According to Fleishman-Hillard, the Serena in this video participated in a G2 casting call to find Serenas with personal testimonies of how sports and exercise have helped them overcome a challenge or allowed them to reach and accomplish a significant, personal goal.
Serena Cuevas: "I've never been to Wimbledon."
Serena Williams: "I've never been in a car accident and watched my dreams spin out of control."
Serena Cuevas: "I've never been raised in an neighborhood where I had to dodge bullets."
Serena Williams: "I've never been told I might never dance again."
Serena Cuevas: "I've never gone from Compton, to #1 in the world."
Serena Williams: "I've never defied the odds at 120 beats per minute, but I've always tried as hard as I can..... Serena Cuevas: "To be the best the I can."
The commercial ends with an image of the new G2 bottle and this quote: "Low calorie G2:Less Calories, for more athletes."
The Serena/ Serena spot is the second G2 commercial to compare and contrast an everyday American with a star athlete. You may have seen the Kevin the swimmer & Kevin Garnett commercial, which aired two weeks ago. Garnett's quote "I've never received a pink slip", was interpreted as a condescending remark, rather than a sympathetic one. His quote didn't go over to well with some of our readers,who replied with furious comments.
I think the Serena/ Serena ad will clarify the new theme of Gatorade: Everyone is an athlete. Pepsi Co, (NYSE:PEP) ,owns Gatorade.
(13) Comments on New G2 Commercial Stars Serena Williams & Serena, the Average Woman
I want to take the average Serena out to dinner. She is gorgeous and I want to get to know her better.
Comments by D : Friday, April 03, 2009 at 07:24 PM
nice ad, i think it resonates with lots of folks
Comments by Lob Taylor : Friday, April 03, 2009 at 08:37 PM
The average Serena is hot, a total babe!
Comments by P : Friday, April 03, 2009 at 09:12 PM
"The Average Serena" is sooooo NOT the average woman! Who is this brilliant, solo dancer???
Comments by ECB : Friday, April 03, 2009 at 09:23 PM
The average Serena is a beauty. I could watch her dance everyday.
Comments by Chris from Waldorf,MD : Friday, April 03, 2009 at 09:24 PM
this ad is a lot better than thier previous attempt. although still loaded with negative statements.
Comments by amic : Friday, April 03, 2009 at 10:56 PM
I love this commercial; and both Serenas are gorgeous.
Comments by MM : Friday, April 03, 2009 at 11:30 PM
The average Serena's name is Serena Cuevas, 23, from San Diego, Calif.
Comments by JFH : Friday, April 03, 2009 at 11:53 PM
The "average Serena" is anything BUT average. She's simply beautiful.
Comments by Ryan Ruiz : Saturday, April 04, 2009 at 08:54 PM
GOD!!! THE AVERAGE sERENA IS BEAUTIFULL!!! WHO IS SHE.. SHE NEEDS TO BE IN A MOVIE OR SOMETHING.
Comments by WR : Sunday, April 05, 2009 at 02:23 PM
BOTH "serenas" are beautiful. I could see the average serena in the sequals for "enough" and "selena"!
Comments by reese badd : Sunday, April 05, 2009 at 06:31 PM
Thank you for portraying dancers as athletes. They work hard if not harder than some in conventional sports.My daughter a dancer recovered from a dislocated kneecap.It was a long road she still isn't 100 percent but she IS going to the rockette summer intensive in june
Comments by Laurie Scott : Sunday, April 05, 2009 at 08:30 PM
I hit up Google to find out who the Average Serena dancer was and ended up here. She's so smoking hot.
Comments by Shiner : Tuesday, September 08, 2009 at 04:48 AM
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