Interview with Marci Miller (Abby)

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A couple of small spoilers

https://soaphub.com/days-of-our-lives/marci-miller-roles-of-a-lifetime/

Being Gabigail: Marci Miller Gives the Inside Scoop on the Role(s) of a Lifetime
by Janet Di Lauro for soaphub


Marci Miller's girl next door act as Abigail Deveraux DiMera on Days of Our Lives (DOOL) has suddenly segued into a sexy sassy alter ego named Gabby, and she's embraced the challenge head on.

"The work that I'm doing right now... I've never worked so hard in my life," says Miller. "I don't do anything else. I work 14 hours a day, every day... Then, I get home from work and I sit on my bathroom floor for about three or four hours every night, working on my script for tomorrow."


Abby vs. Gabby

The actress had barely celebrated her one-year anniversary on the soap, when she was presented with the multiple personalities plot twist.

"I hadn't really been on for very long, before they entrusted me with this gigantic storyline," notes Miller. "And it's huge. It's so fun, and I'm totally honored."

In the storyline, Abigail, who suffered a mental breakdown in the past, snaps again. Only this time, she ended up killing Andre (Thaao Penghlis), while taking on the personality of her sultry best friend, Gabi Hernandez (Camila Banus).

A New Look and Attitude

"I wear a dark wig, and they put a little more makeup on me," explains Miller. "It's not crazy, but it's more than what I would normally wear."

Couple the look with a sexier, self-assured strut and "Gabby" emerges, clandestinely creeping around the DiMera mansion and trying to seduce Stefan (Tyler Christopher).


Finding Her Own Way

Although Miller had already seen fellow DAYS actresses Deidre Hall (Marlena/Hattie) and Judi Evans (Adrienne/Bonnie) tackle dual roles on the show, she chose not to ask for any input.

"I really wanted to make it my own," contends Miller. "I wanted to find my own way. I think that people can give you pointers about things, but different people work differently.

"I have a way that I like to work, and I have a way that works for me," continues the actress. "It was just amazing creating these characters, taking the time and doing what I know how to do. I really had to encourage myself and convince myself and trust that I knew how to do this."

Supportive Cast

Along the way, Miller's received encouragement throughout the cast. "Everybody's been really kind and generous and supportive," recounts Miller. "Deidre Hall has gone upstairs and had them change schedules to make things a little easier for me.

"And I can't express how wonderful Tyler [Christopher, Stefan] has been," adds the actress. "There have been some challenging moments playing this storyline where I've been really frustrated. You always want things to go really well, but you're limited by time and money.

"Sometimes it just is what it is. I had a day where I was breaking down and really frustrated. And Tyler was just so intentional and encouraging. He's become a really good friend. I'm grateful to have him in my [circle]. I feel he really elevates my work."

Miller notes that she's been extremely lucky in the leading man department since joining the soap. "I work with Billy Flynn (Chad) and Tyler Christopher," she points out. "They're both awesome, and I could not be happier."

What Lies Ahead

Storywise, Miller is totally content, too, noting that things will get even more twisted in the weeks ahead -- like when "the alters start to have conversations with each other," she previews.

"They bring in body doubles, and I dress like one character and have half the conversation. Then I go and change and do the other half of the conversation... It's more work than I thought it would be, but I'm grateful. I've learned a lot."
 
Poor Abigail!! A real mental case. Looks like she is going to be admitted to a mental asylum again. Woe is me! :cry: :sad: ShaSha
 
It's no different than when Jessica (Marie Horton's daughter) suffered from multiple personality disorder, or when Kimberly Brady did.
 
I agree; I just thought ShaSha was a longtime viewer and had watched the previous multiple personality disorder storylines.
 
Well, we all react differently, for sure. I am a long time viewer, so just am not into this dual, triple or quadruple personality story, even if Marci Miller (Abby) is outstanding. However, I will say I like this personality better than her dull, quiet as a mouse one. Same for better makeup look. LOL

But....I find it hard to believe her hubby has not noticed anything.....but then.....Billy Flynn who plays Chad seems to have lost the energy and personality the character had when he first began, so ...maybe he suffers from the same thing. Being sarcastic, I know that is not the case. Different writers, etc. etc.
 
Yes, girls, I have watched the multi, multi, multi, etc. personalities through the years, the many years. It is just the writers when they have nothing else to think of, revert back to the past. Sooo again I say, "bizarre". :beat: ShaSha
 
There were 3 set of wigs I remember for Gabi Chic. The Black wig is currently being used by Abby as Gabby. There was a blonde wig that resembled Anna's hair and another brunette wig with highlights that resembled Kate. My bet is going to be Abby's next personality might be Kate Roberts! Now that Viv knows it makes sense to me at least.
 
Abby would be hard pressed to be portraying a woman more than twice her age.

Maybe she tries to be Sami or Carrie??? But could just be someone completely new!
 
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