(Princess Gillian Andrassy-Lavery on the ABC Television Network's All My Children)
ESTA TERBLANCHE joined the cast of All My Children this past August as Gillian Andrassy, a sexy and sophisticated woman with European flair who is the cousin of Dimitri Marick.
Born and raised in South Africa, Terblanche starred in her country's number-one soap opera, Egoli -- Place of Gold. Her theater credits include The Glass Menagerie, Pygmalion, Hear Ye, Hear Ye and Ten Times Worse on Friday. She also starred in the South African film, Three Thieves and a Wedding, and was crowned the 1991 Miss Teen South Africa.
Terblanche trained at the School for Art, Ballet and Drama and the Academy for Drama and Arts. She speaks numerous languages, including French, Italian, and Russian.
During her spare time, Terblanche likes to swim, dance and horseback ride. She recently relocated to New York and lives in Manhattan.
VITAL STATISTICS:
HOMETOWN: Rusterburg, South Africa
BIRTHDATE: January 7
HEIGHT: 5'7"
HAIR: Chestnut
EYES: Brown
Gillian found herself entering into an affair with David Hayward. Ryan realized that he really did love Gillian. After learning that he and Gillian were no longer under investigation by the Immigration Department, Ryan went to share the good news with Gillian and planned on telling her how he really felt about her. Ryan was then devastated when he found Gillian in bed with David. Ryan covered his hurt and told Gillian that were free to get a divorce. Gillian, however, made it clear that she was going to fight for Ryan and wanted to have a real marriage with him. Gillian continued to try and reconcile with Ryan, but he wanted nothing to do with her. When Kit accused Ryan of rape in November of 1998, however, Gillian became Ryan's biggest supporter and refused to believe that he had attacked Kit.
Gillain went on the run with Ryan in early 1999 when he was arrested at the Crystal Ball for raping Kit. Gillian and Ryan needed money and Gillian did the unthinkable. Without telling Ryan, Gillian turned to David for help and David took great delight in telling Ryan that Gillian had slept with him for the bail money and had offered to do it again this time. Ryan was furious at Gillian and wanted nothing more to do with her. After being arrested, Ryan was hospitalized with pneumonia. Gillian stayed by Ryan's side and vowed that she would make him love her again.
Gillian continued to support Ryan throughout his ordeal and was beside herself with joy when Ryan's name was cleared. Gillian hoped to reconcile with Ryan, but he said she was better off without him even though he still had very strong and genuine feelings for her. They are currently divorced.