Character: Téa Delgado Manning
Birthdate/astrological sign: Dec.16/Sagittarius
Birthplace: Princeton, NJ

Biggest Extravagance: "When my boyfriend's play opened on Broadway, he didn't have a suit so we went to Barney's and bought him an Armani suit."

Favorite Actor/Actress: "One of my favorites is a New York actor who does a lot of theater, Jeff Weiss. He writes, and he's a great comedian. As for favorite actresses, there are too many to name."

Hobbies: "Writing, reading, hiking, running, camping, being in nature."

Favorite fun: "I love dancing, and I love playing in the rain."

What makes me angry: "When people abuse or hurt other people".

What makes me happy: "Babies, good weather, free time, and when I feel that I've done good work."

Pet peeves: "Running late. I also hate it when I can't get enough caffeine into my system."

Greatest wish: "I wish I lived closer to my parents and to my sister's family and to my niece and nephew so I could see them more regularly."

Role model: "Pretty much anyone who is brave enough to tell the truth in some way, like young women authors who write about their family or about their past and talk about their demons and their journeys. I really admire their courage."

Favorite clothes: "I love comfortable sun dresses and pretty spring clothes."

Secret ambition: "To be at peace with my body image!"

Favorite time of year: "Spring."

Favorite singer: "Right now I'm listening to Abra Moore, who hasn't been discovered yet. Someone gave me her CD, and I really like her stuff."

What I'd like to change about myself: "Sometimes I take things more seriously than I should".

Favorite saying: "One day at a time."

What I dream about: "I tend to dream about getting angry and destroying things. I have recurring fantasies of smashing furniture."

Most unusual job: "I worked in a Spanish theater. When there were plays done in Spanish, I would do the voice-overs for the people with the headphones on."

Greatest fear: "Being afraid."

If I weren't acting: "I'd probably be writing."

Greatest achievement: "My greatest achievement is liking myself."

Most embarassing moment: "One time I was auditioning for a play, and I had on a short skirt. I mistakenly tucked my skirt into my pantyhose after going to the bathroom-- and, no, I didn't get the part."

Proudest moment: "I wrote a play in college, and it was performed."

Favorite possession: "A needlepoint tablecloth and napkins made by my great aunt."

Favorite TV shows: "The X-files and Seinfeld."

Favorite movies: "Annie Hall and The King of Comedy."

Favorite vacation spot: "There's a little island off the coast of Maine we used to go to when I was a kid. You could only get there on a mail boat, and it was just beautiful."

Best trait: "I'm curious and interested, and I'm receptive to new things and people's energy."