he or didn't he make the cut?

Well I'm happy to say that my scene stayed in the final cut. Yay! (Still getting used to seeing myself on the silver screen.) I won't describe the scene..you'll have to see it this weekend..right?! smile. Okay, okay...I'll give you a small hint, it's just after a scene that features a very famous TV personality..That's all I'll say.

Let me just say what an awesome experience it was to work on this film and with a wonderful group of people that made me feel very welcomed. Wow!

In closing, I'm going to share a quick George Clooney/Angel Oquendo, "Ocean's 13" true story. This is just one example of how special this experience was for me. Enjoy!:

So George and I are rehearsing our scene. George(Danny Ocean) is supposed to call and tell me that my son is in trouble at school. As we're running lines, he doesn't like the flow of a certain line. "Perry bit Mrs. Pettigew again!"(or something to that effect.) We all agree it almost sounds like a tounge twister.

Then the following occurs:

Producer - "Yeah, you're right. Hmmm. So what name do you want to use, George?"

George - "I don't know. Let's think of another name."

Producer - "Hmmm."

George - "Hey, Angel!"

Angel - "Yes?"

George - "What name do you want to use for your son?"

Angel - "Uhhh. I don't know....My son's name is Manny."
(Manny....short for Manuel..his middle name)

George - "Okay, Manny it is!'

Producers/Writers/Crew -"Okay, everybody we're using Manny!", "We're using Manny!"

And we proceed to shoot the scene with yours truly and my son's name in the movie. I didn't mention it in an earlier blog because I wasn't sure if I was even going to make the cut...but yes..both Daddy and "Manny" made it onto the big screen! Smile.

Look, my kid is 4 yrs old! So I'm sure he's not going to get it at all. (Having said that, he does recognize me when he sees me on TV.) But maybe one day when he gets older he'll get a kick out of seeing his dad and hearing his name in a movie. Thanks again to George, Steve, Brad, Bernie, Jerry, Matt and everyone else involved. It might sound kind of corny...but this was a win for the home team that I'll never forget it.

Please keep me in your prayers everyone. Thanks.

ps. Now if I could only find a way to get my daughter's name in a movie. I'd have the set! Smile.