Ricky Martin is the star of Apple TV+’s Palm Royale and has come a long way in the acting field, not forgetting his beginnings in Mexico.
While appearing on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live, host Andy Cohen asked Martin if General Hospital is where he cut his teeth acting.
“I did a lot of theater in Mexico before, and I did TV series’ in Mexico, and even film in Mexico,” he said. “So I would give Mexico a lot of credit for my preparation.”
After leaving the boyband Menudo, Martin got an opportunity to star in the musical comedy Mamá Ama el Rock in Mexico City. The singer would then be offered a role in the TelevisaUnivision telenovela Alcanzar Una Estrella II, where he played a member of a pop band. Following the success of the series, Martin would also star in a film based on the show.
While appearing on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live, host Andy Cohen asked Martin if General Hospital is where he cut his teeth acting.
“I did a lot of theater in Mexico before, and I did TV series’ in Mexico, and even film in Mexico,” he said. “So I would give Mexico a lot of credit for my preparation.”
After leaving the boyband Menudo, Martin got an opportunity to star in the musical comedy Mamá Ama el Rock in Mexico City. The singer would then be offered a role in the TelevisaUnivision telenovela Alcanzar Una Estrella II, where he played a member of a pop band. Following the success of the series, Martin would also star in a film based on the show.
- 3/24/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Studio City, the little-engine-that-could creation of The Bold and Beautiful actor Sean Kanan, is back for a second season on Amazon Prime today.
“I am unbelievably proud of Studio City and what we accomplished during Season 1,” said Kanan. “It was a project that, with the hard work of an ensemble of talented creatives, came to fruition and won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Limited Series. We are excited to bring you Season 2.”
Spring Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
The first 11 episodes of the digital drama dropped in 2019 and continued into 2020. It tells the story of Sam Stevens (Kanan), a longtime soap opera actor starring in the second-most-watched daytime drama, Hearts on Fire, as he struggles to keep his top spot on the show while attempting to break into feature films and navigate his complicated personal life.
Kanan worked on the digital series while maintaining his...
“I am unbelievably proud of Studio City and what we accomplished during Season 1,” said Kanan. “It was a project that, with the hard work of an ensemble of talented creatives, came to fruition and won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Limited Series. We are excited to bring you Season 2.”
Spring Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
The first 11 episodes of the digital drama dropped in 2019 and continued into 2020. It tells the story of Sam Stevens (Kanan), a longtime soap opera actor starring in the second-most-watched daytime drama, Hearts on Fire, as he struggles to keep his top spot on the show while attempting to break into feature films and navigate his complicated personal life.
Kanan worked on the digital series while maintaining his...
- 5/2/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
All My Children and Santa Barbara veteran John Callahan has died.
He was 66.
Eve La Rue, Callahan's former AMC co-star and ex-wife broke the news on Instagram.
“May flights of angels wing you to your rest, my dear friend,” she shared.
“Your bigger-than-life, gregarious personality will leave a hole in our hearts forever."
They were married from 1996-2005, have an 18-year-old daughter named Kaya McKenna.
“Kaya and I are beyond broken-hearted, so stunned, sorry that my thoughts are a mess,” La Rue continued in her tribute to Callahan, shown in full below.
“You gave the best most beautifully written tributes, and I am at a complete loss for words right now for you."
"I hope Heaven has baseball and that your team always wins! The Yankees has just lost their biggest fan.”
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May Flights of Angels Wing You to Your Rest my Dear Friend. Your bigger than life,...
He was 66.
Eve La Rue, Callahan's former AMC co-star and ex-wife broke the news on Instagram.
“May flights of angels wing you to your rest, my dear friend,” she shared.
“Your bigger-than-life, gregarious personality will leave a hole in our hearts forever."
They were married from 1996-2005, have an 18-year-old daughter named Kaya McKenna.
“Kaya and I are beyond broken-hearted, so stunned, sorry that my thoughts are a mess,” La Rue continued in her tribute to Callahan, shown in full below.
“You gave the best most beautifully written tributes, and I am at a complete loss for words right now for you."
"I hope Heaven has baseball and that your team always wins! The Yankees has just lost their biggest fan.”
