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b'In this edition of the Buzzcast Flashback, which originally aired on July 25, 2012, we spoke with "DALLAS" star, Jordana Brewster. The actress, who plays Elena Ramos, also is known for the "Fast and Furious" movie franchise.

Brewster was the first non-original cast member to be cast in the reboot of the CBS series, which ran from 1978-1991. We follow the lives of the younger generation of the Ewing clan, but still get a taste of original characters such as Bobby Ewing, Sue Ellen Ewing, and J.R. Ewing. The actress told us about first watching the original run of the series:

\\u201cI knew all about \\u2018Dallas,\\u2019 but I never got to watch the episodes. I started watching it right after I got the role, and watched a lot of them on set. I would see an episode, and talk to Linda (Gray) about it the next day, ask her questions, and it was really fun for me. I had all the trivia I needed.\\u201d

She continued on about working with the original cast in the reboot of the series:

\\u201cThey are such a good example for the newer cast, because they have been friends for the past 30 years. They are so gracious, fun, and they have fun every day. You look at them and go, \\u2018That\\u2019s what I want to be.\\u2019 They are awesome, especially Linda. I love Linda.\\u201d

While her professional life may be more stable, her love life does live up to those standards. As Elena is torn between her current love, John Ross (Josh Henderson) and her ex, Christopher (Jesse Metcalfe), just exactly where does her heart lie between the two men?

\\u201cShe is really confused! I mean, she IS dealing with the Ewings, and one of them is not the nicest guy. From Elena\\u2019s perspective, she really had her heart broken by Christopher. And he is with someone else that is right under her eyes. That\\u2019s just horrible. John Ross is smart, sneaky, and scooped her up when she was heartbroken and needed help. I see the appeal in him. He\\u2019s a bad boy, knows what he wants, and is a go-getter. I do think John Ross is genuinely in love with Elena, but I think ultimately her first love is Christopher. He\\u2019s the one who has integrity, as does Elena. So, ultimately, he\\u2019s the one she is love with deep down.\\u201d

As I personally said, I think Elena needs to tell both of them to shove off and let her be her. They did her wrong, so let her stand on her own and come out on top.

Fans first fell in love with Jordana when she originated the role of Nikki Munson on \\u201cAs The World Turns,\\u201d from 1995-1998. We spoke to her briefly about her time there and working alongside the late Benjamin Hendrickson (Hal Munson):

\\u201cI loved Benjamin. He was so wonderful to have as a \\u2018dad.\\u2019 He was a phenomenal actor, and here I am, as a 16 year old who came in and said, \\u2018I don\\u2019t really know what I\\u2019m doing.\\u2019 He would say, \\u2018Watch yourself, and take more risks.\\u2019 When I left the show, he wrote me this long letter of advice. One of the pieces of advice was, \\u2018Stop swearing.\\u2019 *laughs* He said, \\u2018The outside doesn\\u2019t match what is coming out of your mouth.\\u2019 He was the most nurturing, wonderful man with a wicked sense of humor. He made going to work that much more fun.\\u201d

You can follow Jordana on Twitter: @JordanaBrewster, and "DALLAS" returns with its new season in 2014.'