Breaking All My Children News: Sabine Singh Out, Rebecca Budig In
Soap Opera Weekly is reporting that two-time Daytime Emmy nominee Rebecca Budig is returning to the role of Greenlee on All My Children.
She'll be taking the place of Sabine Singh.
Budig originated the role in 1999. She left All My Children in 2005 in order to pursue other interests. Guiding Light fans are also familiar with the actress during her time as Michelle Bauer on Guiding Light.
Singh, meanwhile, joined All My Children earlier this year and never caught on with fans.
The return of Budig is consistent with the show's new approach of brining back fan favorites. As previously reported, Darnell Williams and Debbi Morgan are returning to the series, as well.
December 13th, 2007 5:53 PM
Who in the heck is that a photo of?? You run a story of disgusting Rebecca Budig coming back to "AMC", and poor Sabine getting the boot, yet you post a photo of someone else??? LMAO!! Whoever posted that needs the boot.
December 13th, 2007 5:59 PM
REBECCA BUDIG IS NOT DISGUSTINGi just had to say that
and who is that a photo of...?
December 13th, 2007 6:09 PM
RB is disgusting. She chose to quit the show 2 years ago. Now she decides to come crawling back. SHE's the one who asked for her old job back, knowing full well, it would mean Sabine getting fired. That's lower than low IMO.
December 14th, 2007 2:46 PM
WHO told YOU RB asked for her job back..?? Get your facts straight... the PTB contacted HER and asked her back, they've been in talks since before Thanksgiving!
December 14th, 2007 7:41 PM
That is Sabine in the photo - look at the eyes and the bone structure!
December 15th, 2007 5:21 PM
first of all i am really upset about budig coming back, i liked sabine so much better...second of all the person in the pic is a mistake i think because it is of gina tognoni who plays dinah on guiding light...check out imdb and you will see that for sure
December 22nd, 2007 12:26 AM
Have (had) switched to AMC, since that young woman Sabine Singh joined the cast! Usto watch but the story lines and characters got BORING! That young woman brought new life to the show! Yes I liked R.B. but so predicitable!! Oh well won't be an AMC fan anymore! Good luck to both young stars though!
Peace and Love,
and GOODBYE AMC!
December 22nd, 2007 1:19 AM
I really am upset and saddened that this show has the lack of heart to do this to Sabine. She has brought new life to the show, and her romance was just so cute to watch with Aiden, and now her bond with Slater will be ruined too, because it matters when you have such a strong heartfelt trial, like being lost together in a bomb shelter, and yet now to replace her with Rebecca is just mean and ruins these possible story lines, It is just not right to do.
December 25th, 2007 2:19 PM
That picture is actually the actress that previously played Kelly on One Life To Live. Her name is Gina Tognoni. I have no idea why her picture would be here.
December 26th, 2007 2:08 PM
I have been watching AMC for well..years and years. The past year or two has been horrible but Sabine brought back new life back to the show and the role of Greenlee. RB-go back to whatever you were doing before. Don't steal this job away from Sabine-she brought this role to life-you just played it.
December 27th, 2007 10:36 PM
That is a bunch of crap...wtf...I'm sorry but that was messed up firing an actress just because another one wants her job back...reminds me of the whole marth/kirsten (Belle Black) on days
January 2nd, 2008 12:19 PM
i am really sorry to see sabine let go from the greenlee role. i know it is because rebecca is a favorite (but she left to seek bigger and better roles and came back to amc because there was nothing for her out there). i guess there really is no loyalty for the newer people. if you see this sabine, i think you are a great greenlee--i hated you when you were so rude to everyone in pine valley and now i love you as the new, improved greenlee.
January 2nd, 2008 1:01 PM
Yes, it's a shame about Sabine. And I'm very offended by the commercials that refer to Rebecca Budig as THE REAL GREENLEE. What moron at ABC/Disney dreamed up that catchy little phrase? The ads are an insult to Sabine Singh, who worked so hard to breathe new life into this character. Sabine threw herself into that role, heart and soul. And she did the best she could with the uneven, often inferior scripts that she was given to play.
When Greenlee was first brought back to town, the writers chose to reintroduce her as an embittered, whiny mess! That was bad writing, NOT bad acting on Sabine's part. And once Sabine grew into the role, she gave Greens an added depth and sensitivity. Not to mention her phenomenal chemistry with co-star Aiden Turner, which was quickly winning over the fans. So no, Rebecca Budig is not the REAL GREENLEE. The REAL GREENLEE is whoever happens to be playing her at the moment. Rebecca played her well in the past and, no doubt, will do a good job in reprising the role. But hey, Sabine Singh played her well, too, and Sabine deserved much better treatment than she got from AMC.
