List of Sunset Beach characters
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Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach (TV series)
Sunset Beach was an American television soap opera, first broadcast in the United States on NBC on January 6, 1997, and last airing on December 31, 1999. The show followed the loves and lives of the people living in a fictional coastal city named Sunset Beach, on the coast of California...
who are notable for their actions or relationships, and who do warrant their own articles and are part of a notable families from the series.
- Olivia BlakeOlivia BlakeOlivia Richards is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Lesley-Anne Down.-Character development:...
— Lesley-Anne DownLesley-Anne DownLesley-Anne Down is a British film and television actress, former model and singer.Down achieved fame as Georgina Worsley in the ITV drama series Upstairs, Downstairs... - Michael BourneMichael BourneMichael Bourne was a fictional character in the American soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by American actor Jason Winston George during the show's entire run.-Controversy:...
— Jason Winston GeorgeJason Winston GeorgeJason Winston George is an American actor and model He is best known for his roles as Michael Bourne on the NBC daytime soap opera Sunset Beach, and as J.T. Hunter on the UPN television sitcom Eve... - Ben EvansBen Evans (TV character)Ben Evans was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by actor Clive Robertson during the show's entire run.-Character history:...
— Clive RobertsonClive RobertsonClive Gladstone Robertson is a British actor perhaps best known for his roles on the soap opera Sunset Beach, the Canadian science fiction series Starhunter, and the 2010 science fiction computer game Darkstar: The Interactive Movie.-Biography:Robertson spent much of his younger life abroad,... - Derek EvansDerek Evans (TV character)Derek Evans was a fictional character on the American soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by actor Clive Robertson, who also portrayed his identical twin brother Ben. Derek first appeared on December 30, 1997, when he was played by a stunt performer in a mask, being the killer on the boat...
— Clive RobertsonClive RobertsonClive Gladstone Robertson is a British actor perhaps best known for his roles on the soap opera Sunset Beach, the Canadian science fiction series Starhunter, and the 2010 science fiction computer game Darkstar: The Interactive Movie.-Biography:Robertson spent much of his younger life abroad,... - Meg CummingsMeg CummingsMeg Cummings is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Susan Ward. Meg was the serial's main protagonist throughout the whole run. Sydney Penny temporarily took over the role while Ward was filming for the film The In Crowd.-Character development:Susan Ward was...
— Susan WardSusan WardSusan Ward is an American actress and model.-Early life and career:Ward was born in Monroe, Louisiana. She attended a private, Christian elementary school , in Monroe, LA. She briefly attended Northeast Louisiana University...
/Sydney PennySydney PennySydney Penny is an American Daytime Emmy-nominated actress best known for the roles of Julia Santos Keefer on the soap opera All My Children and Samantha "Sam" Kelly on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.She is of part Cherokee descent and raised in Chatsworth, California, the daughter... - Sara CummingsSara CummingsSara Cummings was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach. Sara was first played by American actress Lauren Woodland who joined the cast on April 29, 1998 on contract, but was released after only a few episodes and replaced by Shawn Batten, who first aired on May 11, 1998 and stayed...
— Lauren WoodlandLauren WoodlandLauren Woodland is an American actress.-Career:Woodland has been acting since childhood. In 1989, she appeared in the Fox Network science fiction series Alien Nation as the child newcomer Emily Francisco...
/ Shawn BattenShawn BattenSusan Shawn Batten is an U.S.actress most notably recognized from her role as the second Sara Cummings in NBC's soap opera Sunset Beach and Natalia Carlisle on Spyder Games .... - Caitlin DeschanelCaitlin Richards DeschanelCaitlin Richards Deschanel was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by two different actresses. The first actress, Vanessa Dorman, portrayed the role from January 9, 1997 to June 18, 1998, when she hit contract problems and was let go...
— Vanessa DormanVanessa DormanVanessa Dorman is an American actress most notably recognized from her role as the first Caitlin Richards Deschanel in Aaron Spelling's soap opera Sunset Beach. She portrayed the role from January 9, 1997 to June 18, 1998, when she hit contract problems and was let go...
/ Kam HeskinKam HeskinKam Heskin is an American actress best known for her roles as the second Caitlin Richards Deschanel on NBC's soap opera Sunset Beach and as her role as Paige Morgan in the The Prince and Me sequels.-Private life:Heskin was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota... - Cole DeschanelCole DeschanelCole Deschanel was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by two different actors. The first actor, Ashley Hamilton, portrayed the role briefly from January 21 to February 19, 1997, when the producers decided that Eddie Cibrian would fit the role better...
— Ashley HamiltonAshley HamiltonAshley George Hamilton is an American songwriter, singer and actor. He is the son of actor George Hamilton and Alana Stewart, and a stepson of Rod Stewart. At 19, Hamilton had garnered media attention when he and Shannen Doherty married after knowing one another for only two weeks...
/ Eddie CibrianEddie CibrianEdward Carl "Eddie" Cibrian is an American actor. He is known for his television roles as Cole Deschanel on Sunset Beach, Jesse Cardoza in CSI: Miami, Jimmy Doherty on Third Watch and Russell Varon in Invasion.-Early life and career:... - Virginia HarrisonVirginia HarrisonVirginia Harrison is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Dominique Jennings. Virginia is characterised as a "bad girl" and has been central to a controversial storyline in which she impregnates a fellow female character without their consent.-Character...
