MICHAEL FAIRMAN ON AIR | ON SOAPS: THE BAY Puts Season Three On Hold Citing Bigger Budget, Higher Production Value with Cast Intact On The Horizon!

  For those expecting a season three of The Bay to pop up over the upcoming holiday season, you will have to put that on pause. In an official press release from LANY films and The Bay’s executive producer, Gregori J. Martin today, behind-the-scenes changes are the reason production is being delayed in order to bring a more enhanced quality product and viewing experience for fans of the Daytime Emmy nominated web series. Here is the official press release below!
 
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SOAPDOM.COM: Great news for fans of The Bay

THE BAY sets its sites to join scripted Daytime Drama

"It's no secret that I've always had a passion for quality scripted daytime drama," states Gregori
J. Martin, Executive Producer and creator of the Emmy-nominated serial drama THE BAY. "The
importance of scripted daytime drama can't be overly emphasized. This is the genre that
ushered in the new era of television in the 1950's, and is the same genre that is now ushering in
a new era on a new platform - the internet. I am excited to say that as THE BAY advances to a
new level in Season 3, we plan to bring scripted daytime drama back to the forefront."

 

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THE BAY Season 3 Update: Delayed For Now, Bigger Budget, Cast Returning

   Following the conclusion of THE BAY's summer special, "Darkside of The Bay," fans of the show have been asking when Season 3 will begin. The producers of the new season announced on Monday what is on the horizon.
 
As LANY Entertainment, in association with LocoDistro and Associated Television International (ATI), makes plans for a bigger and better Season 3 online and/or on television, it is the action taking place behind the camera that will determine when viewers are once again treated to the high-stakes drama Bay City is known for.

 
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ABC SOAPS IN DEPTH: THE BAY's Anniversary Countdown

Emmy-nominated Web soap THE BAY is celebrating its second anniversary with a special THE BAY TOP 10 COUNTDOWN & 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, which is now streaming online at this link. Hosts Mary Beth Evans (Sara; ex-Catherine, GENERAL HOSPITAL; Sierra, AS THE WORLD TURNS), Kristos Andrews (Peter) and Dylan Bruce (Brian; Chris, ATWT)...

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DAYTIME CONFIDENTIAL: Mary Beth Evans, Dylan Bruce and Kristos Andrews Tape The Bay’s Anniversary Special

Mary Beth Evans, Dylan Bruce and Kristos Andrews recorded The Bay's Top Ten Countdown/Anniversary Special at ATI Studios on September 10. The stars of the popular web soap were joined by The Bay’s creator Gregori J. Martin for the occasion.

 

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WE LOVE SOAPS: On The DARKSIDE: THE BAY's Summer Special Concludes

THE BAY's summer special, "Darkside of The Bay," finished its five-part run on Thursday. We don't want to give away too much for those who have been following the series but watch for standout Martha Madison performance in the webisode...
  

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WE LOVE SOAPS: On The DARKSIDE: Catch Up On THE BAY's Summer Special

THE BAY's summer special, DARKSIDE OF THE BAY, continues today with a new webisode. While Lianna (Jade Harlow) and Will (Derrell Whitt) contemplate their next step, Manny (Ignacio Serricchio) encourages Marly (Martha Madison) and Zoey (Taylor Stanley) deals with her story-hungry colleague, Nathan Perkins (SCOTT BAILEY).

 

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GETTY IMAGES: Kristos Andrews Red Carpet Birthday Celebration

HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 23: Hosted by Gregori J. Martin and Derrell Whitt, Kristos Andrews and guests attend Kristos Andrews red carpet birthday celebration at Tru Hollywood on August 23, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images)

  

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FILM MAGIC: Kristos Andrews Red Carpet Birthday Celebration

HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 23: Actor Kristos Andrews and guests attend his red carpet Birthday celebration at Tru Night Club Hollywood on August 23, 2012 in Hollywood, California. This event was hosted by Gregori. J. Martin and Derrell Whitt. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)

 

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WIRE IMAGE: Kristos Andrews Red Carpet Birthday Celebration

HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 23: Actor Kristos Andrews and guests arrives at his Red Carpet Birthday Celebration, hosted by Gregori J. Martin and Derrell Whitt, held at Tru Hollywood on August 23, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Paul A. Hebert/WireImage)

  

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DIVA OF DOOL: Diva chats with Martha Madison!

Diva interviews former Days of our Lives star, Martha Madison! Martha portrayed Belle Black Brady on Days. Martha also recently had a stint on General Hospital. On the Emmy nominated web series, "The Bay," Martha portrays Marly.

