Marcy Newman

Marcy Newman is a fictional character on the soap opera Life of Today. She is portrayed by Ondaja Williams and Created by Rae'Kwon Youmans. Marcy is the Newman family older sister and she show her mother-instincts to her siblings.

Casting
Ondaja Williams originated the role of Marcy Newman. Williams describes her role of Marcy as "laid back, non-resentful, and caring." In 1996, fans speculated that Williams had been dropped to a recurring status, due her lack of airtime, the producers said that she is still with the soap on regular basis.

In April 2001, After seven years as an regular, Williams was demoted to a recurring status and only occasional appearances throughtout the year. However, in January 2002, Williams annouced she had been put back on contract and returned February 28, 2002. In August 2003, Williams confirmed her exit from the show in order to pursue other opportunies, she made her final appearance October 15, 2003. After eight months off screen, She returned to role June 24, 2004 remained as regular for a year when she was bumped back to recurring upon request in October 2005. She left the role August 31, 2006.

In September 2010, it was confirmed that Williams would be returning to soap for a short-term stint, she returned November 5, 2010, and since then she has remained on a recurring status.

Storylines
In 1993, Marcy appears