The middle in a family of five from Harrison, New Jersey, Adams says he was a boisterous and energetic child.

Academically, Adams performed well in school, but he was often reprimanded for clowning around. Athletics proved to be his true passion, and he excelled in every sport he attempted. He later earned a Bachelor of science in computer science at Jersey City State University. But after graduation, dreading a 9 to 5 desk job, he opened his own trucking company with a friend. Four years later, he decided to take a shot at something he had always wanted to pursue - entertainment.

Adams began modeling and was soon signed by the internationally known Boss modeling agency eventually opening the door to an acting career. In his first television role, he played Lt. Adam McIntyre on "Guiding Light." He also played a German terrorist in Bruce Willis' blockbuster film "Die Hard with a Vengeance," and he has appeared on several sports programs on cable television. Adams lives in Los Angeles. He is an advocate of physical fitness and healthy living. Adams is currently dating Sherri Saum, who plays Vanessa Hart on Sunset Beach.

Shawn Batten was born in New Foundland, Canada and raised in Ramsey, New Jersey. Her real name is Susan Shwan Batten.

She began acting at the age of 16 and landed her first big break in a Bounce fabric softener commercial. Inspired by her success, Batten began studying acting at the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute in Manhattan. Batten's film credits include "Quiz Show," "Delinquent," "One Dog Day" and "Boom."

Her television credits include playing Brittany on MTV's comedy series "Apartment 2F" as well as Officer Tammy Hanson on "Beverly Hills 90210" and assorted print work and television commercials including Dr. Pepper, AquaFresh, Pizza Hut, Entenmanns, Tylenol Sinus. Batten currently resides in Los Angles with her fiancee, Steve Lukather, of the band Toto.

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