  

Listen to the interveiw HERE.

DAYTIME CONFIDENTIAL: Brian Gaskill Causes More Trouble For Bay City's Youth in Darkside of The Bay

Peter Garrett (Kristos Andrews) Lianna Ramos (Passions' Jade Harlow) and Will Campbell (Derrell Whitt) are on the wrongside of the Bay City tracks, and it doesn't look like special guest stars Brian Gaskill (Chase), Rib Hillis (Matthew) and Terri Ivens (Orchid) are going to make it very easy for them to get back home!
  

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WE LOVE SOAPS: DARKSIDE OF THE BAY, Part 2

Tensions run high on the second installment of Emmy-nominated THE BAYs summer special, DARKSIDE OF THE BAY. Call girl Orchid (Terri Ivens) has questionable intentions for a determined Peter Garrett (Kristos Andrews); Will Campbell (Derrell Whitt) does some quick thinking as Lianna Ramos (Jade Harlow) shares aprivate moment with Matthew Johnson (Rib Hillis); pesky reporter Nathan Perkins (Scott Bailey) finds trouble with fellow reporter Zoey Johnson (Taylor Stanley); and bad guy Chase Walker (Brian Gaskill) raises questions of his own.

  

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RHEART BLOGTALKRADIO: Interview with DARKSIDE OF THE BAY's Creator Gregori J. Martin

In the second half of their weekly broadcast, RHeart Radio interviews DARKSIDE OF THE BAY's creator Gregori J. Martin.

 

Listen to the interview starting at the 64:30 mark HERE.

FILMMAGIC: Official Private Table Read Of "The Bay" Season 3

Charles Shaughnessy, Mary Beth Evans, John Reilly, Kimberlin Brown, Scott Bailey, Lilly Melgar, Kristos Andrews, Marie Wilson, Gregori J. Martin, Jade Harlow, Greg Williams, Faye Kingslee, and other cast members of THE BAY arrive at the official private table read of 'The Bay' Season 3 on August 14, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.

  

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GETTY IMAGES: Official Private Table Read Of "The Bay" Season 3

Marie Wilson, Mary Beth Evans, Charles Shaughnessy, Scott Bailey, and other cast members of THE BAY arrive for the Official Private Table Read Of "The Bay" Season 3.

 

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WIREIMAGE: Official Private Table Read Of "The Bay" Season 3

Mary Beth Evans, Kimberlin Brown, and other cast members of THE BAY pose for photos before attending a private reading of 'The Bay' on August 14, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/WireImage) - 42 Images

 

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DAYTIME CONFIDENTIAL: Port Charles Alum Brian Gaskill Terrorizes The Young' Uns in Darkside of The Bay

Bay City, California's younger generation is in a world of trouble, courtesy of several, notable daytime soap alums! In the premiere episode of The Bay's summer spinoff, Darkside of The Bay, Peter Garrett (Kristos Andrews), Liana Ramos (Jade Harlow) and Will Campbell (Derell Whitt) find themselves trapped on the wrong side of town.

 

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WE LOVE SOAPS: DARKSIDE OF THE BAY Premieres Today...

DARKSIDE OF THE BAY, the special five-part summer spin-off of Emmy-nominated THE BAY, premieres Thursday, August 9th at 3:15 p.m. ET. Revolving around THE BAY’s Generation Y, it's a life or death situation when the younger residents of Bay City dare venture into the wrong side of town. Featuring THE BAY’s Kristos Andrews (Peter Garrett), Jade Harlow (Lianna Ramos), Martha Madison (Marly Nelson-Foster), Ignacio Serrichio (Manny Ramos), Taylor Stanley (Zoey Johnson) and Derrell Whitt (Will Campbell).

 

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OUTTAKES RADIO: Interview with Jade Harlow

Jade Harlow ("Lianna Ramos" from The Bay) talks about her role and experience on the internet soap...as well as about the upcoming summer series, The Dark Side of the Bay. Episodes can be seen at http://www.thebaytheseries.com

 

Listen to Laurie Baker's interview HERE.

HIGHLIGHT HOLLYWOOD: ‘Darkside Of The Bay’ Debuts Today With A Storm Brewing, A Tsunami Of Drama Heading To Bay City...

