White Collar Exclusive: Alias Alumna Mía Maestro Cast as [Spoiler]
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It’s good to be the fugitive — or at least it sure appears that way, based on the company one Neal Caffrey will be keeping when White Collar launches Season 4 this summer.
TVLine has learned exclusively that Argentinian beauty Mía Maestro, whose past TV credits include Alias (as Nadia Santos) and NBC’s Crusoe series, has landed the role of Maya, a local café owner with whom Neal will be romantically involved when next we catch up with the on-the-lam con.
As seen in the USA Network hit’s Season 3 finale, Neal — lest he be forced to do grumpy G-man Kramer’s bidding, or worse — got the nod from Peter to disappear, and that he did — to a remote island getaway (to be played by Puerto Rico in a location shoot kicking off Monday).
As previously reported, joining Maestro for the new season’s first couple of episodes are Mekhi Phifer (as the FBI’s foremost tracker of fugitives) and Gregg Henry (as an island local who has the means to help Neal and Mozz lay low).
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Mia Maestro as Neal new love interest! Yet another reason NOT to bring Sara back!
You do realize Sara is a series regular right, therefore she is not going away.
Sara kicks ass! I love her! She needs to be in more episodes.
ITA, Jen. Mia Maestro needs to go. Sara had better be a regular for sure next season.
I’m with you , they need to get rid of that dead weight
Awesome! This is exactly how Mia Maestro should come back to TV!
There needs to be any more reasons not to bring Sara back? Burton’s lousy acting and non-existent chemistry between Bomer and Burton aren’t reason enough?
Looking forward to Maestro. She’s an excellent actress.
Thank you TV heavens for someone other than Sara Ellis! Can’t wait for the Summer.
This sucks when the hell are Sara and Neil going to get back together?
I still don’t understand why people hate on Sara…anyway, I can’t wait for WC return, it should be interesting.
That makes two of us. And considering that I’ve yet to hear a good reason for their dislike (or any reason, actually) I kinda wonder if they’re just jealous or something. I, for one, think Sara’s independent, balanced, smart, lack-of-baggage having self is kind of refreshing. I mean I love my damaged characters too, but it’s a nice change.
Except that she’s nothing like that . I’ve been told that she’s independent, balanced, smart and a 100 other great things but it’s not shown on the show . What is presented on the show is a character who’s everything the writers need her to be for that particular episode . And because of that lack in defining the Sara character,I often get the impression that Hilarie Burton has no idea how to play the Sara of the week (ond she’s not a good enough actress to hide that). As a result she’s grinning her way through almost every scene which then gives Matt Bomer nothing to work with. These two are completely disconnected
Totally agree. Besides I see no chemistry between them. I sometimes feel like she is a filler character. I don’t dislike Hillarie Burton, the thing all the other character are very complex but hers isn’t. There’s something missing.
I never really understood why they made Sara a regular. Her character didn’t make much sense to me and I could really care less if she comes back or not.
You *couldn’t care less. Learn your grammar.
Does that mean Sara won’t be back? Maybe then I can tune back into the show. I couldn’t stand the actress they chose for the character.
Hilarie Burton is still a series regular, so Sara will be back.
it was not confirmed,frankly, I don’t see a place for her in the new season
Do NOT underestimate Jeff Eastin’s ability to shoehorn Sara into a storyline! LOL!
Unfortunately, Eastin already has a “Let’s bring Sara’s sister into the story” storyline planned. So as much as I would hate it, we’re stuck with Sara for a while!
Wow, so you stopped watching the show because of Sara? Are you serious?
It’s not really THAT unbelievable. I know a few people who watched the show since the pilot, but tuned out because of Sara. You have to understand that some viewers actually choose to stop watching if they see something in a show they don’t like and lessens their enjoyment.
If I stopped watching a show just because I didn’t like a single character, I’d have no shows left LOL. Those people aren’t true fans. Plus, they don’t realize what they’re missing. Sara’s perfect, and by far the strongest female on the show other than Diana.
