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Florencia Lozano & Her Fans In the Press
Fans Speak About Florencia & "Téa Delgado"
Ever since Florencia Lozano departed her very popular role of "Téa Delgado" on daytime's "One Life to Live" in March 2000, the fans have been "clamoring" for her return to the role she made so memorable and unforgettable. Here are just some of Florencia's fans speaking out about "Téa," "Todd & Téa" and the wonderful impact Florencia Lozano has had on One Life to Live. Florencia has a tremendous amount of support from her fans as evidenced from the letters and mentions below. In addition to the various magazine mentions that Florencia and her "Téa" continue to garner, this page will continue to grow as her fans continue to write in in support of her and the role she created on OLTL.

Dateline: 2002 - Florencia Lozano Returns to OLTL as "Téa"!

Soap Opera Weekly issue date October 10, 2002 – Public Opinion:
“Don’t Trash TnT - ‘I just finished watching One Life to Live’s Todd and Téa, and I am disappointed. I love this couple, and Florencia Lozano returning as Téa has been a huge gift. She is a wonderful actress, and she brings so much intensity and passion to her role. Todd and Téa were finally getting there, together. Yet it was all turned upside down. Now we will have Téa letting Todd go to be with Blair and the kids? What is that about? He hasn’t thought about Blair at all while on the island and has shown how much he loves Téa by being with her and loving her the way he’s always wanted to love her. I know how much Todd and Téa love each other because the actors have done a wonderful job showing that. Don’t let their love die. - Meghan Matthews, Queens NY via email’”

Soap Opera Weekly issue date October 10, 2002 – Mail Call:
The Hottest Topics This Week
“OLTL: Todd/Téa fans believe that recent scenes put the kibosh on chances for a future relationship. Are they happy? No way.”

Soap Opera Weekly issue date October 1, 2002 – Public Opinion
“REUNITED? - With the the return of Roger Howarth’s Todd Manning to OLTL this fall, I hope that executive producer Gary Tomlin capitalizes on the momentum created with the Hawaii story and brings back Florencia Lozano’s Téa as well. These two actors have demonstrated unmatched chemistry, and the characters are truly soul mates. It would be a treat to see them both back in Llanview and dealing with all their issues. - Rose Williams, Demarest, NJ via email”

Soap Opera Weekly issue date October 1, 2002 – Mail Call
‘The Hottest Topics This Week:
OLTL - Fans won’t take no for an answer: They want Mark Derwin to pull off the two-hat trick - play Ben in Llanview and his new sitcom role on ‘Life with Bonnie.’ And Todd and Téa’s island reunion whetted fans’ appetites. They are clamoring for Florencia Lozano to come back now that it has been announced that Roger Howarth is staying on the show.”

Soap Opera Weekly issue date September 17, 2002 – Public Opinion
“TnT forever - When One Life to Live’s Todd and Téa admitted their true feelings, that they couldn’t forget about each other no matter how hard they tried, they tugged at my heartstrings. What I wouldn’t give to have Roger Howarth and Florencia Lozano back for longer and see these two in Llanview. - Jana White, Branford CT, via e-mail”

Soap Opera Weekly issue date September 17, 2002 – Hottest Topics
“OLTL: Todd and Téa fans can’t get enough of these two on the island and are sorry they won’t be on together for much longer.”

Soap Opera Digest issue date September 17, 2002 – Mail Bag:
Hawaii 5-0 - ONE LIFE TO LIVErs continue to stuff Digest’s mailbag with praise for Todd and Téa’s storyline. ‘When they admitted their true feelings - that they couldn’t forget about each other no matter how hard they tried - they tugged at my heartstrings,’ penned a Llanview faithful.”

Soap Opera Digest issue date August 20, 2002 – Sound Off:
Almost Paradise
“I am enjoying the story of One Life to Live’s Todd and Téa on the deserted island, but it’s frustrating to have them on only for a day or two a week. I want to see this pair interact and discuss their issues. But most of all, I want them to realize that even after all this time apart and all the things that have gone on in their lives while they were separated, they still have a deep love for each other. Todd needs to get over this revenge kick that he’s on and come to understand how deeply Téa cares for him. She loves him more than anyone in his life ever has - even to the point of sacrificing her own life by staying on the island with him! Todd and Téa have far more chemistry going on during their limited screen time than any couple currently on the show. And they certainly have this watcher waiting and hoping for more. - D.M., via the Internet”

Soap Opera Weekly issue date July 23, 2002 – Viewer’s Voice:
OLTL: What’s your favorite storyline?
53% Todd and Téa reuniting in Hawaii. ‘They are just meant to be!’

