Remember the Irish mother? That was Vasquez, from Aliens. Talk about a switch!

-- Dave Phillips (Sonitus@USA.net), February 12, 1998

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Dave: that is a shocker and a half!! Thanks for finding out--where did you learn that?? I am a major fan of "Aliens" - have my own copy - and I saw Titanic umpteen times and never realized that! You can't be serious! Talk about versatility!!! I am dying in amazement right now..I hope you're not playing a joke! (Guess you also noticed that Paxton was in Aliens as well?)

-- Bob Gregorio (rgregori@pacbell.net), February 13, 1998.

I believe Dave got his information from IMDb database. I'v watched the movie trailer several dozen times, and find it hard to believe. James Cameron does like to use the same actors,actresses in supporting roles, in many of his movies.

-- Paul Jon Kuroski (pkuroski@dwave.net), February 13, 1998.

Actually, someone at work told me about it but I'm not sure where they found out. I'm almost 100% certain it's true. If anyone finds out otherwise please don't be mad at me, I just thought it was cool and wanted everyone to know. =)

-- Dave Phillips (Sonitus@USA.net), February 13, 1998.

Yep, she's the one. Take a look at the list of films she's been in: (I hope the editor doesn't screw this up.)

1.Titanic (1997) .... Irish Mommy... aka Planet Ice (1996) (fake working title)
2.Fair Game (1995) .... Rosa
3.Star Trek: Generations (1994) .... Science Officer
4.Donato and Daughter (1993) (TV) .... Det. Judy McCartney... aka Dead to Rights (1993) (TV)
5.Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) .... Janelle Voight... aka T2 (1991) (promotional abbreviation)
6.Miracle Mile (1989) .... Beverly Hills Chick
7.Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) .... Meagan Shapiro
8.Presidio, The (1988) .... Patti Jean Lynch
9.Near Dark (1987) .... Diamondback
10.Aliens (1986) .... Private Vasquez

Notable TV guest appearances

1."MacGyver" (1985) playing "Rachel" in episode: "Prometheus Syndrome, The" (episode # 7.4) 10/7/1991
2."Max Headroom" (1987) playing "Bella" in episode: "Dream Thieves" (episode # 1.10) 10/9/1987

Notice all the James Cameron movies?

-- Dave Phillips (Sonitus@USA.net), February 13, 1998.

Damn. Sorry about that, I had a feeling the editor would screw that one up. Anyway, that's the list as best as I could compile the thing.

-- Dave Phillips (Sonitus@USA.net), February 13, 1998.