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| Shawn Christian |
Actor Shawn Christian made his mark on daytime television with roles on all three broadcast networks. Daytime fans remember him for his memorable performances as Mike Kasnoff on As the World Turns, Ross Rayburn on One Life to Live, and Daniel Jonas on Days of our Lives.
Over the years, We Love Soaps had the pleasure of interviewing Christian on several occasions, discussing his career, his approach to acting, and his experiences both on and off the daytime screen.
Explore our interviews and video features below.
Part 2 - Christian reflects on his career in both daytime and primetime television, including his role on Ellen, and reveals which storylines and castmates have meant the most to him. Plus, what does he really think about constantly appearing shirtless on screen?
Part 3 - Christian offers insight into what drives Dr. Daniel Jonas on Days of our Lives and explains how he has managed to stay grounded amid the pressures of Hollywood.
April 2010
In our three-part "Talking Secrets" interview, Christian looked back on his soap opera journey while promoting the NBC television movie Secrets of the Mountain.
Part 1 - Christian discusses the film, responds to claims that daytime television had "run its course," and shares his thoughts on the future of the genre.
Part 2 - Christian reflects on his career in both daytime and primetime television, including his role on Ellen, and reveals which storylines and castmates have meant the most to him. Plus, what does he really think about constantly appearing shirtless on screen?
Part 3 - Christian offers insight into what drives Dr. Daniel Jonas on Days of our Lives and explains how he has managed to stay grounded amid the pressures of Hollywood.
July 2010
We Love Soaps TV caught up with Christian on the red carpet at the 37th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, where he discussed the excitement surrounding daytime television's biggest night.December 2010
Christian joined co-star Crystal Chappell to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Days of our Lives and discuss the commemorative book "Days of our Lives: 45 Years," released in honor of the iconic soap's legacy.Apri 2013
We Love Soaps TV spoke with Christian at a fan event in Connecticut, where he connected with viewers and reflected on his enduring relationship with soap opera fans.Whether discussing his work, the future of daytime television, or the loyal audience that has followed his career, Christian consistently brought warmth, insight, and enthusiasm to every conversation.
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