Soap Opera Weekly issue date July 23, 2002 – Public Opinion:
“Dynamic Duo - In less than 30 seconds, Roger Howarth and Florencia Lozano had me hooked again on One Life to Live. These two actors are so in tune with each other on-screen as Todd and Téa, it’s absolutely amazing. From their emotional exchange to their eye contact to the characters reading each other like a book, these two have it all. Is it any wonder Todd and Téa are still one of OLTL’s most popular couples, even after having been offscreen for the past few years? I look forward to this story building and hope to see a Todd/Téa reunion. With Roger Howarth and Florencia Lozano in the driver’s seat together, a TnT reunion will definitely be worth watching. - Laura Weltman, New York via email”

Soap Opera Weekly issue date July 23, 2002 – Mail Call:
The Hottest Topics This Week - OLTL - Todd and Téa’s reunion has some fans exploding like a stick of TNT. Viewers continue to praise the actors’ chemistry and talent.

Soap Opera Weekly issue date July 16, 2002 – Public Opinion
Just Like Old Times
“I loved today’s episode of One Life to Live. Téa was so transparent in her hysterical state. She still loves Todd despite all the time that has passed and everything that has happened in the interim. Her love for him is so selfless; it truly is the kind of love Todd has needed for such a long time. There is no sense of malice or one-upmanship, and there is no need for games of revenge. The chemistry between Roger Howarth and Florencia Lozano is amazing. I’m sure that with this being Todd’s exit storyline, things are not going to go on for long, and I will be very sorry when they are off our screens. In the meantime, I am enjoying that TNT magic again!” - Deedee Moore, Vineland Ontario, Canada, via email

Soap Opera Weekly issue date July 16, 2002 - Mail Call
The Hottest Topics This Week: OLTL: Aloha. The show’s Hawaii remote is a bit hit, especially the Todd/Téa scenes. Fans are savoring every minute of the couple prior to Roger Howarth’s (Todd) departure.

Soap Opera Digest issue date July 16, 2002:
Love It Hate It - Thumbs Up or Down to OLTL’s Live Week? “I loved OLTL’s live episodes! I love the surprises [Executive Producer] Gary Tomlin had in store for us - from the ‘dead people’ rolling the credits, to the surprise wedding of Max and Roxanne, to Téa strolling back into town. As a Todd and Téa fan, I was particularly thrilled to see Roger Howarth and Florencia Lozano work live during Todd and Téa’s first meeting in two years. Kudos to all the actors who shined! - K.S., Old Tappan, NJ” 96% said thumbs up 4% said thumbs down

Soap Opera Weekly issue date July 2, 2002 – Viewers Voice
Who’s Llanview’s Hottest Couple?
38% Todd and Téa. ‘They’re not called TnT for nothing!’

Soap Opera Digest issue date June 25, 2002 – Votes Are In!
This week’s results: ABC FAVORITE COUPLE
1. Sonny & Carly, GH
2. Sonny & Alexis, GH
3. Todd and Téa, OLTL

Soap Opera Weekly issue June 25, 2002 – Viewer’s Voice
OLTL: What part of the show’s live week did you find most entertaining?
31% Todd and Téa’s first meeting
21% Niki singing “It’s raining men”
15% Kassie DePaiva’s performance
15% “everything”
18% picked other moments including Max marrying Roxy and former favorites returning in the casino.

Soap Opera Weekly issue date June 18, 2002 – Public Opinion
“TNT EXPLODES! - The highlight of OLTL’s Live Week was Todd and Téa’s scenes. It took two years, but someone finally got through to Todd. No surprise it was Téa, because Todd has always respected her and loved her. Todd was obviously still hurting over her leaving and still has very deep feelings for her. Roger Howarth and Florencia Lozano were absolutely brilliant together. I can’t wait to see more of Todd and Téa’s story unfold, and hopefully, a reunion between these two complex, exciting characters. - Rachel Myers, Wilmington, Del. via email”

Soap Opera Digest issue date June 11, 2002 – Mail Bag
QUICK HITS: “Llanview faithfuls are elated to see Téa back on One Life to Live. ‘Florencia Lozano looks terrific, and Téa seems ready to take on anything!’ said one…”

Soap Opera Weekly issue date June 11, 2002 – Public Opinion: Mail Call
TOP OF THE HEAP: Todd and Téa’s reunion during One Life to Live’s live week got the most passionate responses. The fire, the passion, the chemistry - fans hope they get to see much more of these two before Roger Howarth leaves the show this summer.

