Christina Suzanne Elizabeth Wagoner (born January 22, 1984) took over the role of Samantha from Ashleigh Sterling in 1990 when she was six years old. She played the role for two years, until the character was aged to be a teenager. Christina appeared on Days on November 28, 1997 as a teenage Abby Deveraux in a dream sequence.

Isabella helped out at Sami and Eric's summer camp. Sami sat and tied her shoe, then gave Isabella a little wave.

Isabella had become a mother figure to Sami and Eric in recent months. Isabella loved the children and enjoyed spending time with them.

Sami and Eric first met their mom on Roman's birthday, August 26. Marlena said she had imagined what it would be like to get a hug from her beautiful daughter, and Sami gave her one. Eric, still a little unsure of the situation, remained in Roman's lap. Too bad Sami's bond to her mother doesn't remain today.

One of Sami and Eric's favorite events was "Tag Team Old Maid." They played with their dad and Isabella and donned poker hats as if they were betting big money. It was always boys against girls.

Shortly after Deidre Hall returned to Days in 1991, she was featured on Entertainment Tonight. She appeared with Christina during a segment filmed in the makeup room. Clearly they had a special relationship. {Pics courtesy Bev}

Christina was part of a very rare picture. All of the Brady cousins were gathered together for a picture for the 1992 Days Calendar. Top: Scott Groff {Shawn Douglas}; middle row (l to r): Bradley Hallock {Eric} holding a Pillatzke twin {Jeannie}, Bradley Pierce {Andrew}, Ryan Brennan {Max} holding a Pillatzke twin; front row: Christina holding Amanda Gunnarson (on left) and Jessica Gunnarson (on right).

Christina hung out with Scott Groff at the 1991 Days anniversary party. It seems Bradley Hallock wasn't there. So, just Scott and Christina ended up in the cast photo.

Bo, Shawn Douglas, Kayla, Max, Sami and many other Bradys gathered together to celebrate Roman's birthday.

On November 28, 1997, Christina appeared as teenage Abby in Jennifer's dream. Jennifer was looking in the mirror and heard her come in. She turned around and said, "Abby?"

Abby turned around puzzled and said, "Yes?" When Jenn said, "Abby, it's me," Abby replied, "Who are you?"

Abby didn't recognize her own mom. She told Jenn, "My mother left me when I was little....As far as I'm concerned, my mother doesn't exist."

Christina was named "Teen Beauty" in a 1999 Gold Coast Beauty Pageant. She was a four time winner in the Gold Coast Pageants. She won California Lil' Miss, Jr. Miss, Pre-teen and Teen winner. She ran for California Miss and received 2nd place. {Photo courtesy Gold Coast}

Where Are They Now?...July 2004 Christina has been quite busy in recent years... 2002: Graduated from William Howard Taft High School in Woodland Hills, CA with honors and award for best vocalist in the senior class. There she starred in two high school musicals, Guys n' Dolls (Adelaide) and Bye Bye Birdie (Rosie Alvarez). In the fall began working at CBI Real Estate School... Started school at Pierce college. 2003: Finished up the spring semester in college early to head to New Hampshire where she performed 3 musicals a day and two story telling events at Santa's Village for three months. When she arrived back home she purchased her very first car, a 2004 Saturn ion... Began taking swing dancing classes at Moorpark college.. Performed a swing show to the music of Moulin Rouge and another show which had a funny twist on a classical piece dressed up as a bunny rabbit. Here's what else Christina had to report... "I won a singers award...I've been singing and dancing... I've been in and out of college... I love to swing dance.. I've been doing it for about two years or so since I started... As far as acting goes I've done a few comercials here and there such as Uncle Ben's Rice, Shoney's resturant, mystery mansion board game (most recent-> down) I've backed off of acting a lil' bit ... as of this very moment I still live with my family in Woodland Hills, and I'm currently working on getting a singing demo done to promote... My long time friend Karlina Covington and I are comedian/actors who are trying to promote our characters... we would like to someday be on SNL or have our own variety show..."

Where Are They Now?...April 2005 Christina still lives in Woodland Hills, CA. Here's what she's been up to since her last update... 2004: Went back to work at CBI Real Estate School and the only college class she continued with that year was her swing class which led to meeting her future boyfriend.. they both performed that semester in a swing show that was based on the Muppet Show.. she received the leading role as Miss Piggy. 2005: At work she was promoted to an office manager and decided to go back to Pierce college in the spring to further her education..She is now taking many classes as well as a choir/ personal voice development class at Pierce which she is preparing for a solo in a concert in June. Is still involved in swing classeses and is currently preparing for another show in May.

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