— Dominique JenningsDominique JenningsDominique Jennings is an actress most notably recognized from her role as Virginia Harrison in NBC's soap opera Sunset Beach. Dominique is the daughter of Anchelot of Swedish descent and Richard "Prophet" Jennings, a renowned African American Artist. She married her husband Lonnie Brandon, a... - Vanessa HartVanessa HartVanessa Hart was a fictional character in the American soap opera Sunset Beach, portrayed by American actress Sherri Saum during the show's entire run.-Character history:...
— Sherri SaumSherri Saum- Biography :Saum got her start at a Model Search America convention near her home in Kettering, Ohio. She was discovered during high school, modeling mostly during summer breaks until she decided to move to New York and work full time with the New York modeling agency Images Management. Her career... - Bette KatzenkazrahiBette KatzenkazrahiBette Katzenkazrahi is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Kathleen Noone.-Character development:...
— Kathleen NooneKathleen NooneKathleen Noone is an Emmy Award winning American film, stage and television actress , best known roles for Ellen Shepherd Dalton on the daytime drama All My Children , Claudia Whittaker on the primetime drama Knots Landing and Bette Katzenkazrahi on the daytime drama Sunset Beach .-Life and... - Gabi MartinezGabi MartinezGabriela 'Gabi' Martinez Torres was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by American actress Priscilla Garita from February 17, 1997 to the show's end on December 31, 1999...
— Priscilla GaritaPriscilla GaritaPriscilla Garita is an American soap opera actress.Garita is best known for playing the role of Gabi Martinez on the now-defunct NBC soap Sunset Beach for the show's entire run from January 1997 to December 1999. Priscilla was credited during January 1997, but her first appearance on the soap was... - Casey MitchumCasey MitchumCasey Mitchum was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach, portrayed by American actor Timothy Adams during the show's entire run.-Character history:...
— Timothy Adams - Annie Douglas RichardsAnnie Douglas RichardsAnnie Douglas is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Sarah Buxton. The character's creation was announced in 1996 prior to the serial going on air. Series creator Aaron Spelling helped create Annie's appearance and style. Annie has been characterised as a "rich...
— Sarah Buxton - Gregory RichardsGregory RichardsGregory Richards was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach, portrayed by American actor Sam Behrens during the show's entire run.-Character history:...
— Sam BehrensSam BehrensSam Behrens is an actor most notably recognized from his role as Gregory Richards in Aaron Spelling's Sunset Beach. He has been married to Shari Belafonte since December 31, 1989.-Filmography:... - Sean RichardsSean RichardsSean Richards is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Randy Spelling.-Character development:In 1997, it was announced that Randy Spelling had been cast as Sean. Spelling is the son of Sunset Beach creator Aaron Spelling....
— Randy SpellingRandy SpellingRandall Gene "Randy" Spelling is an American actor. He is the brother of Tori Spelling and the son of Candy and Aaron Spelling.He is now a life coach in Los Angeles.-Career:... - Antonio TorresAntonio TorresFather Antonio Torres was a fictional character in the American soap opera Sunset Beach. The character was portrayed by American actor Nick Kiriazis from February 6, 1998 to the show's end on December 31, 1999.-Character history:...
— Nick KiriazisNick KiriazisNick Kiriazis is American television actor.Kiriazis was born in Madison, Wisconsin. He is internationally known from his role as Father Antonio Torres in Sunset Beach from February 1998 to December 1999... - Maria TorresMaria TorresMaria Teresa Torres Evans was a fictional character in the American soap opera Sunset Beach. The role was portrayed by American actress Christina Chambers from July 1, 1998 to the end of the show on December 31, 1999.-Character history:...
— Christina ChambersChristina ChambersChristina Mae Chambers is an American actress and model.-Private life:Chambers was born into a family of academics, both parents holding doctorates . She is the next-to-youngest of four siblings... - Ricardo TorresRicardo Torres (TV character)Ricardo Torres was a fictional character in the American soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by Hank Cheyne during the show's entire run.-Character history:...
— Hank CheyneHank CheyneHank Cheyne is an American actor known for playing Ricardo Torres in the soap opera Sunset Beach. He also played the role of Scott LaSalle on Another World and Anton on Saints & Sinners.... - Tim Truman — Dax GriffinDax Griffin-Career:Griffin is known for his role as Tim Truman on the NBC serial Sunset Beach from January 1997 until November 1999. He had one more appearance in the series finale in a dream sequence. He also played assistant district attorney Justin McCoy on All My Children in 2003.Griffin joined the cast...
Other characters. The following are characters from the American
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Soap opera
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Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach (TV series)
Sunset Beach was an American television soap opera, first broadcast in the United States on NBC on January 6, 1997, and last airing on December 31, 1999. The show followed the loves and lives of the people living in a fictional coastal city named Sunset Beach, on the coast of California...
who are notable for their actions or relationships, but who do not warrant their own articles and are not part of a notable minor family from the series.
