Greta Von Amberg
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Greta von Amberg is a fictional character
on the soap opera Days of our Lives
. She was portrayed by Julianne Morris
from 1998-2002.
Greta studied acting, and as a teenager was approached by Ernesto Toscano to impersonate Hope Brady in what she believed to be a magic trick. After taking Hope's place in a cage suspended over a vat of acid, Greta's role was to scream "Bo!
", which she did. However, the cage exploded, and Greta was extensively burned on her face.
. Living amongst the wilderness
, Greta became an urban legend
called "Swamp Girl". Greta was discovered by Bo
when he came to New Orleans in 1998.
that removed the scars. Greta developed a crush on Eric Brady
that developed into a full-blown relationship. Nicole Walker
, however, came between Greta and Eric.
, Greta discovered she was to become a princess herself. At her coronation, an assassination attempt was made by her mother's psychotic former butler, Charles. At the same time, the Moroni family attacked Victor Kiriakis
in a mob hit. Greta and many other were shot. Charles remains at large.
. Jack, who wanted Jennifer
back, was uncomfortable when Greta revealed her feelings for him, so he told her he was gay. After the truth came out, a heartbroken Greta left Salem
, never to return.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
on the soap opera Days of our Lives
Days of our Lives
Days of our Lives is a long running daytime soap opera broadcast on the NBC television network. It is one of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world, airing nearly every weekday in the United States since November 8, 1965. It has since been syndicated to many countries around...
. She was portrayed by Julianne Morris
Julianne Morris
Julianne Morris is an American actress.She first reached stardom as Amy Wilson on the soap opera The Young and the Restless from November 18, 1994 to May 22, 1996....
from 1998-2002.
Childhood
Greta grew up believing herself to be the daughter of Phillip Von Amberg, although he was not her biological father.Greta studied acting, and as a teenager was approached by Ernesto Toscano to impersonate Hope Brady in what she believed to be a magic trick. After taking Hope's place in a cage suspended over a vat of acid, Greta's role was to scream "Bo!
Bo Brady
Beauregard Aurelius "Bo" Brady is a fictional character on the NBC Soap Opera, Days of our Lives, the youngest of the series' Brady family. Created under head-writer Margaret DePreist, the role was originated by actor Peter Reckell on May 2, 1983. Robert Kelker-Kelly briefly stepped into the role...
", which she did. However, the cage exploded, and Greta was extensively burned on her face.
Swamp Girl
Greta was taken to New Orleans to recuperate. After several surgeries, she could no longer handle the pain, so Greta disappeared into the bayouBayou
A bayou is an American term for a body of water typically found in flat, low-lying areas, and can refer either to an extremely slow-moving stream or river , or to a marshy lake or wetland. The name "bayou" can also refer to creeks that see level changes due to tides and hold brackish water which...
. Living amongst the wilderness
Wilderness
Wilderness or wildland is a natural environment on Earth that has not been significantly modified by human activity. It may also be defined as: "The most intact, undisturbed wild natural areas left on our planet—those last truly wild places that humans do not control and have not developed with...
, Greta became an urban legend
Urban legend
An urban legend, urban myth, urban tale, or contemporary legend, is a form of modern folklore consisting of stories that may or may not have been believed by their tellers to be true...
called "Swamp Girl". Greta was discovered by Bo
Bo Brady
Beauregard Aurelius "Bo" Brady is a fictional character on the NBC Soap Opera, Days of our Lives, the youngest of the series' Brady family. Created under head-writer Margaret DePreist, the role was originated by actor Peter Reckell on May 2, 1983. Robert Kelker-Kelly briefly stepped into the role...
when he came to New Orleans in 1998.
Salem
Greta was self-conscious because of her scars. John Black paid for her to have experimental laser surgeryLaser surgery
Laser surgery is surgery using a laser to cut tissue instead of a scalpel. Examples include the use of a laser scalpel in otherwise conventional surgery, and soft tissue laser surgery, in which the laser beam vaporizes soft tissue with high water content...
that removed the scars. Greta developed a crush on Eric Brady
Eric Brady
Eric Roman Brady is a fictional character on the television drama Days of our Lives. As an adult, the role of Eric was played by Jensen Ackles from early 1997 to July 31, 2000 and Ritz Gregory from April 1994 to early 1997 and again from August 2000 to January 11, 2002...
that developed into a full-blown relationship. Nicole Walker
Nicole Walker
Nicole DiMera is a fictional character on the NBC soap opera, Days of our Lives, a long running series about working-class life in the fictional town of Salem. She was introduced in 1998 by head writer Sally Sussman Morina, and executive producer Ken Corday...
, however, came between Greta and Eric.
Princess Greta Von Amberg
Following the death of her mother, Princess GinaGina Von Amberg
Princess Gina Von Amberg is a fictional character on the American soap opera Days of our Lives. The role was portrayed from 1999 to 2001 by Kristian Alfonso, who also plays Hope Williams Brady on the series.- Character's background :...
, Greta discovered she was to become a princess herself. At her coronation, an assassination attempt was made by her mother's psychotic former butler, Charles. At the same time, the Moroni family attacked Victor Kiriakis
Victor Kiriakis
Victor Kiriakis I is a fictional character on NBC's Days of our Lives. The role has been portrayed by John Aniston since 1985. His time on the show has been 1985 to 1997, 1998 to present with a brief storyline driven absence in 2004 when his character was "killed off" but found alive on the island...
in a mob hit. Greta and many other were shot. Charles remains at large.
Greta and Jack
Greta developed feelings for Jack DeverauxJack Deveraux
Jack Harcourt Deveraux, Sr. is a fictional character on the soap opera Days of our Lives. He is the most prominent member of the Johnson family and is most famously played by Matthew Ashford. After a four-year absence, the character has recently returned to "Salem" to reconnect with his estranged...
. Jack, who wanted Jennifer
Jennifer Horton
Jennifer Rose Horton is a fictional character on the NBC daytime drama, Days of our Lives, a long running dramatic serial about working class life in the fictional town of Salem. Jennifer was created by scriptwriter Pat Falken Smith, and executive producer Betty Corday...
back, was uncomfortable when Greta revealed her feelings for him, so he told her he was gay. After the truth came out, a heartbroken Greta left Salem
Salem (Days of our Lives)
The town of Salem is the setting for the U.S. soap opera Days of our Lives. It is located in the Midwestern United States, though the state is never mentioned. It was built and named in 1802, since Salem celebrated its 200-year birthday in 2002. Originally set in New England, the vague setting was...
, never to return.
Greta's Father
The identity of Greta's father remains a mystery. On her deathbed, Gina told Greta her father was in Salem and revealed his identity, but Greta never told anyone. John Black was a frontrunner, but shortly before her departure Greta claimed that he was not her father.Relations
- Princess Gina Von AmbergGina Von AmbergPrincess Gina Von Amberg is a fictional character on the American soap opera Days of our Lives. The role was portrayed from 1999 to 2001 by Kristian Alfonso, who also plays Hope Williams Brady on the series.- Character's background :...
(mother, deceased) - Unknown Man (father)