Born on December 2, 1979 in Dallas, Texas, Melissa Jean Archer landed her first major acting role in the television series Wishbone at the age of 17. Upon graduating from high school, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. Archer was then cast for the role of Natalie Buchanan on the soap opera, One Life to Live. In April 2003, she received a Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Newcomer.
Natalie Buchanan from One Life to Live is played by Melissa Archer. Born to Clint Buchanan and Victoria Lord Davidson, Natalie was raised by Roxy Balsom and came to Llanview to claim her rightful place in the Buchanan residence. After her relationship with the Buchanans was revealed through a paternity and maternity test, it was also confirmed that Jessica, who was believed to be the only daughter of Clint and Victoria, was indeed the daughter of Mitch Laurence. Natalie then got involved with Cristian Vega, who stood by her side while she was being accused of pushing Ben Davidson out the window, causing him to go into a comatose state. Natalie and Cristian married in 2003.
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