Adriana Cramer
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Adriana Cramer is a fictional character from the American daytime drama One Life to Live. Amanda Cortinas originated the character in 2003, and Melissa Fumero (credited by her maiden name "Melissa Gallo") subsequently played her from 2004 to 2008, 2010, and 2011.
Casting
The role was originated by Amanda Cortinas from May 27 to September 2003. The role was recast with Melissa Fumero, debuting January 20, 2004 and continuing through June 11, 2008.[1] Fumero returned for a stint from September 18, 2008, to[2] October 28, 2008, and again on February 12, 2010, to help usher in the return of Kelly Cramer (Gina Tognoni). Fumero returned again on November 9, 2010, for two episodes and once more on January 25, 2011. Fumero also portrayed the role on All My Children for two episodes in February 2005.
Storylines
In May 2003, 15-year-old Adriana Colón arrives in Llanview to stay with her godmother, Carlotta Vega for the summer. Upon arriving, she meets and quickly falls in love with
Upon Adriana's re-arrival in Llanview,
While serving as the Ambassador to Mendorra in the mid-1980s, Dorian was introduced to mobster Manuel Santi, brother of her longtime maid, Carlotta Vega. The two briefly married, but, six weeks later, a now pregnant Dorian had the marriage annulled. Upon giving birth to Adriana, fearing for the child's safety in light of Santi's reputation and lifestyle, Dorian placed her in the custody of the Colón family in Puerto Rico.
In summer 2004, Manuel Santi's volatile son
Adriana and River's relationship, meanwhile, takes a serious turn and the two teenagers have sex. They fail to use protection and Adriana fears that she could be pregnant. To her relief, she is not. Later, Adriana is kidnapped by members of Tico's organization. Her sudden disappearance causes River to think that she no longer wants to be with him, and he gives in to the temptations of
In early 2005, Adriana begins dating
Adriana and Rex's new relationship is tested when she learns that he has aided and abetted a fugitive
Meanwhile, Rex continues to investigate and eventually intervenes. During a fight, Rex kills Bruce. While Adriana and Rex reunite, Adriana is livid with Dorian and exiles her mother from her life. Adriana later moves in with
Adriana later goes to Paris after a man named Jean-Pierre expresses interest in her work. It is later discovered that Adriana's trip is a set-up by Dorian to keep her and Rex apart. Adriana gives Dorian an ultimatum: if she does not marry Rex, she will cut Dorian out of her life. However, Adriana's attitude is seemingly based on jealousy towards Rex's ex-girlfriend, Gigi Morasco, rather than resentment towards Dorian. Adriana takes on a darker attitude due to insecurity about Gigi and Rex.
Rex and Adriana marry on May 20, 2008. The wedding has a few ups and downs, including Gigi standing up and declaring her feelings for Rex, as well as the return of
Adriana returns on October 2, 2008, after Rex is shot by Brody. At first, she does not allow Gigi to see Rex, and moves him into La Boulaie. After realizing that she has no chance with Rex, she allows him to be with Gigi, and returns to Paris. In December 2009, it is mentioned that Adriana had been in a car accident; she survives, but Dorian attributes it to Mitch Laurence, who has been threatening to harm one of the Cramer women.
On February 12, 2010, Adriana runs into her cousin Kelly Cramer at a Paris cafe. With Mitch's threat looming, the two return to Llanview and reunite with Dorian and Blair. On March 2, 2010, Adriana surprises Rex at his loft and they briefly reconnect; however, Rex is still in love with Gigi.
On November 9, 2010, Adriana makes another appearance in Paris along with Cristian, Layla, and Gigi. Adriana invites Gigi for a drink and begins to taunt her about her and Rex becoming close friends since the incident with her sister Stacy Morasco, which results in Gigi punching her. Adriana simply shrugs it off. Before leaving the exhibit with Layla, she tells Gigi to tell Rex she said hello, then takes it back, saying she will call Rex and tell him herself.
Adriana reappears on January 25, 2011, when Dorian calls her to get information on Aubrey Wentworth.
References
- ^ "One Life to Live recap (6/11/08)". ABC.com. Archived from the original on 2011-06-05.
- ^ a b "One Life to Live recap (9/18/08)". ABC.com. Archived from the original on 2008-09-21.