Viki (Passions character)
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Victoria "Viki" Anne Marie Michelle Vanderheusen Chatsworth is a fictional character
on the NBC
/DirecTV
soap opera
Passions
. Amy Castle
portrayed the character on a recurring basis from August 20, 2007—July 14, 2008.
. Viki has a rather shy demeanor, as she often whispers to Esme and then has Esme repeat what she has said to whoever may be around. Since Viki's arrival in Harmony, this behavior has often been exhibited around Fox Crane.
In August 2007, it was revealed that Viki's father killed her mother and then himself after some major financial loses. Viki is supposed to be unaware of the situation, but seems to have heard the conversation between Esme and Fox. It has been revealed that Esme is Viki's aunt through her mother and that Esme feels responsible for the loss off both of her parents. Esme is now Viki's legal guardian.
It's also assumed that Viki is attracted to Fox Crane because when her aunt Esme was kissing Fox, she woke purposely to stop their kissing. Also, mere minutes earlier when Fox Crane carried her in his arms, Viki smiled happily while pretending to be asleep. Viki, later discovered the aftermath of Fox's murder, and went into great mourning
along with her aunt. The subject of murder greatly distressed Viki, as she knows her parents died the same way as Fox. Recently, Esme told Viki the truth about her parents' deaths, but promises that she will always be there for her. Viki creepily smiled at the suggestion, leading many fans to believe she is the one behind the murders of Esme's men. In the January 3, 2008 episode it was revealed that Viki is indeed the murderer of Esme's boyfriends; however, more questions are raised because of Alistair's
refusal to expose her as the killer.
Viki speaks aloud for the first time on the January 9, 2008 episode. She screams "LEAVE ME ALONE!" when Alistair Crane grabs her arm after she makes a second attempt to take his life in a hospital room. Later, Alistair tells Viki that he won't tell Sam Bennett that she is the killer if she kills Ethan. Viki tells Alistair "No" but then she sees Esme and Ethan hugging and says "Ethan must die
." She tried to murder Ethan twice, but accidentally stabbed Rebecca Hotchkiss Crane, prompting a police investigation at the Crane mansion. In order to distract them, a cunning Viki injured Ethan's mother, Ivy Winthrop
.
Though Viki promised Alistair to assassinate Ethan on his orders, she had a very different victim in mind after noticing how close her Aunt Esme was becoming to Alistair's son Julian Crane
. Esme told her niece, of her plans to marry Julian, and when Viki soon learned that Julian thought it would be best for her raised at boarding school
and away from Harmony, Viki decided to murder the wealthy bachelor. After Julian and Esme had engaged in an "intimate moment" in the Crane mausoleum, Viki stabbed Julian multiple times in the groin
, completely severing his penis
. Proud of her accomplishment, she silently planned Julian's death again.
On the June 4, 2008 episode, Viki admitted to Vincent
that she herself murdered her own mother and father.
She and Vincent plotted to kill everyone in Harmony (Viki wanting to have no one come between her and her Aunt Esme) with a toxic mushroom sauce to be served at the wedding rehearsal but Sheridan finds out that Dolly (Vincent) was really alive and realizes that Viki was the killer of all Esme's boyfriends.
After Tabitha
revives the townspeople by sacrificing her witch powers, Sam arrests both Viki and Vincent for their crimes.
Fictional character
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on the NBC
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/DirecTV
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soap opera
Soap opera
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Passions
Passions
Passions is an American television soap opera which aired on NBC from July 5, 1999 to September 7, 2007 and on The 101 Network from September 17, 2007 to August 7, 2008....
. Amy Castle
Amy Castle
Amy Castle is an American actress, and internet personality. She is known for her role as Viki Vanderheusen on Passions, as the original , and as a YouTube Partner under the channel .-Personal life:When Castle isn't working, she enjoys dancing, which she has been studying since she was 4, singing,...
portrayed the character on a recurring basis from August 20, 2007—July 14, 2008.
Background
Fifteen-year-old Viki arrived in Harmony in August 2007 to visit her aunt, EsmeEsme Vanderheusen
Esme Vanderheusen is a fictional character on the NBC/DirecTV soap opera Passions. Esme is portrayed by actress Erin Cardillo, who joined the cast in a recurring capacity on November 2005; Cardillo later went on to make appearances in 2006 and 2007 before becoming a contract cast member upon the...
. Viki has a rather shy demeanor, as she often whispers to Esme and then has Esme repeat what she has said to whoever may be around. Since Viki's arrival in Harmony, this behavior has often been exhibited around Fox Crane.
In August 2007, it was revealed that Viki's father killed her mother and then himself after some major financial loses. Viki is supposed to be unaware of the situation, but seems to have heard the conversation between Esme and Fox. It has been revealed that Esme is Viki's aunt through her mother and that Esme feels responsible for the loss off both of her parents. Esme is now Viki's legal guardian.
