Advocate: According to numerous sources, One Life to Live actress Patricia Mauceri has been fired from her recurring role on the show because she opposed a forthcoming story line in which her character is supportive of gay rights.
Mauceri plays Carlotta Vega on the show. According to reports, producers wanted to go against stereotype and show Vega as a supportive Latina. Carlotta would have played a small part on the upcoming gay story line between Kyle (Brett Claywell) and Fish (Scott Evans).
Mauceri said she objected to Carlotta’s positive attitude because it conflicts with her personal beliefs.
The role has been recast with actress Saundra Santiago, who has previously appeared on the soap in another role.Advocate:
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That would be like saying, “I want to be a hair dresser, but I don’t want any faggots around me.”