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May Flights of Angels Wing You to Your Rest my Dear Friend. Your bigger than life,...
- 3/28/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
All My Children and Santa Barbara vet John Callahan died on Saturday morning after suffering a massive stroke at his home in Palm Desert, Calif. He was 66.
“May flights of angels wing you to your rest, my dear friend,” Callahan’s ex-wife and former AMC screen partner, Eva La Rue, shared on Instagram. (The two were wed from 1996 to 2005, and have an 18-year-old daughter, Kaya McKenna.) “Your bigger-than-life, gregarious personality will leave a hole in our hearts forever.
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“May flights of angels wing you to your rest, my dear friend,” Callahan’s ex-wife and former AMC screen partner, Eva La Rue, shared on Instagram. (The two were wed from 1996 to 2005, and have an 18-year-old daughter, Kaya McKenna.) “Your bigger-than-life, gregarious personality will leave a hole in our hearts forever.
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- 3/28/2020
- TVLine.com
On the same day (and time slot), Guiding Light's Reva Shayne declared herself "The Slut of Springfield" and Santa Barbara premiered."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1957: NBC Radio aired the final episode of Hilltop House. The show had run on and off since November 1, 1937.
1968: On Dark Shadows, after trying and failing to kill Barnabas (Jonathan Frid), Cassandra (Lara Parker) continued to age rapidly, thanks to Nicholas.
1973: On The Doctors, Dr. Mike Powers (Peter Burnell) assured Penny Davis (Julia Duffy) that she did not cause any of his troubles.
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1957: NBC Radio aired the final episode of Hilltop House. The show had run on and off since November 1, 1937.
1968: On Dark Shadows, after trying and failing to kill Barnabas (Jonathan Frid), Cassandra (Lara Parker) continued to age rapidly, thanks to Nicholas.
1973: On The Doctors, Dr. Mike Powers (Peter Burnell) assured Penny Davis (Julia Duffy) that she did not cause any of his troubles.
- 7/30/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1968: Dark Shadows' Adam jumped from Widows' Hill.
1984: Steve and Betsy were married on As the World Turns.
1984: Y&R's Nikki wanted to track down Victor's mother.
1996: "Clink, Boom!" on General Hospital."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1943: Radio soap opera Lora Lawton debuted on NBC Radio. Joan Tompkins starred as Lora, housekeeper to important, dynamic shipbuilder Peter Carver. Lora would later marry Peter. Frank and Anne Hummert produced the series.
1966: On Morning Star, Katy Elliott (Elizabeth Perry), Hank Stover (Warren Remmerling...
1984: Steve and Betsy were married on As the World Turns.
1984: Y&R's Nikki wanted to track down Victor's mother.
1996: "Clink, Boom!" on General Hospital."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1943: Radio soap opera Lora Lawton debuted on NBC Radio. Joan Tompkins starred as Lora, housekeeper to important, dynamic shipbuilder Peter Carver. Lora would later marry Peter. Frank and Anne Hummert produced the series.
1966: On Morning Star, Katy Elliott (Elizabeth Perry), Hank Stover (Warren Remmerling...
- 5/31/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1984: Guiding Light's Reva Shayne declared herself "The
Slut of Springfield" in the country cub fountain after getting
fed up with Josh's mistreatment of her."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1957: NBC Radio aired the final episode of Hilltop House. The show had run on and off since November 1, 1937.
1968: On Dark Shadows, after trying and failing to kill Barnabas (Jonathan Frid), Cassandra (Lara Parker) continued to age rapidly, thanks to Nicholas.
1973: On The Doctors, Dr. Mike Powers (Peter Burnell) assured Penny Davis (Julia Duffy) that she did not cause any of his troubles.
1984: Daytime...
Slut of Springfield" in the country cub fountain after getting
fed up with Josh's mistreatment of her."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1957: NBC Radio aired the final episode of Hilltop House. The show had run on and off since November 1, 1937.
1968: On Dark Shadows, after trying and failing to kill Barnabas (Jonathan Frid), Cassandra (Lara Parker) continued to age rapidly, thanks to Nicholas.
