source that Carmen was played by Marisa Rameriz. [1]
Casting and awards edit
The character was previously portrayed by seven child actresses. Since Sweeney stepped into the role in 1993,[1] Sami has been showcased as the series' primary troublemaker and "the girl you loved to hate"[2] through her lying and scheming. In recent years, Sweeney has established herself as a leading heroine, with the show centering on the popular and controversial relationships between Sami and her love interests Lucas, EJ and Rafe. Sweeney’s portrayal of "Salem’s resident bad girl"[2] has earned her various fan awards during her run, including five Soap Opera Digest Awards[3] and a Special Fan Award for "America's Favorite Villain" at the 2002 Daytime Emmy Award ceremony.[2] In 2005, the role was briefly recast with Dan Wells as the character of Sami's male alter ego "Stan" while Sweeney was on maternity leave.[2] Sweeney first appeared in the role on January 22, 1993.
Development edit
Relationship with Lucas edit
The character has had an on and off relationship with Lucas Horton (Bryan Dattilo) since her teenage days. From 1993, Lucas and Sami worked together to break their brother and sister up, Carrie and Austin, as Sami was infatuated with Austin, while Lucas wanted Carrie.[4] This storyline spawned over years, and even returned in the 21st century. Sami and Lucas first had sex in 1995, changing the dynamic of their relationship for good.[4] Sami gave birth to a son in 1995, initially thought to be Austin's, by 1996 she found out that Lucas was the true father, however decided to deviously keep this information to herself.[4] In 1998, Sami told the police that Lucas was abusive to Will by hitting him, while infact Lucas had actually dropped Will by accident,[4] which Lucas resented Sami for. Lucas killed Franco Kelly in 1998, and framed Sami for the murder, and Sami was sentenced to death.[4] While Sami was on death row.[4] When her execution day finally arrived Lucas couldn't handle the guilt any longer. At the last second Lucas rushed in to save her life and admitted he was the killer.[4] Over the years, their animosity calmed down and they became lovers once more, and married in 2007. That same year, Sami and Lucas' relationship was complicated when E.J. DiMera proposed marriage to Sami in order to end a vendetta between the DiMera and the Brady family.[5] E.J. even threatened that Sami's father could die if she refused to do so.[5] This added much strain to "Lumi" as a couple, as they were married at the time. Sami convinced Lucas that she should marry E.J. to save her family, however Lucas rejected this idea, and even accused Sami of actually being in love with E.J.,[5] however Sami assured Lucas she loved him, despite going back on her word by sleeping with E.J.
Nelson Branco from TV Guide named them Soap's best supercouple.[6] He described them (and their current situation at the time) –
| “ | For years all this couple could think of was breaking up Austin and Carrie, until one magical day, partners-in-crime and cohorts Sami and Lucas realized they were in love with each other! Now as Days’ reigning super couple, they face the evil wrath of EJ and his family, The DiMeras. Will Sami marry EJ, the man who raped her to end this family feud forever — and will Lucas be able to forgive her?–– Nelson Branco of TV Guide on "Lumi" (2007) | ” |
Since 2008, the relationship has ceased to exist, and Lucas has left town. In 2011, it was announced that Bryan Dattilo was to return to Days Of Our Lives. In a 2011 poll by Soap Opera Digest "Who Should Lucas Woo?" (who revealed that Dattilo would be returning to the soap) 54% of 5,175 said that Sami and Lucas should be paired back together.[7]
references edit
- ^ "Days of our Lives". Days of our Lives. Retrieved 2010-12-28.
- ^ a b c d "Alison Sweeney biography — Yahoo! TV". Archived from the original on January 11, 2007.
- ^ "Alison Sweeney bio at SOD".
- ^ a b c d e f g Erica Brown (10 November 2004). "Luminous". Soap Opera Digest (soapoperadigest.com). Retrieved 25 January 2012.
- ^ a b c Soap Opera Digest (1 October 2007). "Days Of Our Lives Recaps DAYS Week of October 1, 2007". Soap Opera Digest (soapoperadigest.com). Retrieved 25 January 2012.
- ^ Nelson Branco. "Soaps' best super-couples!". TV Guide. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
- ^ "With Bryan R. Dattilo headed back to Salem, who would you like to see Lucas woo?". Soap Opera Digest (soapoperadigest.com. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
Case said that the idea of a romance between Sharon and Victor (in 2004) would be "i find it fascinating. Especially since Sharon grew up without a father. It's created a lot of weird turmoil in her. Victor from the get-go was someone Sharon could always go to for help. He's not Sharon's father and he is a very attractive man. That's where the kiss came from"
On chemistry between her & Nick "JOsh and I never had to work at (chemisty) it was just there. Every year we have more history together. Nick and Sharon are a soap super-couple. We've been together for nine years.
ON WHETHER SHARON IS STILL THE HEROINE DESPITE CAMERON KEDSIDFS "
FOR SHARON CASE ARTICLE: Her admires actresses Sarah Jessica Parker, Mg Ryan and Jennifer Anistan.
More about the Cameron Kirsten thingy:"
ON IT BEING HARD TO PLAY THE VICTIM: "It's a lot of work an its stressful. These stories go on for a long period of time. But that's what we do. We learn that in acting school, to sustain that kind of drama every day and night."
HOW IS SHARON CASE IN SHARON NEWMAN
"I put a lot of myself into SHaron. Certainly the things that happen to Sharon, don't happen in my life, but reactions and emotions she has do. There are no Differences other than the circumstances she gets herself into. I'm not married, she is. I don't have children she does. Sharon has been raped several times and grew up without a father. None of those are the circumstances in my life."
HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE INVOLVED IN A BIG STORYLINE
"I will be anxious and stressed out knowing that it's coming. However, once i start doing it and i chip away at that storyline and get it done, i feel better. The stress and the aggravation go away. So rather then taking it home with me and feeling worse, i begin to feel better - unless i thought i sucked that day!"
HOW DO YOU HANDLE THE ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF FAN MAIL YOU RECEIVE "I have a fan club who help me open my mail. They organise it and i answer most of the mail. The club puts it in order for me."
spooked housewife-murderess is determined to make sure her tormentor is dead. She and Nikki go to the sewer to see where Cameron's body lies.
BEFORE EVERYTHING
After a one-night stand with Cameron, he beat Sharon brutally that she was forced to stay away from Genoa City until her bruises were healed. When she returned, Cameron arrived in Genoa city for business with Nick. He lured Sharon to his hotel room, telling her that he would tell nick of their sex if she didn't come. He tried to rape her again and hit her too, and this time she hit him with a bottle, "killing" him, turning her character (then) into a murderer. BACK TO NORMAL