That’s naturally the normal recourse, right? Accusing the people who stopped watching because of Sara as “not true fans” of the show. They can’t possibly just be too frustrated in the way she was shoehorned into the storyline that they just gave up on the show completely, even if the did support the show from the start.
And I get that you are a fan of Sara, which understandably makes you biased…but to use the word “perfect”?!?! Seriously?!?! Are we watching the same show here?
Why would Neal and Sara get back together – She gave up the location of the Nazi Treasure; Neal can never trust her.
No she didn’t. Do you even paint attention to the show???
You mean “pay” attention, right? Because “paint” attention doesn’t make any sense. Just returning the favor, since you corrected me with my grammar.
I really like Sara, I just don’t like her with Neal. I am so excited for Mia!!
God! Is it really too much to ask to bring Alex back?
Anyway, I’d take Mia Maestro over Hilarie Burton. S4 premiere should be very interesting.
Okay, I get that some people really like Alex and Neal together, but hasn’t that already been established that they can’t actually be in a relationship?
I think that’s been waaaay established by now. If any relationship was one-night stand material, it was definitely them. Plus, Alex gave Neal and Sara her “blessing,” not that it matters for anything, but still. That dead horse has been beaten numerous times.
In any case, it’s cool with me if Neal has a fling on the island, since it’s just that: a fling. Won’t mean anything in the long run. And as someone said, Sara will be there in New York when he goes back.
That is actually a good example of this show’s inconsistencies (and if you turn your brain on and analyze the episodes instead of just watching for the pretty, you’ll find that the show is full of inconsistencies).
Yes, in Forging Bonds, the writers did make it seem that Neal and Alex were nothing but a one-night stand. But if you’ve watched the episodes from S1, you’ll see that they’re relationship is a lot more than that. The line Alex said “You and I have way too much history to start over”, says volumes. Also that line “When happened with Kate happened”. When Neal said that he will never let anything bad happen to Alex. And it was implied that they saved each other more than once. All these implies that Neal and Alex had a more meaningful relationship than just a one-night stand. That they actually do have a deeper connection that it withstood the fact that Neal was in a relationship with Kate and yet still remained friends with Alex. It’s the writers’ fault, with their lack of follow through, that they (purposely) missed all these and decide to just rewrite “history” in that flashback episode.
I don’t get why some viewers just think that Alex is not a suitable relationship for Neal, and Sara is best for him. Just because she’s a fence? She’s bad and Sara’s good, even though Sara does let a lot of Neal’s shenanigans slide. (Think about it, because she does!) Is it because Sara’s is just another version of Peter, only in heels? If Alex does it, she’s a bad influence and a criminal, but if Sara does it, it’s a legal way of scamming.
And no, Alex did NOT give Neal and Sara her blessing. It’s the writers’ way of letting viewers know that there’s a new woman in Neal’s life, and make it seem like it’s okay for you to like her. It’s Eastin’s words through Alex’s mouth, which in a way is actually good. I like that they wrote Alex as a strong, independent woman who knew her worth. She wasn’t willing to be the other woman in yet another triangle in the story. I loved it that the character just moved on, and not be used as a “tool” for the writers to use to hammer inside our heads why Neal and Sara belong together.
On a related note, I don’t mind seeing Neal’s character be romantically paired with another woman. I’m actually one of the few who liked Kate. And I loved Neal’s natural rapport with Alex. Sara, I’m not too fond of, because of all the reasons other posts already mention. Mainly due to the lack of chemistry between Bomer and Burton. That combined with the various character/behavior/story changes that occur every episode Sara is in…it seems like she undergoes a personality transplant almost every week. And it’s really painfully annoying to watch Sara’s constant grinning on almost every scene she shares with Neal. It’s not cute.
I actually do welcome Maya as one of Neal’s love interest. It will be a breath of fresh air compared to the lackluster Neal/Sara pairing. And if it doesn’t work, hey, she’s only in the show for a couple of episodes. She can’t disturb the storyline that much. No harm, no foul.
