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[[African American]] attorney Evangeline Williamson arrives in the fictional [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia]] suburb of [[Llanview, Pennsylvania|Llanview]] in 2003 as the attorney for con man [[Mitch Laurence]], and later for [[R.J. Gannon]]'s daughter [[Keri Reynolds]] during her child custody dispute with [[Antonio Vega]]. She soon begins dating club owner and former criminal R.J.; they begin having a series of spats over Evangeline's focus on her work and her closeness with Police Lieutenant [[John McBain (One Life to Live)|John McBain]]. She and R.J. eventually split after Evangeline and McBain succumb to passion and made love in a client's basement. Evangeline also develops a close friendship with R.J.'s former sister-in-law, attorney [[Nora Hanen|Nora Buchanan]]. |
[[African American]] attorney Evangeline Williamson arrives in the fictional [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia]] suburb of [[Llanview, Pennsylvania|Llanview]] in 2003 as the attorney for con man [[Mitch Laurence]], and later for [[R.J. Gannon]]'s daughter [[Keri Reynolds]] during her child custody dispute with [[Antonio Vega]]. She soon begins dating club owner and former criminal R.J.; they begin having a series of spats over Evangeline's focus on her work and her closeness with Police Lieutenant [[John McBain (One Life to Live)|John McBain]]. She and R.J. eventually split after Evangeline and McBain succumb to passion and made love in a client's basement. Evangeline also develops a close friendship with R.J.'s former sister-in-law, attorney [[Nora Hanen|Nora Buchanan]]. |
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Evangeline enters into a romantic relationship with John McBain, in which they proclaim there are "no strings attached". However, Evangeline eventually realizes that she wants more of a commitment. She tells John that she loves him, but a conflicted John is unable to reciprocate due to the demons of his past, and his unresolved feeling for [[Natalie |
Evangeline enters into a romantic relationship with John McBain, in which they proclaim there are "no strings attached". However, Evangeline eventually realizes that she wants more of a commitment. She tells John that she loves him, but a conflicted John is unable to reciprocate due to the demons of his past, and his unresolved feeling for [[Natalie Buchanan]]. Wanting different things, Evangeline breaks it off. |
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Evangeline's younger sister [[Layla Williamson|Layla]], an aspiring actress, comes to town in 2005. Later, Evangeline helps free artist [[Cristian Vega]] from an unjust conviction to Death Row. Their close friendship turns to romance. During a tornado, Evangeline is blinded, and Cristian helps her through months of rehabilitation, during which time their love blossoms. |
Evangeline's younger sister [[Layla Williamson|Layla]], an aspiring actress, comes to town in 2005. Later, Evangeline helps free artist [[Cristian Vega]] from an unjust conviction to Death Row. Their close friendship turns to romance. During a tornado, Evangeline is blinded, and Cristian helps her through months of rehabilitation, during which time their love blossoms. |
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| Portrayed by | Renee Goldsberry | ||||||||||||
| First appearance | February 2003 | ||||||||||||
| Last appearance | May 2007 | ||||||||||||
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D.A. Evangeline Williamson is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, One Life to Live. The role was originated in 2003 by Renee Elise Goldsberry, who left in May 2007.
Character history
African American attorney Evangeline Williamson arrives in the fictional Philadelphia suburb of Llanview in 2003 as the attorney for con man Mitch Laurence, and later for R.J. Gannon's daughter Keri Reynolds during her child custody dispute with Antonio Vega. She soon begins dating club owner and former criminal R.J.; they begin having a series of spats over Evangeline's focus on her work and her closeness with Police Lieutenant John McBain. She and R.J. eventually split after Evangeline and McBain succumb to passion and made love in a client's basement. Evangeline also develops a close friendship with R.J.'s former sister-in-law, attorney Nora Buchanan.
Evangeline enters into a romantic relationship with John McBain, in which they proclaim there are "no strings attached". However, Evangeline eventually realizes that she wants more of a commitment. She tells John that she loves him, but a conflicted John is unable to reciprocate due to the demons of his past, and his unresolved feeling for Natalie Buchanan. Wanting different things, Evangeline breaks it off.
Evangeline's younger sister Layla, an aspiring actress, comes to town in 2005. Later, Evangeline helps free artist Cristian Vega from an unjust conviction to Death Row. Their close friendship turns to romance. During a tornado, Evangeline is blinded, and Cristian helps her through months of rehabilitation, during which time their love blossoms.
As his attorney and unlikely friend, Evangeline stands by town bad boy Todd Manning when he is framed for murder by the nefarious Spencer Truman. Todd takes a pro-active role in saving Evangeline's eyesight, believing her to be the only true friend he has left in Llanview after his own brush with a death sentence. Todd interferes in Cristian and Evangeline's burgeoning relationship and, over time, insinuates that he has his own romantic intentions. Evangeline is unsure, and believes Todd was simply trying to avoid his mixed feelings for his own on-again off-again ex-wife, Blair Cramer. Cristian, meanwhile, is put off by Todd and Evangeline's closeness, and by Todd's disrespect for his own relationship with Evangeline. During his search for his long-lost son, Todd is led to believe his child had died, and in an emotional moment, kisses Evangeline. Evangeline admits to Cristian that she kissed Todd, and Cristian breaks it off.Todd urges Evangeline to help him continue his search for his son, but Evangeline opts not to after admitting she is still in love with Cristian.
Months later, Cristian and Evangeline repair their friendship. At one point Evangeline suspects she is pregnant with Cristian's child; both are disappointed when her pregnancy test is negative. Separately targeted by the white supremacist group "One Pure People," Evangeline and Cris are two of several victims gassed at Cristian's loft by OPP. Evangeline lapses into a coma. She is ultimately transferred out of town to a critical care facility, where she remains to this day.
References
- ^ "ABC.com Character Bio". Retrieved 2007-06-19.