Emmy-Nominated Star Returns For Eighth Consecutive Year
Actress Andrea Evans will reprise her role as Celebrity Ambassador for City of Hope's annual Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer events held in cities across the country. Evans, whose mother is a breast cancer survivor, will join survivors across the country, and their friends and families, to take steps to support breast cancer research, treatment and education programs at City of Hope's annual Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer. The Walks support City of Hope, a leading biomedical research and treatment center for cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
This will mark the eighth consecutive year Evans has dedicated her time and efforts to the Walk for Hope and other related City of Hope activities. The Emmy-nominated star of ABC's One Life to Live is also renowned for her roles on the Young and the Restless, the Bold and the Beautiful and Passions.
"I am proud to once again be representing City of Hope's Walk for Hope in 2008 to continue my support of City of Hope," said Evans. "As the daughter of a breast cancer survivor, this cause is near and dear to my heart. I have seen first hand what it takes to survive this disease and, if in the process of walking, we can save even one life, it is more than worth the effort."
"Research saves lives every day, but there is continually more to learn and understand about breast cancer," said I. Benjamin Paz, M.D., co-director of City of Hope's Breast Cancer Program. "City of Hope is dedicated to rapidly and efficiently developing new discoveries into more effective treatments for the benefit of all patients battling cancer. The support of people like Ms. Evans, Walk for Hope participants and its sponsors make this lifesaving work possible."
Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer events have raised more than $27 million for breast cancer research, treatment and education programs at City of Hope since its inception 13 years ago. This year Walk for Hope events will be held in Philadelphia on September 28; San Francisco on October 4; Seattle, Phoenix and Chicago on October 5; Washington, D.C. on October 12; and Los Angeles on November 9. Evans will walk with her family at both the Chicago and Los Angeles events. For more information, visit www.walk4hope.org.
About City of Hope
City of Hope is a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center, the highest honor bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope's research and treatment protocols advance care throughout the nation. City of Hope is located in Duarte, Calif., just northeast of Los Angeles, and is ranked as one of "America's Best Hospitals" in cancer and urology by U.S.News & World Report. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics. For more information, visit www.cityofhope.org.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Andrea Evans "Isn't Going Anywhere"
The soap gods are smiling down on One Life to Live fans these days. In addition to winning Director and Writing at the 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards now comes word that the recently returned Andrea Evans "isn't going anywhere."
That's right folks. In his latest Suds Report Nelson Branco reports he has it straight from Ron Carlivati. I know long time One Life to Live fans such as Daytime Confidential's Tina are extremely happy with this and as a fan seeing Andrea Evans in the role for the first time I can see why long time fans would be so happy with this news.
Since there could be many viewers such as myself who have no memory of Evan's character Tina I think it would be great if those of you who remember her from "the good-old-days" could share some of your favorite Tina storylines so that the rest of us can relive your memories.
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Friday, June 13, 2008
Andrea Evans Returns to 'OLTL' After Stalking Incident
ANDREA EVANS has returned to her Emmy-nominated role as Tina Lord Roberts on "One Life to Live" after an 18-year absence -- just in time for the show's 40th anniversary, taking place on July 15.
"To know that I left 'One Life to Live' 18 years ago and that the audience still so badly wanted me to come back -- how could I say no?" she tells ET. "There is nothing more complimentary than to have your audience miss you and want you back."
Andrea says she never wanted to leave the show, but she was involved in a very scary stalking situation at that time and as the danger escalated, she realized, it was her job or her life. Of course, her decision was obvious.
"The stalking situation was petrifying for me," she recalls. "It made me leave a job I loved, a city I loved and my best friends and move on. It was a very frightening time in my life. On the other side of that, I think it has made me a better person. It gives you a whole new perspective."
Andrea went public with her situation because, at that time, as she learned, neither the police, nor the FBI could help her as there were no stalking laws on the books. And, she wants to make it clear that it isn't just celebrities who are stalked, but most often, just everyday women -- and some men.
"The good news is there are much better laws now than when it happened to me," she explains. "That is one of the only reasons I went public, to help bring about those laws. There are several women who came forward to help. I think we have. It is more of a publicized crime. The public is more aware of it."
Andrea's first day back on the air will be Tuesday, June 10.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
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