Marie Wilson (soap opera actress) explained

Marie Wilson
Birth Name:Marie Flevaras
Birth Date:12 October 1974
Birth Place:Athens, Greece
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:1999–present
Children:1

Marie Wilson (born Marie Flevaras; October 12, 1974) is a Canadian actress, known for her roles on the daytime soap operas Port Charles and As the World Turns. In 2016, she starred on the NBC daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives in the role of Summer Townsend.

Life and career

Wilson was born in Athens, Greece, but raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[1] She married Michael Wilson on December 31, 1996, and they have a daughter, Skye Alexandra (born February 12, 2001). She began her career as a model before making her screen debut with the role of Karen Wexler in the ABC daytime soap opera, General Hospital. She appeared on the show from 1999 to 2003 and also was a regular cast member on Port Charles from 1999 until her character was killed off in 2003.

In 2005, Wilson was cast as Meg Snyder in the CBS soap opera, As the World Turns. She succeeded Jennifer Ashe, who was in the role from 1986 to 1989. In April 2010, following the cancellation of the series, it was announced that Wilson would exit the series prior to its September 2010 finale.[2] In 2012, Wilson guest starred in the CBS crime drama Criminal Minds.[3] In October 2014, she joined the cast of NBC soap opera, Days of Our Lives in the recurring role of Bree Tjaden, which she held until early 2015.[4] [5] In October 2015, it was announced she would again appear on Days of Our Lives, this time in a newly created role. Wilson made her first appearance as Summer on February 5, 2016.[6] [7] She departed later in the year, but returned briefly in January 2020.

Personal life

She was previously married to Michael D. Wilson from 1996 to 2018 and had one daughter, Skye Alexandra (born 2001).

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1999And the Beat Goes On: The Sonny and Cher StoryMary BonoTelevision film
1999–2003Port CharlesKaren WexlerSeries regular
1999–2003General HospitalKaren WexlerRecurring role
2004Guarding Eddy
2005–2010As the World Turns Meg SnyderSeries regular
2012AwakenLisa Arai
2012Criminal MindsLynne NobleEpisode: "Hit"
2014–15Days of Our LivesBree TjadenRecurring role
2016, 2020Days of Our LivesSummer TownsendSeries regular
2017Say You WillRuth

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About ATWT: About the Actors - Marie Wilson - As The World Turns @ soapcentral.com. SoapCentral. November 12, 2014.
  2. Web site: Marie Wilson exits As the World Turns . Knoll . Dan J. . SoapCentral . June 16, 2012 . April 28, 2010.
  3. Web site: Marie Wilson Lands Guest Spot on Criminal Minds. Daytime Confidential. November 12, 2014.
  4. Web site: 'Port Charles' Alum Marie Wilson Cast on 'Days of Our Lives' - TheWrap. TheWrap. October 22, 2014 . November 12, 2014.
  5. Web site: Video: Soap Vet Marie Wilson Joins Days of Our Lives. TV Guide. November 12, 2014.
  6. Web site: Goldberg. Michael. Marie Wilson returns to "Days" in new role. Soaps.com. SheKnows Media. January 30, 2016. United States. January 30, 2016.
  7. Web site: Goldberg. Michael. Marie Wilson Returning to Days of our Lives In New Role. Serial Scoop. Blogger (Google). October 15, 2015. United States. October 15, 2015.