Days of our Lives casting: Carlos

Days of our Lives casting: Carlos

There's a new character headed to Salem -- or at least a new actor playing the part. The character is currently known as "Derek," but that name may hide a secret.

Days of our Lives star Blake Berris (Nick Fallon) was named Best Actor in a Supporting Role by the 2013 FilmOut LGBT Film Festival for his work in the film Meth Head.The film festival, which ran from May 29 through June 2 at San Diego's Birch North Park Theatre, attracted record attendance and box office revenue, according to organizers."Meth Head," a gritty and brutally honest movie about the scourge of meth addiction, won six total awards:• Best Narrative Feature• Best Director for Jane Clark• Best Screenplay for Jane Clark• Best Actor in a Feature Film for Lukas Haas• Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Blake Berris• Best Actress in Supporting Role for Necar ZadeganFilmmaker Jane Clark said she was blown away by the six awards."I am truly humbled by the gift of honors that FilmOut has bestowed on me, our film, and the amazing actors who gave their trust, commitment and incredibly layered performances," she said. "We all gave the best of ourselves to this labor of love. To have that love returned six-fold reaffirms that the hard times and struggles are worth it."

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