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Update January 19
Daphnee Duplaix Samuel (Valerie) and her husband Ron proudly announce the birth of their third son. Jaxson Ronald Samuel was born January 15th in Los Angeles. He measured 21 inches and weighed 7.5 pounds. Congratulations!
Update January 5
Congratulations to James Stevenson (Jared), who was named “Discovery of the Year” in TV Guide Magazine. Soap columnist Michael Logan called James “sensational” - and we wholeheartedly agree!
Update January 4
Baby news! Liza Huber (Gwen) and husband Alex Hesterberg III are delighted to announce the birth of their first child. Royce Alexander Hesterberg was born at 6am on December 23rd in Los Angeles. He was 7 lbs. 10 ounces and 19.5 inches long.
Of additional interest, the baby was born on the birthday of his maternal grandmother, "All My Children" icon Susan Lucci. What a nice early Christmas gift for the whole family!
In other baby news, the last of the pregnant “Passions” cast members is Daphnee Duplaix Samuel (Valerie), who is expecting her third child later this month.
Update November 7
Cingular Wireless and People en Espanol Magazine have joined up to promote this year's 25 Hottest Latin Bachelors in the world. Adrian Bellani (Miguel Lopez-Fitzgerald) is featured as one in this month's issue. You can now download his image onto your cell phone. Send a text message from your Cingular Wireless device to 46313 and type in the letters (ADRI). You will receive the download information to download Adrian’s photo to your cell phone.
Update October 20
Casting news! Guess who’s making a return to “Passions”? Grace and Charity! Dana Sparks will reprise her role of Grace Bennett starting Thursday, November 2. Wait ‘til you see what happens! As for Charity, this time around she’ll be played by Daytime Emmy-nominated Kristina Sisco starting Wednesday, November 15. This can only mean bad news for Kay... Check back to this website for interviews with both actresses.
Update October 19
You can buy some of Timmy’s memorable costumes at the Los Angeles NBC Universal Store at CityWalk. Some of the costumes include Timmy’s Smoking Jackets, the Happy New Year Jump Suit, Monkey Fly Boy Jump Suit, Football Jerseys, the Dorothy Wizard of Oz and MUCH more.
Update September 15
McKenzie Westmore (Sheridan) returned to work at “Passions” this week, thus ending her months-long maternity leave. You can expect to see her back on screen beginning Monday, October 23. Mark your calendars!
Update August 7
Did Brandi Burkhardt’s vocal work for Siren’s song whet your appetite for more? Then this CD might be for you! KOCH Records/Globalvision will release Jekyll & Hyde Resurrection on August 22. This smash-hit Broadway musical has been transformed into a non-stop theatrical touring concert event, where the powerful and romantic pop score is brought to life by the talents of three of the stage’s brightest stars: Rob Evan, Kate Shindle and Brandi Burkhardt, backed by a pulse pounding rock-driven orchestra. Brandi Burkhardt (Siren), who plays Emma, offers a brand new song written exclusively for the CD.
Update August 4
Galen Gering (Luis) and his wife Jenna welcomed their first child, Dillon Phoenix Gering, on Thursday, August 3 at 6:16 p.m. in Los Angeles. Dillon Phoenix weighed in at 8 pounds, 4 ounces. Is that a cute name or what?
Update July 21
Adrian Wilson (Chris) had to be hospitalized temporarily, but is expected to return to “Passions” late next week. “Passions” wishes Adrian a safe and quick recovery. Marsh Mokhtari will temporarily play the role of Christopher Boothe starting from episode #1811, which airs on Friday, August 28.
Update July 20
Miss Teen USA, Allie La Force, plays a “Female Diner” in the Lobster Shack with Luis and Fancy on Friday, August 18. Meanwhile, Gabriel Whitney, the recent graduate who hugged President Bush at the commencement at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, will appear as himself on Friday, August 18 and Monday, August 21.
Update July 14
Brandi Burkhardt (Siren) became engaged to composer/lyricist/producer Frank Wildhorn in Los Angeles. They are planning a Summer 2007 wedding. Congrats, Brandi!
Update July 13
Here are a few more pics from the CMA Music Festival, provided by Mark Cameron Wystrach. Thanks, Mark!
Update June 13
Congratulations to Liza Huber (Gwen), who is pregnant with her first child! She and her husband Alex Hesterberg are expecting the baby at the end of December.
Update May 25
The backstage baby boom continues! McKenzie Westmore and her husband Seven welcomed a baby boy on Sunday, May 21. Maddox Westmore Volpone weighed in at 6 pounds, 10 ounces.
In related news, Kam Heskin will step into Sheridan’s designer shoes while McKenzie is on maternity leave. Kam’s first airdate is July 5th.
Last bit of casting news: James Stevenson has been cast in the contract role of Jared Casey. Jared is a handsome newcomer to Harmony who will sweep Theresa off her feet. That’s right, we said Theresa. So what about Ethan??? Jared first airs on July 21. Check back to this site for more info in the coming weeks.
Update May 18
On Saturday, May 13th, Emily Harper (Fancy) and Adrian Bellani (Miguel) participated in the REVLON RUN/WALK FOR WOMEN held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Here are some pics from that day.
Update April 28
First Charles Divins (Chad) was dubbed the “8th World Wonder” by Kimberly Locke in her music video for her hit single. Now he’s Olivia and 50 Cent’s “Best Friend.” Charles is currently featured in the rapper’s new video, which is in heavy rotation. Which reminds us... when is Chad going to start producing music again?
Update April 13
While Eric Martsolf is on a brief paternity leave, the role of Ethan Winthrop will be played by “Port Charles” alum Rib Hillis - he’s a father of twins, too! His first airdate will be May 25th.
Update April 10
On Friday, April 7, Eric Martsolf (Ethan) and his wife, Lisa, became proud parents of fraternal twin boys. Chase Evan and Mason Alan are the couple’s first children. Congratulations!
Update March 28
Eric Martsolf (Ethan), Adrian Bellani (Miguel) and Mark Cameron Wystrach (Fox) participated as celebrity readers at the “Yeah Baby” 5th Annual Baby and Family Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center in California. 
The three guys volunteered their time to read a children’s story to a very attentive and excited crowd (Eric’s selection was “Arthur’s New Puppy,” while Adrian read “There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly” and Mark read “Where the Wild Things Are”). 
Over 60,000 people attended the two-day convention over the weekend of March 25. Check out the pics!
Update March 27
The role of J.T. Cornell will be played by Michael Sabatino (ex-Lawrence Alamain, “Days of Our Lives”), first airing Thursday, May 18th. Theresa meets J.T., the editor of the tabloid Gwen and Rebecca sent Ethan's paternity information to, in Rome. Hmm... are Gwen and Rebecca about to be exposed???
Erin Cardillo returns as Fancy’s gadabout gal pal, Esme, beginning April 19. Do you think she’ll bring her shotgun with her?
Update March 24
Kim Johnston Ulrich (Ivy) has been cast for a guest-starring role on “Primary,” a new FOX series starring Ron Livingston.
There’s a baby boom behind the scenes at “Passions.” McKenzie Westmore (Sheridan) is expecting her first child, as are Eric Martsolf (Ethan) and Galen Gering (Luis). We’ll keep you posted on the impending birth announcements!
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