1973: On The Doctors, Dr. Mike Powers (Peter Burnell) assured Penny Davis (Julia Duffy) that she did not cause any of his troubles.
1984: Daytime...
- 7/30/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1968: Dark Shadows' Adam jumped from Widows' Hill.
1984: Steve and Betsy were married on As the World Turns.
1984: Y&R's Nikki wanted to track down Victor's mother.
1996: "Clink, Boom!" on General Hospital."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1943: Radio soap opera Lora Lawton debuted on NBC Radio. Joan Tompkins starred as Lora, housekeeper to important, dynamic shipbuilder Peter Carver. Lora would later marry Peter.
1984: Steve and Betsy were married on As the World Turns.
1984: Y&R's Nikki wanted to track down Victor's mother.
1996: "Clink, Boom!" on General Hospital."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1943: Radio soap opera Lora Lawton debuted on NBC Radio. Joan Tompkins starred as Lora, housekeeper to important, dynamic shipbuilder Peter Carver. Lora would later marry Peter.
- 5/31/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
The 2018 Daytime Emmy Awards will be handed out on Sunday night, April 29, at a ceremony hosted by Emmy champs Sheryl Underwood (“The Talk”) and Mario Lopez (“Extra”), but the lion’s share of prizes were handed out at the Creative Arts Awards on Friday night, April 27. That’s where the best achievements in animation, children’s programs, special class programs, and digital programs were presented. Scroll down for the complete list of Daytime Emmy winners.
See 2018 Daytime Emmys full list of winners: Every category, every nominee at the 45th Daytime Emmy Awards
Coming into these Emmys, “The Bold and the Beautiful” was the least nominated of the four broadcast soap operas with 18 bids, but it got the last laugh — at least at Creative Arts. The CBS serial took home seven prizes, more than any other drama and tied with “Sesame Street” as the most awarded program — period. “B&B” won for its lighting direction,...
See 2018 Daytime Emmys full list of winners: Every category, every nominee at the 45th Daytime Emmy Awards
Coming into these Emmys, “The Bold and the Beautiful” was the least nominated of the four broadcast soap operas with 18 bids, but it got the last laugh — at least at Creative Arts. The CBS serial took home seven prizes, more than any other drama and tied with “Sesame Street” as the most awarded program — period. “B&B” won for its lighting direction,...
- 4/28/2018
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
The 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards nominations honoring the best in daytime television were announced on Wednesday, March 21, live on the CBS talk show “The Talk.” Winners will be revealed during the Creative Arts Daytime Emmys on April 27, followed by the main ceremony on Sunday, April 29. So who made the cut for these awards? Scroll down for the complete list.
The Daytime Emmy Awards cover a wide variety of programming including soap operas, talk shows, game shows, children’s shows, animation and more. In recent years the awards have also expanded into the online streaming realm, just like their primetime counterparts, so digital drama series and programs from Netflix and Amazon are also represented.
The awards for dramatic acting are unique as they undergo an extra pre-nominations phase of voting. TV academy members watched short sample clips of all entrants for lead and supporting awards. The top 10 vote-getters in each category became the pre-nominees,...
The Daytime Emmy Awards cover a wide variety of programming including soap operas, talk shows, game shows, children’s shows, animation and more. In recent years the awards have also expanded into the online streaming realm, just like their primetime counterparts, so digital drama series and programs from Netflix and Amazon are also represented.
The awards for dramatic acting are unique as they undergo an extra pre-nominations phase of voting. TV academy members watched short sample clips of all entrants for lead and supporting awards. The top 10 vote-getters in each category became the pre-nominees,...
- 3/21/2018
- by Daniel Montgomery and Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Fans have been anxiously awaiting the release of teen/family movie To The Beat! since the trailer was first released in July. The movie releases across multiple platforms on March 13, and it is worth the wait. The script is lighthearted, with relevant lessons about family, friends and following your dreams. First-time director Jillian Clare deserves kudos for bringing a movie to life that delivers something for everyone - dance, drama and fun!