Jude Cavanaugh
Sean Kanan
Sean Kanan
-Early life:He was born Sean Perelman in Cleveland, Ohio and was raised in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He attended Mercersburg Academy in Pennsylvania, Boston University and UCLA where he earned a degree in political science....
(August 26, 1999-December 31, 1999)
Jude Cavanaugh entered the world of Sunset Beach in late summer of 1999. He caught the eye of the local plotter Annie Douglas-Richards, a widow who did her best to get her deceased husband's fortune. Jude and Annie started a rocky relationship and eventually ended up together in the final episode. Jude was revealed to be an undercover agent assigned to catch Annie's husband Gregory Richards
Gregory Richards
Gregory Richards was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach, portrayed by American actor Sam Behrens during the show's entire run.-Character history:...
, a criminal who was presumed dead.
Jude kept the true reason for his arrival a secret and then worked on the case, becoming close to Tobias Richards (family's uncle who later turned out to be Gregory Richards in disguise). Annie and Jude ended up in each other's arms. However, he never got a chance to develop his character more because he was on the show only for five months.
Rae Chang
Kelly Hu
Kelly Hu
Kelly Ann Hu is an American actress and former fashion model. She was Miss Teen USA 1985 and Miss Hawaii USA 1993.-Early life:Hu was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, the daughter of Juanita, an engineering drafter for Honolulu, and Herbert Hu, a salesman and exotic bird breeder; the two divorced during...
(January 7, 1997-June 5, 1997)
Dr. Rae Chang was introduced in the second episode as a physician
Physician
A physician is a health care provider who practices the profession of medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments...
, a young doctor. Rae decided to buy a house called Surf Central, and ended up buying it with Casey Mitchum
Casey Mitchum
Casey Mitchum was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach, portrayed by American actor Timothy Adams during the show's entire run.-Character history:...
, a young lifeguard. They quickly fell in love, but Rae always put her feelings aside. Meanwhile, she felt pressured by her parents to marry a man they chose for her, Wei-Li Young. Rae pretended to be married to Casey in front of her parents, but eventually gave in to her parents' pressure and left town and married Wei-Lee. Her character was written off only a few months after the premiere.
Eddie Connors
Peter Barton (January 6, 1997-May 18, 1998, March 19, 1999)
Eddie Connors, a police officer, was presented to us as Annie Douglas' boy-toy. He served her when she wanted, and usually tried to do whatever she needed. Eddie had a crush on his fellow female officer Paula Stevens, but she was not interested. Paula accidentally saw Eddie in a jewelry store, where he was trying to sell Deschanel jewels and win a fortune. He thought Paula suspected him, so he kidnapped her and then hired a rapist to take care of her. Paula's fiancé Ricardo Torres
Ricardo Torres (TV character)
Ricardo Torres was a fictional character in the American soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by Hank Cheyne during the show's entire run.-Character history:...
found her, and he had no idea that Eddie was behind the kidnapping. Eddie was also the first person to learn that Cole Deschanel
Cole Deschanel
Cole Deschanel was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by two different actors. The first actor, Ashley Hamilton, portrayed the role briefly from January 21 to February 19, 1997, when the producers decided that Eddie Cibrian would fit the role better...
was Elaine Stevens' son.
Eddie left the police force and became a private investigator. In May 1998, he discovered Derek Evans
Derek Evans (TV character)
Derek Evans was a fictional character on the American soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by actor Clive Robertson, who also portrayed his identical twin brother Ben. Derek first appeared on December 30, 1997, when he was played by a stunt performer in a mask, being the killer on the boat...
was impersonating his twin Ben Evans
Ben Evans (TV character)
Ben Evans was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by actor Clive Robertson during the show's entire run.-Character history:...
and decided to try to blackmail him, leading to Derek murdering him. On March 19, 1999, Eddie returned in one episode along with Del Douglas to greet Francesca Vargas in Hell.
Joan Cummings
Carol Potter
Carol Potter (actress)
Carol Potter is an American actress best known for playing Cindy Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210. She was a regular on the show from 1990 to 1995...
(recurring January 6, 1997-December 11, 1997, contract February 5, 1998-December 31, 1999)
Joan is a typical stay at home mom. She lived in Kansas with her husband, Hank. When her daughter Meg
Meg Cummings
Meg Cummings is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Susan Ward. Meg was the serial's main protagonist throughout the whole run. Sydney Penny temporarily took over the role while Ward was filming for the film The In Crowd.-Character development:Susan Ward was...
ran away to Sunset Beach at her wedding day, Joan was supportive and often gave her advice. At the beginning of 1998, the Cummings lost their farm and the family was moved to Sunset Beach. Although Joan was officially a regular, she and her husband never had much of a story, and were primarily there to support their daughters, Meg and Sara
Sara Cummings
Sara Cummings was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach. Sara was first played by American actress Lauren Woodland who joined the cast on April 29, 1998 on contract, but was released after only a few episodes and replaced by Shawn Batten, who first aired on May 11, 1998 and stayed...
. Joan and her husband co-created Shock Wave.
