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Passions New Archives: 2008

Here are some of the news stories posted on soapcentral.com during 2008 that focus on Passions or past and present PS performers. To read any of the articles listed below, simply click on the appropriate link.


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Eric Martsolf February 2008
Eric Martsolf hits the stage

Eric Martsolf (Ethan Crane) will spend time time outside of Harmony this month. The actor will assume the role of comic strip character Li'l Abner in a stage production in Los Angeles.
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Emmy February 2008
Emmy pre-screening nominations announced

The pre-nominations for this year's Daytime Emmys have now been announced. From this list will come this year's winners. In a rule change, shows may now have up to three nominees in any given category.
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Andrea Evans March 2008
Evans dishes out acting reality in TV series

Passions and One Life to Live star Andrea Evans trades in her soap opera fantasy world for a little reality -- reality television. The Emmy-nominated actress will appear on a new reality series about kids trying to get their big break in show business.
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Andrea Evans April 2008
Andrea Evans returning as OLTL's Tina Lord

Andrea Evans (Tina Lord) will return to One Life to Live later this spring. It has been 18 years since the actress was last spotted in Llanview. For the past eight years, the Emmy-nominated actress has been seen on Passions. Evans' first airdate has yet to be announced.
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Passions July 2008
Farewell auction gives fans a chance to own a piece of Passions

During its run, Passions has provided fans with many memories. No other soap boasts spell books, magic wands, Wonder Woman costumes, voodoo dolls, and nurse orangutans. Now you can own a piece of Passions history thanks to a one-of-a-kind auction.
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Passions July 2008
The end of Passions is here

It isn't any easier the second time around. In August, Passions will air its final episode. Unlike the last time around when the often campy soap was cancelled by NBC, there will be no reprieve. And to make matters worse, the airdate for the final episode has been moved up.
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Galen Gering July 2008
Days of our Lives Gering up for the arrival of two Passions stars

Days of our Lives has apparently found its passion. Make that its Passions. soapcentral.com has learned that the NBC soap has hired former Passions stars, Galen Gering and Eric Martsolf. One actor will take on a new role, while the other gets a chance to put his spin on an already-created character.
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