In To The Beat!, fourteen-year-old twins Mackie (Laura Krystine, Instructions Not Included) and Mia Castillo (Brisa Lalich) have been dancing since they were toddlers. They support each other's passion through competitions and rehearsals, even though they prefer different styles: Mia loves tap and Mackie loves jazz. When their favorite pop star (Chris Trousdale) launches an online contest to find the most unique dancers for his new music video, the twins each form their own team to compete. With...
In To The Beat!, fourteen-year-old twins Mackie (Laura Krystine, Instructions Not Included) and Mia Castillo (Brisa Lalich) have been dancing since they were toddlers. They support each other's passion through competitions and rehearsals, even though they prefer different styles: Mia loves tap and Mackie loves jazz. When their favorite pop star (Chris Trousdale) launches an online contest to find the most unique dancers for his new music video, the twins each form their own team to compete. With...
- 2/28/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Good news, soap fans. The second season of digital drama, The Bay, premieres today on Amazon Prime. Check out the season two trailer, after the jump. An online soap opera set in Bay City, The Bay was created by Gregori J. Martin.Kristos Andrews, Mary Beth Evans, Derrell Whitt, Jade Harlow, Taylor Stanley, Tristan Rogers, Lilly Melgar, Ronn Moss, and Matthew Ashford star. The Bay won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Digital Series. Evans and Andrews also won the outstanding performer awards.Read More…...
- 11/29/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The Daytime Emmys have undergone a considerable facelift in recent years with the explosion of original web-based content and various subscription streaming services. This is the first year the Daytime Emmys have introduced three categories devoted entirely to digital daytime dramas. The awards previously included one category recognizing shows, and another for both male and female performers. Each gender now competes separately, while a category honoring digital daytime programs remains intact. The following is a list of the web-exclusive series that have been nominated, as well as where you can watch them! “The Bay: The Series”“The Bay” first attracted Emmy’s attention when the series earned a nomination in the special class short format category back in 2012. The Daytime Emmys have since adapted their rules as the digital landscape evolved. Furthermore, “The Bay” won last year’s Daytime Emmy for outstanding digital drama series (new approaches). The series...
- 4/18/2016
- backstage.com
CBS daytime drama “The Young and the Restless” leads this year’s Daytime Emmy Awards with 27 total nominations. ABC’s “General Hospital” (24 nominations), CBS’ “The Bold and the Beautiful” (23) and NBC’s “Days of Our Lives” (16) follow. All four are nominated for best drama series, an honor for which “The Young and the Restless” and “Days of Our Lives” tied at last year’s ceremony. The Television Academy is also honoring Web series and its actors for the first time this year. Kristos Andrews (“The Bay: The Series”), Van Hansis (“EastSiders”), Rick Hearst (“Youthful Daze”), J. D. Pardo (“East Los High”), and Kevin Spirtas (“Winterthorne”) are the inaugural nominees for actor in a digital daytime drama. Mary Beth Evans (“The Bay: The Series”), Kathleen Gati (“Winterthorne”), Elizabeth Hubbard (“Anacostia”), Lilly Melgar ("The Bay: The Series"), and Patsy Pease ("The Bay: The Series") round out actress in a digital daytime drama.
- 3/24/2016
- backstage.com
No, this isn’t a remake of the Fred Williamson B-movie masterpiece “Black Cobra”, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. After all, directors Scott Donovan and Lilly Melgar’s upcoming martial arts flick has an action-packed vibe of its own, and it certainly doesn’t skimp on the ass-kicking. Watching the film’s talented cast of stuntmen and martial artists beat the crap out of people for 90 minutes sounds like a fantastic way to spend an evening to me. I foresee a synopsis in your near future: One man travels across country, smuggling illegal black diamonds to sell in order to pay for his father’s pardon in South Africa. When he arrives to the United States to finalize what appeared to be a simple transaction he is soon double-crossed and becomes caught up in a contraband forcing him to overcome an opponent far more lethal and deadlier than he has every met.
- 3/28/2012
- by Todd Rigney
- Beyond Hollywood
On this date in...
1984: NBC soap opera Santa Barbara, created by Bridget and Jerome Dobson, debuted. The show lasted 2,137 episodes before finishing its run in the U.S. in 1993. The show continued to air around the world and became an international hit.
