This biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (March 2013) 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

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