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A fine actress whose talent has yet to be fully appreciated. One of a kind, quirky, smart, edgy, curvaceous, and enormously talented. Her sense of timing is impeccable.
In a smart ensemble cast dealing with dark human questions,...
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A fine actress whose talent has yet to be fully appreciated. One of a kind, quirky, smart, edgy, curvaceous, and enormously talented. Her sense of timing is impeccable.
In a smart ensemble cast dealing with dark human questions, Kirsten Vangsness is a shining force to be reckoned with. Her performance is so lovingly nuances that it brings light to a show that is otherwise difficult to watch for the heavy themes. Her role brings perfect balance and shines a light in the darkness; I look forward to seeing her every week. I believe Criminal Minds would be lost without her. Hers is the brightest star in the room. In a cast that has included some heavy hitting actors and actresses in recurring and guest roles, Kirsten Vangsness holds up the sun and moon and stars; she brings an utterly original character to life and light. In group scenes, she stars-even when other characters are speaking. Even though her current character wears bright colors and chunky jewelry, I believe Ms. Vangsness would still attract all the attention in the room were she wearing a potato sack and no make-up. An amazing actress, an as-yet underrecognized talent, she's an astounding asset to any cast. I think she deserves an Emmy, a Golden Globe and her own Hollywood Star. No doubt she can move from drama to comedy and back again. This is a woman who can do it all. I hope to see her do more series television and feature films.
Posted nov 3, 2008 3:19 am pt
Kirsten Vangsness is one great actress, she's truly one of a kind. She's one person I always look forward to when i watch Criminal Minds. Her bubbly personality and her sassiness are great, she truly knows how to break up the monotony. Her real...
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Kirsten Vangsness is one great actress, she's truly one of a kind. She's one person I always look forward to when i watch Criminal Minds. Her bubbly personality and her sassiness are great, she truly knows how to break up the monotony. Her real life friends must love her to death, and I'm sure she gets tons of fanmail as well. When she was shot in an earlier episode I was hoping they wouldn't write her out of the show, and they didn't!! I'm so glad cause the show wouldn't be the same without her. Go Garcia, she's one of the best. LOVE U KIRSTEN!!
Posted dec 26, 2007 11:46 pm pt
This woman is all around amazing. She is beautiful, funny, sweet, charismatic...not to mention a superb actress.
Although she is not wellknown, nor has she had much experience in the television world, she is one of the most creative and...
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This woman is all around amazing. She is beautiful, funny, sweet, charismatic...not to mention a superb actress.
Although she is not wellknown, nor has she had much experience in the television world, she is one of the most creative and entertaining people to watch on primetime! No one could play her character Garcia nearly as well as she does it. Kirsten IS Garcia, and Garcia is Kirsten. She has created a depth for this character that no one could have ever given [Garcia].
You can truly tell that she loves her job and loves who she works with. She speaks of her success with such pride and joy.
I am very happy to see her in this beautiful role and hope to see her again if/when (heaven forbid) she is no longer doing Criminal Minds
Posted oct 3, 2007 9:28 am pt
Kirsten Vangsness is talent personified. Her delivery is honest and fun. She gets excellent material to work with from the writers of Criminal Minds. I loved the way she reaches out to the other team members. It seams like her character was...
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Kirsten Vangsness is talent personified. Her delivery is honest and fun. She gets excellent material to work with from the writers of Criminal Minds. I loved the way she reaches out to the other team members. It seams like her character was originally an after-thought, but I'm so glad she's become an equal member of the team. She is completely comfortable in her own skin. She's full-figured, but georgeous. She radiates self-confidence. She's a good character for younger girls to watch. I wish there were more actresses like her and Cameran Manheim, (probably totally blew the spelling here), who are beautiful in a realistic way. Thanks Kirsten for being human.
Posted sep 24, 2007 10:00 am pt
Kirsten Vangsness is a total babe as Penelope Garcia in Criminal Minds. She exhibits a hidden sexuality that jumps through the screen. She is a total babe. The glasses, the brains, the innocence that is not so innocent. I hope to see more of her...
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Kirsten Vangsness is a total babe as Penelope Garcia in Criminal Minds. She exhibits a hidden sexuality that jumps through the screen. She is a total babe. The glasses, the brains, the innocence that is not so innocent. I hope to see more of her in TV shows and on the big screen. Her smile and eyes are very beautiful and lately her low cut blouses have been very sexy. Makes you want to become a computer geek and work beside her. I'm very glad she got a recurring role...the only reason I watch the show. Keep looking good, sweetie.
Posted may 4, 2007 3:38 am pt
Kirsten Vangsness is a very funny actress. She plays my all time favorite character on Criminal Minds, none other then Penelope Garcia. I love her character. She adds so much comedy to a mostly serious show.
She and Morgan really...
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Kirsten Vangsness is a very funny actress. She plays my all time favorite character on Criminal Minds, none other then Penelope Garcia. I love her character. She adds so much comedy to a mostly serious show.
She and Morgan really should hook up. It would be hilarious to see what they would be like as boyfriend and girlfriend. I would love to see this happen. I think a lot of fans of this show, and I do mean a lot, would love to see this as well.
I classified her as original, because I have never seen anyone quite like her before. She is very funny and very quirky, as am I. Perfect ten in my book!
Posted aug 6, 2006 11:39 pm pt