Soap Opera Weekly issue date May 29, 2002 - Public Opinion: Mail Call:
The Hottest Topics this week: OLTL - Todd/Téa fans hope that Florencia Lozano makes her return during the show’s live week.

Soap Opera Update issue date May 7, 2002:
Why They Came Back: Florencia Lozano (Téa, OLTL): “The last time actress Florencia Lozano’s character Téa left OLTL in early 2000, it was because she’d gone off with former love Todd Manning off camera. Ironically, Todd’s portrayer Roger Howarth rejoined the soap not long after, but Todd came back without Téa. Since that time, fans have wanted Lozano and Howarth on screen at the same time. Now they’re getting their wish. Lozano, who has been busy doing theater work, agreed to reprise her role of Téa. Sources report her return will be to presumably help make it possible for Todd to get out of Llanview, as Howarth is set to leave the soap before summer. Although, if fans had their way, they’d want Lozano to remain on the show. That would only be possible if the writers could come up with a way to keep her around *and* if Lozano would agree to a lengthier stay than is currently planned for her character. The opportunity to work with Howarth again is no doubt what drew the actress back. ‘It’s a lot of fun to play opposite Roger,’ Lozano told Update in a past interview. ‘There is so much going on beneath the surface.’ In the past, Update honored Lozano as one of Soaps’ Most Beautiful Women.”

Soap Opera Digest - Sound Off - issue date April 30, 2002:
MANY HAPPY RETURNS “I am still wrapping my mind around the excellent news of Florencia Lozano’s return to One Life to Live as Téa. I would love to see Todd and Téa reunited. It’s never been easy for them, and they deserve a chance at happiness. Todd has not been the same since she left. Now that she’s returning, I hope to see the Todd I recognize – the Todd who has a soul underneath the anger. Todd and Téa always seemed to be a step above the rest because of the great, natural chemistry between Lozano and Roger [Howarth, Todd]. They connect through looking at each other, through always being able to give as good as they get. It’s a rarity, and I love watching them. Todd and Téa belong together, and I hope OLTL and ABC has the presence of mind to match them up and give the fans what we have wanted for a very long time. – V.H., Woodside, NY”
There is a picture of TNT dancing together during their wedding waltz, looking right at each other, into each other’s eyes. And the caption says: “Todd [Roger Howarth, OLTL] and Téa [Florencia Lozano] always seemed to be a step above the rest because of the great, natural chemistry between [the actors].”

Soap Opera Weekly Public Opinion & Mail Call issue date April 9, 2002:
“Finally…Florencia Florencia Lozano returning to One Life to Live as Téa Delgado reportedly for Todd’s exit is the best news I have heard in a long time! I am so excited about the prospect of seeing her acting with Roger Howarth and seeing Todd and Téa again. I have read the Internet boards, which were absolutely quiet for months as apathy sank in and Todd continued to be stuck in his current story. But now there is hope! Give the fans what they want and have been waiting for: Todd and Téa still in love and together! – Meghan Matthews, Queens NY via e-mail”
There is a picture of Todd and Téa from when Todd took everyone hostage. And the caption says: “Fans are thrilled that Todd and Téa will have another shot.”

MAIL CALL: The hottest topics this week: OLTL: The show’s upcoming live week and the recently announced return of Florencia Lozano as Téa, have fans eagerly anticipating what’s ahead in Llanview.”

Soap Opera Update issue date April 9, 2002: Comings & Goings: Comings: “Wow! Just when it looks as if Todd has his hands full with Blair and the kids, look who’s coming back to town? It’s his ex-love Téa. Florencia Lozano will be reprising her role this spring.” There is a small picture of FL with the caption: “How will Todd react to Téa?”

