She played the iconic role of Pilar Lopez-Fitzgerald on Passions, who was the matriarch of the Lopez-Fitzgerald family. “Playing Pilar was interesting because she evolved so much from the first ...

Pilar’s beloved daughter, Theresa was a central character of Passions. She became infatuated with Ethan, the son of her mother’s boss, who she eventually marries and has a son with.

Pilar was thrilled that Theresa was alive, but Theresa reminded her that she must remain disguised as Gertrude or Juanita would kill her family.