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Christina Chambers
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Christina Chambers (born October 24, 1969)[citation needed] is an American actress and model.
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Personal life
[edit]Chambers was born in Alexandria, Virginia, into a family of academics, both parents holding doctorates (her father's in physics and her mother's in mathematics). She is the next-to-youngest of four siblings. Chambers admits to being a tomboy at heart, and has never been very interested in her appearance. Her mother informed her at the age of six when she made her first acting debut that she looked petrified. However, Chambers says she always knew that she'd become an actress.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]She studied Shakespeare at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and spent a semester in Stratford on Avon studying with the Royal Shakespeare Company, where she played the character Goneril in King Lear. After joining the Shenandoah Shakespeare Express she went on tour and played Juliet in Romeo & Juliet.[citation needed]
After leaving the tour, while in New York City, that she took the big step away from Shakespeare. Chambers was spotted by a New York commercial agency who quickly signed her up, and by pure accident ended up signing with a New York modeling agent too. However, it was not until she met her acting agent Peter (who has agencies in New York and Los Angeles) during a New York showcase that her acting career started to accelerate.
Chambers became best known to soap fans as Maria Torres on the NBC soap opera Sunset Beach from 1998 to 1999.
In 2001 Chambers was cast on MTV's first and only soap opera Spyder Games. She played the role of the devious Taylor Jones, who ended being the killer in the murder mystery that carried the show from start to end.
In summer 2004, Chambers was the recast after Lesli Kay left the role of Molly Conlan on As the World Turns. She departed soon after her storyline ended. Also, in 2004, she portrayed actress Jaclyn Smith in Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Charlie's Angels.[1][2]
In November 2006, took over the role of Marty Saybrooke on One Life to Live. In September 2007, it was announced that Chambers was let go from One Life to Live after only a year with the soap; she last aired December 4, 2007.[3]
Filmography
[edit]- Life 101 (1995), as Linda
- Sunset Beach (1998–1999), as Maria Torres (contract role)
- Scam (2001), as Laura
- Spyder Games (2001), as Taylor
- As the World Turns (2004), as Molly Conlan McKinnon
- Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Charlie's Angels (2004), as Jaclyn Smith
- Fighting Tommy Riley (2004), as Stephanie
- Two and a Half Men (2005), as Kimberly
- One Life to Live (2006–2007), as Marty Saybrooke
- Cane (2007), as Simone
References
[edit]- ^ Brian Lowry (March 7, 2004). "Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of "Charlie's Angels"". Variety. Retrieved 2017-05-01.
- ^ Alessandra Stanley (March 8, 2004). "TELEVISION REVIEW; Back to the 70's of Sultry Crime Fighters and Network Titans". The New York Times. Retrieved 2017-05-01.
- ^ Dan J. Kroll (September 23, 2007). "Christina Chambers out. Will Marty be recast?". Soapcentral.com. Retrieved 2017-05-01.
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Christina Chambers
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Early life
Childhood and family
Christina Chambers was born on October 24, 1969, in Alexandria, Virginia.[4][1] She grew up in Alexandria as one of four siblings in an academic family.[4][5] Chambers developed an early interest in theater through participation in high school musicals and plays. An English teacher's encouragement sparked her passion for Shakespeare.[3][6]Education and training
Chambers pursued her formal education in drama at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., where she developed a strong foundation in classical theater, particularly emphasizing Shakespearean performance.[2][3][6] During her studies, she participated in a summer program in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, immersing herself in Shakespearean techniques and the works of the Bard in their historical context.[2][3][6] Following her graduation, Chambers joined the Shenandoah Shakespeare Express, a touring theater company, where she performed the role of Juliet in a national production of Romeo and Juliet, gaining practical experience in ensemble acting and outdoor performances across the United States.[3][6] To transition into professional opportunities, she relocated to New York City, where she began auditioning and secured representation, initially finding entry through work in commercials and modeling that honed her on-camera skills.[6]Personal life
Marriage and relationships
