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Melissa ArcherON SOAP OPERA DIGEST AND WEEKLY ONLINE BioMelissa Archer (Natalie Buchanan Vega, OLTL)Archer had only one major acting credit to her name when she joined ONE LIFE TO LIVE in 2001, but handled being thrown into a front-burner story (when Natalie was revealed as Viki's daughter) with aplomb. MORE InterviewsInterviews With MelissaArcher's Life Is Far From the PitsHer recent scary pit story notwithstanding, ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Melissa Archer (Natalie) has only good things to say about the show these days. "Dena's got some cool story that she's putting together," Archer confides about head writer Dena Higley. MORE Melissa Archer on JolieONE LIFE TO LIVE's Jolie (John/Natalie) vs. Jovan (John/Evangeline) fans have a serious feud going on (even with Cristian back in town). In a recent interview with Melissa Archer, Weekly asked for her opinion: Does she think John and Natalie were a couple? MORE Two Reds Are Better Than OneWhen Soap Opera Weekly: asked OLTL's Melissa Archer (Natalie), what actor from another show she would most like to work with she didn't even need to stop to think about it. MORE Interviews Mentioning MelissaIntroducing John BrothertonWhile viewers still don’t know what's up with new guy Jared on ONE LIFE TO LIVE, Soap Opera Digest demystifies portrayer John Brotherton as best we can. MORE Getting Acquainted With Mikey JeromeI WANNA BE A SOAP STAR winner Mikey Jerome has been rolling with the punches ever since he began his 13-week run on ONE LIFE TO LIVE. MORE FeaturesFeatures Featuring NataliePutting On HeirsAs the Buchanans prepare to head down to Texas for Asa's will reading on ONE LIFE TO LIVE, one unaccounted-for heir remains. Will David discover that he's a Buchanan in time to claim his piece of the pie? MORE Features About NatalieThe Who Da Man? QuizIf you were Natalie, would you choose cuddly Cristian, mysterious Mr. McBain, or the marvelous Michael? Or would you just say, "Forget all those bums — I'm flying solo"? Take this quiz and find out what you'd do if you were in Nat's shoes. MORE Features With MelissaBridal GalleryReel brides get married in grand style, so no wonder real brides like to take a cue from their dresses and 'dos. Here's a look at some wedding belles fans have asked to see again. Check back regularly for updates! MORE Chatting With Melissa ArcherIf you've ever attended a Weekly/Digest OLTL chat, you know how passionate Jolie (John/Natalie) fans are about their favorite couple. So it was no surprise when scores of them came to Weekly's special Chat with Natalie's portrayer, Melissa Archer. MORE Features Mentioning MelissaA Valentine From LlanviewIt's not that far of a stretch to envision ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Todd as a ruthless medieval monarch. Or Jessica as an angelic yet passionate 19th century heroine. Or Natalie as a feisty girl explorer. Is it? OLTL didn't think so. MORE Slash Fiction
10 Memorable Murders (And Murderers) On ONE LIFE TO LIVE Erika Slezak's 35th AnniversaryTalk about a love fest! March 16 was a very special day on the set of ONE LIFE TO LIVE. The much-beloved Erika Slezak (Viki) was celebrating her 35th year on the job, so executive producer Frank Valentini threw a catered buffet lunch for cast, crew and invited guests. MORE 10 Lessons of Llanview's TornadoIt’s tornado season and sweeps season on ONE LIFE TO LIVE, so as Llanview's residents deal with the stormy aftermath, here are the big lessons viewers learned from the terrible twister of 2006. MORE Inside OLTL's 2006 Fan LuncheonIf I were an actor on ONE LIFE TO LIVE, I would love, love, love the annual fan club luncheon. Where else does one go to experience unbridled love and enthusiasm for what you do for a living? It’s obvious that the actors really appreciate the fans — after all, they readily give up a sunny Saturday afternoon. MORE OLTL Fan Weekend FrenzyI attended three ONE LIFE TO LIVE Fan Club events in one weekend. It was my first time attending any fan club event, and I had an amazing time. MORE The ReplacementsIt's always awkward when a character we know and love suddenly shows up with a new face, voice and manner. But a look back at some of the recasts in OLTL history shows how in time, some recasts actually wind up personifying the role more than the original. MORE OLTL FAQs
Was Nathaniel Marston (Michael) ever on another soap? My Set VisitWeekly's editorial assistant Heather Filemyr paid her first set visit to ONE LIFE TO LIVE and made a surprising discovery — Llanview, home to some of daytime's most glamorous actors and characters, isn't too different from most offices or college dorms. Here's Heather's account of her first day in Llanview. MORE ONE LIFE Fan LovefestOn Aug. 21 the ONE LIFE TO LIVE cast and the show's fans gathered at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City for the annual fan club lunch. The event was one of the liveliest ever. MORE TimelinesTimelines Mentioning Natalie/MelissaCris-story LessonCristian has always been a tough nut to crack as the street kid boxer with the sensitive artist heart of gold, and he's done a lot of growing up since we met him more than a decade ago. Here is a look back at the ups and downs that have marked his tenure in Llanview. MORE OLTL's Greatest Falls TimelineThose who live in Llanview may want to be extra cautious when venturing near the stairs (or bridges, cliffs or waterfalls). Get ready to take a trip (pun intended) down Memory Lane as Soap Opera Digest revisits some of Llanview's greatest falls. MORE Just About Jessica: A History Of OLTL's Buchanan BabeHer mother, Viki, has seven personalities. Her biological father, Mitch, kidnapped her and she may have killed him...Jessica Buchanan's life has been full of drama, but believe it or not, it wasn't always this exciting. MORE Photo GalleriesPhoto Galleries Mentioning NatalieCult Of PersonalitiesOn OLTL, Jessica's alternate personality — party girl Tess (Bree Williamson) — recently emerged and made things complicated for Jess's significant other, Antonio. But Jess is hardly the first Llanview resident to show, uh, another side to themselves. MORE Melissa Archer's Awards
2005 Soap Opera Digest Award
Favorite Triangle: Natalie/John/Evangeline (Melissa Archer, Michael Easton and Renee Elise Goldsberry, OLTL) 2003 Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Newcomer: Melissa Archer (Natalie, OLTL) |
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