NEWS ARCHIVES » July-September 2002

A Little Web Site Administrivia
Contrary to what many may have been led to believe, Nadia does not have an e-mail address at Nadia-Bjorlin.com. If you have a message or question for Nadia, please post it in the "The Nadia Bjorlin Corner" section of the forums. Thanks!

We would also like to remind everyone that any requests for an autographed photo should be sent to Nadia via the Days of our Lives studio address. The address is listed on the Contact Info page.

Nadia in Soap Opera Update
Nadia is featured in the Star Shine column in the July 30, 2002 issue of Soap Opera Update! Kudos to SOU for recognizing both Nadia's awesome talent and her current storyline!

» Read the article: Star Shine

Nadia attended the "A List" Party at Le Meridien Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA on July 12, 2002. Visit the photo galleries to view more images from the event.

» Read the Press Release
» The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
» Light The Night Website
» The San Diego Light the Night Walk on October 5, 2002
» Quotes by Nadia and Days cast about the Light the Night Walks

Saturday, September 28th
Several cast members from Days of our Lives are scheduled to appear at the Los Angeles Light the Night Walk in Century City. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. at the Century Plaza Towers, located at 2029 Century Park East, Century City, CA. The walk begins at 6:30 p.m.

Immediately following the Los Angeles walk, Days of our Lives' Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe) Kyle Lowder (Brady), Kevin Spirtas (Craig), and several other Days of our Lives stars will appear live on stage in concert. Recording artist Kelly Moneymaker, who is also the wife of Peter Reckell (Bo), will also perform with her band.

Sunday, September 29th
In Newport Beach, CA, Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe) and Kirsten Storms (Belle) are scheduled to appear at the Light the Night walk in Newport Beach, CA. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. and the walk begins at 6:30 PM at Newport Dunes, located at 1131 Back Bay Drive in Newport Beach, CA 92660.

Saturday, October 5
Come to Horton Plaza in San Diego at 2PM on Saturday, Oct. 5, to meet the winner of the Mrs. Fields' Winning is Sweet...Get a taste of the winning cookie, which will be available in Mrs. Fields stores through February 2003 and get autographs from the stars. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the cookie will benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Then, join the cast as they proceed to the Embarcadero for the San Diego Light the Night Walk.

Nadia Bjorlin, Kyle Lowder and Kevin Spirtas are scheduled to perform at Horton Square too. Proceeds of the cookie sales benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The San Diego "Light The Night" walk-a-thon will follow with cast members beginning at 6 p.m. in Embarcadero Park.

Tune in Days of our Lives on Friday, Sept. 20 for a special episode spotlighting the Light The Night Walk!

» Visit the Light the Night photo galleries

Nadia Bjorlin plays Chloe on Days of our Lives. Nadia's current storyline hits close to home. Her character was just diagnosed with Leukemia. Nadia's father passed away from the same disease. Nadia admits that at first, her scenes were very hard to play and she was scared to do them. She had to take it as an actor's challenge even though it was tough because she had to relive some of the experiences that she went through with her dad. Nadia has learned a lot from playing this storyline. Nadia is touched that many fans have donated money in Nadia's father's name to the Leukemia Society. On a lighter note, Lisa brings up Kevin Spirtas and Patrika Darbo. As Lisa says, Kevin is a kick in the pants. Nadia thinks that they are the best people to work with. Nadia confirms that after playing a prank on Kevin, he chased her naked through the studio as Patrika howled with laughter. Nadia admits that she has a crush on both Ewan MacGregor and Jude Law. Other than the obvious, she thinks that they are both so talented — and the accents don't hurt either! Speaking of talented, Nadia shared hers with the SoapTalk audience and sings — in German — a stunning a capella rendition of "Ave Maria".

— From Soap Opera Digest
The August 6, 2002 issue of SOD featured a joint interview with Nadia, Kirsten Storms (Belle), and Farah Fath (Mimi). Be sure to check it out in our Press section to find out more about Peas, Carrots, Chili Pepper, and Sister Act!

» Read the article: Girls on Film

— From TV Guide Online
Nadia Bjorlin has been experiencing some heavy emotional moments portraying Chloe's bout with leukemia on Days of Our Lives. Even before the story got intense, her onscreen mom, Patrika Darbo (Nancy) was feeling for the young actress. Knowing that Bjorlin's real-life father, Ulf Bjorlin Sr., succumbed to the illness, Darbo planned to offer her TV daughter an extra dose of TLC.

"I knew this storyline was going to be a little tough for Nadia because of her dad," she told TV Guide Online. "I always had that in the back of my mind." Darbo's answer was to experience any painful memories right along with Bjorlin. "There's going to be an empathy in Patrika, knowing that what's happening to Nadia will bring back a loss that she's already been through," she candidly shared. Days of Our Lives will air a fictitious "Light the Night Walk," a fundraising effort that benefits The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, on Sept. 20. The dedicated actresses will both participate in real Light the Night Walks (lightthenight.org) throughout California beginning Sept. 27.

— From New York Daily News
"I am the ambassador for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society," says Nadia Bjorlin, who plays Chloe and whose father (conductor and composer Ulf Bjorlin) died of leukemia. "I have gotten to do some public service announcements, which has been a really good thing, since my family was so affected by this disease."   More...

Nadia wore a dress designed by Mark Zunino. Visit the photo galleries for more images from the event.

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