Hank Cummings
John Martin (recurring September 22, 1997-December 11, 1997, contract February 5, 1998-December 31, 1999)
Hank was a typical farmer father who supported his daughters Meg
Meg Cummings
Meg Cummings is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Susan Ward. Meg was the serial's main protagonist throughout the whole run. Sydney Penny temporarily took over the role while Ward was filming for the film The In Crowd.-Character development:Susan Ward was...
and Sara
Sara Cummings
Sara Cummings was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach. Sara was first played by American actress Lauren Woodland who joined the cast on April 29, 1998 on contract, but was released after only a few episodes and replaced by Shawn Batten, who first aired on May 11, 1998 and stayed...
and his wife Joan. He never had much of a story (although he was on contract) and was mostly included in family scenes. He appeared when Meg returned to Kansas in September 1997, and then later arrived to Sunset Beach to live there with his wife after their farm was destroyed. He opened the Shock Wave restaurant with his wif
Emily Davis
Cristi Harris
Cristi Harris
Cristi Harris is an American actress most notable for her role as Emily Davis in NBC's soap opera Sunset Beach. She also had a short guest role as Tina Simms on NBC's Passions.-External links:...
(May 25, 1998-December 31, 1999)
Emily Davis came to Sunset Beach in May 1998 and immediately won the heart of Sean Richards
Sean Richards
Sean Richards is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Randy Spelling.-Character development:In 1997, it was announced that Randy Spelling had been cast as Sean. Spelling is the son of Sunset Beach creator Aaron Spelling....
. They met while competing against each other in lifeguard trials, whch ended when Sean allowed Emily to win the job. In a matter of days, Emily was shocked to realize that her mother Bette
Bette Katzenkazrahi
Bette Katzenkazrahi is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Kathleen Noone.-Character development:...
was also is town. They started to build a relationship and over time slowly became closer by facing the usual teenage problems.
During the Rosario Jewels storyline, Emily was blinded by a talisman, but was cured when the curse stopped. Meanwhile, Amy Nielsen was working to try to steal Sean for herself, often using Brad Niklaus in her plots. However Leo Deschanel often came to Emily's rescue. In 1999, Amy bought a voodoo potion to make Sean sleep with her, ending his relationship with Emily. At the end of the show, Amy's lies were exposed and Sean and Emily reunited.
A.J. Deschanel
Gordon Thomson (May 11, 1998-December 31, 1999)
A legend named A.J. Deschanel was mentioned various times during 1997. It wasn't until 1998 that we learned more about his character. Father of Cole
Cole Deschanel
Cole Deschanel was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by two different actors. The first actor, Ashley Hamilton, portrayed the role briefly from January 21 to February 19, 1997, when the producers decided that Eddie Cibrian would fit the role better...
and Leo Deschanel, A.J. entered the world of Sunset Beach when he rescued Olivia Richards
Olivia Blake
Olivia Richards is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Lesley-Anne Down.-Character development:...
from committing suicide. The recently-divorced Olivia was A.J's former love, and they soon reunited. Her ex-husband Gregory Richards
Gregory Richards
Gregory Richards was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach, portrayed by American actor Sam Behrens during the show's entire run.-Character history:...
was A.J.'s primary rival throughout his time on the show, and the two men had constant confrontations.
A.J. had two sons, Cole, who he worked to rebuild a relationship with, and Leo, who was a relatively minor character. A.J. was also temporarily involved with Francesca Vargas, who was later murdered. A.J. helped Olivia find her lost son, who turned out to be the child her daughter Caitlin Richards Deschanel
Caitlin Richards Deschanel
Caitlin Richards Deschanel was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by two different actresses. The first actress, Vanessa Dorman, portrayed the role from January 9, 1997 to June 18, 1998, when she hit contract problems and was let go...
was raising. In 1999, Olivia' main rival used voodoo potions to make Olivia, a former alcoholic, start drinking again, which led to the breakup of her relationship with A.J. A.J. ended the show on good terms with Olivia, and beginning a romantic relationship with Bette Katzenkazrahi
Bette Katzenkazrahi
Bette Katzenkazrahi is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Kathleen Noone.-Character development:...
.
Leo Deschanel
David Mathiessen (July 22, 1998-March 24, 1999)
Although he was a contract character, Leo did not have any major storyines. He first appeared in summer 1998, and became friends with Sean Richards
Sean Richards
Sean Richards is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Randy Spelling.-Character development:In 1997, it was announced that Randy Spelling had been cast as Sean. Spelling is the son of Sunset Beach creator Aaron Spelling....
and Emily Davis, and an instant enemy to Amy Nielsen and Brad Niklaus. He also tried to build a stronger relationship with his father, A.J. He left the show in March 1999.
Benjy Evans
Chase Parker (March 9, 1999-December 31, 1999)
Benjy Evans came to Sunset Beach in March 1999 with Tess Marin, who claimed he was the son of Maria Torres
Maria Torres
Maria Teresa Torres Evans was a fictional character in the American soap opera Sunset Beach. The role was portrayed by American actress Christina Chambers from July 1, 1998 to the end of the show on December 31, 1999.-Character history:...
and Ben Evans
Ben Evans (TV character)
Ben Evans was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by actor Clive Robertson during the show's entire run.-Character history:...
