As the World Changes alum Colleen Zenk is facing DUI charges after being arrested in Florida.
Multiple outlets have confirmed that Zenk, 73, was arrested in May after a two-car accident. The soap star was charged with two misdemeanors: DUI causing injury to property or another person and DUI with a blood alcohol level of 0.15 or higher.
“The charges are being defended. Ms. Zenk has not been convicted of anything,” Zenk’s representative said in a statement. People. “The truth will come out in court.”
According to the arrest report, obtained by Soap Opera Networka witness told authorities they saw Zenk pull out of a handicapped parking space when his car hit a parked car.
Zenk allegedly continued driving before he was stopped. After getting out of his car, Zenk showed signs of unsteadiness. The responding sergeant noted in his report that he detected the odor of alcohol.
While speaking with authorities at the scene, Zenk said he had consumed “two cups of wine.” He agreed to perform balance tests before showing various signs of impairment, including balance problems and difficulty following instructions.
Deputies placed Zenk under arrest after field training. Zenk eventually provided two breath samples that averaged 0.206 and 0.192 BAC.
Zenk posted bond after his arrest and entered a not guilty plea. His next court appearance is scheduled for July 29.
Actress, best known for her role as Barbara Ryan As the World Changeshe was previously charged with a first-time DUI in 2017. He was arrested again in 2010 after authorities saw him drive the wrong way and cross an oncoming lane, leading to DUI-related charges and a charge of improper lane usage.
Zenk appeared As the World Changes for more than three decades from 1978 until the end of the series in 2010. He marks his return to daytime television in 2023 with a role on The Young and the Restless.
Zenk’s character, Jordan, didn’t last long, however, until he was killed off in 2025.
“I’m devastated that Jordan left so soon,” Zenk told TV Insider at the time. “That’s what Ian thought [Ray Wise] and Jordan will go out together as Bonnie and Clyde. “
Zenk expressed gratitude for the opportunity to book her first soap role more than 13 years after As the World Turns.
“I can still do this,” he said. “And at my age I don’t work, I look good on camera, not too bad. For a 72-year-old woman to be given this kind of opportunity, I’ll jump again.”
