Sara Ramirez is One Smooth Operator
Sara Ramirez is slightly mortified.
A bus showcasing her image alongside 10 other Grey's Anatomy cast members on a massive promotional poster has just pulled up on the street outside a cafe.
"Oh my God. That is so weird," she cringes.
After the initial shock wears off, she smiles, pleased with the photo.
"For one of the first times, I'm looking at myself going, 'Yeah, I'm OK with that,'" she told USA Today.
Ramirez, 31, should be pleased. After an eight-episode run last season, she's a Grey's Anatomy regular.
And while the other female doctors on TV's hottest medical drama are busy breaking hearts, Ramirez is mending broken bones... as orthopedic surgeon Callie Torres. Soon after she accepted the role, Ramirez made the most of the twisted ankle and torn ligaments she received on stage playing Lady of the Lake in Broadway's Spamalot.
Her orthopedic surgeon let her observe operations.
"I was watching surgeries where they opened up knees and shoulders, taking pictures with my phone," Ramirez said.
The actress, who hails from Mazatlan, Mexico, is no stranger to blood and guts. She's a fan of TV shows about medical procedures and grew up with an oceanographer father who brought her with him to labs.
"I was always around rows of crazy jars that smelled like weird fermenting things from beneath the sea," she said.
Ramirez's parents divorced when she was eight. Her father moved to Miami, and her mother, a former actress / singer, relocated to San Diego, where she enrolled Ramirez in a school for the performing arts.
Like Callie, who at one point was living in the hospital basement, Ramirez has resided in less than luxurious digs. During her 12 years on and off Broadway, Ramirez had several humbling living experiences in New York.
"I ended up renting a room (from) a really eccentric couple," she said. "Then there was a woman who kept every room piled up with clothes and dirty stuff. I found things missing. But it taught me I can live with less."
For now, she's renting a house in Los Angeles.
"If I was to put my money down on a house, I don't know that I'd have much left. I don't know if this job's going to last. But if the show keeps me around for a little while, I'd like to settle down. I'm kind of in that nesting phase," she said.
Ramirez has a boyfriend but prefers talking about her on-screen romance with self-deprecating softie George O'Malley (T.R. Knight).
In tonight's episode, it's make-or-break time for the couple. But Ramirez says the characters are suited for each other.
"She gives him strength, and he gives her sensitivity."
October 12th, 2006 3:18 PM
Hehe... I'm the first comment. I love callie, she's really awesome!!
October 12th, 2006 4:41 PM
Shes Great!
October 12th, 2006 5:15 PM
I have to admit I was not a Callie fan at first. But I have come to really her and Im still trying to figure out what George's problem is with her. She really looks great in this picture.
October 13th, 2006 9:16 AM
The heart of the show for me was the Izzie and Denny relationship. I'm so glad that Izzie was finally able to experience a part of Denny one last time.
October 13th, 2006 11:49 PM
I hated to see George and Callie break up. I hope in future episodes George gets up enough courage to to do whatever it takes to win her back and keep her.
October 23rd, 2006 9:46 AM
i have been callies fan since the very first time she was on the show. i think she is a very beautiful lady, and very sexy. george is an idiot for leaving her. i would never leave her and worship her like the lady she is
November 18th, 2006 4:42 AM
I heart Callie! Definitely my favourite character along with Burke, Mark and Alex. I remember when she first started out on the show people said really nasty stuff about her weight, hair whatever, now looks like the piper is playing a different tune. In my opinion she's always been awesome, real and attractive.
December 3rd, 2006 12:37 PM
omg.i am such a huge fan of callie on this show. she doesnt care about what people think and she is such a strong person. i pretty much look up to her!! I really hope that george and her get back together soon...idk what is up w/ george but he needs to get over it soon! keep it up sara!
-cherilyn
December 17th, 2006 2:02 AM
I admire Sara as an actress. I noticed her on "You've got Mail" and her small part as the cashier at grocery store made me take notice of her. She has features on her face that are stunning. Her character on Grey's Anatomy is very strong, yet vunerable, which is very appealing, makes her more interesting. You can see how good an actress she is by being able to read her mind. I hope she goes a lot farther in her part on the show and I wish her the best of luck.
January 5th, 2007 4:51 PM
I think Sara Ramirez is such an awesome actress. After seeing her in Spamalot, in which she TOTALLY deserved the Tony, I am so glad she is on Grey's Anatomy. She can play such different roles really well. It's really fun to watch her on Grey's Anatomy.
January 12th, 2007 5:32 PM
hola, andaba por aqui y me dio muchisimo gusto el ver que Sara es de Mazatlán, Sinaloa por que yo soy de ahi, muchisimo éxito en la vida y los mejores deseos.
Muchisimas FELCIDADES.!!
February 8th, 2007 7:26 PM
I love love love Sara! :) She is perfect for the role of Callie and has such good chemistry with TR Knight (George)!
March 9th, 2007 8:21 AM
I love Sara, seriously, she is so gifted and talented and not 5 and a half pounds like everyone else. She is so beautiful!
March 18th, 2007 9:50 AM
Although I'm totally pissed at the writers right now for having Izzie and George end up in bed together...I was glad that I saw Sara on screen a little more. She really deserves a show all her own. Anyway...The George I grew to love wouldn't have talked down about Callie to Izzie, and he wouldn't have gotten mad at her for being rich (uhh...hot and loaded...not to mention humble...where is the problem?) Blond with boobs isn't what makes a woman beautiful in my opinion...and I think George lowered his standards.
April 2nd, 2007 2:00 PM
SARA RAMIREZ IS SO GORGEOUS. SHES SO HOTT!.
AND IF THATS REALLY HE BOYFRIEND IN THE PICTURE I FOUND WOW SHE HAS BAD TASTE IN MEN I KEAN COME ON HE IS SO UGLY AND SHE IS LIKE SMOKIN HOTT. BUT BESIDES THAT SARA RAMIREZ IS SO GORGEOUS I REALLY DO HOPE THAT THEY KEEP HER ON THE SHOW AS LONG AS POSSIBLE.! SHE IS REALLY GREAT FOR GEORGE BUT IZZIE IS SCREWIN EVERYTHING UP FOR THEM. I LOVE SARA RAMIREZ!!!