Soaps In Depth - Who’s In & Who’s Out issue date April 2, 2002
There’s a picture of Florencia from an earlier interview and the caption says, “Another LIFE: Will Lozano’s ‘in’ help Todd ‘out’?”
RETURN: A ride off into the sunset for Todd…and Téa?! An OLTL rep tells Soaps In Depth that Florencia Lozano is slated to reprise the role of Todd’s ex-wife. But just how will this reunion figure into Roger Howarth’s upcoming send-off? The In Depth Story: Seeing as few rivalries are as fiercely fought as the one between the Todd/Blair and Todd/Téa fan bases, Lozano’s return (no first airdate or duration was available at press time) is certain to up the ante. When viewers last saw Téa, the Vega cousin had found her romance with RJ interrupted by a cryptic note inviting her to meet with Todd, who had fled Llanview months earlier. Immediately thereafter, leaving behind little more than a ‘Dear John’ note for RJ, Téa herself disappeared. It turned out, upon his own return home, that Todd and Téa had attempted to make another go at a life together…yet failed. Will Lozano’s encore serve to facilitate former leading man Howarth’s May/June exit? Will the stage-trained actress be a part of OLTL’s week of live episodes, or the much talked-about location shoot in Hawaii? A show rep had no comment. It *is* possible that Lozano, who has kept herself busy on the NYC stage, is returning as a favor to Howarth. ‘I loved working with Roger,’ she shared with Soaps In Depth earlier this year. ‘He is one of a kind. Roger is probably the best soap actor working today. He really, really understands the medium.’”

Dateline: 2001

Soap Opera Weekly - Public Opinion issue date November 27, 2001:
"Several Lives to Watch:" "As a 15 year fan of One Life to Live and a 28 year old, I qualify as part of the show’s prime demographic target. Since no one has asked me to be part of a focus group, I’d like to give my opinions on the show.
1. Bo and Nora belong back together. I’d like to see the exploration of Sam and Blair as a couple. Laurence Lau and Kassie DePaiva have wonderful chemistry.
2. The Viki/Jessica/Allison story has been strangely fascinating, and I’m enjoying the acting of all involved. Melissa Archer (Natalie) is a brilliant young actress and a keeper.
3. I like Cris and Jen, but I prefer Cris with Jessica.
4. RJ needs a love life. I’m not thrilled what Keri is his daughter rather than a love interest for him, but it’s OK.
5. I’d like to see Téa Delgado brought back. The fact that the Todd/Téa story has been left hanging for more than a year is sad and frustrating to the couple’s many fans. Téa always managed to bring out Todd’s human side and tried to ease his demons away. That’s the story I’d like for Todd. - Kelly Stevens, Northvale NJ, via email"

Soap Opera Weekly -Viewer's Voice issue date October 30, 2001: In General, Which character would you like to see return to your favorite show?
57% chose One Life to Live’s Téa. "Her return would cause an amazing amount of drama." 11% wanted GH’s Robert Scorpio back. "Anna’s alive, Faison’s alive, even Stavros is alive, but Robert isn’t?" 32% named others, including GH’s Brenda, B&B’s Macy and Passions’ not so dead Sheridan.

Soap Opera Weekly - Public Opinion issue date October 30, 2001: "All I Want for Llanview" The Viki/Allison story on OLTL is really intriguing. I’m enjoying the fabulous chemistry between Tim Stickney and Catherine Hickland (RJ and Lindsay). Lindsay and RJ are fun and dangerous together! What would I like to see change? I would love to see Alex return, longer term. I would also really like to see Max and Blair start working their way back together. And last but not least, of course, I would like to see Téa brought back to reunite with Todd. - Mary Taylor, Spring Valley, NY via email"

Soap Opera Digest - Sound Off issue date October 23, 2001: "Sweep November:" Make my sweeps, ONE LIFE TO LIVE - I dare you. Listen to the fans, who for the past year have asked for the return of Téa Delgado. It would cause turmoil in several stories, sure, but isn’t that what daytime is about? Think of the tension and angst-filled reunion between Todd and Téa. Think of how happy Carlotta would be. What could be a better sweeps story than Téa returning to Llanview? There are so many angles. So, go ahead, Mr [Gary] Tomlin [executive producer]. I beg you: Make my sweeps and bring back Téa. - J.M. Greenville, NC

