Nick Yapper: Remember to hit PARTICIPATE IN EVENT to send your Qs!! And remember to watch the “Animorphs” Marathon on Nick tomorrow from 1-6pm!
NickEmcee: Boris will be tonight's first chat guest. Welcome, Boris!
Nick Yapper: Hi, Boris!
Boris: Hi!
Nick Yapper: Any opening statements, Boris?
Boris: Hello to all the "Animorphs" fans out there!
NickEmcee: Let's start. Here is our first question: Are you and the cast actually friends for real?
Boris: Yes we are. We hang out outside of work as well.
NickEmcee: What is the [most] embarrassing thing you did while you were taping an episode?
Boris: Hmmm...I sneezed and boogers came out my nose!
Morph4Nick: ha ha ha
Nick Yapper: Did you know that Boris' hobbies include karate and competitive ping-pong?
Nick Yapper: Here's our next question:
NickEmcee: What do you do to prepare for acting out lines?
Boris: I sit by myself and go over it. Usually between 15 and 30 minutes.
NickEmcee: What do you think of the "Animorphs" books? And how did you get the roll?
Nick Yapper: The roll? HAHAHA! Do you like bagels, too?
Boris: I think the books are pretty cool because we morph into something real... unlike Power Rangers. I just went on an audition and I was very lucky to be picked!!
NickEmcee: Do you have a girlfriend?
Boris: No, still looking.
Nick Yapper: Any takers out there? Wait, Boris, what's your type? We need to know!
Boris: A girl who is smart and knows what she wants, and not taller than me!
NickEmcee: Do you feel like you are good role models for other kids?
Boris: Yes, I do!
NickEmcee: If you could morph into any animal in real life, what would it be?
Boris: A bird. An eagle because I would enjoy the feeling of being free and being able to fly. Lots of animals can run and jump, but only a bird can fly.
Nick Yapper: Hey, Boris -- are you going to watch the “Animorphs” marathon on Nick from 1-6pm tomorrow?
Boris: Yes, I am! I'll be watching with all of you.
NickEmcee: Do people recognize you on the street?
Boris: Kids do. Depending on where I go. If I'm around a lot of kids, odds are I'll get recognized by someone.
NickEmcee: Do you believe in aliens?
Boris: Yes. Yes I do.
NickEmcee: Haven't I seen you in other television shows?
Boris: Yes you have. I was on “ER.” I was a little gangster who was injured on “ER.” I was on a show called “Walker, Texas Ranger” also. I was the brother of a main character on that show. I was also on two McDonald's commercials; one was in English and one in Spanish!
NickEmcee: Boxers or briefs?
Boris: Briefs! Ha ha ha!
Nick Yapper: REMEMBER -- you need to click on PARTICIPATE IN EVENT to send your questions!
NickEmcee: How much do you think you relate to the character you play?
Boris: I relate to him in the sense that we both like to be funny, and we both are really really cautious when it comes to being involved in danger. We are different in the sense that he is very insecure. I try not to be.
Nick Yapper: Coming up soon is Nadia Nascimento, who plays Cassie! Send your questions now! But now we have one more question for Boris...
NickEmcee: We know you like karate and ping-pong... what else do you do in your spare time?
Boris: I like to lift weights. I also like to draw in my spare time too.
Nick Yapper: Great! Thanks, Boris, any closing comments?
Boris: The Yeerks are among us, so keep your ears open! See everybody during the marathon tomorrow!
Nick Yapper: Stay tuned! Nadia is on the way. Thanks, Boris!
Nick Yapper: Nadia is here! Welcome, Nadia! Good to see you!
NickEmcee: Hi, Nadia!
Nadia: Hi, everybody!
NickEmcee: Do you really love nature as much as Cassie?
Nadia: Well, I'm very spiritual and I've grown up in Vancouver. I live in the valley, so nature is one of the most important things to me.
NickEmcee: Nadia, what was it like to be in a crocodile pit?
Nadia: To be in the pit... first I was really scared, because the crocodile jumped at me when the cameras were rolling! After they got him tied down, I was ready to fight back!
Nick Yapper: Don't miss the “Animorphs” special two-parter this Sunday at 8pm! It's called "The Capture"! There's also a new show open it's great!
NickEmcee: Nadia, why do you morph into a male lion and not a lioness?
Nadia: Hmmm...I don't morph into a lion! That's Rachel, but it's still a really [good] question! Ha ha ha!
NickEmcee: Nadia, do you have a boyfriend?
Nadia: Ooohhh... I just broke up with my boyfriend, but if you're single...Ha ha ha. But Jake is someone that Cassie might have a crush on.
NickEmcee: Do you enjoy working with the animals?
