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In The O.C.
Seth Cohen
(Adam Brody)
"Seth Cohen was born in Berkeley, California, to parents Sandy and Kirsten Cohen. Raised in Newport Beach, he is Jewish on his father's side and connects and identifies with his father's religious and cultural background. However, he embraces the mutual holiday of Chrismukkah, a joint Christmas and Hanukkah holiday. He was befriended by Ryan Atwood when the latter was brought home by Sandy. Before Ryan's arrival, Seth was ignored by most of his peers due to his awkward nature and unusual hobbies. Soon after Ryan's arrival, Seth became friends with Marissa Cooper and got the possibility to speak to Summer Roberts, a popular girl for whom he had a huge crush since childhood." (Wikipedia)
Marissa Cooper
(Mischa Barton)
"Marissa Cooper is introduced as a rich, beautiful socialite in Newport Beach, California whose family (mother Julie, father Jimmy, and younger sister Kaitlin) go through some dramatic changes over the course of the seasons. She is a troubled person before the series begins, with a history of substance abuse and rebellious behavior. She is detailed to have private emotions due to the number of lost loved ones in her life and lack of understanding from her family and friends. The backstory of her friendship with Summer Roberts showcases it as a powerful bond, forged during the second grade. One of her deepest connections, and having continued and strengthened throughout the years, the friendship is a central element on the show for three seasons. The show significantly focuses on Marissa's on-and-off relationship with Ryan Atwood as well." (Wikipedia)
Ryan Atwood
(Benjamin McKenzie)
"Ryan Atwood, having been physically abused by his biological father and some of his mother's boyfriends, finds it extremely hard to get close to anyone. Born and raised in a working class family, Ryan know the lifestyle and attitudes of people from his neighborhood of Chino, California and the dangers that occur if outsiders are influenced by it's enviroment. He is tough, cynical and quick-tempered, yet compassionate and empathetic towards people in trouble and those less fortunate than himself. He at times appears burdened by an almost-compulsive need to resue others, however, and is overly protective of Marissa, his main love interest on the show. The fact that he rarely smiles is something of a running joke among the other members of the Cohen household." (Wikipedia)
Summer Roberts
(Rachel Bilson)
"Summer Roberts grew up in Newport Beach, California, with her wealthy father. For much of the series, she also lived with her stepmother. She was often paired in scenes with her best friend, Marissa Cooper, Summer became the female lead character of the show's fourth season. During all this, she had a long lasting relationship with leading man Seth Cohen. In a flash forward, she finally marries Seth. Summer is, throughout the first few episodes, portrayed as a shallow, materialistic gossip who is ditzy and can have an occasional bitchy nature. Spoiled by divorced father, she considers him to be her best friend, and his opinion matters are much, if not more than her own. Summer was unusual in combining the qualities of a conventionally attractove and desirable character with a tough, outspoken, "take charge" attitude. She is portrayed as highly sexualised and initially appears stupid; later she undergoes something of a transformation and becomes far more intelligent and concerned about enviromental issues, a change possibly due to her relationship with the geeky Seth Cohen." (Wikipedia)
Sandy Cohen
(Peter Gallagher)
"Sandy Cohen, a lawyer and son of Sophie Cohen, is married to Kirsten Cohen. Their eldest child, Seth, is something of a social misfit. Sandy's father left his mother when he was young and he has an unnamed brother and sister. Sandy was originally a public defender, which brought him into contact with troubled teen, Ryan Atwood, whom he eventually adopted and took in as his own after his mother abandoned him. He has since then gone into private practice in a law firm, before going to start his own and finally taking over his late father-in-law's company, the Newport Group. After Seth accidentally burned down the Newport Group headquarters, Sandy returns to the public defender's office. Throughout the series, Sandy serves as a moral center, often guiding and supporting Seth and Ryan." (Wikipedia)
Kirsten Cohen
(Kelly Rowan)
"Kirsten Cohen was born in Newport Beach in Orange County, California. Kirsten is the eldest daughter of Caleb and Rose Nichol. She comes from a very wealthy background: her father is a real estate developer who founded the Newport Group, one of the most powerful companies in California. Kirsten was raised Presbyterian. She is presumably Scottist American. She is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in art history. During her college years, she met her future husband Sandy Cohen. They married, and Kirsten gave birth to a son, Seth. Shortly after Kirsten began her family, her mother became ill with ovarian cancer. This prompted the Cohens to move back to Newport. She has since joined her father at The Newport Group, becoming the workaholic she was introduced as at the beginning of the show. Besides Seth, she has one other child: adoptive son Ryan." (Wikipedia)
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