Soap Opera Digest - Sound Off issue date October 9, 2001: "Endless Possibilities" - I see couples on One Life to Live with so much potential, and it amazes me that [Executive Producer] Gary Tomlin continues to stick with stories that aren’t working. To me, the couple with the most potential is Max and Blair. These two have such a history, and the addition of Gabrielle has made for an interesting triangle. Lindsay and Sam have a ton of potential - Laurence Lau and Catherine Hickland have great chemistry. A return I would still love to see is Téa Delgado. The untapped potential of the Todd and Téa pairing is unbelievable and should be an executive producer’s dream. - J.R. New York, NY

Soap Opera Digest - Mail Bag issue date October 2, 2001: Mail Bag: Quick Hits "ONE LIFE TO LIVErs continue to clamor for the return of Llanview’s favorite Latina, Téa…"

Soap Opera Weekly - Viewer’s Voice Poll issue date September 18, 2001: Which actor would you like to see back on daytime? 36% thought Florencia Lozano as Téa on One Lif to Live "would be a breath of fresh air in Llanview."

Soap Opera Weekly - Public Opinion (Mail Bag) issue date September 4, 2001
A Town Full of Strangers: "I keep reading about all these new roles being cast on One Life to Live, and I have to wonder: Where are the fan favorites we have been asking for? Whenever I read he soap magazines, I read about fans asking for Téa Delgado’s and Dorian Lord Hayes’ returns. But it seems instead of listening to the fans and giving them what they want, OLTL is determined to force new characters on its audience. I don’t mind a new character here and there, as long as it’s balanced with old favorites, and Dorian and Téa are just that. If OLTL is going to bring on a barrage of new faces, the least they can do is give their fans the actors they’ve been asking for. - Jane Rickler, New York"

Soap Opera Digest - issue date August 28, 2001 In a poll about who you want back on "One Life to Live," Téa got 91 votes, coming in second only to Dorian.

Soap Opera Digest - issue date August 7, 2001 In a Bonus Section entitled "What's In? What's Out," contrived exits are out and the magazine notes the following: "...OLTL's Téa is alive and, well...somewhere...as are Dorian, Clint, Kevin, Joey, Cord, Tina and Cassie...Even when we can't see our faves on-screen it's comforting to know they're alive somewhere.

Soap Opera Weekly - Public Opinion (Mail Bag) issue date July 17, 2001 The magazine notes that "there are many OLTL viewers" who "are clamoring for Florencia Lozano (ex-Téa Delgado) to return..."

Soap In Depth ABC - issue date July 24, 2001 OLTL’s Tea To Port Charles? - The latest buzz making the rounds? That OLTL grad Florencia Lozano will appear on GH as a lady lawyer - perhaps as Tea Delgado herself. True? "I feel like people invent rumors", a rep for the actress laughs, refuting the report. "It seems like anyone can say anything in this business - and based on nothing." Rather, Lozano currently is starring in the John Patrick Shanley play Where's My Money, at NYC’s Labyrinth Theatre. "That's what Florencia is doing," adds her rep. "She's not on the West Coast; she's in New York." Those interested in catching the actress onstage in NYC can call (212) 905-0593.

Soap Opera Digest - issue date July 10, 2001 BackStage Buzz - Internet buzz has it that Florencia Lozano (ex-Téa, OLTL) may briefly reprise her OLTL role on GH, but the actress says, "There's no truth to that al all."

Soap Opera Digest Online - July 10, 2001 No Llanview For Lozano - She's currently working on a play in New York, but even after that wraps up, Florencia Lozano (ex-Tea) says she won't be returning to OLTL, which will no doubt disappoint her fans. In a recent conversation with Digest, she discussed her onetime co-star Roger Howarth's (Todd) seemingly-permanent return, and added it was good for everyone concerned that unlike, in previous times, the show hadn't become dependent solely on his character. "That's good for him, too. [Making OLTL ‘The Todd Show’] was a lot of pressure on him. That’s a lot of working every day. It’s too much to work five days a week." For more on Lozano’s life post-daytime, check out the 7/17 issue of Soap Opera Digest, on sale July 10.