2001: Mexican telenovela Amigas Y Rivales debuted on Televisa.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Ilene Kristen (Liza, The Bay; Roxy, One Life To Live; ex-Delia, Ryan's Hope; ex-Norma, Loving; ex-Madeline, Another World) - 59
Richard Burgi (ex-Chad, Another World; ex-Karl, Desperate Housewives; ex-Philip, Days Of Our Lives; ex-Glenn, As The World Turns; ex-Randy, One Life To Live) - 53
Laurence Fishburne (ex-Josh, One Life To Live) - 50
Vivica A. Fox (ex-Maya; Generations; ex-Carmen, Days Of Our Lives) - 47
Lilly Melgar (Janice, The Bay; ex-Lily, General Hospital; ex-Claudia, The Bold And The Beautiful) - 42
Simon Baker (ex-James, Home And Away) - 42
Ben Jorgensen (ex-Chris, As The World Turns; ex-Kevin, All My Children...
1984: NBC soap opera Santa Barbara, created by Bridget and Jerome Dobson, debuted. The show lasted 2,137 episodes before finishing its run in the U.S. in 1993. The show continued to air around the world and became an international hit.
2001: Mexican telenovela Amigas Y Rivales debuted on Televisa.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Ilene Kristen (Liza, The Bay; Roxy, One Life To Live; ex-Delia, Ryan's Hope; ex-Norma, Loving; ex-Madeline, Another World) - 59
Richard Burgi (ex-Chad, Another World; ex-Karl, Desperate Housewives; ex-Philip, Days Of Our Lives; ex-Glenn, As The World Turns; ex-Randy, One Life To Live) - 53
Laurence Fishburne (ex-Josh, One Life To Live) - 50
Vivica A. Fox (ex-Maya; Generations; ex-Carmen, Days Of Our Lives) - 47
Lilly Melgar (Janice, The Bay; ex-Lily, General Hospital; ex-Claudia, The Bold And The Beautiful) - 42
Simon Baker (ex-James, Home And Away) - 42
Ben Jorgensen (ex-Chris, As The World Turns; ex-Kevin, All My Children...
- 7/31/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Coming off the success of the recent Indie Soap Awards and a successful winter full of fabulous new episodes, the web series community is excited about what's next. We Love Soaps TV is happy to offer our Indie Soap Spring Preview Guide with the latest news and happenings from returning shows to crossovers and spin-offs. Check it out below.
Season Premieres
Then We Got Help!
Season Two Premiere Date: March 18
Creator and star Julie Ann Emery offers a preview of the new season: "The thing I think I'm most proud of is Season Two is fully fan funded. We did a crowd funding campaign and we surpassed our maximum budget asked for. We may not have the biggest audience on the web, but our fans are Fierce!
"We used that money to improve our sound, get all our actors back, and add an impressive list of guest stars including Sam McMurray (Rasing Arizona,...
Season Premieres
Then We Got Help!
Season Two Premiere Date: March 18
Creator and star Julie Ann Emery offers a preview of the new season: "The thing I think I'm most proud of is Season Two is fully fan funded. We did a crowd funding campaign and we surpassed our maximum budget asked for. We may not have the biggest audience on the web, but our fans are Fierce!
"We used that money to improve our sound, get all our actors back, and add an impressive list of guest stars including Sam McMurray (Rasing Arizona,...
- 3/11/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
According to the Internet Movie DataBase (IMDb.com): "The STARmeter rankings provide a snapshot of who's popular based on the searches of millions of IMDb users. Updated weekly, these rankings also graph the popularity of people over time and determine which events affect public awareness." Here is a listing of some present and past soap stars and their current ranking, as well as some public figures. Do you agree with the list? Is Lisa Rinna really more popular than President Obama? Weigh in below. 1. Darren Criss (Glee) 3. Leonardo DiCaprio (ex-santa Barbara)4. Johnny Depp (star of Dark Shadows movie)9. Dot Jones (Glee, Venice) 11. Jill Clayburgh (ex-sft)19. Brad Pitt (ex-aw)28. Amber Tamblyn (ex-gh)54. James Franco (ex-gh) 101. Parker Posey (ex-atwt)
119. Jessica Lowndes (90210) 121. Amanda Seyfried (ex-atwt)125. Demi Moore (ex-gh)134. Lyndsy Fonseca (ex Dh, ex-y&R)144. Courtney Thorne-Smith (ex-Melrose Place)157. Morgan Freeman (ex-aw)189. Josh Duhamel (ex-amc)200. Julianne Moore (ex-atwt)208. Paul Wesley (ex-gl)236. Lindsay Lohan...