Nadia: It's one of my most favorite things. The worst animal I had to work with was a cockroach! They had to turn off all the sound on the cameras because I was screaming the whole time! [sic]
Nick Yapper: Did you have to touch it? Gross!
Nadia: It was disgusting. I had to hold it in my hand!
Nick Yapper: Aaahhh!
Nadia: I actually threw it on the ground and I had to chase it! But the boys were more scared than the girls were, which was funny! I love working with the lion, though.
NickEmcee: Who is the most famous person you've ever met?
Nadia: Hmmm... I met Elizabeth Taylor when I worked at Imax theater. I kept her 3-D glasses that she watched the movie with!
Nick Yapper: Wow! Do you still have them?
Nadia: I called all the radio stations in Vancouver and told them that she was in town and I got in trouble with my boss actually! Ha ha ha. I do still have them, they are in my bedroom, but no one is allowed to touch them!
NickEmcee: Who would you want to be stuck in an elevator with?
Nadia: Ooooh...a leprechaun! I could get lots of wishes out of him! Ha ha!
NickEmcee: Are you friends with Tobias in real life?
Nadia: Tobias is a really good friend of mine. When I moved to Toronto, we spent a lot of time together on the weekends because we are so close in age. We would go out dancing a lot with our friends. And the rest of the cast too.
Nick Yapper: Remember, we want your questions, so click PARTICIPATE IN EVENT and send some! NOW, please, and remember to watch the “Animorphs” marathon on Nick tomorrow from 1-6pm!
NickEmcee: Who in the cast has read the most “Animorphs” books?
Nadia: I wish I could say it was me, but I think Brooke who plays Rachel wins that one. I've read up to 19, and I've read the Andalite chronicles. Those are my favorites!
NickEmcee: Nadia, do you ever have any lines that you cringe at when you read them?
Nadia: I have to admit once in a while I do, I do cringe when they make me give lectures to my friends all the time. I have a hard time doing that, but otherwise I think the scripts are really well written.
NickEmcee: Can Cassie ever be with Jake? Like boyfriend and girlfriend?
Nadia: Oh you'll have to watch for next season to find out, but hopefully there will be some romance in “Animorphs” with Jake and Cassie. I sure hope so... Ha ha!
NickEmcee: What television shows do you like to watch?
Nadia: Obviously my favorite show is “Animorphs!” But otherwise I like to watch “Friends” and “Frasier.” I don't really watch a lot of television.
NickEmcee: Is anyone allergic to the animals?
Nadia: I think we are all allergic to the fox. He's really smelly, and we all end up feeling pretty sick afterwards! Ha ha!
NickEmcee: I love the show! What is the best part about making it?
Nadia: The best part is working with all of my cast members. And having to spend time with the animals, and eating a lot of junkfood. A lot! Ha ha ha!
NickEmcee: Tell us about the new epsiode on Sunday night. I can't wait!
Nadia: I can't tell you everything, but it's going to be the best episode yet! You'll be really surprised! Hope you like it!
NickEmcee: What will you snack on tomorrow while watching the marathon on Nick from 1-6pm?
Nadia: My sister bought me a milk shake maker for Christmas, so we've been making milk shakes about five times a day. I think I'll be having Oreo milk shakes the entire time! And eating lots of licorice. That's my favorite food.
NickEmcee: What is the most extreme thing a fan has ever done for you?
Nadia: A little girl from California used to make phone calls all the time without her parents knowing. It was actually more extreme for her parents, since they got the phone bills! But otherwise, the fans have been really good about hanging out with us. We have lots of fun.
Nick Yapper: Christopher Ralph, who plays Tobias is up next... but first a few more questions for Nadia...
NickEmcee: I love your fashion sense on the show. Do you chose your own clothes?
Nadia: I try to have as much say as I can because I love to be comfortable, but I always need to be in sneakers and jeans. But my favorite was the overalls, cause I could stash so much stuff in my pockets to keep the cast happy with candy the whole day. I'm such a candy fiend. Ha ha!
NickEmcee: Nadia, do you ever get nervous when you are in front of the camera?
Nadia: Never. It's my passion. If the camera isn't on me, something is missing, I think. I'm a real camera hog, I think!
Nick Yapper: Ok, one last question for Nadia:
NickEmcee: Do you have a crush on any of the cast members? If so, who?
Nadia: Oh no, ha ha! I can't tell you that. That's a secret. Maybe I'll tell you next chat! Ha ha!
Nick Yapper: Thanks, Nadia! Any closing comments?
Nadia: I hope you all enjoy “The Capture.” Everyone bring their licorice and milk shakes and send me a letter sometime and I'll write you back! Look out for the Yeerks! XOXOXO Bye!
