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    Ryan's Hope Discussion Thread

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    I don't know if this has already been posted - someone told me that Jose Aleman (Angel) has his own written biography on his IMDB page.  He is an attorney in New York City, and  married with two children. Any idea how long this has been up there?

     

     

    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0018016/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm

     

    Overview (1)

    Height5' 6" (1.68 m)

     

    Mini Bio (1)

     

     

    Jose Aleman was born in Bogota, Colombia arriving in the United States at the age of seven. His mother, single parent, had traveled to the United States in the late 60s. Shortly after his arrival, his mother took him to an open cast call for a CBS television series titled "Popi", starring Hector Elizondo. He made the final calls but was not cast. However, producers at CBS recommended him to an agent, Betty Birbaum, at Associated Talent. She signed him on and soon after he worked on various children's public television shows such as, Infinity Factory, and he guest starred on a PBS televion series, Mundo Real. A few years later, he was cast on the ABC soap opera, Ryan's Hope, as Angel Nieves De la Pena. As a first Latin actor to appear on a major network soap opera, he was invited on the Joe Franklin show. That same year, while under contact to ABC, he was cast for a small bit role in Saturday Night Fever. On the first day of shooting in Brooklyn, the crowds overwhelmed the production which was rescheduled. On the second time around to shoot the scene with John Travolta, Diana Hyland (John Travolta's then girlfriend) died of cancer related complications and production was further postponed. By the third attempt at shooting the scene, ABC would not let Jose Aleman shoot again, as he was under contract. Still, John Badham and the producers decided to honor the Paramount contract and to this day he receives residuals from Paramount. Jose Aleman would later get cast on films like Spike from Bensonhurst and Crocodile Dundee II, as small bit gang member roles. He decided to go to law school. He was being typecast. He graduated from CUNY Law School and is now working as a support attorney in a large law firm in NYC. He now lives happily married in Princeton New Jersey with his wife and two children. Coincidentally, the children are also actors (Brandon and Brianna) and are represented by Barbara Coleman at Innovative Artists in New York and Los Angeles.

     

    - IMDb Mini Biography By: Jose Aleman

     

    Spouse (1)

     

    Dr. Yajaira Mejia (13 January 2005 - present)

     

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    Ryan's Hope Discussion Thread

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    I wonder who the actress was they wanted for the new Delia but was snapped up by another soap...

     

    May 24 1979

    Q: Can you please tell me why the actress who plays Delia on Ryan's Hope quit the show, and also why so many changes in Delia in the past few weeks? J.G., N.J.

     

    A: Ilene Kristen, who has a strong Broadway background (starring role In "Grease") and dancing background (she studied with Michael Bennett), wanted to leave the series almost a year before she did. She agreed to stay on only because she liked the people with the show, but felt strongly it was time to look for other kinds of work. Ilene has many interests aside from acting, among them producing and running an art movie house in New York. The theater, the Jean Renoir, lasted only a few months, but Ilene loved the experience and would be willing to do it again, only this time, she said, she would think it out more carefully and have stronger backing to make sure she could keep the project going.

     

    As for the change in actresses, producers decided the first substitute, Robin Milan, just wasn't right for the role. The second actress they called said she was already hired to do another soap. The producers, at the end of their rope, decided to have an open call, which meant any petite blonde in New York could come to audition. They are delighted with the job Randall Edwards is doing. If you mean the change in the character of Delia herself, the writers felt she should be allowed to gain a bit of maturity and see what would happen if her dreams of money and power came true. But in the next few months we'll see some of the old Delia surface when she has business dealings with an important member of the Ryan's Hope community.
     

     


     

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    Ryan's Hope Discussion Thread

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    February 25, 1979

    "Ryan's Hope" has finally found a replacement for Ilene Kristen in the coveted role of spoiled sex goddess Delia Ryan. After months of auditioning talent around the country and an open call in the trade papers, Randall Edwards, debuts as Delia next week. Randall is a California actress with credits in theater, movies, nighttime TV, and bit roles on "The Young and the Restless" and "General Hospital." She's a singer and dancer with a degree from the California Institute of Arts. She plays the flute,is a pool hustler, and blackjack whiz, and is a swift manueverer in the martial arts. The producers report that they're ecstatic with Randall. "She truly is the embodiment of Delia,” they claim.

    March 1979

    "Ryan's Hope" producers were so pleased with the work of Randall Edwards, the newest Delia, they decided to reshoot two programs taped with Robyn Milan playing Delia.


     

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    Ryan's Hope Discussion Thread

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    58 minutes ago, j swift said:

    there are only two that I don't recognize:

     

    the lady in red shooting a rifle

     

    and is that Chaz in the black & white shot in the tux?  Who are the ladies surrounding him?

     

    Also, how does their version of King Tut's tomb look worse in photos than it did on tv?

     

     

    The lady in red is Cynthia Dozier (Emily Hall)

     

    The women with Brian McGovern are listed simply as beauty queens 

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    Ryan's Hope Discussion Thread

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    22 minutes ago, amybrickwallace said:

    I wonder why he didn't happen onto another good soap role after RH. He also had another short-term gig on ATWT - I think they wound up replacing him with another actor.

