| Brenda Barrett "Jacks" |
| Vanessa Marcil |
| Brenda Barrett first arrived in PC in 1992 as the hell raising beautiful mischevious teenage sister of Julia Barrett. When she began to settle into PC she fell for the handsome Jagger Cates, who was in love with Karen Wexler. She caused a lot of trouble for the two love birds. Finally Brenda gave Jagger up. Brenda then became good friends with Robin Scorpio. Soon afterwards Brenda began to have a passionate love affair with notorious mobster Sonny Corinthos. Brenda and Sonny had many ups and downs, there biggest being when Brenda wore a wire for the police. She honestly believed Sonny was legit. Sonny was furious and broke up with Brenda. Soon Brenda's good friend, Sonny's brother and Robin's boyfriend Stone Cates died of AIDS. This caused Sonny and Brenda to grow closer again. However Sonny and Brenda soon began having problems again and Brenda turned to the arms of Miguel Morez while Sonny turned to Lily Rivera, although both Sonny and Brenda still loved each other. After a lot of ups and downs, Miguel had left PC, and Sonny and Lily got married due to complications in the mob. It was then Brenda met Jasper "Jax" Jacks. Jax was in pursuit of Brenda's best and very married friend Lois. They then struck a deal to help each other get a whom they wanted. Eventually Jax started deveolping feelings for Brenda. However Brenda was still obsessed with Sonny. Eventually she began having feelings for Jax...but Sonny was still first in her heart. However that all changed when Sonny left Brenda at the alter. Jax once again helped Brenda pick up the pieces, and Brenda finally realized that what she and Sonny had was over. However Jax was not willing to go back to Brenda, for fear of being hurt again. Nevertheless Brenda proved to him that it was he she loved, and they became engaged again. Brenda and Jax went through some tough times, but always made it out all right. Soon they began trying for a child. Later on Brenda's believed to be dead mother Veronica came back to PC. It was discovered that she was mentally ill and that Brenda may have inheritated that same gene. One night while Brenda and her mother were driving, her mother made Brenda swirve her car and they both were to have been believed dead. Recently Brenda was spotted by her fiance in Paris. |
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| Quick Facts Occupation: Model for Jacks Cosmetics Resides: Before her 'death' the cottage...now (supposedly) Paris, France Marital Status: Engaged at the time of her 'death' Past Marriages: Jasper Jacks twice Past Loves: Jagger Cates, Sonny Corinthos, Miguel Morez and Jasper Jacks Relatives: Julia Barrett (sister), Harlen Barrett (father), Veronica Wilding (mother) Friends: Ned Ashton, Lois Cruello, Robin Scorpio, Stone Cates (deceased), Lucy Coe and the Quatermaines. |
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| Vanessa Marcil was born Indio, California. She has two sisters named Tina and Sherry and a brother named Sammy. Vanessa was named after the actress Vanessa Redgrave. Vanessa has lived all over the U.S including Alaska, Reno, California, and Nevada. Vanessa began acting at the age of 8. However after High School she began to study law. Although destiny would later take her back to acting. She was married to actor Cory Feldmen, but they divorced. Vanessa first aired on General Hospital in 1992. She has been in various music videos and also had a starring role on Beverly Hills 90210 as Gina. Vanessa has been in many films television and big screen. She played Nick Cages wife in The Rock. Vanessa is currently engaged to her boyfriend from 90210 Brian Austin Green, and the two are expecting their first child. |
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