The series ‘Santa Barbara’ became a real symbol of the 90s, and for many viewers at the time, the story of Eden Capwell and Cruz Castillo was a real soul tie-in. Millions of compatriots followed their adventures without missing a single episode. I wonder how the fate of the actors who played these legendary roles – Marcy Walker and Hey Martinez – turned out.
Eden and Cruz appeared on the screens from the first series, and their game was so convincing that the audience believed in their love not only on the screen, but also in life. The role of Eden became a landmark for Marcy Walker, bringing her unprecedented popularity, and the series became the peak of her career. In 2005, she starred in another successful project, but after that her name began to disappear from the news headlines.
Marcy made the unexpected choice to become a parochial school principal, dedicating her life to her faith, and did not return to acting, deciding that it was incompatible with her spiritual beliefs.
Unlike Marcy, A.J. Martinez continued his career in film despite failing to replicate the success of ‘Santa Barbara.’ However, the 70-year-old actor is not upset about the lack of dizzying successes – for him, the most important achievement in life is his family.
