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Kassie DePaiva
Born
Katherine Virginia Wesley, (1961-03-21) March 21, 1961 (age 52), Morganfield, Kentucky, U.S.
Occupation
Actress, singer
Years active
1986-present
Spouse(s)
James DePaiva (1996-present)
Children
James Quentin (b. May 12, 1997)
Website
http://www.kassiedepaiva.com
Kassie DePaiva (born Katherine Virginia Wesley March 21, 1961 in in Morganfield, Kentucky) is an American soap opera actress and singer. She was credited prior to 1996 as Kassie Wesley.
Career edit:
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 was with OLTL for nearly 19 years until the series was canceled. DePaiva's pairing with Roger Howarth's (and later Trevor St. John's) Todd Manning struck with viewers and the two became a supercouple. 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. In 2012, she reprised her role of Blair for several guest stints on ABC's daytime soap General Hospital.
Personal life edit:
DePaiva is married to fellow One Life to Live actor James DePaiva. DePavia gave birth to their son, James Quentin DePaiva, on May 12, 1997.
Filmography edit:
Year
Film
Role
Notes
October 27, 1986-January, 1991
Guiding Light
Chelsea Reardon
1987
Evil Dead II
Bobby Joe
as Kassie Wesley
1993-2012, 2013-
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
Short Film
2006
Undone
Associate Producer
2012
General Hospital
Blair Cramer
Composer edit:
Year
Film
Notes
Unknown
One Life to Live
Episodes: Unknown
Source: Wikipedia
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Source: Wikipedia
Text from this biography licensed under creative commons license