“…if you turn your brain on and analyze each episode instead of just watching it for the pretty…” I admit I’m one of the people who spend the 1st viewing of the ep just drooling over Matt B. It takes me at least a few watchings before I actually get the plot! LOL!
People who ship Neal/Sara will always view Alex, and any other woman for that matter, as a threat. They’ll see what they want to see, even if the evidence proves the contrary. I’ve grown used to that, having been in this fandom for a while. You just shrug, shake your head and walk away.
And for all those like me who can’t stand Sara, just do what I do. record the ep and watch it later. You will find that the fast forward button is your new best friend.
As for Maya, I will reserve any judgement until I watch her eps. I look forward to the season premier knowing that I have a break from Sara as Neal’s love interest.
Let’s try to keep it to under 20 screen names per IP address, please. If you have opinions, be proud and own them. And this applies to EVERYONE. Thank you.
Anyone who watches the show regularly knows there are tons of plot hols and inconsistencies. But that’s not why we watch.
To your comment about Alex and Neal seeming like they have more history than a one-night fling would give, that’s because Neal did go to Copenhagen and try and steal the music box with her. Obviously they’d become closer (as friends or something else, it doesn’t matter) while they did that.
Honestly, I could care less who they pair Neal up with. Kate, Alex, Sara, Maya, whoever! I don’t watch it for that. I watch it because of Neal and Peter. That’s what the show needs to focus on. Don’t get me wrong, I love Elizabeth, Mozzie, Jones, and Diana, but Neal and Peter are the highlight of the show (at least for me).
-steps off soap box-
Agree wholeheartedly with Patrick.
I am also happy to take Mia over the much ‘hyped’ Hilarie. I have not seen any chemistry between her and Matt. Please please bring back Gloria as Alex. Love the character and love how Gloria plays her.
She really helped him in the season finale.
so what?it doesn’t change the fact that she is God awful and played by terribly wooden actress
I love Mia Maestro as Nadia! She would be awesome as a new lady love for Neal. I’d take anyone over Sara Ellis! I really hoped they’d get rid of Sara since she already got her Raphael back.
The point of Sara’s character was not simply to get the Raphael back…She’s much more complex than that, and your petty bitterness is only going to make us Sara fans love her more. Maestro is a terrible choice, but alas, if she’s merely playing beach bunny eye candy, I suppose it’s a good choice given her limited talent.
You are not trying to suggest that Burton has ANY talent?
I love Mia Maestro, but I was really hoping that Mozzie and Neal would be secretly meeting with Alex on that island. But at least I won’t have to suffer through Sara Ellis for a couple of eps, that’s always a plus!
Gotta love how everyone is talking about Sara and yet she’s not even mentionned in the article. *sigh*
Seriously, the girl doesn’t deserve all this hate
Can’t wait to see how this storyline plays out anyway :)
Actual LOL at people thinking that Neal having a floozy for two episodes means Sara won’t be back, or won’t be in the episodes at all. Oh, bitter Alex fans, you make life so amusing.
Neal can do whatever he wants in this foreign location, but at the end of the day, he’s rebounding, and the right girl is back in New York working at Sterling Bosch.
Yeah, what’s up with that?
Those ship/character wars are really annoying, and the bashing is even worse ugh
Mia wasn’t too bad on Alias so she should do fine as Maya.
I never understood the Sara hate. I’m a Sara fan myself so I’m hoping this really is only for 2 episodes. I assume Neal is gonna drop her once he heads back to NYC anyway.
Seriously, you Sara fans need to calm down. It’s the nature of a fandom. We like who we like and we dislike who we dislike. No need to be brash to the Mia fans or the Gloria fans. At the end of the day, we’re all just fans. Those of us who don’t like Sara are just happy not to see her shoehorn into every episode. But she is a regular, so why are you so worried? Geez!
