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As the World Turns CAST - Barbara Ryan Stenbeck Munson Dixon Munson
Full detailed profile on Barbara Ryan Stenbeck Munson Dixon Munson Played by Colleen Zenk Pinter on As the World Turns Daytime Soap Opera.
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Barbara Ryan Stenbeck Munson Dixon Munson
Actor: Colleen Zenk Pinter Who played Barbara Ryan Stenbeck Munson Dixon Munson over the yearsColleen Zenk Pinter (1978 - present) Useful information on Barbara Ryan Stenbeck Munson Dixon Munson* 1983 - She accidentally shot and wounded James Stenbeck. |
CURRENT & PAST OCCUPATION
Current: Fashion Designer and owner of BRO
BARBARA RYAN STENBECK MUNSON DIXON MUNSON'S HISTORY
Barbara grew up in a house with a loving mother, Jennifer, and stepfather, Bob Hughes. She went off to college after high school and received a degree in art. While she was away, she fell in love for the first time, but broke it off before returning to Oakdale. Later, she set her sights on Tom Hughes, her former stepbrother. Tom and Barbara's relationship was getting very serious until the rich James Stenbeck came back with a secret! Barbara had an affair with James, and as a result, she got pregnant! Although James had no idea at the time that he was the father, he still wanted to cause trouble for Barbara. She had no desire to raise a child while she was still young herself, so she gave her son to her best friend to raise. When she found out that her best friend's husband was abusive, she wanted Paul to get out of that situation. Tom helped her regain custody of her son. Once James realized that Paul was his son, he made Barbara leave Tom at the alter to pursue a life with him.
She eventually found a way out of her marriage with James, but she hadn't seen the last of him. Barbara found herself in and out of love throughout the years. Besides James, she married Gunnar St. Claire, Hal Munson, Dr. John Dixon and Craig Montgomery. When she married Hal, she settled down, raised her children, took good care of Hal, and even welcomed Hal's son (from his affair with Carly).
Craig Montgomery was able to persuade Barbara to leave Hal and marry him. She left her secure life with Hal and the children to marry Craig, only to find out that Craig didn't love her but wanted her money. One day, Barbara was the victim of a terrible explosion, which changed her looks physically. She secluded herself from everyone, including her children. She was mad at the way things had turned out and vowed to seek revenge. She started with three women: Rose D'Angelo, who was taking all of Paul's attention, Carly Tenney, who Paul had hired to design for BRO while Barbara was in the hospital, and Emily Stewart, who had found her way into Hal's life when Barbara left him for Craig. She worked with James to have the women removed from the country, but they were eventually found and brought back.
Barbara disliked Rose D'Angelo so much that when she found out Paul was marrying her, she enlisted the help of her youngest son, Will, to help her prevent Paul from marrying her and leaving town. On one occasion, she painted graffiti on Paul's walls and blamed Will for it. To stop Paul from leaving town on his wedding night, Will put poison in Rose's drink to make her ill. Unfortunately, it killed her. Barbara couldn't bear watching Will go to jail so she convinced him to run away with her. While on the run, Paul stopped them as they were boarding the helicopter.
Barbara soon learned there was a price for everything when her children turned their backs on her. She has tried to win over their trust, but they refused to allow it. They acknowledge her and tried to be civil, but they wouldn't allow her to become as close as they once were.
Later, in 2006, Barbara lost her daughter, Jennifer, from Viral Pneumonia. A few months later Hal was killed in the line of duty and struggles to keep her two sons, Will and Paul, in her life.
In 2007, Barbara finally accepted the role of Gwen in Will's life and wished them well. When Gwen miscarried their child, Babs was heartbroken for them and decided to make things right. Unfortunately because of having Will committed, she couldn't help them adopt through an agency and so she hired a lawyer for a private adoption. Barbara was connected with Cole and Iris who demanded money for Sofie's baby. Desperate for her children, Babs agrees to pay them off. When everything came out, Sofie refused to hand over the baby and Will and Gwen were crushed. They blamed Barbara. Sofie realized she couldn't care for the baby and did give her to Will and Gwen. Slowly, Barbara was able to make things up to her children, but they decided they needed a fresh start and left Oakdale.
At the same time, Barbara found out she had Oral Cancer. She kept the truth from everyone but Sofie found out and began playing nurse to her. She eventually told Paul the truth, too, and he convinced Meg to be Babs' nurse. Sofie began to act strangely so Barbara cut her off; Sofie accused Paul of raping her. Barbara used her illness to hurry up the wedding of Paul and Meg. Barbara was certain Sofie was lying and threatened Sofie, who turned up dead! It was finally revealed that Cole killed her when he took Barbara as his hostage. Paul and Meg rescued her in the nick of time.
Soon after, Rick Decker arrived in town. The necklace he intended for Barbara actually made it to Meg, who was haunted by Sofie. Chris Hughes found an antidote and saved Meg's life. As soon as this drama ended, another erupted - in the form of James! He returned to town bent on raising Meg and Paul's child as his own. He stole Barbara's money so Paul would be forced to work with him and then kidnapped Meg.