'. When this as confirmed by paternity tests, he and Tess moved in to Ben's house (where Meg and Maria were also living) and was often the reason for fights between them. Eventually, it was revealed that Benjy was Tess Marin and Derek Evans
Derek Evans (TV character)
Derek Evans was a fictional character on the American soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by actor Clive Robertson, who also portrayed his identical twin brother Ben. Derek first appeared on December 30, 1997, when he was played by a stunt performer in a mask, being the killer on the boat...
' son, but after Derek was murdered and Tess arrested, Tess allowed Maria to adopt him.
Jimmy Harrison
V.P. Oliver (March 19, 1997-December 26, 1997)
Jeffery Wood
Jeffery Wood
Jeffery Wood is an American actor, best known for his role as Austin Warren during the first season of the 1990s sitcom, In the House...
(January 23, 1998-March 23, 1999)
Jimmy Harrison was introduced in March 1997 as the son of Virginia Harrison
Virginia Harrison
Virginia Harrison is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Dominique Jennings. Virginia is characterised as a "bad girl" and has been central to a controversial storyline in which she impregnates a fellow female character without their consent.-Character...
, a villain. During his time on the show, Jimmy was involved in various storylines but did not have his own storyline. He had to cope with the fact that one of his idols, Michael Bourne
Michael Bourne
Michael Bourne was a fictional character in the American soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by American actor Jason Winston George during the show's entire run.-Controversy:...
killed his father Jackson during a gang war. He was always supportive of his mother, who plotted to win Michael for herself. In the beginning of 1998, the character was recast with a younger actor. Jimmy was written out in March 1999 when Virginia was institutionalized.
Tess Marin
Tracy Melchior (March 9, 1999-December 31, 1999)
Tess Marin came to Sunset Beach in March 1999 with Benjy Evans, who she claimed was the son of Maria Torres
Maria Torres
Maria Teresa Torres Evans was a fictional character in the American soap opera Sunset Beach. The role was portrayed by American actress Christina Chambers from July 1, 1998 to the end of the show on December 31, 1999.-Character history:...
and Ben Evans
Ben Evans (TV character)
Ben Evans was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by actor Clive Robertson during the show's entire run.-Character history:...
. Tess claimed she had been Maria's best friend and Benjy's nanny during the years Maria was missing (1993–1998).
Tess started to develop a relationship with Tim Truman, but it was later revealed she was working with and romantically involve with Ben's evil twin, Derek Evans
Derek Evans (TV character)
Derek Evans was a fictional character on the American soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by actor Clive Robertson, who also portrayed his identical twin brother Ben. Derek first appeared on December 30, 1997, when he was played by a stunt performer in a mask, being the killer on the boat...
, and was using Tim to further their plans. This led to Derek murdering Tim when he discovered Derek's true identity, something Tess felt guilt over (to the point of being haunted by Tim's ghost). During the show's final weeks, Tess was revealed to be Benjy's real mother (with Derek his father), and she and Derek kidnapped several other characters, which led to Derek being killed and Tess arrested. Tess finally agreed to allow Maria to apopt Benjy.
Amy Neilsen
Krissy Carlson
Krissy Carlson
Krissy Carlson is an American actress and model. Born in Covina, California, she was educated at St. Lucy's Priory High School, an all-girls' Catholic School in Glendora, Krissy grew up in La Verne, California, with her parents Jan and Robert and two older siblings, Jenny and Tim...
(recurring December 26, 1997-September 1998, contract September 1998-December 31, 1999)
Amy Neilsen (originally Dreyer) was introduced during the Terror Island serial killer storyline in late 1997, when Sean Richards
Sean Richards
Sean Richards is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Randy Spelling.-Character development:In 1997, it was announced that Randy Spelling had been cast as Sean. Spelling is the son of Sunset Beach creator Aaron Spelling....
invited her to spend New Year's on a private island. Amy was originally introduced to be a victim for the killer, but producers decided to keep her. Amy suffered not only the trauma of the island, but learned Sean had only invited her because his original choice, Elizabeth, had vanished (killed by the serial killer). On returning to Sunset Beach Amy wanted nothing to do with Sean.
That summer, Amy and Sean were both guests on the ship Neptune, which was hit by a tsunami, trapping various characters. Amy developed feelings for Sean, and plotted (often using her friend Brad Niklaus to help her) to break up his relationship with Emily Davis and win Sean for herself. Amy was also involved in the Rosario Jewels storyline, when her father, Bernie Nielsen was turned into a skeleton after breaking a curse held by mysterious jewels.
In 1999, Amy succeeded in making Sean sleep with her by drugging him with a voodoo potion bought from Mrs. Moreau, which resulted in Sean and Emily splitting up. However Sean did not pursue a relationship with Amy, even after she stole a nun's habit in order to pretend she was becoming a nun, to show him she was a good person. By the end of the show, Amy accepted she would not have Sean, and started to become closer to Brad, who she realized had been a good friend to her.