Fans have been begging for news from Gregori Martin of Lany Films as well as Highlight Hollywood readers wondering, when can we expect the next installment of “The Bay.” Well, I don’t have a date on that, but I have a date, TODAY, to report that “Darkside Of The Bay” premieres. That’s right, the “Darkside” returns, and if you are a fan of Martin’s Emmy Award-nominated drama “The Bay,” and you haven’t seen “Darkside Of The Bay” yet, then you’d better get a sedative, because this series will knock your socks off. Rib Hillis makes his dramatic return to soaps, and that’s not all. Kristos Andrews, Martha Madison and others including Jade Harlow are about to start a tsunami with sex appeal, high drama on land, but high seas action brought together with the award-worthy writing of Gregori Martin, and I’m not exaggerating one bit. You’d better look out for an unstoppable storm.

 

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CBS SOAPS IN DEPTH: Bad Girls Are Back!

Kimberlin Brown's Sheila terrorized both THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS and THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL, while Marie Wilson's Meg lost her marbles over on AS THE WORLD TURNS, and now both actresses are about to get a little crazy again!

 

In last summer's THE BAY spin-off, FAR FROM THE BAY, Wilson appeared on the Web soap as Peter Garrett's adoptive mom who lost her grip after losing custody of him, and Brown played her psychiatrist. And now both characters are set to return in the third season of THE BAY, set to debut in October.

 

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ABC SOAPS IN DEPTH: Gaskill Goes Dark!

When Emmy nominated Web drama, THE BAY, kicks off its summer special, DARKSIDE OF THE BAY, viewers will learn that there's a whole lot more to Bay City than just rich folks and white sand beaches. Helping to tell the edgy tale will be soap opera veteran, Brian Gaskill (Rafe, PORT CHARLES; Bobby, ALL MY CHILDREN). "The [story] is about the show's younger characters getting wrapped up in this dark world on the other side of the tracks," previews Gaskill. "Lianna (played by Jade Harlow; Jessica, PASSSIONS) gets kind of [involved] in the prostitution ring that my character, Chase, works in as a pimp. I'm not the head honcho, but I work for [him]."

    

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DAYTIME CONFIDENTIAL: EXCLUSIVE: The Bay Creator Teases Darkside of The Bay Premiering This Thursday!

Things are about to get ugly in Bay City, California. When the younger generation of the Garrett and Ramos clans venture to the Darkside of The Bay, they find their little, young behinds in all kinds of trouble! I recently caught up with The Bay franchise creator Gregori J. Martin who spilled the tea on Darkside of the Bay, premiering this Thursday, Aug. 9 at 3:15 pm EST. Keep reading for a sneak peek at the turmoil Marly (Days of Our Lives alum Martha Madison), Manny (ex-General Hospital star Ignacio Serrichio) and the rest of the gang will find themselves in.

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ABC SOAPS IN DEPTH: Dancing For His Life!

... However, we're excited to announce that Hillis is finally returning to soap operas when he assumes the role of Nurse Mathew Johnson in THE BAY's summer special, DARKSIDE OF THE BAY, premiering Thursday, August 9. "I'm on this boat where everyone goes to enjoy the nefarious nightlife that the bay offers, and I guess I'm a hustler," Hillis previews of his closeted gay character. How does the performer feel about coming full circle? "There's nothing that makes you better at acting than acting and working with talented people," he concludes.

 

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ABC SOAPS IN DEPTH: Ivens Heads To The Dark Side!

Hot off her success with the recent Syfy Network creature feature, Piranhaconda, ALL MY CHILDREN's Terri Ivens (Simone) is thrilled to announce that there's more excitement ahead! When THE BAY kicks off its summer special, DARKSIDE OF THE BAY on Thursday, August 9, Ivens will play Orchid, a spicy prostitute with an unexpected skill set. "I've already been in street fights, wielding a knife in platform heels!" she laughs. "Orchid's not your standard call girl. She's definitely tough and goes after what she wants."

 

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MICHAEL FAIRMAN - ON AIR | ON SOAPS: Daytime Emmy Executive Producer, Gabriel Gornell Joins Season 3 of THE BAY!

Gregori J. Martin of LANYfilms Entertainment announced today that Gabriel Gornell, the  executive producer of the recent 39th Annual Daytime Emmys, telecast last month on HLN,  has joined the The Bay as an Executive Producer for Seasons 3 and 4. “With his success in this years Daytime Emmys, we’re excited to have Gabriel join The Bay as an Executive Producer,” stated Gregori J. Martin, creator, writer, and producer of The Bay The Series. “We are certain Gabriel is going to be a wonderful asset to our family!”

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I4U NEWS: Big Changes for THE BAY!

Hot on the heels of its first Emmy nomination, popular Web soap opera, THE BAY has just added this year's Daytime Emmy's show runner, Gabriel Gornell, to its staff.