     

    When he was interviewed, during the 2000's,  for a segment on Tichina Arnold (Zena), for an evening entertainment program,  he sounded like he had expected to move beyond soap operas after Ryan's Hope ended (he said he had many offers during the run of the show for other acting jobs - only once the show ended, so did the other job offers.)

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    Actors who were involved in real life

    in Discuss The Soaps: Archive (2018 - 2020)

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    Yasmine Bleeth (Ryan, Ryan''s Hope) and Grant Show (Rick, Ryan's Hope)

     

    Yasmine Bleeth  and Ricky Paul Goldin (Dean, Another World) 

     

    Perry Stephens (Jack, Loving ) and Nancy Valen (Melinda, Ryan's Hope)

     

     

    In a 2009 podcast interview, James Wleck (Ben, Ryan's Hope) said when he was on the show he had been involved with both his onscreen love interests, Catherine Larson  (Lizzie) and Maria Pitillo (Nancy Don) - he also said he would never do that again!

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    Ryan's Hope Discussion Thread

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    Great interview with Helen Gallagher (Maeve) discussing her extensive theater career.  This is from February 4th.


    She looks and sounds wonderful at 92! 

     

    She talks about RH for about 2 minutes at approx. 43:00. She blames Agnes Nixon for the end of the show.

     

     

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    Ryan's Hope Discussion Thread

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    (Father) Ed Evanko (Dr. Alex  McLean) passed away on November 18th- -he was 80 years old.

     

    https://cropo.com/tribute/details/6311/FATHER-EDWARD-EVANKO/obituary.html

     

    Obituary of FATHER EDWARD EVANKO

    It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Fr. Edward, Danylo  Evanko on Sunday, November 18, 2018. He was predeceased by his father, Danylo   Evanko, mother, Justyna Dmytryk,  and step-mother Doris Tataryn Evanko, Brother-in-law Borden Cardinal, nephew Kenneth Cardinal, brother-in-law, Dan Petriw, step brother-in-law Steve Morris, sister Ann Petriw. He leaves to mourn his passing  his sister Jennie Cardinal Prystupa (Peter) his step sisters Florence Gregg (Joe) and Gladys Morris, many nephews and nieces as well as many professional associates and friends.

     

    Edward Danylo  Evanko Tenor, Actor, Priest was born in Winnipeg, October 19,1938. At an early age, he showed a special talent for music, winning the first of many trophies in the Manitoba (Winnipeg) Music Competition Festival at thirteen years of age. He studied with Herbert Belyea and Lucien Needham and sang professionally for the first time at Rainbow Stage. He earned a BA Degree at the University of Manitoba, majoring in English.

     

    In 1961 be began training at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and sang with the English Opera Group and the Welsh National Opera. Upon his return to Winnipeg in 1967, he hosted his own “Ed Evanko Show.” He has appeared in many evening and daytime television drama shows, including “Ryan's Hope,”“Chicago Hope,” and “Third Rock from the Sun.” He appeared on Broadway in “Canterbury Tales” and “Rex.” His Broadway debut gained him a Theatre World Award, a New Jersey Drama Critics Award and a Los Angeles Ovation Award nomination. He has recorded Broadway albums for Capitol, RCA, an album for Decca, and three for Destiny Records. He has appeared at all the major Ukrainian festivals in Canada and the USA, and has promoted Ukrainian music by singing on many occasions at the Ukrainian Institute and at Lincoln Center in New York City.

     

    In 2001 Edward discerned a calling to become a priest. He pursued his academic training  and spiritual formation at the Pontificio Collegio Beda in Rome, at St. Josaphat Seminary and Catholic University in Washington, DC, and at Holy Spirit Seminary and St. Paul University in Ottawa. He completed his Master of Arts in Theology degree (Eastern Christian Studies concentration). In 2005 He was ordained as a Ukrainian Catholic priest in the Archeparchy of Winnipeg. He served in the District of Rossburn/Russell for two and one-half years prior to coming to the Eparchy of New Westminster to serve as pastor the Church of the Holy Dormition of the Mother of God in Richmond, B.C from January, 2008 until his retirement in June, 2013. He settled in Salt Springs, but moved Winnipeg in July, 2016. On October 21, 2016 he suffered a devastating stroke to which he succumbed on November 18, 2018.

     

     

    Particular influences in his life have been Fr. Stefan Semchuk, his first pastor, Fr. Bohdan Lukie, and Fr. Walter Klimchuk. To his spiritual directors for their guidance and example, Fr. Jim Brand, Fr. Wasyl  Kharyk, and Fr. Ray Lukie, and rectors, Msgr. Roderick Strange and Fr. Ken Nowakowski, (Currently  Bishop Ken) and to Bishop David Motiuk, and Archbishop Michael Bzdel, and Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak he will be eternally grateful.