Soap Opera Digest - issue date July 17, 2001 No Tea For OLTL – Despite the buzz, OLTL’s ex-Tea, Florencia Lozano, will not be returning. In fact, although she’s appearing in a New York play, she hasn’t even visited the set. "Too many ghosts," she admits. "I haven’t been able to go back." After her pay wraps up in late July, Lozano reveals that she’ll be looking for work, but not in soaps. "Three years was plenty," she asserts. "It was challenging to see id [I could] do it. Now, I want to be challenged in other ways." Persistent rumors of a return can likely be traced to a coterie of devoted Tea fans. As OLTL Executive Producer Gary Tomlin noted in a previous interview, "[Sometimes] you bring back characters, but they don’t jlast long, because the audience, which seemed there, isn’t. That’s often the case."

Soap Opera Digest Online - June 29, 2001 After a foray to the West Coast to audition for pilots and series, Florencia Lozano (ex-Tea) is back East, in a new Off-Off-Broadway play, "Where's My Money," written by Academy Award winning playwright John Patrick Shanley ( Moonstruck). Says Lozano, "I play an extremely unhappy housewife whose husband is having an affair. And she's not very happy about that." Lozano says she's thrilled to be on the stage again with this kind of material. "The writing's really interesting. It's not an easy play for people to see: it's about relationships and it's pretty honest. It can be pretty sad and cruel at times, what [the characters] do to each other and the way we treat each other. It's funny," Lozano adds, "but the kind of funny where people wonder if they should be laughing at this but are laughing nonetheless." For more information about "Where's My Money," visit theatremania.com/NY/shows/wheresmymoney.

Soap Opera Digest Mailbag, May 8, 2001: "OLTL fans continue looking for ways to get Téa back to Llanview. 'With Roseanne potentially in some trouble, what a good time to bring back legal-eagle Auntie Téa."

Soap Opera Update issue date 4/24/01 What’s On Your Mind?: "Who Does Todd Really Love?" "There is only one woman for Todd - Téa! She makes him complete. No matter what’s happened in the past, if OLTL brings Téa back to Llanview, the sparks will fly between her and Todd once again. Forget Blair - Téa’s the one for Todd." - Sarah Cruz, Santa Fe NM

Soap Opera Weekly issue 2/20/01 "It keeps happening. Every time we open the mail here at SOAP OPERA WEEKLY, two couples get more missives than anyone else. Fans of OLTL's Todd refuse to accept him with Blair, or anyone other than Téa Delgado. Viewers are still clamoring for Florencia Lozano to return to the role she left last year. "Boy, does Todd need his Delgado," writes Deb J. of New York. "Blair will never put his needs before her own. Téa always did, and that's what Todd needs right now; a woman who truly loves him and wants him to get better. Please, ABC, get Florencia Lozano back." Stephanie Mackel of Pennsylvannia writes, "Todd and Téa are a true, once-in-a-lifetime couple. They deal with real issues, real emotions, real love. Their lasting impression on their fans who continue to write in about them is a testament to the impact their story and the actors' tremendous chemistry."

Soap Opera Digest issue 2/20/01: Mail Bag: "Many ONE LIFE TO LIVErs are ‘so not into Todd and Blair: the sequel.’ While Téa seems to be the first choice for Todd’s affections, other readers suggest Skye.."

Soap Opera Digest issue 2/13/01: Round Up: "Which co-star do you miss the most and why?" Gina Tognoni (Kelly): "Robin Strasser [ex-Dorian]. She was an expert at solving problems, whether they were on the script or in a scene. And I miss Florencia [Lozano, ex-Téa]. I miss her energy. I think she was a neat gal, so I miss her as a person."

Soap Opera Digest issue 2/13/01 p.46 [in an article re: Comeback Wish Lists] "Florencia Lozano's fans think her Téa should return to LIFE in Llanview"

Soap Opera Update issue date 1/30/01: What’s On Your Mind?: "Blair or Téa? Todd’s Dilemma!" When is OLTL going to finally get Téa back? She’s the only woman for Todd. He is so different when she is around - it’s like he has someone who loves him. Not Blair! They’re history…and even she has said it. Why continue to torture the viewers with a phony romance between Blair and Todd, when Téa is the one we want to see him with?" - Mary Rose, Chicago IL

Soap Opera Digest issue date 1/9/01: Rumor Box: "The Internet is buzzing that Florencia Lozano (ex-Téa, One Life to Live) may briefly return to the show. Although Lozano told Digest recently that she planned to stay in California until the end of 2000, the new year could herald the return of Téa to Llanview…"

Dateline: 2000

Soap Opera Digest issue 12/19/00: "Changes Afoot at OLTL: Returning:… Meanwhile, at last report, Florencia Lozano (ex-Téa) is still pursuing acting opportunities in California and has stated she has no intention of returning to New York in the immediate future."