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WORLD MONITOR TV: The Bay:The Series' Season 3 Summer benefit party- Cast Arrivals and Highlights

The Bay The Series' Season 3 Summer benefit party- Cast Arrivals and Highlights.  Video includes MARY BETH EVANS, KRISTOS ANDREWS, LILLY MELGAR, CHARLES SHAUGHNESSY, JADE HARLOW, DERRELL WHITT, JACKLYN ZEMAN, NICOLAS COSTER, MARTHA MADISON, GREGORI J. MARTIN, MARIE WILSON, ERIC FELLOWS, TERRI IVENS, BRODY HUTZLER, and more.

 Watch the video HERE.

ABC SOAPS IN DEPTH: Big Changes for THE BAY!

Hot on the heels of its first Emmy nomination, popular Web soap opera, THE BAY, has just added this year's Daytime Emmy's show runner, Gabriel Gornell, to its staff. "With his success in this years Daytime Emmys, we're excited to have Gabriel join THE BAY as an executive producer," announced the drama's creator, Gregori J. Martin. "We are certain Gabriel is going to be a wonderful asset to our family!"

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CBS SOAPS ON DEPTH: Big Changes for THE BAY!

Hot on the heels of its first Emmy nomination, popular Web soap opera, THE BAY has just added this year's Daytime Emmy's show runner, Gabriel Gornell, to its staff. "With his success in this years Daytime Emmys, we're excited to have Gabriel join THE BAY as an executive producer," announced the drama's creator, Gregori J. Martin. "We are certain Gabriel is going to be a wonderful asset to our family!"

Read the entire article HERE.  

WIREIMAGE: "The Bay" Season 3 Premiere Summer Benefit

"The Bay" Season 3 Premiere Summer Benefit, July 21 2012 - Rubix Hollywood - Hollywood, California.

  

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FILM MAGIC: "The Bay" Season 3 Premiere Summer Benefit

"The Bay" Season 3 Premiere Summer Benefit.  Jul 21 2012 - Rubix Hollywood - Hollywood, California.

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SNAPSTAR LIVE: "The Bay" Season 3 Premiere Summer Benefit

"The Bay" Season 3 Premiere Summer Benefit, Fri 20 Jul 2012 at Rubix Hollywood, Hollywood, California
Photographer: Xavier Collin.

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GETTY IMAGES: " The Bay" Season 3 Premiere Summer Benefit

"The Bay" Season 3 Premiere Summer Benefit.

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WE LOVE SOAPS: Season 2 May Be Over But THE BAY Is Having A Busy Summer

Emmy-nominated web series THE BAY aired its Season 2 finale in May but is keeping busy this summer including a big fundraising day on Friday, July 20. Here are some of the things in the works:

1. Last weekend the show did a"sexy" shoot with 8 hunks of The Bay (Kristos Andrews, Derrell Whitt, Scott Bailey, Ignacio Serricchio, Vincent de Paul, Brody Hutlzer and Rib Hillis) and on Friday the show is going to launch new merchandise in our CafePress store of the men including magnets, mousepads, calendar, etc.
2. The show's Season 3 Indie Go Go campaign will be launching... with new perks!
3. Any new members who join the fanclub on that day will get a $5.00 discount :)
4. For $21.99, the show is going to release a complete 2 disc box set of Season 2 in its entirety - All 4 chapters.
5. The show is opening a new eBay store where it will have exclusive items available for the highest bidder.

THE BAY has also teased the announcement of some "big news" about a partnership with another respected production company.

Read the article HERE.

SHEKNOWS TV: Gregori J Martin Red Carpet Interview

Gregori J Martin Red Carpet Interview with SheKnows TV at the 39th Annual Daytime Emmys Awards.

 

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WE LOVE SOAPS: RED CARPET INTERVIEW: THE BAY at the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards

WE LOVE SOAPS TV's John Carrozza caught up with THE BAY creator Gregori J. Martin and cast members Jade Harlow, Sandra Robinson and Vincent De Paul on the red carpet of the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards.

 

Read the article and see the interview HERE.

BUZZWORTHY RADIO: Daytime Emmy 2012 Coverage: Matthew Ashford

BuzzWorthy Radio hit the red carpet again this year for the 39th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. We will be posting video interviews from both the red carpet and press room from some of your favorite stars.

 

Matthew Ashford may have been on many soaps, but he is best known for his role of Jack Devereaux on NBC Daytime's "Days of our Lives." The first time Emmy nominated actor tells us about the PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) storyline done for Jack, and how it has helped others, as well as being nominated for the web series, "The Bay."

 

View the interveiw HERE.

