Christine Lehman

Christine Maryann Lehman is a long-running  main character in ''Times of Passion. ''

Originally introduced as Alexa's assistant in the newly opened Mannequin boutique, her storylines soon focused on her married life with husband Bernard and her conservative values, that were often challenged by her rebellious daughters. When Alexa was kidnapped, she took over the shop and ran it for months - resulting in friction, when after the liberation, she found it hard to step back. In the following years, her father Harold and sister Constance moved in with her, causing further complications in the family life.

Christine eventually became one of the original chairmen at the Roman Hotel and successfully ran for mayor, becoming the first woman to hold that office. When her husband Bernard was murdered by their daughter Clara, Christine resigned and eventually left town.

A controversial figure both on-screen and off-screen, Christine's character was applauded for setting an example for an independent, successful careerwoman, but her conservative stances on marriage and LGBT rights put her at odds with many groups, especially Karen Jameson, who once famously called Christine "the single worst thing to ever happen to Port Winston".

Christine is scheduled to make a guest appearance in 2017, at her sister Constance's wedding to Marcus Banks.

With consecutive appearances in more than 16 seasons, Christine is one of the show's longest-running characters.