Tonja Walker Returns to 'One Life'

Beloved vet back in Llanview

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) -- Alex Olanov schemes her way back to Llanview, with a little help from David Vickers.

When Tuc Watkins returns to "One Life to Live" in November as David Vickers, he will have some interesting company in Alex Olanov. Alex was last seen two months ago at Asa's funeral, when she inadvertently learned that David was the old coot's long lost son. True to form, Alex hunts David down and brings him back to Llanview, all the while determined to get her hands on his inheritance money.

Walker originated the role of black widow Alex Olanov in 1990. After leaving "OLTL" in 1997, she would return for brief appearances in 2001, 2002, and earlier this year in celebration of the daytime drama's 10,000th episode. In addition to "OLTL," Walker's other soap roles include Lizbeth Bachman on "Capitol" from 1982-1986, Olivia St. John Jerome on "General Hospital" from 1988-1990, Marie Green on "Guiding Light" from 2003-2004, and Grace Nancier on "Passions" in 2007.

A former Miss Teen All-American in 1979, Walker earned the title of Miss Maryland USA the following year. Later that year, she finished seventh in the nationally televisedMiss USA pageant. Earlier this year she produced and co-starred in a Family Film, which also stars Bill Cobbs, William R. Moses, and "High School Musical's" Zac Efron.

Look for Walker to briefly return as Alex beginning November 1st.

In Other News

January Lavoy has been cast in the recurring roe of Noelle. Lavoy appeared as Nurse Sandy in a 2006 episode of "OLTL." The actress also appeared as a Salesmen in two episodes of "GL" in 2005. Her other acting credits include appearances in the "Law & Order" trilogy. Lavoy first airs as Noelle on October 22; look for her to share scenes with Viki, Charlie, Moe, and Gigi.

Ten-year-old Austin Williams joins "OLTL" on October 29 in the recurring role of Gigi Morasco's (Farah Fath) son Austin. Williams' acting credits include bit parts on "The Late Show with David Letterman," "Saturday Night Live," and "Late Night with Conan O'Brien." He has also appeared on the big screen in "The Good Shepherd" and "The Girl Next Door."

"OLTL" recently released an audition script for the day player role of "Kellen," a musician who will share scenes with Crisitan and Sarah. The script infers that Kellen offer to make Sarah (listed as "Rachel" in the script) his road manager, which makes Cristian seems to make Cristian jealous.

Airdates for the Phil Carey's return as Asa have been announced. Look for the deceased Buchanan family patriarch to read his last will and testament, which he recorded before his sudden passing, on November 9th, 12th, and 13th.

Patricia Mauceri returns as Carlotta Vega the week of October 22 as Antonio and Talia prepare to take Jamie trick-or-treating for Halloween.

Look for more day players to appear on October 19, 22, 23, 29 and November 6.

Tyra Colar appears on Lenore on October 17. Colar appeared as Jen in an episode of "GL" earlier this year.