NickEmcee: Thanks, Nadia! Bye!
Nick Yapper: Welcome Christopher Ralph, who plays Tobias! Hi, Christopher! Great to see you! (He looks cute.)
NickEmcee: Hi, Christopher!
Christopher: Hi, how's it going?
Nick Yapper: Shall we call you Chris or Christopher?
Christopher: Either is fine.
NickEmcee: Do you know that all your fans think that you are totally cute?
Christopher: Ha! No, I wasn't really aware of that, but thanks!
NickEmcee: Are you anything like Tobias?
Christopher: A little bit I guess. We aren't identical. We are both a little bit of loners, shy. I had a happy child which makes me a little different from him. Ha! Childhood I mean! haha!
Nick Yapper: You two look a little bit alike.
Christopher: I've been told that!
NickEmcee: Who would you want a screen kiss from?
Christopher: Oh my goodness. I'll pass on that one, I think. I don't think I want to say.
NickEmcee: Chris, is there going to be any romance between Tobias and Rachel?
Christopher: I think that there might be a little bit, but you'll have to tune in to find out!
NickEmcee: What's your favorite TV show?
Christopher: Hmmm...I used to like “Seinfeld” a lot till that went off the air. I actually don't watch very much television right now.
NickEmcee: Do you surf the web?
Christopher: No, I don't. I don't [know] much about computers or any of that, which I guess is not a good thing these days, huh?
NickEmcee: What do you think it feels like to have a Yeerk crawl into your ear?
Christopher: I don't think it would feel very good. Of course, you'd have no control over yourself, so that would [not] be a very good thing either! Ha ha!
NickEmcee: What has been you favorite special effect on the show so far?
Christopher: My favorite special effect has definitely been the morphing. It's really really cool to see us all turn into animals.
NickEmcee: Are you a big science fiction fan?
Christopher: I like science fiction. I love “Star Wars” and I can't wait for the new movie.
Nick Yapper: Which “Star Wars” flick was your fave?
Christopher: “Return of the Jedi.” I liked the fight scene between Luke and Darth Vader. And Jabba the Hutt was pretty cool too.
NickEmcee: Everyone wants to know again, boxers or briefs?
Christopher: Are you serious? Ha ha. I don't think I'd like to discuss that right now, maybe next time. Ha ha!
NickEmcee: Do you have a fan club? How can I join?
Christopher: I'm not sure actually if I have a fan club, but you can certainly write letters to us at the show. Or go to the website animorphs.com. There is also plenty of stuff at nick.com.
NickEmcee: How do you feel about your new Sunday night at 8pm time slot?
Christopher: Very exciting...I hope that a lot more people will have the opportunity to watch and enjoy the show!
NickEmcee: What cool stuff can we look forward to in upcoming episodes?
Christopher: Well, I can drop a hint that something very interesting may happen to Tobias, so keep watching!
NickEmcee: Would you ever date a fan?
Christopher: Ha ha!
Nick Yapper: Well...?
Christopher: Who knows? I really don't know. I haven't yet, but you never know.
NickEmcee: What do you like to do in your spare time?
Christopher: I like to see a lot of movies, I like to read a lot of books. I also just like to hang out with my friends a lot too.
NickEmcee: What was the best day of your life?
Christopher: Wow, that's tough... probably the day I did a show in Newfoundland. It was the first standing ovation I ever got! I'll never forget that!
NickEmcee: Who do you idolize?
Christopher: Lots of actors... Johnny Depp, Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Jack Nicholson, Sean Penn, Marlon Brando! Definitely Marlon Brando.
NickEmcee: What is your favorite episode of the “Animorphs?”
Christopher: Well, “The Capture” is a really really great episode, probably the best that will air so far, but I am partial to the episode where I get to come back as a human for a little while.
Nick Yapper: “The Capture” is on Sunday night at 8pm and its a two-parter! Don't miss it! Time for one last question...ready?
NickEmcee: Do you hang out with the other stars of the show?
Christopher: Whenever we are in the same city, we always do. We all get along really really well. They are a great bunch of people!
Nick Yapper: Other than reminding everyone to watch the “Animorphs” marathon tomorrow on Nick, and to remember to watch the show in its new time slot on Sunday nights at 8pm, and to watch the two-parter this Sunday, any closing comments?
Christopher: Thanks to everyone who sent in questions. I'm happy so many people watch the show. Please tell your friends and have a great time! Thanks!
NickEmcee: Thanks, Christopher. Great chatting with you!
Nick Yapper: Thanks, Christopher!
NickEmcee: Thanks for joining us tonight! And remember to watch the “Animorphs” marathon tomorrow on Nickelodeon!
Nick Yapper: BYE!
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