It's also assumed that Viki is attracted to Fox Crane because when her aunt Esme was kissing Fox, she woke purposely to stop their kissing. Also, mere minutes earlier when Fox Crane carried her in his arms, Viki smiled happily while pretending to be asleep. Viki, later discovered the aftermath of Fox's murder, and went into great mourning
Mourning
Mourning is, in the simplest sense, synonymous with grief over the death of someone. The word is also used to describe a cultural complex of behaviours in which the bereaved participate or are expected to participate...
along with her aunt. The subject of murder greatly distressed Viki, as she knows her parents died the same way as Fox. Recently, Esme told Viki the truth about her parents' deaths, but promises that she will always be there for her. Viki creepily smiled at the suggestion, leading many fans to believe she is the one behind the murders of Esme's men. In the January 3, 2008 episode it was revealed that Viki is indeed the murderer of Esme's boyfriends; however, more questions are raised because of Alistair's
Alistair Crane
Alistair Ephraim Crane is a fictional character on the NBC/DirecTV soap opera Passions. Alistair is portrayed by John Reilly on a recurring basis from August 20, 2007 to May 20, 2008; before Reilly's contract run from January 21, 2005 to July 17, 2006, Alistair was also portrayed by David Bailey...
refusal to expose her as the killer.
Viki speaks aloud for the first time on the January 9, 2008 episode. She screams "LEAVE ME ALONE!" when Alistair Crane grabs her arm after she makes a second attempt to take his life in a hospital room. Later, Alistair tells Viki that he won't tell Sam Bennett that she is the killer if she kills Ethan. Viki tells Alistair "No" but then she sees Esme and Ethan hugging and says "Ethan must die
Death
Death is the permanent termination of the biological functions that sustain a living organism. Phenomena which commonly bring about death include old age, predation, malnutrition, disease, and accidents or trauma resulting in terminal injury....
." She tried to murder Ethan twice, but accidentally stabbed Rebecca Hotchkiss Crane, prompting a police investigation at the Crane mansion. In order to distract them, a cunning Viki injured Ethan's mother, Ivy Winthrop
Ivy Winthrop
Ivy Winthrop is a fictional character on the NBC/DirecTV soap opera Passions. Ivy has been portrayed by original cast member Kim Johnston Ulrich since the soap's premiere episode in July 1999...
.
Though Viki promised Alistair to assassinate Ethan on his orders, she had a very different victim in mind after noticing how close her Aunt Esme was becoming to Alistair's son Julian Crane
Julian Crane
Julian Linus Crane is a fictional character on the American soap opera Passions. Throughout the show's nine-year run, Julian is portrayed by original cast member Ben Masters, and the character debuted on July 8, 1999....
. Esme told her niece, of her plans to marry Julian, and when Viki soon learned that Julian thought it would be best for her raised at boarding school
Boarding school
A boarding school is a school where some or all pupils study and live during the school year with their fellow students and possibly teachers and/or administrators. The word 'boarding' is used in the sense of "bed and board," i.e., lodging and meals...
and away from Harmony, Viki decided to murder the wealthy bachelor. After Julian and Esme had engaged in an "intimate moment" in the Crane mausoleum, Viki stabbed Julian multiple times in the groin
Groin
In human anatomy, the groin areas are the two creases at the junction of the torso with the legs, on either side of the pubic area. This is also known as the medial compartment of the thigh. A pulled groin muscle usually refers to a painful injury sustained by straining the hip adductor muscles...
, completely severing his penis
Penis
The penis is a biological feature of male animals including both vertebrates and invertebrates...
. Proud of her accomplishment, she silently planned Julian's death again.
On the June 4, 2008 episode, Viki admitted to Vincent
Vincent Clarkson
Vincent Clarkson is a fictional character on the NBC/DirecTV soap opera Passions. The role has been portrayed by Phillip Jeanmarie from December 26, 2006—July 18, 2008...
that she herself murdered her own mother and father.
She and Vincent plotted to kill everyone in Harmony (Viki wanting to have no one come between her and her Aunt Esme) with a toxic mushroom sauce to be served at the wedding rehearsal but Sheridan finds out that Dolly (Vincent) was really alive and realizes that Viki was the killer of all Esme's boyfriends.
After Tabitha
Tabitha Lenox
Tabitha Lenox is a fictional character and one of the main antagonists from the NBC/DirecTV daytime drama Passions. Tabitha has been played by Juliet Mills since the show's debut in 1999. Mills continued in the role when the show moved from NBC to DirecTV's The 101 in September 2007...
revives the townspeople by sacrificing her witch powers, Sam arrests both Viki and Vincent for their crimes.