119. Jessica Lowndes (90210) 121. Amanda Seyfried (ex-atwt)125. Demi Moore (ex-gh)134. Lyndsy Fonseca (ex Dh, ex-y&R)144. Courtney Thorne-Smith (ex-Melrose Place)157. Morgan Freeman (ex-aw)189. Josh Duhamel (ex-amc)200. Julianne Moore (ex-atwt)208. Paul Wesley (ex-gl)236. Lindsay Lohan...
- 11/22/2010
- by Damon L. Jacobs
- We Love Soaps
The Bay's producer/creator Gregori J. Martin announced today that Ignacio Serrichio is joining the cast of the hit Indie Soap. According to Martin:
Ignacio Serricchio first appears on The Bay as Manny Ramos, the newest addition to the Ramos clan at the end of the third Chapter. Manny is Janice (Lilly Melgar) and Frankie's (Diego Serrano) kid brother, and Lianna's (Jade Harlow) uncle.
Fans of General Hospital will recall Serricchio's appearance as Diego Alcazar (2004-06; 2008) aka, "The Text Message Killer" who murdered Georgie Jones, Emily Quartermaine, Coop Barrett, and (gasp) even Michael Corinthos's beloved nanny Leticia! Let's hope Sara Garrett (Mary Beth Evans) isn't checking her text messages too soon!
Ignacio Serricchio first appears on The Bay as Manny Ramos, the newest addition to the Ramos clan at the end of the third Chapter. Manny is Janice (Lilly Melgar) and Frankie's (Diego Serrano) kid brother, and Lianna's (Jade Harlow) uncle.
Fans of General Hospital will recall Serricchio's appearance as Diego Alcazar (2004-06; 2008) aka, "The Text Message Killer" who murdered Georgie Jones, Emily Quartermaine, Coop Barrett, and (gasp) even Michael Corinthos's beloved nanny Leticia! Let's hope Sara Garrett (Mary Beth Evans) isn't checking her text messages too soon!
- 11/11/2010
- by Damon L. Jacobs
- We Love Soaps
In Parts One, Two, and Three of our interview with the The Bay'S scene-stealing Lilly Melgar, the multi-talented actress discussed successes in her early career, her time on General Hospital, The Bold And The Beautiful, and then the disappointment of her career not turning out as hoped. In the final part of this candid and revealing interview, Melgar shares how she got through hard times, the books that helped her survive, and why fans of The Bay are benefiting from her hard life-lessons learned in recent years. Plus, did she enjoy her one day without "shoulds"? Find out below:
We Love Soaps TV: I have often said that facing disappointment and adversity can build strength and character.
Lilly Melgar: Absolutely. Even my recent work I can see a difference. There is an edge now. There is something more interesting than what I could have offered before. That’s called “life,...
We Love Soaps TV: I have often said that facing disappointment and adversity can build strength and character.
Lilly Melgar: Absolutely. Even my recent work I can see a difference. There is an edge now. There is something more interesting than what I could have offered before. That’s called “life,...
- 11/11/2010
- by Damon L. Jacobs
- We Love Soaps
Let's be honest here. How many of us grew up watching soaps and dreamt about putting our favorite actors in perfect roles? Well Gregori J. Martin is doing more than just dreaming, he is making it happen on the smash Indie Soap The Bay. Inspired by soaps in the 80s and early 90s, this tireless producer is working 24/7 to bring soap fans the stories they want to see. Join me for this special interview with the man who truly love soaps.
We Love Soaps TV: I have been doing a lot of interviews with cast members of The Bay in recent months. The one thing they all have in common is their praise for you. As you and I know, that is not always the case. What was your inspiration for The Bay and bringing together this wonderful group of actors?
Gregori J. Martin: When I was about five-years-old...
