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John-Paul Lavoisier (Rex, OLTL)

Born John-Paul Seponski in Phoenixville, Pa., Lavoisier chose his new name after reading about Antoine Lavoisier in a science textbook while attending Phoenixville High School. MORE

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Playing Poker with ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Farah Fath

When Farah Fath (Gigi, OLTL) met and began dating co-star John-Paul Lavoisier (Rex), she had no idea she would soon develop another passion — poker. I caught up with the always-charming Fath, who recounted a recent Atlantic City experience. MORE

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The Joys of Golf

Mention the word golf to ONE LIFE TO LIVE's John-Paul Lavoisier (Rex), and you'll see his face light up. (This includes talking to him on the phone. Yes, he loves golf that much.) We recently asked him to list 10 reasons he loves the game, and he e-mailed us these answers the next day. MORE

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2007 Feast With Famous Faces

Each year Kassie and James DePaiva (Blair and ex-Max, ONE LIFE TO LIVE) co-chair Feast With Famous Faces, a wonderful eating event to benefit the League for the Hard of Hearing. Several of my co-workers have gone in years past, but this was my first invite and I was thrilled to be a part of it. MORE

Features About Rex/John-Paul

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Rex and Adriana: Love in the Afternoon

It's been a long time coming, but ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Rex and Adriana have finally consummated their relationship. Now it's sex, sex and more sex. MORE

— Lauren Flynn

VIDEO: OLTL's John-Paul Lavoisier (Rex) Loses The Scruff

After two weeks off from ONE LIFE TO LIVE, John-Paul Lavoisier (Rex) returned to the studio on September 16 to tape the show's new opening. Unfortunately, his new beard did not make it into the opening, but Digest got an exclusive look at the before and after — and the hilarious in-between. Watch this video for the many phases of John-Paul's facial hair. MORE

Features With Rex/John-Paul

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OLTL: Time Travel With Rex and Gigi

It's always a delight to talk with John-Paul Lavoisier (Rex) and Farah Fath (Gigi). They are charming, enthusiastic young actors, dedicated to their work and devoted to ONE LIFE TO LIVE. Recently I spoke with them — separately — about their storylines and the show's 40th anniversary. MORE

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Lavosier Pulls Out His Dancing Shoes

The mere idea of ONE LIFE TO LIVE's John-Paul Lavoisier (Rex) teaching a dance class makes many of us smile. So when the premise of this year's Fan February was each winner swapping a day with a soap actor, and one of the swaps was Lavoisier and a Virginia Beach dance teacher, well, we thought, "Where do we buy tickets?" MORE

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John-Paul Lavoisier: One Happy Guy

ABC Daytime hit pay dirt when it hired John-Paul Lavoisier to play ONE LIFE TO LIVE’s Rex Balsom. Not only is he a fine young actor who fits the requisite cute/hunky profile, he’s so personable and fun that he is often sent out to do various fan/charity events. Fans love him. The press loves him. I had to know: Is he always so chipper? MORE

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Life With John-Paul Lavoisier

Things proved unlucky for ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Rex when he and new girlfriend Adriana recently tried to get lucky in New York, but in this Q&A, John-Paul Lavoisier proves he's still leading a charming...er, charmed life. MORE

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John-Paul Lavoisier's Pajama Game

ONE LIFE TO LIVE’s John-Paul Lavoisier (Rex) would choose comfort over chic any day of the week. No ties or suits for him. (Well, maybe for the Daytime Emmys.) So when he had to pack for last month’s Super Soap Weekend in Florida, he made sure he’d be comfortable and look fun. MORE

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Melissa Gallo's Humor

Considering Rex's role as a comic foil for many of OLTL's more serious residents, John-Paul Lavoisier's silly side is no surprise, but what some may find surprising is that his on-screen interest Melissa Gallo (Adriana) is just as goofy. MORE

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John-Paul Lavoisier Lathers Up

This month, ONE LIFE TO LIVE bad boy John-Paul Lavoisier (Rex) got to experience the thrill ride that was his first ABC Super Soap Weekend. MORE

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The Spin Cycle With John-Paul Lavoisier and Robert S. Woods

During a recent interview for the mag, ONE LIFE TO LIVE's John-Paul Lavoisier (Rex) and Bob Woods (Bo) took a moment out to air their dirty laundry... literally. MORE

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I'll Take Manhattan

OLTL's John-Paul Lavoisier (Rex) fled the sticks, seeking fame and fortune. MORE

Features Mentioning Rex/John-Paul

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SOS: Sports on Soaps!

Continuing its grand tradition of celebrity guest stars, ONE LIFE TO LIVE will get a taste of the sports world on Nov. 5 and 6 when ESPN analyst and columnist Matthew Berry (his actual title is "senior director of fantasy") shows up in Llanview to mix it up with Tina and Cain. Soap Opera Weekly recently spoke with Berry about what it was like being on the soap, watching sports and working with a certain fluffy star. MORE

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Welcome Back, Scott Clifton!

After charming audiences as GENERAL HOSPITAL's Dillon Quartermaine from 2003-07, Scott Clifton took a year off from acting. But last week, he returned to ABC Daytime in a different role: Schuyler Joplin on ONE LIFE TO LIVE. In the January 13 issue of Soap Opera Digest, Clifton says he'd welcome a chance to revisit Dillon someday, but for now, he's loving his new home in Llanview. MORE