Brad Niklaus
Michael Strickland
Michael Strickland
Michael Strickland is an actor most notably recognized from his role as Brad Niklaus in NBC's soap opera Sunset Beach.-External links:...
(recurring June 11, 1998-September 1998, contract September 1998-December 31, 1999)
Brad Niklaus never had much of a story on this show. He came on canvas during the summer of 1998 and was immediately pushed into the hands of Amy Nielsen, for whom Brad would have done anything. Amy was in love with Sean Richards
Sean Richards
Sean Richards is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Randy Spelling.-Character development:In 1997, it was announced that Randy Spelling had been cast as Sean. Spelling is the son of Sunset Beach creator Aaron Spelling....
, and she would have done anything to get him. However, Sean was in love with Emily Davis, so Amy plotted to separate them, by using Brad. Brad was known for his lack of smarts, but he constantly competed with others to gain a lifeguard position. Brad often came to Amy's rescue, he always helped her in whatever she needed, but he never got what he actually wanted. Many people despised him because he was Amy's dog. Eventually, when all of Amy's schemes were discovered, in the final episode, it seemed like Amy and Brad were about to become something more than friends.
Tyus Robinson
Russell Curry
Russell Curry
Russell Curry Russell Curry Russell Curry (born August 28, 1956 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA is an actor most notably recognized from his roles in soap operas: Tyus Robinson on Sunset Beach, Lt. Vic Boswell on Santa Barbara, Carter Todd on Another World and more....
(June 19, 1997-December 31, 1999)
Tyus Robinson was one more of the typical soap opera doctors. He never had much of a story for himself, but he was involved in various medical cases. He first came onto canvas as the doctor of Olivia Blake
Olivia Blake
Olivia Richards is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Lesley-Anne Down.-Character development:...
during her pregnancy, and was then involved (although he didn't know it) in the baby switch story. His next storyline involved Vanessa Hart
Vanessa Hart
Vanessa Hart was a fictional character in the American soap opera Sunset Beach, portrayed by American actress Sherri Saum during the show's entire run.-Character history:...
, who had just been poisoned by Virginia Harrison
Virginia Harrison
Virginia Harrison is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Dominique Jennings. Virginia is characterised as a "bad girl" and has been central to a controversial storyline in which she impregnates a fellow female character without their consent.-Character...
into believing she had Martin's Syndrome.
Tyus tried to cure Vanessa and eventually helped her. He then fell in love with her, although she had always loved Michael Bourne
Michael Bourne
Michael Bourne was a fictional character in the American soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by American actor Jason Winston George during the show's entire run.-Controversy:...
. Meanwhile, Virginia's next plot was even more disgusting. She stole Tyus' sperm and inserted it into Vanessa by using a Turkey baster. Vanessa then got pregnant and it was later revealed that the child was Tyus'. Tyus was ready to be a great father, but before anything could happen, Vanessa lost her child. During the rest of the show, Tyus became closer friends with both Vanessa and Michael.
Elaine Stevens
Leigh Taylor-Young
Leigh Taylor-Young
Leigh Taylor-Young is an American actress who has appeared on stage, screen, and television.-Early life:Leigh Taylor-Young was born on January 25, 1945 in Washington, D.C. Her last name is an amalgamation of the last names of her father, a diplomat, and her stepfather, a successful Detroit executive...
(January 6, 1997-December 17, 1997)
A fun and entertaining person named Elaine Stevens was one of town's favorite citizens. She had her own coffee shop and people respected her, but nobody ever knew the trouble she went through. She had hard time trying to cope with the fact that her daughter Paula chose to marry Ricardo Torres
Ricardo Torres (TV character)
Ricardo Torres was a fictional character in the American soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by Hank Cheyne during the show's entire run.-Character history:...
. Also, past came back to haunt her when she realized that her best friends Olivia Blake
Olivia Blake
Olivia Richards is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Lesley-Anne Down.-Character development:...
and Bette Katzenkazrahi
Bette Katzenkazrahi
Bette Katzenkazrahi is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Kathleen Noone.-Character development:...
helped Del Douglas kidnap her baby Cole Deschanel
Cole Deschanel
Cole Deschanel was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by two different actors. The first actor, Ashley Hamilton, portrayed the role briefly from January 21 to February 19, 1997, when the producers decided that Eddie Cibrian would fit the role better...
when she was young.
Cole
Cole Deschanel
Cole Deschanel was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by two different actors. The first actor, Ashley Hamilton, portrayed the role briefly from January 21 to February 19, 1997, when the producers decided that Eddie Cibrian would fit the role better...
came to town in 1997 and soon they both found out the truth. Elaine dug up Cole's grave and it was empty. She felt betrayed by her friends. It was also discovered later that Elaine was the one who murdered Del Douglas. Fortunately, Gregory Richards
Gregory Richards
Gregory Richards was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach, portrayed by American actor Sam Behrens during the show's entire run.-Character history:...
saved her at court, and at the end of 1997, Elaine left town with her daughter. Sadly, her departure was never addressed or seen on-screen.
Paula Stevens
Laura Harring
Laura Harring
Laura Harring is a Mexican-American actress and former Miss USA . She is known for her role as Rita in Mulholland Drive.-Early life:...
