Charisma Carpenter Becomes Series Regular In THE LYING GAME

Charisma Carpenter is joining the cast of ABC Family’s primetime soap opera THE LYING GAME as a series regular. Carpenter’s character, Rebecca Sewell, was introduced last season in a recurring role that was revealed in the season one finale to be the birth mother of identical twins Emma Becker and Sutton Mercer. The second season of the drama series begins production this month for a Winter premiere.

INTERVIEW: BUFFY, ANGEL & GREEK Alum Charisma Carpenter is THE LYING GAME's Rebecca Anne Sewell

Just when we thought - maybe - we were about to figure it all out, THE LYING GAME has upped the ante! We'll soon meet Char's aunt, Rebecca Anne Sewell, who has returned to town after years of being estranged from her family. Now she's a woman of means, full of secrets, played by Charisma Carpenter.

Born and raised in Las Vegas, Charisma Carpenter lived there until the age of fifteen, when her family moved to Mexico and later to San Diego. In San Diego, she attended the School of Creative and Performing Arts and was a cheerleader for the San Diego Chargers.

In 1992, Carpenter moved to Los Angeles. After being discovered by a commercial agent, and appearing in more than 20 commercials, her career in front of the camera began. After just two years in LA, Carpenter made her television debut in an episode of BAYWATCH, which caught the attention of MALIBU SHORES creator Aaron Spelling.

Carpenter was cast as series regular, Ashley Green, in MALIBU SHORES. The series ran for only one season, but Carpenter caught the attention of both viewers and series creators. Subsequently, she was cast in a number of series through the late 90s and into the mid 2000s including: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, ANGEL and VERONICA MARS.

It is through Carpenter’s portrayal of the character, Cordelia Chase, for seven years on the WB's hit show ANGEL, that she is most famously recognized. Carpenter originated the role of Cordelia Chase in Joss Whedon's popular show BUFFY, THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, and when the spin off ANGEL occurred in 1999, Carpenter’s character moved to the new show.

We Love Soaps recently enjoyed the opportunity to speak with Charisma. Below, you can read a complete, unedited transcript of the interview.