Melissa Jean Archer (born December 2, 1979 in Dallas, Texas) is an
American actress best known for her portrayal of Natalie Buchanan on
One Life to Live, portraying the role from 2001 until its final
episode in 2013. She also portrayed the character of Serena Mason on
the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives from December 5, 2014, to August
27, 2015, with a brief one-off reappearance on September 28, 2015 (in
a flashback sequence of her murder).Archer first appeared as "bad
girl" Natalie Balsom on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live on July
16, 2001. The character was later established to be the long-lost
daughter of original character Victoria Lord, portrayed by multiple
Daytime Emmy Award-winner Erika Slezak. Archer previously auditioned
for the role of Jennifer Rappaport then later on, she would audition
for Natalie then named Valerie.ABC announced its decision to cancel
One Life to Live, along with All My Children, in 2011. Prospect Park
attempted to resurrect both series in an online format following their
network finales; however, due to funding issues, such plans were
abandoned. In January 2013, Prospect Park confirmed that they were
attempting to resurrect both series for a second time, which turned
into a promising venture. The company was able to sign with the labor
unions and get the other production issues dealt with. Archer reprised
her role for the series' one-season return, in a partnership with TOLN
and Hulu.In 2014, Archer played Evelyn Preston in the soap opera web
series Beacon Hill. In August 2014, it was announced that Archer had
been cast in the newly created role of Serena Mason on Days of Our
Lives first appearing on December 5, 2014. In April 2015, Archer was
let go from the series. Archer last appeared on August 27, 2015.
American actress best known for her portrayal of Natalie Buchanan on
One Life to Live, portraying the role from 2001 until its final
episode in 2013. She also portrayed the character of Serena Mason on
the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives from December 5, 2014, to August
27, 2015, with a brief one-off reappearance on September 28, 2015 (in
a flashback sequence of her murder).Archer first appeared as "bad
girl" Natalie Balsom on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live on July
16, 2001. The character was later established to be the long-lost
daughter of original character Victoria Lord, portrayed by multiple
Daytime Emmy Award-winner Erika Slezak. Archer previously auditioned
for the role of Jennifer Rappaport then later on, she would audition
for Natalie then named Valerie.ABC announced its decision to cancel
One Life to Live, along with All My Children, in 2011. Prospect Park
attempted to resurrect both series in an online format following their
network finales; however, due to funding issues, such plans were
abandoned. In January 2013, Prospect Park confirmed that they were
attempting to resurrect both series for a second time, which turned
into a promising venture. The company was able to sign with the labor
unions and get the other production issues dealt with. Archer reprised
her role for the series' one-season return, in a partnership with TOLN
and Hulu.In 2014, Archer played Evelyn Preston in the soap opera web
series Beacon Hill. In August 2014, it was announced that Archer had
been cast in the newly created role of Serena Mason on Days of Our
Lives first appearing on December 5, 2014. In April 2015, Archer was
let go from the series. Archer last appeared on August 27, 2015.
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