20 year old bombshell Elissa Sursara, made famous at age 4 as a South American icon for her child modeling and tween tv career in Brazil has reportedly been in and out of negotiations with Gossip Girl casting directors for what is rumored to be a “several episode“ role on the hit show.

With several films and television spots under her belt, as well as a considerable male following, Sursara `regretfully` pulled out of two major films and a guest appearance on LOST this year, when news of an ill relative receiving treatment in Australia struck the actress down from shooting.

But now it seems the actress is swinging back into action, with specualtions abuzz about her `are they? or are they not?` relationship with actor Emile Hirsch following her April break-up with model Sam Thomas and anticipation for several possible upcoming film projects.

The actress, who revealed in an Australian news publication last week that she is `still shaken up about what my family has been through these last few months. But I`m ready to test the waters and get back into what I love doing.`

When asked directly about her possible upcoming role on Gossip Girl, the actress replied `I don`t like to talk about what is or isnt in negotiation because I don`t want people to judge anything before it happens. It`s funny, I hate gossip, but I do like Gossip Girl. Chace Crawford, he`s so cute, right?`

Despite keeping coy, Sursara`s friend and actress Isabel Lucas of Home & Away and soon-to-be Transformers fame reportedly spilled the beans on her brunette BFF`s new role. Days after Lucas` crash with actor Shia LaBeouf, camera`s caught the blonde attempting to deter reporters from intrusive questions, exclaiming “Leave me alone. I`m going to see my friend and I don`t need this right now.` When asked which friend, Lucas replied with a smile `Elissa Sursara.` Lucas was walking towards the CW building at the time – the Gossip Girl headquarters.