She is an English actress who moved from Bedfordshire to California as a child, perSoap Central.
She quickly showed an interest in performing and began to study theater.
As an adult, O’Brien relocated to Los Angeles, hoping to begin her acting career.
She also appeared in a Fall Out Boy music video (viaSoap Central).
The two became friends, but Gwen’s motives for being in Salem were revealed once she was released.
Gwen tried to integrate herself into the Deveraux family and began to bond with Jack.
Laura fell to the ground and hit her head, and shockingly died.
This caused a major rift between Gwen and the Horton family.
Of course, Gwen Rizczech isn’t O’Brien’s first soap opera role.
She previously appeared on the fan-favorite sudser “The Young and The Restless.”
Jana won Kevin over with her adventurous spirit and carefree lifestyle.
No one seemed to understand the couple, but they flourished anyway and eventually moved in together.
After growing even closer, the pair tied the knot, though they didn’t get their happy ending.
However, her symptoms later returned, and she underwent a second surgery.
Kevin later divorced Jana and fell in love with Chloe Mitchell (Elizabeth Hendrickson).
Eventually, Jana remembered her feelings for Kevin but feared it was too late to reconcile.
Instead, she plotted to get him back by kidnapping him.