Barbara's cancer treatments are going well.
PAST MARRIAGES
James Stenbeck (divorced two times)
Gunnar St. Clair (deceased)
Hal Munson (divorced three times - deceased)
John Dixon (divorced)
Craig Montgomery (divorced)
FLINGS & RELATIONSHIPS
John Dixon (dated)
Steven Farrell (lover)
James Stenbeck (lover)
Tom Hughes (lover)
Gunnar St.Claire (lover)
Brian McColl (lover)
Duncan McKechnie (lover)
Darryl Crawford (lover)
Tonio Reyes (affair)
Evan Walsh (lover)
John Dixon (lover)
Walker Daniels (dated)
RELATIVES
Chuck Ryan (father - deceased)
Jennifer Sullivan Ryan Hughes (mother - deceased)
Dr. Bob Hughes (stepfather)
Rick Ryan (brother)
Frannie Hughes (half sister)
Melinda Grey (half sister - deceased)
Kim Sullivan Reynolds Dixon Stewart Andropoulos Hughes (aunt)
Andy Dixon (cousin)
Sabrina Hughes (cousin)
Hope Dixon (first cousin)
John Dustin Munson Donovan (grandson)
Jennifer Ryan (granddaughter - deceased)
Hallie Munson (adopted granddaughter)
CHILDREN
Paul Ryan (son with James Stenbeck)
Jennifer Munson Donovan (daughter with Darryl Crawford - deceased)
Will Munson (son with Hal Munson)
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RELATED DAILY UPDATES
Thursday, November 13 2008: This Is A Big Mistake...
Emily is arguing with Barbara about Dusty in Old Town. She says Dusty is being conned; Barbara tells Emily to leave Dusty – and Josie! – alone. Susan walks up and sides with Emily. Barbara tells them both to leave Dusty alone and walks away. Emily thanks Susan for being on her side; Susan says she isn't on Emily's side!
Barbara gets her trunk show ready at Fashions. Josie arrives and says she no longer wants one of Barbara's dresses as payment for her work. She asks for a job! Barbara says she has cut down on her business and apologizes; she says Josie was a good worker, though. She thinks about it and says she will take Josie on a part-time basis. Josie is thrilled. They are talking about her duties when Lily arrives with Ethan. She tells Barbara about Lucinda's new diagnosis; Babs is stunned. Lily says she wants something frilly and beautiful for Lucinda after the surgery. Barbara goes to a rack and Josie offers to take Ethan for ice cream. Barbara introduces Josie and Lily and she agrees to the ice cream date. Josie takes Ethan outside and sings him a song. Dusty hears her and sits down, stunned. Lily comes out and takes Ethan home. Dusty approaches Josie and says he heard her singing. He says that is the same song that Jennifer sang to Johnny. "This is getting too weird," she says. Dusty says they need to talk and Josie says she'll meet him at The Lakeview in a few minutes.
Meg and Paul get to Al's and Meg orders nearly the entire menu; he teases her about eating for two. Paul sees Barbara with Josie and becomes upset. Meg sees them, too, and says Barbara can handle things. Paul goes outside and brings Barbara in. She says she hired Josie, who is very talented. Paul is sarcastic about Josie's memory loss and skills and says it isn't okay for her to try to take Jennifer's place. He says it is unhealthy for Josie to be around Babs! She says Josie is a nice girl who has good instincts. The more she talks the more Paul thinks something is up with Josie. She says Paul should understand Josie's instincts since he has special gifts, too. Barbara leaves. Paul can't drop the Josie subject but Meg says Barbara is handling herself. She suggests that he give Josie a break; he says she thought the same thing about Sofie! They eat and she reminds him that nu-Paul would give Josie a break; he says he'll try.
Wednesday, November 12 2008: If You Want To Leave, Then Leave!
Dusty takes Josie to Fashions to pick out some new clothes. She doesn't want to be indebted to him but he insists she buy some things. Emily calls and he leaves. Barbara arrives and gets angry at Josie. Josie starts talking about the clothes and obviously knows something about fashion design; Barbara is impressed. One of Barbara's employees calls with a problem and she quickly leaves.
Josie follows Barbara to The Lakeview and offers to help her with the work crisis. Barbara isn't sure what to think but allows Josie to come inside. Josie finishes one gown and Barbara is pleased with her work. Josie compliments a dress and Babs says it was one of Jennifer's designs. Josie asks about Jennifer and Barbara says she misses her; Josie apologizes for bringing up bad memories. Josie sees the picture of Hal on a table, brings it to Barbara and asks about him. "Hal was the love of my life," Barbara says. Josie says he looks like a sensitive cop; Barbara says that is the perfect description. Dusty walks in and Barbara tells him Josie is helping her. He leaves. Barbara thanks Josie for her help and offers to pay her. Josie says she doesn't need money and Barbara realizes she is late to get back to Fashions. Josie says she'll wait with the clothes and Barbara offers her a dress as payment. She leaves. Josie picks out Jennifer's dress.
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