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As the World Turns CAST - Bonnie McKechnie
Full detailed profile on Bonnie McKechnie Played by Chauntee Schuler on As the World Turns Daytime Soap Opera.
Chauntee Schuler
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Bonnie McKechnie
Actor: Chauntee Schuler Who played Bonnie McKechnie over the yearsCaroline Aimetti (1993 - 1996) Useful information on Bonnie McKechnie*Stole Marshall's toothbrush so she could conduct a secret DNA test |
CURRENT & PAST OCCUPATION
Current: Divorce Lawyer
Past: Former Partner at Java Underground
Past: Former Hostess of hospital benefit
BONNIE MCKECHNIE'S HISTORY
Bonnie McKechnie showed up in Oakdale when she was 21 after spending most of her life in Europe with her father, Duncan. A little bit spoiled, Bonnie was surprised when her mom, DA Jessica Griffin, actually made her get a job to show some responsibility. With Lisa Grimaldi's help, Bonnie snagged a waitressing job at Java Underground. She didn't like the job at first but when Bryant died she chipped in and actually began to like the job.
When Bonnie began to really pitch in, Isaac noticed and began to see her in a different light. They were both attracted to one another and thought about dating. The relationship hit a snag with Bonnie's ex, Ian, Duke of Glasgow, came to Oakdale. Bonnie didn't want anything to do with Ian (she left Scotland when she found him with another woman) but he begged her forgiveness. When Isaac confessed his love for Bonnie she thought he was being insincere and decided to see if Ian really had changed. She left town for Scotland. Once there, Ian began to pressure Bonnie to marry him immediately. Isaac showed up and told her that Ian was up to something but Bonnie married him anyway. After that the truth came out: Ian was a fraud and the real heir to the title was Bonnie! Though she was shocked, she accepted the title "Duchess of Glasgow". She also pledged her love for Isaac and told him the marriage to Ian wasn't official because she hired a fake minister. Bonnie and Isaan returned to Oakdale filthy rich and in love.
Bonnie's relationship with her mother remained rocky. When Jessica continue a relationship with Marshall Travers, Bonnie butted in and told Jessica he wasn't the right man. She helped Paul tap Marshall's phones because they thought he was working with James Stenbeck but Marshall learned about the tap. Marshall used the information to get Jessica to step down from her re-election campaign for DA; he was running against her in the election. Jessica wasn't through with Marshall, though, and showed up at his home after he had been shot. Upset because Jessica wouldn't see Marshall's true colors Bonnie moved out of the house. Soon after Jessica revealed that Marshall had raped her! Marshall denied the charges and tried to blackmail Jessica into dropping the charges; Jessica did drop the charges once Marshall admitted what he had done to her. Angry at this turn of events, Bonnie went after Marshall herself. She had a gun and intended to shoot Marshall but shot Jessica instead! Jessica lived and convinced Marshall not to file charges against Bonnie; she was given community service for the shooting instead of a jail term.
During her community service Bonnie really began to change. She met a young girl named Sarah and bonded with her. Both Jessica and Isaac didn't like the bond and Bonnie's spoiling of the girl. Sarah stole a computer from Dr. Walker Daniels but Bonnie continued to see the good side of the girl. Soon after it was revealed that Sarah had a rare blood disease; Bonnie came to the rescue and paid for the treatments and adopted her. She learned a little more about Sarah and realized the girl could be Marshall's presumed-dead daughter Zara. She conducted a secret DNA test using Marshall's toothbrush and with Dr. Daniels' help learned that Sarah was, in fact, Zara. She tried to flee the country with the girl but Marshall found them at the airport. Bonnie remained focused on Sarah and even though Marshall insisted she keep her distance, Sarah continued to seek out Bonnie.
Bonnie learned that Sarah knew almost everything about Marshall and Jessica so Bonnie told her the truth. That backfired and instead of becoming angry with Marshall, Sarah was angry with Bonnie for keeping the secret. During this period, Bonnie's relationship with Isaac became strained. He left Oakdale for a new job in Florida. Bonnie stayed behind with Sarah. Eventually Marshall asked for Bonnie's help with Sarah and Bonnie reached out to them. Realizing how obsessed Bonnie was becoming, Jessica threatened to reopen the rape case if Marshall wouldn't leave town with Sarah. Marshall and Bonnie argued when he told her he was leaving town. They struggled and Marshall was pushed out a window and killed. Bonnie wanted to take responsibility for her actions and pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges. Bonnie was sentenced to six months in a minimum security prison.
Once she was released, Bonnie returned to Oakdale with interesting news: during her improsonment, Isaac has contacted Bonnie and they reunited. He asked her to come to Florida for a fresh start and Bonnie agreed to go. She and Sarah moved to Florida.
In November, 2007, Bonnie returned to Oakdale a newly divorced woman.