(January 6, 1997-December 17, 1997)
Paula Stevens, a beautiful and intelligent police officer, was leading her normal life and everything was going fine. She just got engaged to Ricardo Torres
Ricardo Torres (TV character)
Ricardo Torres was a fictional character in the American soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by Hank Cheyne during the show's entire run.-Character history:...
, a fellow police officer, but there was something that was about to ruin everything. Her mother Elaine turned out to be the murderer of Del Douglas.
When she went through a few pre-marriage problems, Eddie Connors tried to seduce her, but she rejected him, so he decided to teach her a lesson by paying Ralph Myers, a criminal, to kidnap and rape her. Ricardo went through hard time trying to find his fiancé. She was barely saved from a van filled with gas. The next few weeks she spent trying to deal with the rape and putting Ralph behind bars. However, that was not the only thing that was bothering her.
During her kidnapping, Ricardo met Gabi Martinez
Gabi Martinez
Gabriela 'Gabi' Martinez Torres was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by American actress Priscilla Garita from February 17, 1997 to the show's end on December 31, 1999...
, an attractive woman who spent a night with Ricardo and then later it turned out that Gabi was Paula's sister. Gabi, who slept with Ricardo, was confused after they had sex and eventually accused Ricardo of raping her. For Paula, it was something that she just couldn't get through. Although it was proven that Ricardo was innocent, Paula decided to leave town by the end of 1997. Her departure was noticed yet at the end of January.
Tiffany Thorne
Adrienne Frantz
Adrienne Frantz
Adrienne Danielle Frantz is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She is known for her role as Amber Moore in The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless .-Career:First breaking into the soap opera genre in 1997 as Tiffany Thorne on Sunset Beach, Frantz left the show...
(January 6, 1997-May 16, 1997)
Jennifer Banko-Stewart
Jennifer Banko-Stewart
Jennifer Banko-Stewart is an American actress who has worked in national television and mainstream films since an early age...
(May 20, 1997-August 29, 1997)
Tiffany Thorne was a teenage runaway introduced in the first episode. She was a rebel from the beginning, and she always tried to do what's best for her. Already in the first episode, she stole a bag from Meg Cummings
Meg Cummings
Meg Cummings is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Susan Ward. Meg was the serial's main protagonist throughout the whole run. Sydney Penny temporarily took over the role while Ward was filming for the film The In Crowd.-Character development:Susan Ward was...
and then used the letter inside to play with Ben Evans
Ben Evans (TV character)
Ben Evans was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by actor Clive Robertson during the show's entire run.-Character history:...
's mind. She fell in love with Sean Richards
Sean Richards
Sean Richards is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Randy Spelling.-Character development:In 1997, it was announced that Randy Spelling had been cast as Sean. Spelling is the son of Sunset Beach creator Aaron Spelling....
, and Mark Wolper fell in love with her. The triangle was broken off in just a few months when the writers decided to write out Tiffany due to a lack of storyline. Sean's mother Olivia Blake
Olivia Blake
Olivia Richards is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Lesley-Anne Down.-Character development:...
gave her money to leave town.
Carmen Torres
Margarita Cordova
Margarita Cordova
Margarita Cordova is an American television actress.She has made numerous guest appearances on several television series from the 1960s to the present. For example, she appeared in the episode of The Twilight Zone called "A Thing About Machines" and the episode from the first season of The Man...
(December 23, 1997-December 31, 1999)
Carmen Torres was a person who never trusted people. She was a fortune teller, a person who believed in God and did the best for her children. She premiered in December 1997, when Gabi Martinez
Gabi Martinez
Gabriela 'Gabi' Martinez Torres was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by American actress Priscilla Garita from February 17, 1997 to the show's end on December 31, 1999...
, Vanessa Hart
Vanessa Hart
Vanessa Hart was a fictional character in the American soap opera Sunset Beach, portrayed by American actress Sherri Saum during the show's entire run.-Character history:...
and Meg Cummings
Meg Cummings
Meg Cummings is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Susan Ward. Meg was the serial's main protagonist throughout the whole run. Sydney Penny temporarily took over the role while Ward was filming for the film The In Crowd.-Character development:Susan Ward was...
came to have a little fun and learn what was in their future. It was later revealed that Carmen knew Ben Evans
Ben Evans (TV character)
Ben Evans was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by actor Clive Robertson during the show's entire run.-Character history:...
and that Ricardo Torres
Ricardo Torres (TV character)
Ricardo Torres was a fictional character in the American soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by Hank Cheyne during the show's entire run.-Character history:...
was her son.
When Ricardo and Gabi became closer again, Carmen didn't trust her, and she constantly tried to convince Ricardo to leave Gabi, mostly because her tarot cards told her so. Her daughter Maria
Maria Torres
Maria Teresa Torres Evans was a fictional character in the American soap opera Sunset Beach. The role was portrayed by American actress Christina Chambers from July 1, 1998 to the end of the show on December 31, 1999.-Character history:...
was presumed dead in 1993, and her other son Antonio
Antonio Torres
Father Antonio Torres was a fictional character in the American soap opera Sunset Beach. The character was portrayed by American actor Nick Kiriazis from February 6, 1998 to the show's end on December 31, 1999.-Character history:...
is a priest living far away. Carmen's life turned around when her son Antonio returned to Sunset Beach and fell in love with Gabi, with whom he slept on the night they thought they would die. Carmen knew of the affair and tried to warn Ricardo without breaking his heart. Also, her daughter Maria returned from the dead in September 1998.
