One Life to Live News & Gossip
News for the week of 12-May-2008
Stars from OLTL, AMC, ATWT and GL will play ball June 7 in the 10th annual Tammy Rubin-Rice softball game benefiting Shorefront Friends for Hospice. Some OLTL names include Kamar de los Reyes (Antonio), Kathy Brier (Marcie), John-Paul Lavoisier (Rex), David Chisum (Miles), Sean Ringgold (Shaun), BethAnn Bonner (Talia), Farah Fath (Gigi), Brittany Underwood (Langston), Jason Tam (Markko Rivera), Tobias Truvillion (Vincent) and Austin Williams (Shane). The softball game kicks off 11:30 a.m. at the Midwood High School Field in Brooklyn. Send a $25 check or money order with SASE to: The Shorefront Friends for Hospice, c/o Jodi Waxman, 61 Bay 35th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11214.
Jerry verDorn (Clint) recalled a naughty moment of a shooting incident, as a nine-year-old boy growing up in the Dakotas. He grew so mad at a neighbor, he took his Daisy Air Rifle BB gun and shot the kid in the kid’s own house. “He didn’t even feel the BB, but I was forced to go over and knock on his door and apologize to his mother and to him. I had my Red Rider hat on, so I wasn’t too imposing.” –Soap Opera Digest, May 13, 2008
Ever since she was a little girl, Lisa Fath knew her daughter Farah (Gigi) had something special that stood her out. She was always taking very good care of herself, her younger sister, always knew what she wanted, worked hard to achieve her aspirations. At such a young age as five, she knew she desired to become a model and through the Images Model and Talent Agency in Lexington, KY. Always mature and ambitious for her age, Farah would astound her mom. But there was a period at age 17 when Farah went through a rebellious, finding herself stage, admitted Lisa. “She had a boyfriend who was wanting her to grow up, and I was like, ‘Keep in mind, people, she’s still 17.’” One of the biggest moments of pride for Farah’s mom was when Farah decided to quit DOOL and try a new, bigger challenge. Other moments Lisa Fath will always treasure were the times her daughter, all grown up, took care of her as a kind of thanks for the support. Because of Farah’s fame as a soap celebrity, she was able to take her mom as a guest to the 2006 Daytime Emmys and enjoy a Mother’s Day makeover c/o SOAPnet. –Soap Opera Digest, “Mother Knows Zest,” May 13, 2008
At first glance, one might assume Tika Sumpter’s and alter-ego Layla’s fashion styles were similar. But Sumpter differentiates herself from Layla in her versatility and changeability. Layla may be fun and funky, but Sumpter transcends generations of fashion sensibility, from 60s bohemian/hippie to 80s upscale business. Sumpter said she’s a big fan of the 60s/70s, the bell-bottoms, flowery dresses, wedge heels, and Twiggy make-up.
Chris Stack (Michael) came back to OLTL in a most roundabout way. He once played a drug dealer trying to lure Nathaniel Marston’s Al into taking speed. Marston would later go on to play Michael, with Al’s soul taking over. At audition time for Marston’s role of Michael, Stack came in thinking it was for something else. The June 13th-born Stack was not informed beforehand, he had to later ask Kathy Brier (Marcie) in a whisper if this was indeed Michael. Taking over for Marston, Stack said, was a tremendous challenge, and he acknowledged his predecessor’s big shoes to fill. “He was a staple on the show for years. And I don’t blame people for being suspect about a recast, but I’ve gotten some incredibly supportive letters.” Acting isn’t Stack’s only forte. He has his own theater company named the CRY HAVOC Company, established since 1997, he stars in an upcoming indie called The Undying and gigs with band Sensi-tip and the Suggestions. His drumming prowess even earned him a spot on Jack Black’s hit movie, School of Rock, where he played a heavy-metal musician taking over for Black’s character in a band. –Soap Opera Digest, May 13, 2008
Tune in to ABC Daytime’s talk show The View May 15 for Kristen Alderson (Starr) and Brandon Buddy (Cole). Their purpose will be to pump up the teen pregnancy storyline on OLTL.
Tika Sumpter (Layla) hosts her first fan club party 4 p.m.-7 p.m., August 17, in the Havana Room, 306 East 76th Street, New York City. Cost is $65 for fan club members and $75 for non-members. Info: tikafan@aol.com.
Fans of David Chisum (Miles) have a chance to win a personal phone call in a “Write In and Win” contest. The fan with the winning, winsome Miles secret will get to talk to the actor by phone and score a free one-year fan club subscription (a member will get a lifetime membership). Nobody knows what Miles’ secret is, not even the head writer. Turn in your secrets by May 31. The winner will be picked out June 7. Info: chisumfan@aol.com.
Gossip for the week of 12-May-2008
Jason Cook (ex-Shawn, DOOL) was supposedly in high demand. Two major ABC Daytime soaps coveted him, OLTL and GH. But GH won. He’ll show up there as a doctor (Patrick’s younger sibling?) and interact with his former DOOL colleague Kirsten Storms who plays Maxie.
OLTL might celebrate its 40th anniversary as a show by bringing back, momentarily or long-term, some blasts from the past, including Judith Light (ex-Karen), Renee Goldsberry (ex-Evangeline), Dan Gauthier (ex-Kevin) and Nathan Fillion (ex-Joey).
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