PAST MARRIAGES
Isaac Jenkins (divorced)
FLINGS & RELATIONSHIPS
Ian (engaged)
Isaac (engaged)
RELATIVES
Duncan McKechnie (Father)
Jessica Griffin (Mother)
Beatrice McKechnie McColl (half-sister)
Ward Griffin (maternal grandfather)
Louise Griffin (maternal grandmother)
Fiona Griffin (Aunt)
Carl Griffin (cousin)
Leon Griffin (cousin)
Dallas Griffin (cousin)
Brian McColl (brother-in-law)
Mary Joanna McColl (niece)
Lamar Griffin (uncle)
Lisa Grimaldi (Godmother)
CHILDREN
Sarah Travers (adopted daughter)
PICTURES
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RELATED DAILY UPDATES
Wednesday, June 25 2008: Spineless and Dishonest!
At The Lakeview, Alison tells Bonnie and Aaron that she needs to be better prepared for the trial - starting with really hard questions about the meth addiction and porn movies. Bonnie asks a tough question and Alison runs to the bathroom. When she returns, she says she is ready but asks Aaron to leave the room if the DVD is used. Bonnie reassures her, saying Tom would be stupid to use the DVD.
Once they reach the courthouse, Tom takes Bonnie aside and tries to intimidate her. She tells him she'll take a settlement, an apology and Alison's reinstatement but that is it! She tells him that he shouldn't have tried to convince Alison not to go through with the trial and neither should his father or Chris. Tom says she won't win. In the courtroom, Aaron warns Chris again not to use the video. Alison walks in and says Chris made all of this happen. Emily and Casey arrive; she refuses to let him sit with her. Kim arrives and threatens Emily with a libel lawsuit if she doesn't stop printing "lies" about Chris. The hearing gets underway. Bonnie questions Brenda, the nursing school supervisor. She admits that Chris influenced her decision to keep Ally in the program but swears he didn't influence her to kick Ally out. Bonnie calls Alison to the stand. Bonnie asks Alison about her relationship with Chris. She says they were friends and beginning to date but that she couldn't sleep with him. She says Chris was fine until after her exam results were posted and she wouldn't sleep with him. She says the next day she was kicked out of school. The judge calls a recess and Chris tells Tom that Ally is lying about not sleeping with Aaron. "What difference does that make?" Tom asks. Chris won't answer. Tom questions Alison about her virginity and Alison reminds him that she was engaged to Chris and pregnant with is baby at one time. Tom asks more about her sexual past. Alison says she has intimacy issues and Tom is about to present the DVD when Aaron yells that this isn't fair. Bonnie calms him down and Tom reaches into his briefcase but Chris stops him. Tom decides not to use the DVD. He calls Chris to the stand. Chris admits he influenced Brenda at first because he believed in Ally. Chris says he still believes in Alison but that her grades simply weren't good enough. The judge leaves to make his decision. Alison begins to waver. Bonnie tells her that no matter what Chris said on the stand, she can't forget that he likely said different things when he was alone with Brenda.
The judge returns to the courtroom and says both parties are partially guilty - Chris because he influenced Brenda and Alison because she didn't concentrate more on her school work! He decides that Alison simply wasn't ready for nursing school. Chris wins the case! Emily hurries out and calls the paper to stop the presses. Casey says he'll come along. Tom invites Casey to come celebrate with the family but he refuses. Emily tells him to go with his family. Susan tells Ally that it doesn't matter but Alison is still shell-shocked.
Casey and the other Hughes' go to The Lakeview. Kim goes on and on about Alison's lies but Casey defends her. Chris tells Casey to get out! Susan, Alison and Aaron arrive but don't go in because they see the Hughes clan inside. Susan is called back to the hospital. Alison tells Aaron she wants to be alone. When he is gone she goes inside and tells off Chris! She says she isn't the same girl who did the porno but he will always be a spineless, dishonest man.
Wednesday, June 18 2008: I Need More Glitz Than Fizz!
Bonnie walks into Metro to find Henry behind the bar, filling in for Carly again. She has a check from Gray’s estate for him. Henry is floored by the amount! He thinks about Vienna. Carly returns and Henry asks if she would consider going into business with him! Henry tells her about his plan but she turns him down. Henry tells Bonnie he isn’t finished yet. Vienna walks in. Henry shows her the check but Vienna calls it dirty money! Bonnie leaves them alone. Henry says they could give up Al’s but get Metro in return. He admits Carly already turned him down. Vienna says no to the idea, too. Henry chases her down, insisting that Metro is a good investment. She says she won’t lose Al for Metro! Holden and Lily arrive at Metro; Holden takes Carly aside, trying to apologize but she blows him off and offers him free drinks. He and Lily dance for a bit and then he leaves to take a business call. Lily goes to Carly, telling her how excited she is to be back on track with Holden. Holden returns and leads Lily out; Carly watches them go. She asks Henry to hold down the fort and leaves.
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