That is not the point. Anyone who decides that they want to really ACT, and know that Passions is not the venue for that, should NOT be seen as "a fool" for not staying... Some know that they are taking a huge risk, but in this business, you have to.

There are big time hollywood actors (and some small names) who will not do certain roles because the role may not contribute to their skills as an actor, the role may be too dark, the role could be degrading, how people, especially minors, will view them (Arnold turned town the villian in T2)...

Some of these people really care about the art of acting because, contrary to unpopular belief, acting is still very much an art...

Does this make sense?

ANDREA

Ya, it makes sense, I'm not stupid, I'm not a child so please don't talk to me as if I'm one, thanks.

I still hold by my OPINION, as do many other posters here, that a good chunk of the 'actors' on Passions don't have much else ahead of them. Maybe bit parts here and there, as they have had now, but nothing serious. If one of them does land something, well, then GREAT for them, but it doesn't make them any better as an actor.

Edited May 24, 200718 yr by mateo22

I don't watch Passions, so I cannot say why an actor stays or if they like the show or the check. But as for its actors and former actors, I know Natalie Zea (ex-Gwen #2) is among the cast of ABC's "Dirty Sexy Money" for the Fall...and Travis Schuldt did have a recurring role on "Scrubs".

Ya, as I mentioned, a select few of the Passions cast, past and present, have moved on to 'better' things. I hope Zea's show stays around, she's isn't all that bad, but she's no Judie Dench, you know. I don't want these actors not to get better or move on, it's just, that with a large amount of them, they ARE NOT actors.

Edited May 24, 200718 yr by mateo22

Ya, it makes sense, I'm not stupid, I'm not a child so please don't talk to me as if I'm one, thanks.

I still hold by my OPINION, as do many other posters here, that a good chunk of the 'actors' on Passions don't have much else ahead of them. Maybe bit parts here and there, as they have had now, but nothing serious. If one of them does land something, well, then GREAT for them, but it doesn't make them any better as an actor.

Please allow me to clarify...

I was asking if it made sense because sometimes I have a tough time stating my feelings. I wanted to make sure I was clear in my message.

Your opinion is just as valuable as anyone else's, and I don't believe I stated or even implied otherwise. So, I don't quite understand why that is even relevant here.

Like you, I stand strong in my opinion, and I don't think anyone who wants to move forward in their career is a "fool" for not staying with Trassions, a show that offers no growth in the art itself. It seems pretty obvious that some would rather be unemployed than to be on the show anyway... That says alot...

And again, why would anyone be stupid for wanting better? I just don't get that. It's not always about a paycheck...

ANDREA

Please allow me to clarify...

I was asking if it made sense because sometimes I have a tough time stating my feelings. I wanted to make sure I was clear in my message.

Your opinion is just as valuable as anyone else's, and I don't believe I stated or even implied otherwise. So, I don't quite understand why that is even relevant here.

Like you, I stand strong in my opinion, and I don't think anyone who wants to move forward in their career is a "fool" for not staying with Trassions, a show that offers no growth in the art itself. It seems pretty obvious that some would rather be unemployed than to be on the show anyway... That says alot...

And again, why would anyone be stupid for wanting better? I just don't get that. It's not always about a paycheck...

ANDREA

Oh, by no means did I mean to offend, you just gotta be careful these days at some places. I see what you are saying and as I mentioned, it's not like I wish the worst for the Passions crew. I do watch the show from time to time, but used to be so much more of a fan.

We actually prlly agree on the state of Passions anyway, I just don't think that any of said actors really have anywhere to 'grow' to, so if they leave the show then whatev. I don't think they'll make it very far, some of them anyway.

Edited May 24, 200718 yr by mateo22

Ya, as I mentioned, a select few of the Passions cast, past and present, have moved on to 'better' things. I hope Zea's show stays around, she's isn't all that bad, but she's no Judie Dench, you know. I don't want these actors not to get better or move on, it's just, that with a large amount of them, they ARE NOT actors.

LOL, that is so true. Many actors on PSSNS don't have better to move on towards, but I agree with Andrea 100%. If you care about your craft, you will hone it. I know I've quit a job or two because the work wasn't satifying me. At a certain point, I think people in all professions have to decide if they want steady jobs or careers.

I was wondering if any of the original cast members would go to other shows. I have only watched Passions once or twice, mainly for background noise as I was cleaning house or whatever and my other shows were not on. I see Andrea Evans name is not listed, I hope that it is true and she will be heading back to OLTL as Tina in the fall.

