Passions 3

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McKENZIE WESTMORE
If good genes matter, then McKenzie Westmore has a bright future since she hails from an entertainment family that includes her father, makeup artist Michael Westmore, winner of nine Emmy Awards and an Oscar for the feature film “Mask,” and her mother, Miriam Westmore, a former model for legendary costume designer Edith Head. Westmore plays Sheridan Crane, the stunning daughter of “Passions” patriarch Alistair Crane and his late wife, who is deeply in love with Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald. Her portrayal of this role earned her a 2001 Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Heroine. Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, Westmore’s first feature film appearance came at the age of 3 when she played Robert DeNiro’s (as Jake LaMotta) daughter in the Oscar-winning “Raging Bull.” She also appeared in the film “Star Trek 9: Insurrection.” Her television credits include “Star Trek: Voyager,” “Weird Science,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and NBC’s “Days of Our Lives.” Most recently, she filmed a guest appearance on NBC’s hit comedy “Friends.” Westmore has extensive theater training that includes the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and the Uta Hagen Master Class. She is a trained opera singer and has appeared on stage in “Dido & Aneas,” “The Sound of Music” and “The Little Shop of Horrors.” Her birthday is April 26 and her hobbies include singing, dancing and rollerblading. Westmore also is a trained equestrian.

DANA SPARKS
A former tomboy who became a successful model after she was sent to modeling school by her mother, Dana Sparks plays Grace Bennett, the beautiful, amnesiac wife of police chief Sam Bennett. Grace also has powers of good that she is unaware of. Sparks was born in the San Francisco suburb of Orinda, California. After enrolling in modeling school, she successfully auditioned for a national Coca-Cola commercial. Bitten with the acting bug Sparks’ first acting audition resulted in a contract role on the series “CoverUp.” Soon after, her neighbor, producer/director Blake Edwards, spied her on the beach in Malibu and cast her in the feature film “That’s Life.” On her second series audition, Sparks won the role of Vicki Gioberti on “Falcon Crest,” where she spent two-and-one-half years. Her other television credits include “Melrose Place,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” “Murder, She Wrote,” “thirtysomething,” and NBC’s “L.A. Law.” She was most recently seen as Lieutenant Commander Carolyn Imes on the hit series “JAG.” Sparks resides in Ventura County with her husband and dogs. An avid golfer, she enjoys playing in charity golf tournaments. Her birthday is August 1.

JUSTIN CARROLL
Justin Carroll joins the cast of “Passions” in the contract role of David Hastings, a mysterious man who arrives in Harmony looking for Grace. Carroll, who is half-Irish and half-English, was raised in Greece, London and Rome. His mother is the former British television actress Angelina Halley and his father is the renowned travel author, Michael Carroll. His most recent television role was 'Nigel Gibney' on Showtime's “Beggars and Choosers.” His other credits include the films "To Protect and Serve", "Shame" and the short-film, which he wrote and produced, "Which Way to Oz?" Justin is also a stand-up comic, who plays regularly at comedy clubs in Los Angeles. Carroll is single and lives his Los Angeles with his dogs. He enjoys kickboxing and writing. Justin was born on September 25.

CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS
Christopher Douglas joins the cast of “Passions” in the contract role of 'Brian O'Leary,' a character who is abruptly thrust into the lives of the citizens of Harmony and who has great impact on the lives of four core characters. Christopher's previous daytime credits include contract roles on “One Life to Live” and “The Young and the Restless.” He has also appeared in the telefilms “Shadow Warriors” for TNT and “The Pick Up” for Showtime. Douglas has also made guest appearances on “Burke's Law,” “Honor and Duty,” “Saved by the Bell: The College Years” and “Married with Children.” Additionally, Douglas has modeled for fashion designers Gianni Versace and Giorgio Armani, appeared in ads for Old Spice and the National Dairy Board, been selected as one of YM Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful Guys" and appeared in Tori Amos' video, “Cornflake Girl.” Born in Clinton, Tennessee on August 26 and raised in Knoxville, Douglas currently resides in Southern California as well as Montana. Christopher has a deep fascination with and respect for his Native American heritage (his mother's family is Cherokee) and has taken an active interest in tracing his family roots. When he is not working, Christopher enjoys all outdoor activities including archery, hiking, canoeing and fishing.

ANDREA EVANS
Emmy Award-nominated actress Andrea Evans joined “Passions” in the recurring role of Rebecca Hotchkiss, the manipulative, rapacious social climber whose ambition is to reign over the Crane Emipire. Born and raised in the Midwest, Evans began acting with a job as an extra in Brian De Palma's "The Fury," which ultimately became a featured role. She was soon cast in the television mini-series "The Awakening Land" and her performance garnered the attention of ABC casting executives, which lead to her long-term contract role as Tina Clayton on "One Life to Live." Evans other notable daytime roles include Tawny on "The Bold and the Beautiful," and Patty Williams Abbott on "The Young and the Restless." Additionally, Evans credits include a recurring role on "Capitol News" and the films "Opposite Sex, " "Low Down Dirty Shame, " "Ice Cream Man" and "Ghostwriter." Evan's charitable interests include Amnesty International, Global Relief, the Special Olympics and a variety of AIDS fundraising and research organizations. In her free time, Andrea enjoys spending time with her husband Steve, their dog Motown and their cat Ernie. Her hobbies include cooking, gardening, working out and she is an ardent baseball fan. Andrea was born on June 18.

JADE HARLOW
Jade Harlow plays Jessica Bennett, the daughter of Sam and Grace and the younger sister to devious Kay. Harlow’s high school and community theatre experience includes performances in plays such as “Grease,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Taming of the Shrew” and “Alice in the Wonderland.” She recently made a guest appearance on NBC’s “3rd Rock from the Sun.” Harlow studied tap, jazz, ballet and swing dance at Osmond’s Performing Theatre of Dance and the Arthur Murray Dance Studio. Born and raised in Las Vegas, NV, Harlow’s birthday is March 11.

JAMES HYDE

James Hyde plays Sam Bennett, a well-respected police chief who adores his wife Grace and their children. Born in Lancaster, Ohio, Hyde began modeling and acting at an early age. He was discovered by NBC when he auditioned at an open-casting call for “Sunset Beach.” Hyde won that competition and was featured in the daytime drama’s on-air promos. Hyde’s other daytime television credits include his role as Neil on NBC’s “Another World” and Liam on “As the World Turns.” Additional television appearances include “Sex in the City,” “Models & Mortals,” “Mortal Kombat: Conquest” and “Miami Sands.” His feature film credits include “Let’s Talk About Sex” and “The Blackout” with Dennis Hopper. Hyde relocated to Los Angeles from Miami, Florida with his wife, model Sue-Ling. When he is not working, he enjoys shopping for antiques, reading and basketball. He was born on October 9.