Bree Williamson
ON SOAP OPERA DIGEST AND WEEKLY ONLINE
SOAP STAR STATS
Bree Williamson (Jessica/Tess, OLTL)
 |
Bree Williamson (Jessica/Tess, OLTL)
— ABC
|
Vital Statistics
- Birthday:
- December 28
- Birthplace:
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Star Sign:
- Capricorn
- Years on Show:
- 2003-present
- Marital Status:
- Married Josh Evans in 2005; separated in June 2007
The 411
Bree Williamson made her U.S. television debut when she landed the role of Jessica Buchanan on ONE LIFE TO LIVE in 2003. She had more pressure than most soap newcomers as a recast for fan favorite Erin Torpey, who played Jessica for 13 years. Prior to OLTL, Williamson had a few minor roles on Canadian television.
While auditioning and doing the occasional modeling gig, Williamson remained busy attending the University of Toronto and graduating with a dual degree in psychology and women's studies. She also helped out at the clothing stores she founded with her older sister, Tarra, and worked as a sexual health counselor at Planned Parenthood.
In 2005, Williamson got engaged to and married Josh Evans. The two met while surfing in Costa Rica. Williamson announced their separation in June 2007.
Et Cetera
Five Random Facts
— She auditioned for a role on ONE LIFE TO LIVE in the late 1990s. She wasn't hired due to her close resemblance to Erin Torpey.
— Her mother chose the name Bree from the character Sabrina from CHARLIE'S ANGELS
—She appeared in commercials for Tostitos and Pepsi.
—She first acted opposite co-star Forbes March (Nash) when she appeared on MUTANT X as Miranda Davis.
—She is still very active in women's charities, such as Planned Parenthood and the United Nations Development Fund for Women.
Other Roles
Regular TV Roles
MUTANT X (Miranda Davis, 2002)
Film Roles
Adam & Eve (Andrea, 2002)
Memorable Quotes
BREE SPIRITED
"Josh and I are super easy and didn't really have any big requests about our wedding, just that we wanted to get married down on the beach. But it was the best wedding I've ever been to. Everybody there had the most amazing day and night ever." — Soap Opera Digest, 6/27/06
"I've stopped worrying about whether I'm gonna fail. I'm just gonna do it and have as much fun as I can." — Digest, 5/24/05
"I felt pressure to act well, regardless of what I looked like. This job was a big shove forward for me in my acting career." — Soap Opera Weekly, 9/16/03
OH, CANADA!
"One of my favorite places in all of Toronto is Kensington Market. It has one whole street of all vintage clothing stores and the best vintage stuff is in Toronto, I think." — Digest, 10/4/05
"This is like Erika's [Slezak] or Viki's storyline, the one she won a huge amount of Emmys for, and now they're giving it to me, this little Canadian girl [laughs]." — Digest, 5/24/05
"As soon as they told me that I was saying 'aboot' or 'Mum,' I fixed it. I didn't realize that I was saying words that way." —Digest, 3/9/04
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
www.breewilliamson.net