According to the SOD article, there was a CLOSED SET on Sabine's last day of work. Presumably so as to isolate the actress from her cast mates, who were all very fond of her and very upset over the way she had been "dismissed." Alicia Minshew (Kendall) made the comment that "it should have been handled differently." And God knows, that's true.
January 3rd, 2008 2:02 PM
It is just horrible how AMC handled this. Everyone I know Loved Sabine as the new Greenlee and she filled Rebecca's shoes just fine. Rebecca was good in her time but thats the past and Sabine was definitely the future and doing great. She will be missed more than she knows! I'm so mad that they did that to her I might not even watch it anymore!!!!!!
January 4th, 2008 7:37 PM
Sorry, there is only one GREENLEE and she is on her way back to town. Come on home Rebecca. Sabina (or whatever her name is) sucks so bad in this role. She is to "nice" to play Greenlee.
However I do think she is a good actress, and I think they should create a new role for on the show to make up for letting go. Julia needs some friends from when she was on the run. Maybe they could do that.
January 13th, 2008 2:59 AM
I started watching AMC at the time when Sabine started playing Greenlee. i also think that she made did a GREAt job. I will miss her very much as Greenlee. I really do not think i will watch AMC very
often now.
January 13th, 2008 6:59 PM
I appreciate a good cat fight - I was exhausted by the old Greenlee's antics. I really enjoy the depth and sensitivity Sabine brought this role. Sabine has earned our respect as an actress. She gave Greenlee a sweet yet humorous side. LOVED her tough, biker chic role she played. Best of luck to Sabine that she will find a show that appreciates her.
January 14th, 2008 12:15 PM
I have been an AMC fan for most of my life. I was not happy when the new Greenlee appeared, but she grew on me. I think she is a wonderful actress and wish her well in future roles. I will miss her. I am also a huge fan of Rebecca and have to say her return is bitter sweet. I am glad she is returning, but I wish it wasn't at the expense of another great actress.
January 14th, 2008 2:39 PM
I have been an AMC fan for 17 years. I am very upset at how Sabine was treated. I actually liked her from day one as Greenlee. I think she did a fabulous job! She acted the part as it was given to her, good Greenlee or bad Greenlee. Why AMC is treating Rebecca as a God is beyond me! She left AMC and the fans because she thought she could find bigger and better roles! I agree with the previous post that this phrase "The Real Greenlee Returns" is pathetic, a HUGE insult to Sabine and all the hard work she has done for AMC. AMC will get their's though when Rebecca decides to up and leave again. Another soap will be lucky to pick up Sabine and I will follow her!
January 14th, 2008 6:09 PM
I liked both actresses and I think there was a much better way to handle the return of RB than characterizing her as "the real" greenlee. Sabine Singh had to grow on me, but she eventually won me over. I know there was a lot of backlash when she first came on the show, but I think she proved herself--and yes, the writing was horrendous. SS deserved a better send off. Shame on AMC/ABC
January 14th, 2008 6:45 PM
OMG I just found out that Rebecca is coming back. Now, I was one of the many who sooked and wined when Rebecca left and hated the "new"Greenlee, but here i am again.... I was just starting to look forward to seeing sabine in the role. They have started giving her role life and body and some depth. I am looking forward to seeing rebecca back because I did miss her on the show but I wish that AMC would just make up their mind already.
January 15th, 2008 3:35 PM
I have to agree with everyone else. The way they let Sabine go was just not right. She had it hard to play the part, she did bring new life to the character as well as to AMC. Now, to just let her go and bring back Rebecca is just unfair. I agree with the post above "The Real Greenlee Returns” is pathetic, a HUGE insult to Sabine and all the hard work she has done for AMC. AMC will get their’s though when Rebecca decides to up and leave again. Another soap will be lucky to pick up Sabine and I will follow her!" Nicely said. I hope Rebecca ends up not being able to 'step into' the role Sabina created as 'Greenle'
January 15th, 2008 5:00 PM
I am sad to see SS leave.. not cool at all.. She made that role her own.. when RB left.. RB is not the real greenlee.. she is the original greenlee.. and I too was offended by that gimmick. all faith in SS she will land on her feet :)
January 16th, 2008 1:02 AM
I thought Sabine took the "old" part well==even better,
Hope she had a contract nd sued!!!!!!!!!
January 17th, 2008 8:39 PM
i really liked Sabine, i thought she did a really good job, i hate to see her go. i think that Sabine did a 100% better job at playing the part of Greenlee than the new babe does. i wish we could keep Sabine and get rid of that new babe.