Jesse Metcalfe’s first role was playing Miguel on the defunct NBC soap opera Passions, from 1999 to 2004. The show was known for its outrageous storylines, one of which had the actor in the hot seat.

Passions burst onto the scene in 1999, making waves from the very beginning. The small coastal town of Harmony was a hotbed of paranormal activity and often featured over-the-top storylines. While ...