Raymond Michael and Joseph Raymond Cartigiano, Jr. were born on February 15, 2004. They took over the role of Elizabeth "Bess" Chandler in July, 2004 and began appearing onscreen in August. They continued on in the role of Miranda Mona Montgomery when it was proved that Bess was actually the daughter of Bianca Montgomery, who had been presumed dead.

Raymond and Joseph's Gallery

Raymond and Joseph auditioned for the role of Bess/Miranda when they were four months old. A screen test was required to see if the audience members could realize that the babies were switched during the show. The boys were cast the very next day. {info from "Inside Out," Staten Island Advance, 1.4.05}

Joseph and Raymond at home. There were no longer several babies sharing the role of Bess {Joseph and Raymond}. These two babies were the sole actors seen in the role by August 2004. {photos courtesy the Cartigiano family}

Jamie and Bianca took Bess to Tad's for safekeeping. JR eventually got out of the loony bin and headed straight to Tad's, wanting his daughter back. David, Tad and Jamie all told JR that he'd have to go through them. Bianca held Bess closely. When JR brushes past the men telling them they can't stop him from seeing his daughter. Bianca adamantly tells JR, "I can and I will! You'll take this baby over my dead body!" Joseph/Raymond was asleep at first, which is rare for the boys. Then Bess was wide awake in the next scene. Was it a baby switch? {9.14.04, pics courtesy Plasma, via the New Beginnings Board}

Just as Bianca makes her claim, the front door opens. Babe is back. Babe starts to talk, but David cuts her off. He tells everyone Babe has an announcement that will change all their lives. David and Krystal promise to be there for her. Everyone except JR says the same without knowing what the announcement will be. Taking a deep breath, Babe tells them she has decided she needs to stay with JR, so there will be no divorce. Bess has had a long day. Babe thinks it's time to get her home and to bed. Obviously hurting, Babe goes back inside. As she takes Bess from Bianca, she tells her she knows it makes no sense right now but promises a happy ending "for all of us." {9.14.04, pics courtesy Plasma, via the New Beginnings Board}

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