In the latest edition of "In the Soap Opera Spotlight," we present Guiding Light star Caitlin Van Zandt. Here are a few fun facts about the actress:

• Van Zandt is fluent in Italian.

• She has two older half siblings.

• Van Zandt auditioned for the lead role in both the 2007 remake of the movie Hairspray and the Broadway musical version.

• She's a religious studies major at Hunter College in New York City.

• Van Zandt loves Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin films. She's also a devoted fan of Harry Potter books and movies.