Andrea has never had a contract with Passions and she likes it that way because it allows her time do work with Breast Cancer awareness. The show has been very accommodating with her not working without a contract and I don't see that changing with the move to Direct TV. Plus, she also now has a daughter who I believe just turned three. I don't see Andrea uprooting her family for a job at another soap that will probably be facing the same fate in the next two or three years and that is filmed in a city that she said she would most likely never return to work and live because of her stalker incident.

Edited May 25, 200718 yr by dawn9476

I think Andrea will stay on Passions. I'd kill to have her back as Tina, but she clearly loves Passions and the flexibility it gives her.

I think Andrea will stay on Passions. I'd kill to have her back as Tina, but she clearly loves Passions and the flexibility it gives her.

But remember this is daytime and stranger things have happened!!!!!

Adrian Bellani (Miguel) was not offered a contract.

First and foremost, i would like to thank each and every one of you for your continued support and kind letters/messages/comments i receive from all of you. I want all you to hear it from me before you read it anywhere else.

I have decided NOT to renew my contract with Passions. After a long wait and wondering whether or not i was even going to be asked back on the show, my team (agents and Managers), and myself decided to pursue other opportunities. We all believe this is the right decision to take, although it was very hard. My decision is simply a career choice, and has nothing to do with the show Passions. I believe life is full of risks, and this is just one i have to take. I am a dreamer, and i dream of having a big successful career. One of my dreams did come true...Passions.

I truly believe that i was blessed to work with and be among such a wonderful cast, crew, producers, and network (NBC). I know that Passions is only a start for me, and i promise you will all see me soon.

I want to wish all my Passions cast and crew the best on the move to DirecTv. i know they are all excited about the move as should all the fans.

At the moment i am still taping, and soon there will be a big turn in my storyline. I've been waiting for that as long as you have. What will happen with the character of Miguel, I don't know.

Thank you all for your support, and thank you for making my time at Passions a dream come true. None of this could happen without you, and i wouldn't be where i am today if i didn't have such a wonderful fans and friends.

God Bless

http://www.safesearching.com/adrianbellani...oard.html?f=380

Hopefully he will find a job at a theater for the deaf or as a model.

PLEASE kill off Miguel. I can't take A THIRD recast.

Meanwhile, why are the cast and crew so excited as he says? Don't get me wrong, I get that they should be happy for continuing to get paid, but um, they're not really "moving" as in, to New York or Hawaii. THEY'RE not going anywhere! IT'S THE SAME [!@#$%^&*] STUDIO! The same sets!!! THE SAME EVERYTHING!! Just a different network!!

WHAT GIVES?!!!

PLEASE kill off Miguel. I can't take A THIRD recast.

Meanwhile, why are the cast and crew so excited as he says? Don't get me wrong, I get that they should be happy for continuing to get paid, but um, they're not really "moving" as in, to New York or Hawaii. THEY'RE not going anywhere! IT'S THE SAME [!@#$%^&*] STUDIO! The same sets!!! THE SAME EVERYTHING!! Just a different network!!

WHAT GIVES?!!!

They're excited that Gwen can now say to Theresa, "F**K you Bi*ch" ON AIR.

They're excited that they can give NBC the finger for cancelling them.

THey're excited about the 4 day work week.

They probably believe the show will morph into something more "special" at DIREC-TV, because

it's cable, and there's a certain "cool factor" if the show becomes a success.

They're excited that Gwen can now say to Theresa, "F**K you Bi*ch" ON AIR.

They're excited that they can give NBC the finger for cancelling them.

THey're excited about the 4 day work week.

They probably believe the show will morph into something more "special" at DIREC-TV, because

it's cable, and there's a certain "cool factor" if the show becomes a success.

Can they say f**k on daytime, even on Cable?! Let's not forget PASSIONS is on a DirecTV channel that reaches teenagers.

Why would they give NBC the finger for cancelling them?! NBC is the network that found them a new home.

Can they say f**k on daytime, even on Cable?! Let's not forget PASSIONS is on a DirecTV channel that reaches teenagers.

I don't think they can say f*** on Directv, and like you mentioned they'd be crazy to use that type of language on the channel that Passions will be airing on; since the 101 is targeted towards teens.....

I'e tried watching the 101 a few times, and found it to be annoying; Passions would be the only thing I'd watch on there......