Kassie DePaiva
| Kassie DePaiva | |
|---|---|
| Born | Katherine Virginia Wesley March 21, 1961 Morganfield, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse | James DePaiva (1996-present) |
| Children | James Quentin (b. May 12, 1997) |
| Website | |
| http://www.kassiedepaiva.com | |
Kassie DePaiva (born March 21, 1961) is an American soap opera actress and singer. She was credited prior to 1996 as Kassie Wesley.
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[edit] Career
Most notable for her role as Bobby Jo in the cult film, Evil Dead II, DePaiva began her career at 18 as a solo artist at the Grand Ole Opry. After her stint in Nashville, she attended both Indiana University and UCLA, studying theatre, dropping out before graduation to entertain USO troops in Asia. DePaiva made her debut in daytime originating the role of Chelsea Reardon on Guiding Light (October 1986-January 1991). On Monday, November 29, 1993, she began portraying her most notable role, the part of Blair Daimler Cramer on One Life to Live, formerly portrayed by half-Asian actress, Mia Korf. She first appeared onscreen, Friday, December 17, 1993 and has been with OLTL for 17 years. DePaiva's pairing with Roger Howarth's (and later Trevor St. John's) Todd Manning struck with viewers and the two became a supercouple.[1] DePaiva is said to be working with legendary Supremes songstress Diana Ross on a duet for DePaiva's upcoming album - her first for Diana's label Angel/EMI/Manhattan. Former soap star and daughter of Ross Rhonda will produce. 2012 She is set to reprise her role of Blair on ABC's hit daytime soap General Hospital
[edit] Personal life
DePaiva was born Katherine Virginia Wesley in Morganfield, Kentucky. DePaiva is married to fellow One Life to Live actor James DePaiva. The two have one son, James Quentin DePaiva (b. May 12, 1997).
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 27, 1986- January 1991, January 1993, April 1993- November 1993 | Guiding Light | Chelsea Reardon | |
| 1987 | Evil Dead II | Bobbie Joe | as Kassie Wesley |
| 1993–2012 | One Life to Live | Blair Cramer | Role since:December 17, 1993 sometimes credited as Kassie Wesley DePaiva |
| 1993 | The Pro Shop | Host | |
| 1993 | Time Trax | Caitlin Carlisle | as Kassie Wesley |
| 1994 | Melrose Place | Betty Benson-Chappell | Episode:Reunion Blues |
| 1994 | Baywatch | Crystal Harr | Episode:Western Exposure ;as Kassie Wesley |
| 2005 | Exit | Andie | |
| 2006 | Undone | unknown | |
| 2012-present | General Hospital | Blair Cramer |
[edit] Producer
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Undone | associate producer |
[edit] Composer
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| unknown | One Life to Live | Episodes:unknown |
[edit] Herself
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | The 25th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards | TV |
| 2000 | The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier | as Kassie Wesley;V;Bobby Jo/Herself |
| The 27th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards | as Kassie Wesley De Pavia;TV | |
| 2003 | 18th Annual Soap Opera Digest Awards | TV |
| 2003-2006 | SoapTalk | Episodes Dated: April 25, 2006 May 3, 2005 August 26, 2003 |
| 2003-2010 | The View | Episodes Dated: June 15, 2010 October 24, 2007 May 22, 2007 April 25, 2005 November 4, 2003 May 7, 2003 |
| 2004 | Soapography | Episode:Kassie DePaiva |
| 2005 | The Tony Danza Show | Episode Dated:October 25,,2005 |
| 2006 | The 33rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards | TV |
| 2007 | Knit & Crochet Today | Host |
| 2008 | The 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards | Presenter;TV |
| 2010 | "No! No!" hair removal system infomercial | Hostess |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "'One Life to Live' Star Proud of Son, Sounds Off on Blair and Todd's Romance". www.buddytv.com. http://www.buddytv.com/articles/one-life-to-live/one-life-to-live-star-proud-of-14432.aspx. Retrieved 2008-03-09.
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