Soap opera star and singer, best known for her long-running role as Blair Cramer on the ABC soap opera "One Life to Live".
Kassie DePaiva is a renowned American actress and singer, best known for her iconic roles in several soap operas, including Chelsea Reardon on Guiding Light, Blair Cramer on One Life to Live, and Eve Donovan on Days of Our Lives.
DePaiva's acting career spans over three decades, with notable appearances in television and film. She made her screen debut in the 1986 horror film Evil Dead II, playing the role of Bobby Joe. Her breakthrough came when she joined the cast of Guiding Light, playing Chelsea Reardon from 1986 to 1991.
Her most iconic role, however, is Blair Cramer on One Life to Live, which she played from 1993 to 2013. This role earned her a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. DePaiva's impressive performance as Eve Donovan on Days of Our Lives from 2014 to 2020 and again in 2023 also garnered her two Daytime Emmy Award nominations.
In addition to her acting career, DePaiva is a talented singer. She has released three albums: Naked (2000), No Regrets (2005), and I Want to Love You (2007). Her music career began when she sang in the church choir and participated in school plays as a child. She even made her professional singing debut at the Grand Ole Opry at the age of 18.
Kassie DePaiva was born Katherine Virginia Wesley on March 21, 1961, in Morganfield, Kentucky. She was named after two of her aunts. Her father, a lawyer, and her mother raised her along with her two older brothers and one younger sister.
DePaiva attended Indiana University Bloomington and later transferred to the University of California, Los Angeles to study theater. During her college years, she worked at Opryland USA in Nashville, Tennessee, and even landed her first acting job in a television commercial for Wendys.
Kassie DePaiva's remarkable career has left a lasting impact on daytime television. Her dedication to her craft and her passion for music have endeared her to fans across the globe. As a talented actress and singer, DePaiva continues to inspire generations of performers and entertainers.
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Star of the long-running soap opera "One Life to Live," winning six Daytime Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Victoria Lord Buchanan.
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Iconic soap opera star and Daytime Emmy winner, best known for her 41-year stint as Erica Kane on All My Children.
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Host of popular morning talk shows, including Live with Regis and Kelly and Live with Kelly and Ryan, known for her charismatic personality and witty banter.
