One Life to Live's Antonio will get a new look for a few weeks as actor Kamar de los Reyes is forced to take a temporary leave from the show. The actor injured himself doing a stunt for the soap and the extent of the damage was much worse than first thought. "Kamar tore his rotator cuff some time ago and re-injured it recently doing a stunt," explains the president of Kamar's fan club. "He now has five cervical herniations that are causing radiating pain through his neck and shoulders." Kamar had been reporting to work every day even as his pain intensified. However, on March 30th the actor and network executives mutually decided that it would be best for Kamar to take a leave from the show and focus on getting himself back to full health. "I appreciate the overwhelming support you all have given me at this time and I wanted you to hear the news directly from me. I am so sorry to announce to you that I must step down and be recast for a short period of time due to my injuries," Kamar said in a statement. "This has been such a trying time for me, the torn rotator cuff and the herniations are causing other problems that will not allow me to continue at the pace my storyline currently requires. I have given all that I have to the character of Antonio Vega but my health is mandating my full attention at this time. I plan to make a full and complete recovery and return to work not much more than a week after my surgery." Actor Robert Montano will be taking over the role of Antonio Vega. Montano is not a newcomer to daytime; he appeared as Sergio Francone in a handful of episodes of As the World Turns. The actor has also appeared in episodes of the primetime series CSI: Miami, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Sex and the City. "Robert is a very dear friend of mine and a tremendous actor," praises Kamar, noting that he hopes the fans will welcome the actor while he is recuperating. Surgery to repair Kamar's injuries is scheduled for sometime in early April.

All My Children Becky Ann Baker arrives in town as Betty, Zoe's mother. Brooks Ashmanskas will surface from time to time as the New Beginnings producer.

As the World Turns Jennifer Landon (right) will take on another role for the show. She'll begin as Cleo April 6.

One Life to Live Look for Tuc Watkins (David) May 25 when we'll finally learn who killed Spencer. Randolph Mantooth (Hal, As the World Turns) will appear in May as Tate's father.

Passions Tonja Walker-Davidson returns as Grace Nancier, the prosecutor April 11.

OUTS

All My Children Both Eden Riegel and Jeffrey Carlson's (Bianca and Zoe) stints are up and they will exit together April 26.

THIS WEEK

All My Children Babe refuses to give JR another chance. Adam turns his back on Krystal. Zoe is blown away by Bianca's feelings.

As the World Turns Margo kicks Maddie out. Henry knocks back the martinis at his bachelor party. Vienna prepares for the biggest day of her life.

Bold & the Beautiful Bridget pumps Ashley for information. Taylor takes a pregnancy test. Rick makes amends.

Days of Our Lives Philip and EJ break into Bo's house. Steve makes another escape. Sami and Celeste plot to take down EJ.

General Hospital Sonny tries to work his magic on Carly. Jason learns what Alcazar is really up to. Skye is set to even the score.

Guiding Light Dinah is forced to break the law again. Marina can't resist Cyrus, and they share their first kiss.

One Life to Live Rex fears Todd could uncover the truth about Tommy. Nash makes one final plea to Jessica. John gives Marty his shoulder to lean on.

Passions Sheridan bares all on the witness stand. Luis and Miguel are found guilty. Jessica learns she's pregnant.

Young & the Restless Jill and Ji Min grow closer. Gloria plots to win Will back. Neil goes over the edge.

SPOTLIGHT ON...Jeffrey Carlson (Zarf/Zoe, All My Children) www.jeffrey-carlson.com

Jeffrey joined All My Children in December 2006 in the ground breaking role of Zarf/Zoe. With his character, AMC made television history becoming the first daytime drama to chronicle the coming-out of a transgender character.

Jeffrey trained at the Julliard School, the University of California at Davis and the Guthrie Theatre. On Broadway, he's appeared in Taboo (Marilyn), Tartuffe (Valere, Roundabout) and in Edward Albee's The Goat or Who Is Sylvia? (Billy), as well as in the pre-Broadway production of The Miracle Worker (James Keller). Off-Broadway, he's starred in Lee Blessing's Thief River at Signature Theatre, McCarter Theatre's Romeo and Juliet, Manuscript at the Cape Cod Theatre Project and in Sodom and Gomorrah at the Eugene O'Neill Playwrights Theatre.

Originally from Long Beach, California; Jeffrey's mother is a big AMC fan, and named him after one of her favorite characters, Jeff Martin.

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