Soap Opera Digest Mail Bag, issue 12/12/00 "Devoted fans of Florencia Lozano (ex-Téa) are optimistic that their favorite heroine will come back to One Life to Live. 'Can the frequent mentions of Téa on One Life mean that she will be returning to Llanview?' asked one. 'I sure hope so.'"

Soap Opera Digest issue date 11/14/00: "Late-Breaking News: Real-Life Status…A Bad Break: Also recently, Florencia Lozano (ex-Téa, One Life to Live) took the good-luck phrase ‘break a leg’ seriously when, on the last night of her performance as Rosaline in Love’s Labours Lostin Orinda, CA, she fractured her tibia. ‘It’s just an ankle bone, really,’ downplays Lozano, whose cast (which she wore for four weeks) was removed just after Halloween. She’s recovering nicely and says she will likely stay in California until the end of the year and ‘see how things go out here.’"

Soap Opera Digest issue date 10/10/00: Mail Bag: "Fans of OLTL’s Téa appreciate the on-air mentions of the absent character…"

Soap Opera Digest, Round Up section 9/19/00 For Actors No Longer On Shows, Question: "What would it take to get you back?" Florencia Lozano (ex-Téa, OLTL): "I really don’t think it’s a question of what they could offer me. I didn’t get into acting so that I could be wealthy. Sure, that’s always nice, but I do this because I love it. Should there come a time when I feel like, ‘Geez, I would really love to do [soaps] again’ - and that may happen - then I’ll go back."

Soap Opera Digest -8/29/00 OLTL's Téa: I Won't Be Back - At least, not any time soon, and not as played by Florencia Lozano, who left the role of ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Téa in early March when she and Todd blew town together.

"I always knew I would leave after three years," reveals Lozano, who is currently rehearsing for a production of Shakespeare's Love's Labour Lost at the CalShakes Festival in Orinda, CA. "Jill [Farren Phelps, OLTL executive producer] was very sweet, and I'm sure they would have come up with something [for Téa]. I needed to leave for myself and because I wanted to do other things as an actor. Did the writers at OLTL miss an opportunity with Téa? Definitely, says Lozano. "I was disappointed after Todd left. I really hoped Téa would lose her mind or become a psycho killer. I was disappointed that the answer to what happens when Todd leaves is that Téa looks for another knight in shining armor. She got a little lost." Meanwhile, Lozano hasn't totally abandoned her former haunt: Prior to jetting out West, she dropped by the set - and even caught scenes of former co-star Roger Howarth as Todd. "I was watching him on the monitor," she divulges. "I hope he's having a great time. I hope he's happy." As for her own happiness, Lozano is now finding it in other projects. "I really feel like an actor now," she smiles. "I'm using new muscles and I'm being challenged and I'm growing. I need that. I love that. That's why I became an actor. I felt that for the time I was on ONE LIFE, but I had to leave so I could continue to feeling that way." So for now, Llanview will remain a town without Téa. "I won't go back right now," she says, "I don't feel that urge." But, that doesn't necessarily mean never. "I'm doing great. Things are wonderful. But things do change."

Soap Opera Digest issue 8/15/00, Mail Bag "Many ONE LIFE TO LIVE viewers continue to clamor for a Todd and Téa reunion"

Soap Opera Weekly issue 8/15/00, Public Opinion, a fan's letter "Enough with the insta-romance stuff. It won't work with Todd Manning. Let's not forget who he is. The only 'romantic' relationship that makes any sense for Todd right now is for Téa to return. She is the one he loves. Again I must ask, is Florencia Lozano being pursued for a return? Nobody will answer that simple question. Why not? Who cares if she said no to a return two months ago, last week, 4 PM yesterday? Things change, plans change, attitudes change, bank accounts change. Howarth's continued returns to OLTL are a a shining example of how things change. Convince Lozano to change her mind, to return as Téa, and to shake up Llanview with TNT3."

Soap Opera Weekly issue date 8/1/00, Mail Bag "Obviously some shows get more mail than others, but every show has fans putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboards) about something: OLTL: Now that Todd is back, fans won't give up on getting Téa back in Llanview with him"

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