     

     

    The family thanks and acknowledges with deep appreciation Sister Darleane Pelechaty (S.S.M.I.) and the and staff and volunteers of Holy Family Home for the loving care and respect they had shown to him. The family is grateful to Dr. Andrea  Babick for her compassionate medical and spiritual care. Finally, to the many friends who over the two difficult years took the time to phone, write of visit with Fr. Edward, we offer our deepest appreciation and thanks. The family also extends their thanks to Cropo Funeral Chapel for their support and consideration.

     

    Prayers will be offered on Friday, November 30, 2018, 7:00 P.M. followed by a Funeral Liturgy on Saturday, December 1, 2018 10:00 A.M., at  Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, 965 Boyd Ave. Winnipeg, MB with  Metropolitan Lawrence officiating. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery.

     

    If friends so desire, donations in the memory of Fr. Edward Evanko may be made to Holy Family Home  165 Aberdeen Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2W 1T9, or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 1379 Kenaston Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R3P 0Y4 or to a charity of own choice.

     

    Flowers gratefully declined

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    Ryan's Hope Discussion Thread

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    On 10/22/2018 at 9:36 PM, BetterForgotten said:

    13:18 in begins the segment where she touches on Ryan's Hope:

     

     

    Thanks for sharing -- great to see this!

     

    During the SoapNet run of Ryan's Hope-- one of the entertainment magazine TV shows (can't recall which one) reunited Tichina and Michael Levin. Would like to see that interview again...maybe one day there will be someone who will upload it-- somewhere.

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    Ryan's Hope Discussion Thread

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    Ilene Kristen (Delia #1) & Nana Tucker/Nana Visitor (Nancy) 

     

    Tune in Tomorrow – Jon Michael Reed
    February 20, 1982


    When the character of lady mechanic Georgina Whitman surfaced on “One Life To Live'” three months ago, she was intended to be an “interim buffer” to re-introduce the character of Tony Lord. Now, the shows writers have extended the character to be more active. But the actress originally hired to play Georgina has been dropped. Actress Ilene Kristen was the original Delia on “Ryan's Hope.” Her return to the soap world signaled a willingness to combine soap acting's financial security with her outside interest. Unfortunately. Kristen gained a noticeable amount of pounds to her girth between soaps stints. A “OLTL” source claims that Kristen was cautioned to lose the flab or risk her job.

    Last week, “OLTL" announced that Nana Tucker will take over the role of Georgina, Interestingly, Tucker's also a “RH” alumna. She played Jewish girl, Nancy Feldman, who had an ill-fated romance with Catholic Pat Ryan. Tucker later portrayed Darcy Collins on “The Doctors.”

    Kristen, meanwhile, is rumored to be negotiating with “RH” to resume her role of Delia. The current Delia, Randall Edwards, is, according to another source, tired of the part and not afraid to let her displeasure show. Edwards garnered an Emmy nomination last year and was a delightful Delia. Kristen’s return, should it occur, would, however, be a reminder, and perhaps an inspiration, of the exemplary show “Ryan's Hope” was before it digressed to bloated tales of gangland wars and Egyptian mummy curses.

    “RH” has hired Patrick Jame Clarke for the returning role of Pat Ryan.

     

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    OLTL Tribute Thread

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    Ilene Kristen (Georgina #1) & Nana Tucker/Nana Visitor (Georgina #2)

     

     

    Tune in Tomorrow – Jon Michael Reed
    February 20, 1982


    When the character of lady mechanic Georgina Whitman surfaced on “One Life To Live'” three months ago, she was intended to be an “interim buffer” to re-introduce the character of Tony Lord. Now, the shows writers have extended the character to be more active. But the actress originally hired to play Georgina has been dropped. Actress Ilene Kristen was the original Delia on “Ryan's Hope.” Her return to the soap world signaled a willingness to combine soap acting's financial security with her outside interest. Unfortunately. Kristen gained a noticeable amount of pounds to her girth between soaps stints. A “OLTL” source claims that Kristen was cautioned to lose the flab or risk her job.

    Last week, “OLTL" announced that Nana Tucker will take over the role of Georgina, Interestingly, Tucker's also a “RH” alumna. She played Jewish girl, Nancy Feldman, who had an ill-fated romance with Catholic Pat Ryan. Tucker later portrayed Darcy Collins on “The Doctors.”

    Kristen, meanwhile, is rumored to be negotiating with “RH” to resume her role of Delia. The current Delia, Randall Edwards, is, according to another source, tired of the part and not afraid to let her displeasure show. Edwards garnered an Emmy nomination last year and was a delightful Delia. Kristen’s return, should it occur, would, however, be a reminder, and perhaps an inspiration, of the exemplary show “Ryan's Hope” was before it digressed to bloated tales of gangland wars and Egyptian mummy curses.


     

     

     

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    Ryan's Hope Discussion Thread

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    2 hours ago, Chris B said:

    For those in the know...the episodes on YouTube I notice in the first 100 or so episodes posted, there’s a lot missing. That I don’t really care about, but I notice a gap between 520 and 600. Is there a way around that? I wanna do a rewatch but I’m trying to figure out that gap. 

     

    I believe 471-478 are not on Youtube

     

    The episodes you mentioned can be found here-- in these #515- #605 episodes uploaded by shessosweet88

     

     

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