Tracey Ross

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Tracey Ross (ex-Eve, PASSIONS)

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While studying acting at Rutgers University in New Jersey, Tracey Ross began a modeling career that landed her a contract with the Elite and Wilhelmina modeling agencies. In 1984, she applied to compete as an actor on STAR SEARCH, but the category was full. She gladly made a switch and ended up being the $100,000 spokesmodel grand champion. The beauty moved to Los Angeles, but eventually realized that she wasn't getting too many spokesperson/correspondent gigs and no roles that she yearned for. Back in New York, Ross became involved with a restaurateur and gave birth to a son, Bryce. The relationship ended, but Ross's acting career began. In 1985, she won the role of Diana on RYAN'S HOPE. Worrying every day that the soap would be canceled caused Ross to avoid daytime for over 10 years. But then the role of PASSIONS's Eve came along in 1999, and Ross realized that the wacky sudser was a unique opportunity that she did not want to pass up.

Et Cetera

—Was Miss New Jersey in 1975

Career Highlights

Other Soap Roles
RYAN'S HOPE (Diana, 1985-87)
TV Roles
BAYWATCH NIGHTS (guest star Celia, 1996) LIES OF THE TWINS (Lillian, 1991)
ROC (1991)
DOCTOR, DOCTOR (guest star Rachel, 1991)
THE COSBY SHOW (guest star Fran, 1989)
MAYFLOWER MADAM (Annabelle, 1987)
BRAKER (Janice, TV movie,1985)
FINDER OF LOST LOVES (guest star Secretary, 1985)
Film Roles
Unconditional Love (Patrice, 1999)
Cold Around the Heart (Nurse, 1997)
Small Time (Verneile, 1996)
Mr. Payback: An Interactive Movie (Hooker, 1995)
Best Defense (1984)

Memorable Quotes

"It was like working in a morgue. RYAN'S HOPE was at the bottom of the ratings. It was threatened with cancellation every other day.... Back then I was like, 'Save me from soap operas.'"—Soap Opera Digest, 11/6/01

"I'm less friendly on the surface, but more considerate where it really matters."—Digest, 10/2/01

"The guys on PASSIONS are spoiling me for all other men."—Digest, 1/25/00

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