Well, we can also say the same thing to Gloria and/or Mia fans
It’s like you haven’t read the comments, people were bashing Sara(as usual), her fans just defended her
I haven’t seen Mia Maestro in anything, but I am looking forward to this storyline. And was it really necessary to bash “limited” Mia’s acting already? They haven’t even filmed yet! And calling the Alex fans “bitter” just because they want the character back? I for one just need a break from the Neal/Sara pairing (I don’t see any chemistry between them, that is MY opinion). Doesn’t mean I “hate” her. I just think Neal should have options.
Good riddance Sara! I really liked Mia from her Alias days. Looking forward to seeing more of her.
Looking forward to Mia. I gave Sara a chances and she did not work well for me. Something about her character was really annoying.
I like Mia and I think she will have good chemistry with Neal. Looking forward to season 4.
I never really got why the writers had to rush Neal into another relationship shortly after his beloved Kate’s death. I think that’s why I didn’t like him with Sara. It was rushed and looked too forced. I’d like to see Neal play around with other females. I like to see how he woos a lady. And I would love to see flirty Neal back. He looked too neutered this season with Sara in the canvas.
Sounds a lot like Burn Notice, heh.
Shippers like Sara.
People who love the show itself, don’t.
I love the show itself and I love Sara. I’ve watched and loved this show from the first night it aired in 2009 (way before Sara ever came along) and I have enjoyed the addition of her character along the way.
As have I, Julie. I think it’s more like:
People who want Neal to be happy love Sara.
People who like Neal being a man-ho even when it’s been stated numerous times that he’s a romantic, don’t.
On the contrary, it was actually my love for romantic Neal that turned me off Sara. I wasn’t a fan of Kate, but I was a fan of Neal’s love for Kate. To have him move on from that kind of love at break neck speed, and actually sleeping with Sara immediately after catching Kate’s killer, pretty much cancels out the idea of romantic Neal inside my head.
THIS!!!
Sara’s character has been ill-conceived and poorly executed, it actually made me dislike Neal! Where was the romantic Neal I loved from season 1? Sara actually made Neal look like a man-ho!
That’s a convenient generalization, but unfortunately you’re dead wrong.
There are plenty of WC fans — myself included — who would like to see Neal happy but cannot stand the Sara character. I’d be perfectly happy if Neal had a long-term love interest, but I don’t want that woman to be Sara because, quite simply, I don’t like the character.
The writers have completely screwed up the character and the actress who plays her is not charismatic enough to make me ignore the whiplash I get from the week-to-week changes in her personality, motivations, or behavior to say nothing of the utter lack of chemistry with Bomer.
Ahhhhh nothing like a good spoiler to initiate a war.
Mia was pretty good on Alias. Just hoping Maya doesn’t stick around long. Personally, I like Sara’s character and her chemistry with Neal so I’d love to see Neal/Sara together again.
Don’t hate me people, it’s just an opinion.
Finally someone with some maturity commenting here.
I love Sara, I love Hilarie, but it’s nice to see Neal with someone else, specially if it means that, at some point, this new person will help him see that what he really needs is someone steady, out of that con world – thus bringing him back to Sara.
And it’s not because I ship Neal/Sara that mean I have to hate Alex, Kate, this new character or any other women on the show. Geez. Grow up, people.
Couldn’t agree with this whole comment more, Gabrielle.
I love the way a person has to like Sara to have “maturity”. Yet the people who like Sara seem to love this muddled, weak character played by an actress with zero talent. I’m not sure what’s so “mature” about that.
It was ok if we actually see “romance” between Neal and Sara. It wasn’t gradual. Sara hated Neal; and then we see them jumping each other’s bones in a library; and then we find out they were sleeping together that same night they caught Kate’s killer. Where was the romance in that?
I’m sorry but Sara is a horrible written character and it doesn’t help that Hilarie Burton can’t act. There’s no natural chemistry between her and Bomer.
I agree with this completely!
That’s your opinion, other people would think the opposite