Carmen refused not to believe in her tarot cards. She realized that Gabi had an affair with someone, but she didn't know who it was with. Gabi and Antonio destroyed the tape, only to learn later that they destroyed the wrong tape. Carmen watched it and realized that her own son had an affair with Gabi. Ricardo and Gabi decided to get married, and Carmen did her best to blackmail Gabi to leave Ricardo. The wedding didn't go through, but Ricardo and Gabi stayed together. Carmen was supporting her sons and her daughter and always tried to do the best for her family.
Francesca Vargas
Lisa Guerrero
Lisa Guerrero
Lisa Coles Guerrero is an American sportscaster, actress, host and model. The Los Angeles Times has called Guerrero the 'hardest working sports reporter'. The Hispanic Business Journal named her one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in America. President George W...
(recurring July 16, 1998-March 19, 1999)
It came as a shock for Cole Deschanel
Cole Deschanel
Cole Deschanel was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by two different actors. The first actor, Ashley Hamilton, portrayed the role briefly from January 21 to February 19, 1997, when the producers decided that Eddie Cibrian would fit the role better...
to encounter his ex-lover and a fellow jewel thief Francesca Vargas on the boat that had the same destiny as the Titanic. As much as he reminisced about the old days, Cole wanted Francesca out of his life, mostly to protect his marriage to Caitlin Richards Deschanel
Caitlin Richards Deschanel
Caitlin Richards Deschanel was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by two different actresses. The first actress, Vanessa Dorman, portrayed the role from January 9, 1997 to June 18, 1998, when she hit contract problems and was let go...
. However, it was then when Francesca decided to play the game her way. At the time, she was married to Phillip Vargas, but it seemed like her marriage was everything but peaceful. During that storyline, her husband was killed, and Francesca, without having anything to do, decided to move to Sunset Beach to pursue her old love and new opportunities.
However, it was obvious nobody actually liked her. Francesca always did things the wrong way. She constantly blackmailed people with evidence she collected to get what she wanted. She found a tape of Gabi Martinez
Gabi Martinez
Gabriela 'Gabi' Martinez Torres was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by American actress Priscilla Garita from February 17, 1997 to the show's end on December 31, 1999...
and Father Antonio Torres
Antonio Torres
Father Antonio Torres was a fictional character in the American soap opera Sunset Beach. The character was portrayed by American actor Nick Kiriazis from February 6, 1998 to the show's end on December 31, 1999.-Character history:...
having sex in an exploding building, and blackmailed them with it. She was, at the time, involved in the Rosario Jewels storyline. Also, the tension between Francesca and Caitlin was rising.
Cole tried to convince Francesca to leave Sunset Beach various times, but she always refused the deal. Even A.J. Deschanel, who tried to convince her to do what's right, couldn't get through to her. Francesca, who also learned about various other plots, soon became everyone's enemy. She even became an ally of Gregory Richards
Gregory Richards
Gregory Richards was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach, portrayed by American actor Sam Behrens during the show's entire run.-Character history:...
, Caitlin's dad. In March 1999, Francesca was shot at and ended up in a hospital (after jumping out a cake wounded). However, she couldn't gain enough strength to confess about who murdered her. On her way to Hell, Francesca was greeted by Del Douglas and Eddie Connors, also murder victims. It was later revealed that Francesca was murdered by Gregory.
Mark Wolper
Nick Stabile
Nick Stabile
Nick Stabile is an American television actor. He played Gabe Capshaw on the show, Saints and Sinners. He is well known for playing the role of Jesse in the slasher film Bride of Chucky...
(January 6, 1997-January 20, 1998)
A D.J., a waiter, and a nice person is what Mark was. He was fun, good to everyone and a best friend to many. He moved into Surf Central along with Casey, Rae, Meg and Michael. He fell in love with Tiffany Thorne, but their love was never meant to be because she only had eyes for Sean Richards
Sean Richards
Sean Richards is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Randy Spelling.-Character development:In 1997, it was announced that Randy Spelling had been cast as Sean. Spelling is the son of Sunset Beach creator Aaron Spelling....
. Then he fell in love with Meg Cummings
Meg Cummings
Meg Cummings is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, played by Susan Ward. Meg was the serial's main protagonist throughout the whole run. Sydney Penny temporarily took over the role while Ward was filming for the film The In Crowd.-Character development:Susan Ward was...
. They were always close, but she was in love with Ben. The writers decided to kill him off during the Terror Island storyline in January 1998. He showed interest in Gabi Martinez
Gabi Martinez
Gabriela 'Gabi' Martinez Torres was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by American actress Priscilla Garita from February 17, 1997 to the show's end on December 31, 1999...
too, but they never got a chance to explore that story.