Christina Chambers married Brian Logue on October 16, 1999, in a private ceremony.[7][8] The couple had been dating since approximately 1997, marking the beginning of a long-term partnership that has endured without public reports of separation or divorce.[9] Their marriage coincided with Chambers' active years in the soap opera industry, providing personal stability amid her professional commitments.[7][2] As of 2025, the couple remains married, with no children mentioned in public records.[7] Public records and biographical sources indicate no other notable romantic relationships or separations for Chambers prior to or following her marriage to Logue.[9] This absence of additional partnerships underscores the consistency of her personal life during and after her primary acting career from 1995 to 2007.[7]Hobbies and public image
Chambers pursues several athletic hobbies, including softball, table tennis, and hockey, which align with her active and sporty lifestyle.[2] In terms of public image, Chambers has been recognized for her appeal, ranking at number 64 on Stuff magazine's 2002 list of the "102 Sexiest Women in the World."[7] She is generally viewed as a versatile performer who successfully transitioned from stage work to television, maintaining a clean and low-key persona without involvement in any significant controversies.[1] This stable public perception is partly supported by her long-standing marriage to Brian Logue since 1999.[1]Career
Early career and modeling
Chambers commenced her professional career in the mid-1990s, initially pursuing modeling and commercial work in New York to build her portfolio.[6] Her acting debut occurred that same year with the role of Linda in the direct-to-video comedy Life 101, directed by Redge Mahaffey and starring Corey Haim and Ami Dolenz.[10] The film depicts a college freshman's introduction to romance and social life in the 1960s. These early endeavors from 1995 focused on establishing her presence in the industry before transitioning to prominent television roles.[11]Soap opera roles
Chambers first gained prominence in daytime television with her contract role as Maria Torres Evans on the NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, where she appeared in 125 episodes from 1998 to 1999.[12] In the series, her character navigated complex family dynamics and romantic entanglements in the coastal town setting, contributing to the show's dramatic narrative arcs.[13] Following the cancellation of Sunset Beach, Chambers transitioned to MTV's short-lived soap opera Spyder Games in 2001, portraying the scheming Taylor Jones in a role that highlighted her versatility in playing multifaceted antagonists.[4] The series, which aired for one season, marked MTV's brief foray into the soap genre and showcased Chambers in a youth-oriented storyline involving espionage and corporate intrigue.[14] In 2004, Chambers took on a temporary recast as Molly Conlan on As the World Turns, stepping in after Lesli Kay's departure and appearing from July 8 to September 2.[15] Her brief stint allowed the CBS soap to resolve ongoing plotlines for the character, a resilient mother entangled in romantic and familial conflicts, before the role was left vacant.[16] Chambers returned to a more extended contract role as Dr. Marty Saybrooke on ABC's One Life to Live from November 17, 2006, to December 4, 2007, when the character was written out for storyline purposes.[17] In this portrayal, she depicted the psychiatrist's psychological depth amid revelations about her past and relationships in Llanview, earning attention for her dramatic intensity.[18] These roles solidified Chambers' reputation within the soap opera community, establishing her as a reliable actress for intricate character developments and boosting her recognition among daytime television audiences.[4]Guest appearances and films
Chambers demonstrated her range beyond daytime television through a series of guest spots on primetime series and supporting roles in films during the early 2000s. These appearances highlighted her ability to portray diverse characters, from professionals in procedural dramas to romantic interests in independent cinema. Her transition to these projects allowed her to collaborate with established ensembles and explore genres like crime investigation and comedy. One of her earliest primetime guest roles was as Vicki Mercer, a flight attendant entangled in a mid-air murder mystery, in the season one episode "Unfriendly Skies" of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation in 2000.[19] In 2001, she appeared as Laura in the TV movie Scam. In 2002, Chambers guest-starred as a mother in the episode "The Mourning After" of The Parkers. In 2004, she portrayed Jaclyn Smith in the biographical TV movie Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Charlie's Angels', depicting the actress's early career and the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the iconic series.