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As the World (Wide Web) Turns, fans across the country are buzzing about the kiss between Luke and Noah on last Friday's episode.

The lip lock between Van Helsis and Jake Silbermann received over 230,000 hits on YouTube over the weekend. It was the most viewed entertaining video on that site Saturday.

"We are pleased that so many people are enjoying this storyline," said As the World Turns Executive Producer Chris Goutman. "We always strive to create intriguing storylines and relatable characters. Clearly the Luke/Noah story is one that is resonating with people, and is relevant to today's viewers. We will continue to evolve these characters as we'd planned and to provide our viewers with engaging storylines."

Of course, you can include The Soap Dispenser among the sites and blogs that covered this all-male action. Follow our link now to check out the big kiss.

Here it is, As the Worls Turns fans:

The soap opera kiss seen around the world. Luke (Van Helsis) and Noah (Jake Sibermann) locked lips last week. Take a look at the action below:

On As the World Turns, Luke Spencer (Van Hansis) has found romance in Noah Meyer.

We heard yesterday from the actor that portrays Noah, Jake Sibermann. Now, we wanna hear from you:

How do you feel about this gay storyline?

What, you thought we only posted All My Children and The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers? We've got all your favorite soap operas covered.

Here's a look at what's happening As the World Turns this week...

• Noah's father arrives in Oakdale.

• Rosanna wakes up and surprises Paul with her first words.

• It's revealed that Cole is Iris's son.

• Aaron is very protective of Sofie.

• Gwen is shocked to find out that she has a brother.

• In a poker game, Dusty wins Al's Diner.

• Noah's father is happy to hear that Noah has a girlfriend.

• Carly (pictured, below) saves Jack and J.J. and then falls into quicksand.

Alexandra Chando is an Emmy-nominated actress who became part of the cast of As the World Turns on July 27, 2005, a day prior to her 19th birthday.

Soon to be 21, Alexandra was also featured in MTV’s True Life: I’m Getting My Big Break - just as she got her big break on the hit soap opera.

Alexandra stopped by and talked to BuddyTV about working with MTV, her character, Maddie Coleman, and balancing acting with education.

Question: Alexandra, can you start by telling us a little about your background and how you eventually ended up as Maddie Coleman on As the World Turns?

Alexandra Chando: Okay. Well, when I was younger I did a lot of community theater, I was really heavy into theater and musical theater especially, and in high school I stuck with it and did a lot of theater. And then my summer going into my freshman year of high school I went to the city on an open call for a manager and they signed me. I started auditioning during my freshman year of high school and I got a pilot when I was a sophomore and commercials and everything, but the pilot did not get picked up. And then, it was time for me to decide what I wanted to do about college and so I either picked schools out in L.A. or New York; I decided to go to school in New York and I did one semester and then I got As the World Turns. I auditioned for it, I thought it was one of the worst auditions I’d ever went on, and I ended up getting it.

Question: So this was your first major gig then?

Alexandra Chando: First major gig that is airing.

Question: Were you always a fan of soaps?

Alexandra Chando: I grew up watching General Hospital actually. But I never pictured myself on a soap opera. I always said I don’t think I would do a soap opera but I absolutely take any of that back because it’s like school. I’m learning so much. You get so much experience and exposure and I’ve improved and I’ve learned so much just by being on the show for a year and a half.

Question: If I’m not mistaken, I think I read this somewhere, but shortly after you landed your role as Maddie Coleman, MTV gets in contact with you and they end up documenting your whole experience on MTV’s True Life: I’m Getting My Big Break. Is that how it happened?

Alexandra Chando: Well actually, I found out I got the role and then like an hour and a half later the publicist calls for the show and was like, “MTV contacted us and they want to know if you want to do this.” I mean, my head was spinning. Two hours later I got an offer to do this great show and it was a great opportunity.

Question: That’s crazy. Tell me what was that like for you? I mean, first day at a new job is always stressful and crazy as it is. What was it like having MTV and all these cameras following you around?

Alexandra Chando: It was so insane. The first day…what happened was that I found out the show on a Friday. MTV was at my house Saturday, in Bethlehem, Pa., just recording me and doing kind of like a pre-interview. I started work on Monday so I had like... I jumped right into it and it was very nerve-wracking the first day, especially because I hadn’t met anybody.

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