BUZZWORTHY RADIO: Daytime Emmy 2012 Coverage: Anthony Aquilino and Jade Harlow

BuzzWorthy Radio hit the red carpet again this year for the 39th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. We will be posting video interviews from both the red carpet and press room from some of your favorite stars.

 

Anthony Aquilino, who was seen on the web spinoff of "The Bay," entitled, "Far From the Bay," stopped by to chat with us about his new film, "The Southside." Also, Jade Harlow, who stars in "The Bay" series, came over and showed us who/what she was wearing on the red carpet that evening.

 

Watch the interveiw HERE.

EXAMINER.COM: Daytime Emmys - Matthew Ashford talks 'Days' nomination, working on 'The Bay'

Daytime TV Examiner was on the Red Carpet before the ceremony and talked to many who attended the show, including nominee Matthew Ashford of "Days of Our Lives." The actor was nominated this year for his work as Jack Deveraux who returned to Salem after a traumatic situation. Ashford's character was at the center of the storyline that won the Emmy for "Days of Our Lives" for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series. Check out the video where the actor talks about his time on the show, his upcoming movie and working on Emmy nominated show "The Bay: The Series."

 

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GETTY IMAGES: "The Bay" the Series Daytime Emmy Official After Party

"The Bay" The Series Daytime Emmy Official After Party.

 

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WIRE IMAGE: THE BAY Daytime Emmy Official After Party Photographs

Photographs of "The Bay" The Series Daytime Emmy Official After Party, Jun 24 2012 - Confidential Beverly Hills - Beverly Hills, California United States.

 

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MINGLEMEDIATVNETWORK: Cast of "The Bay" at The 39th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards

Mingle Media TV and Red Carpet Report host, JJ Snyder, were invited to come out and cover the 39th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards at the Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills. JJ Snyder interviews Gregori J. Martin and the cast of THE BAY.

View the interview HERE.

WE LOVE SOAPS: RED CARPET INTERVIEW - Lilly Melgar & Jade Harlow at the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards

WE LOVE SOAPS TV caught up with THE BAY stars Lilly Melgar (Janice) and Jade Harlow (Liana) on the red carpet at the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The actresses shared their thoughts about the show's Emmy nomination, working on a web series, playing mother/daughter and more.

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WE LOVE SOAPS RED CARPET INTERVIEW: Gregori J. Martin, Derrell Whitt & Kristos Andrews at the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmys

WE LOVE SOAPS TV caught up with the nominated producers of THE BAY Gregori J. Martin, Derrell Whitt and Kristos Andrews on the red carpet at the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

 

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WE LOVE SOAPS: RED CARPET INTERVIEW - Martha Madison at the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards

WE LOVE SOAPS TV caught up with THE BAY producer and star Martha Madison on the red carpet at the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards. Madison shared her thoughts about THE BAY's first Emmy nomination, why she loves the freedom of working on a web series and the never ending question about whether she will return to DAYS OF OUR LIVES as Belle.

View the interview HERE.

CBS SOAPS IN DEPTH: Don't Miss THE BAY's Second Season Cliffhanger!

Today, the second season of THE BAY comes to a close, and with a classic cliffhanger, naturally! Mary Beth Evans' Sarah is frantically looking for her lost love, and Lane Davies' Detective Mackenzie gets an earful from the insane Igor. Charles Shaughnessy's Captain Elliot gets a shock, and John Reilly's Mortimer has a surprise for Nicolas Coster's Mayor Jack!
 

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ABC SOAPS IN DEPTH: Don't Miss THE BAY's Second Season Cliffhanger!

Today, the second season of THE BAY comes to a close, and with a classic cliffhanger, naturally! Mary Beth Evans' Sarah is frantically looking for her lost love, and Lane Davies' Detective Mackenzie gets an earful from the insane Igor. Charles Shaughnessy's Captain Elliot gets a shock, and John Reilly's Mortimer has a surprise for Nicolas Coster's Mayor Jack!
 

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DAYTIME CONFIDENTIAL: Mary Beth Evans' Life Hangs in The Balance in The Bay Season Finale!

Daytime Emmy-nominated webisoap The Bay wrapped its most Impressive season to date, with heroine Sara Garrett (Mary Beth Evans) in mortal danger! Ahead of the season finale's potentially lethal final scenes for Sara, her daughter Marly (Martha Madison) was feeling guilty that her muy caliente affair with Manny Ramos (Ignacio Serrichio)—the brother of her mom's mortal enemy Janice (Lilly Melgar)—had cost Marly her family. More of this couple next season, please!

 

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