[1] Chambers continued with additional guest appearances on popular shows, including as Sonja Novack in an episode of Strong Medicine in 2005;[20] Kimberly, a brief romantic interest for Charlie Harper, in the season two finale "Squab, Squab, Squab, Squab, Squab" of Two and a Half Men in 2005;[21] as Yvette Travers in the episode "Three-Way" of CSI: Miami in 2005;[22] and as Stephanie, the on-again, off-again girlfriend of aspiring boxer Tommy Riley, in the independent drama Fighting Tommy Riley (2005), a film that premiered at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival and focused on themes of redemption and personal struggle. She also appeared in the 2005 web series Couples. In 2006, she played Rachel Conway, a key witness in a medical malpractice case, in the episode "Dr. Feelbad" of Shark[23] and Karen Anderson in the episode "The Man on the Fairway" of Bones.[24] In 2007, she guest-starred in an episode of Cane and appeared as Heather, an ex-partner at a wedding event, in the pilot "There Must Be Rules..." of the comedy series Exes & Ohs.[25] These roles marked the culmination of her on-screen work, with no subsequent acting credits recorded after 2007.[1]Filmography
Television roles
Chambers began her television career with a prominent contract role on the NBC soap opera Sunset Beach, where she portrayed Maria Torres from 1998 to 1999, appearing in 125 episodes as the amnesiac wife of Ben Evans, central to the show's mystery storyline.[26] In 2000, she made a guest appearance on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as Vicki Mercer, a suspect in the episode "Unfriendly Skies."[27] Her next major role was as Taylor Jones in the MTV prime time soap Spyder Games in 2001, a series lead involving corporate intrigue and romance, spanning 65 episodes. Chambers guest-starred as Kimberly, a brief love interest for Charlie Harper, in the 2005 episode "Squab, Squab, Squab, Squab, Squab" of Two and a Half Men.[28] In 2002, she appeared as a guest star in The Parkers episode "The Mourning After," playing the role of Mother. In 2004, she temporarily recast the role of Molly Conlan on As the World Turns from July to September, playing the character's conclusion to her storyline in 40 episodes. In 2005, she guest-starred as Yvette Travers in the CSI: Miami episode "Three-Way."[22] That same year, Chambers starred as Jaclyn Smith in the NBC TV movie Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Charlie's Angels', depicting the actress's experiences during the show's production. In 2006, Chambers had a recurring role on One Life to Live as Dr. Marty Saybrooke from October 2006 to December 2007, portraying the psychiatrist in over 100 episodes amid dramatic personal and professional conflicts.[29] She also guest-starred as Karen Anderson in the Bones episode "The Man on the Fairway" and as Rachel Conway, a key witness, in the Shark episode "Dr. Feelbad."[24][30] Her television work continued with a 2007 guest spot as Heather in the Exes & Ohs pilot episode "There Must Be Rules...," playing a friend in the lesbian comedy series.[31]| Year(s) | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–1999 | Sunset Beach | Maria Torres | Contract role; 125 episodes |
| 2000 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Vicki Mercer | Guest star; 1 episode ("Unfriendly Skies") |
| 2001 | Spyder Games | Taylor Jones | Series regular; 65 episodes |
| 2002 | The Parkers | Mother | Guest star; 1 episode ("The Mourning After") |
| 2005 | Two and a Half Men | Kimberly | Guest star; 1 episode ("Squab, Squab, Squab, Squab, Squab") |
| 2004 | As the World Turns | Molly Conlan | Temporary recast; ~40 episodes |
| 2004 | Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Charlie's Angels' | Jaclyn Smith | TV movie lead |
| 2005 | CSI: Miami | Yvette Travers | Guest star; 1 episode ("Three-Way") |
| 2006 | Bones | Karen Anderson | Guest star; 1 episode ("The Man on the Fairway") |
| 2006 | Shark | Rachel Conway | Guest star; 1 episode |
| 2006–2007 | One Life to Live | Dr. Marty Saybrooke | Recurring; >100 episodes |
| 2007 | Exes & Ohs | Heather | Guest star; 1 episode |
Film roles
Chambers' involvement in feature films and television movies was sparse throughout her career, reflecting her primary focus on television work. Her cinematic appearances began in the mid-1990s and were infrequent thereafter, totaling just four credited roles in films and TV movies.[1] In her debut film role, Chambers portrayed Linda in the comedy Life 101 (1995), a coming-of-age story set on a college campus.[32] She next appeared as Laura in the short film Scam (2001), a crime drama directed by Charles Johnson.[33] In 2004, Chambers took on the role of Stephanie in Fighting Tommy Riley, an independent drama about a troubled boxer, marking one of her more substantial film performances. That same year, she played Jaclyn Smith in the TV movie Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Charlie's Angels', a biographical drama exploring the production of the iconic 1970s series.| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Life 101 | Linda | Feature film debut; supporting role in college comedy.[32] |
| 2001 | Scam | Laura | Short film; lead role in crime thriller.[33] |
| 2004 | Fighting Tommy Riley | Stephanie | Independent drama; romantic interest to the protagonist. |
| 2004 | Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Charlie's Angels' | Jaclyn Smith | TV movie; portrayal of the actress in a behind-the-scenes biopic. |