We Love Soaps TV: I have been doing a lot of interviews with cast members of The Bay in recent months. The one thing they all have in common is their praise for you. As you and I know, that is not always the case. What was your inspiration for The Bay and bringing together this wonderful group of actors?
Gregori J. Martin: When I was about five-years-old...
- 11/10/2010
- by Damon L. Jacobs
- We Love Soaps
In Parts One and Two of our interview with Lilly Melgar, the wise and inspiring actress discussed triumphs in her early career, her friendship with Ricky Martin, and the highs and lows of Lily Rivera Corinthos on General Hospital. In Part Three below, Melgar discusses the challenges of going to B&B, and how she dealt with disappointment following her daytime roles.
We Love Soaps TV: So your role on Gh ended, and a few months later you were on B&B. As I recall there were some pretty steamy scenes between you and Windsor Harmon [Thorne].
Lilly Melgar: There was a lot of sensual subtlety that never really went anywhere. I liked the chemistry with Ridge too, that was really fun. And I loved working with Bobbie Eakes.
We Love Soaps TV: Claudia and Macy got into it a few times.
Lilly Melgar: That was great, I love her.
We Love Soaps TV: So your role on Gh ended, and a few months later you were on B&B. As I recall there were some pretty steamy scenes between you and Windsor Harmon [Thorne].
Lilly Melgar: There was a lot of sensual subtlety that never really went anywhere. I liked the chemistry with Ridge too, that was really fun. And I loved working with Bobbie Eakes.
We Love Soaps TV: Claudia and Macy got into it a few times.
Lilly Melgar: That was great, I love her.
- 11/10/2010
- by Damon L. Jacobs
- We Love Soaps
In Part One of our interview with the beloved and fascinating Lilly Melgar, the actress discussed her career pre-General Hospital, and how her thoughts and beliefs assisted her in achieving her lifelong goals. In Part Two below, Melgar discusses life in Port Charles, her friendship with Ricky Martin, and her character's tragic "boom".
We Love Soaps TV: So your lifelong dream from childhood came true. You were cast in General Hospital as Lily Rivera in 1994. What was that like?
Lilly Meglar: I remember the first time I walked down that hall [at the studio] and saw the pictures of the greats before me.
We Love Soaps TV: Like who?
Lilly Meglar: Luke & Laura, Duke & Anna, Scorpio & Holly. I would have thought that I would have been so nervous there. This is what I had wanted my whole life! But instead, it was like, “Yup, here I am, where I always knew I would be.
We Love Soaps TV: So your lifelong dream from childhood came true. You were cast in General Hospital as Lily Rivera in 1994. What was that like?
Lilly Meglar: I remember the first time I walked down that hall [at the studio] and saw the pictures of the greats before me.
We Love Soaps TV: Like who?
Lilly Meglar: Luke & Laura, Duke & Anna, Scorpio & Holly. I would have thought that I would have been so nervous there. This is what I had wanted my whole life! But instead, it was like, “Yup, here I am, where I always knew I would be.
- 11/3/2010
- by Damon L. Jacobs
- We Love Soaps
From the moment Janice Ramos steps into that bar in The Bay, you know something powerful is going to happen. The multi-faceted talent Lilly Melgar is bringing a new confidence and energy to her roles that soap fans have never seen before. Who is behind the woman who played the legendary Lily Rivera on General Hospital and the mysterious Claudia on Bold And The Beautiful? And how have disappointments and challenges forced her to evolve as an actress? Find out in this revealing multi-part interview.
We Love Soaps TV: This first part of our interview will be running on The Third Annual Give Up Your 'Shoulds' Day. Every year on the first day of November I do an event to encourage people to try just one day without a destructive “shoulds.” Are there any “shoulds” that you can think of that you be willing to give up for one day?...
We Love Soaps TV: This first part of our interview will be running on The Third Annual Give Up Your 'Shoulds' Day. Every year on the first day of November I do an event to encourage people to try just one day without a destructive “shoulds.” Are there any “shoulds” that you can think of that you be willing to give up for one day?...
- 11/3/2010
- by Damon L. Jacobs
- We Love Soaps
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