Half Mexican and half Puerto Rican. Has a tattoo on her back that is half of a heart. Speaks Spanish and also knows French. Sister Athena Ubach had a small part in Clockwatchers (1997). Younger sister of Athena Ubach. Read for Meg Cabot's "Haunted" CD. Sister-in-law of Sean Kanan. Writing partner is Jessica Cauffiel, who plays best friend Margot in Legally Blonde (2001). Jessica had already been cast as Margot and was to read with several actresses vying for the part of Serena. When Alanna walked into the audition, she pulled Jessica aside and said dryly, "Kid, help me out here. I've gotta make rent." Jessica laughed and said, "Okay. I'll stand up and do the scene with you. Just mirror all of my movements." She did: and Margot and Serena were born. The producers of Meet the Fockers (2004) actually had Alanna, 28, put a fat cushions on and "grey" her hair so she could play a 40-year-old Cuban maid. They saw plenty of actual Cuban women for the role, but director Jay Roach found the young, spunky actress to be the best. She plays much younger, but really played it down for this role. Has a bulldog named "Otis Redding". She and Michelle Matthews both attended the private academy Lycée Français in Los Angeles.
Trivia Update / From: Brandy Doyle
Alana and my cousin Erin both attended St. Marks in elementary school. She and my cousin were very good friends and I had the pleasure of being able to hang out with her on a few ocasions. The trivia question is: What is the name of Alna Ubachs childhood alter ego?
Answer: Cookie Jarvis
She always said it was going to be her stage name.
