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How Mike differs from an egg:
According to Pablo, Mike has the composure of a rock - a really well-adjusted rock. "You can't make the guy upset," insists Pablo. "You can't crack him."

From the-almost-but-not-quite department: Back when Mike was around 12, the TV show America's Funniest Home Videos came very close to hiring him to play a mini-businessman in one of their gags. The plan was to dress Mike up in a suit and tie and put him behind the wheel of a Mercedes. Alas, Mike was a bit too small for the car. Unfortunately, instead of getting another auto, the show got another actor. By the way, Mike's parents drive a Mercedes in real life.

Sure, Mike respects his parents. Aurora and Pablo, Sr. Still, when it comes to the great baggy-pants conflict, Mike won't budge. No matter how hard a time his mum and dad give him about his baggies, he keeps wearing 'em.

Mike gets kind of bummed when he hears about celebrities who say, "No, I'm too busy," when someone asks for an autograph. He appreciates his fans, and he is always really friendly when they say hello and ask him to sign away.

The Real Deal
It's been said that Mike's family sells houses for a living. So it's no suprise to find an ad for the Vitar's real-estate business in the entertainment newspaper Daily Variety. The ad reads "The art of real estate demands a professional performance. Call on me for all your real estate needs." The ad featured a photo of Elizabeth, Mike's big sis.

Question: What do Coca Cola, Tylenol, Reebok and J.C Penney all have in common
Answer: They're all products for which Mike has made commercials

When Mike was asked about how he feels about seeing himself in movies or magazines, he said that weirdly enough, it's like seeing another person rather than himself.

* Mike is proud of his mum
* Mike says people are usually suprised about how down-to-earth he is.
* Mike speaks Spanish fluently.
* Mike said that playing Benny "The Jet" Rodriguez in The Sandlot was a "dream role".
* Mike prefers sports to acting "Sports is something I've been addicted to all my life," he explains. "Acting just came into the picture a few years ago so it's going to take a while for them to be equal."
* Mike fired a prop uzi shotgun for his first role in the cable movie, Diplomatic Immunity.

* Big bro Pablo says.. "Ever since he was little, Mikey has always been full of charisma. He was an attention-getter without really wanting attention."
* Pablo is Mike's business manager.
* Pablo stared as the older Benny in The Sandlot.

Mike Moments:
* "I've been called everything-Mike, Mikey, Michael-it's all the same."
* He was "discovered" by a talent manager while on line for a ride at his school's annual festival. "That's a pretty funny story," Mike remembers.
* Would he do a Sandlot sequel? "Definitely.

Loving Mike:
* Mike likes girls who are trusting, funny and relaxed.
* Going to a movie, party or a dance is how Mike likes to spend his dates.
* Mike wouldn't rule out dating a fan.

The Vitar family!
Mum: Aurora
Dad: Pablo
Brother: Pablo, jr.
Sister: Elizabeth
Mike
A pet parrot named Cindy is also a member of the Vitar family.

Mike admits that having siblings who are quite a bit older than he has its advantages and disadvantages. On the other hand, "The one thing I mind is not having anyone my age around to talk to." On the other hand, his siblings, who moved out on their own several years back, sort of broke his parents in when it came to rules. By the time Mike came around (God thank the Lord) a lot of their strict ways had flown out the window.

Mike's movies are:
Diplomatic Immunity (small role)
Sunset Grill (also a small role)
The Sandlot
D2: Mighty Ducks
D3: Mighty Ducks

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