They say being a celebrity is the busiest job that they can't even have their own time for some leisure activities, who says that? Nowadays, a lot of celebrities are in attacked by the poker bug and they play poker not only for their fun time, they also play for a notable cause.
Last October 17, 2009, One of the most leading Child Service organization in Los Angeles held it first Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament to Benefit for the Traumatized Children that was hosted by the “Ghost Whisperer” actress, Camryn Manheim together with WSOP champion Jamie Gold as a co-host. The fundraiser was to benefit children who have been affected by violence in their homes or communities.
More than 20 celebrities supported and joined the notable celebrity poker tournament including Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jamie Kennedy, Kevin Nealon, Joely Fisher, Mekhi Phifer, Cheri Oteri, Mimi Rogers, Alison Sweeney, Jennie Garth , Nicolas Gonzales, Cheryl Hines, Ricki Lake Kevin Rahm. At the final table, Cheryl Hines, Tuc Watkins, Kevin Rahm and Ricki Lake take the seat. Kevin Rahm and Tuc Watkins, both on "Desperate Housewives", battled it out as 2 of the final 3 players. Tuck Watkins ultimately won the grand prize.
The Desperate Housewives actor Tuc Watkins has now one of the much awaited celebrity poker players be in the lists of Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Shannon Elizabeth and Jennifer Tilly.
About Tuc Watkins: Throughout his college years at Indiana University, Tuc dabbled in regional theater, and by the time he'd graduated, acting would be his chosen career. In 1990, Tuc started getting a few more opportunities. Unfortunately, his first big gig, a guest spot on the sitcom, Growing Pains, landed on the cutting room floor. Tuc's next role, however, in Chris Elliott's Fox TV sitcom, Get A Life, was much bigger and a little more memorable.
More guest spots followed, including Baywatch, Sibs, Laurie Hill, The Edge, Santa Barbara, Sisters, Melrose Place, and a brief uncredited role in the feature film, Little Sister. At the same time, Tuc helped found a theater group with a few friends called The All-U-Can-Eat Players. Several theatrical productions followed, then Tuc got his first big break: the role of David Vickers on One Life To Live.
Tuc moved from L.A. to New York City during his popular two year stint on OLTL, and managed to fit in an Off-Broadway play in the meantime. In 1997, Tuc won the role of Sterling Scott, a vain but sweet soap opera hunk in the independent feature film, I Think I Do. The role won Tuc plenty of accolades and led to even more work. Guest cameos in the independent films, Can't Stop Dancing and The Thin Pink Line came next, and were followed by Tuc's biggest film to date, The Mummy.
In August, 2003, Tuc returned to Llanview for three years in the familar form of David Vickers on One Life To Live and periodically after that. In August 2007, it was announced that Watkins will play one half of a new gay couple on Wisteria Lane on ABC's Desperate Housewives.
Tuc moved from L.A. to New York City during his popular two year stint on OLTL, and managed to fit in an Off-Broadway play in the meantime. In 1997, Tuc won the role of Sterling Scott, a vain but sweet soap opera hunk in the independent feature film, I Think I Do. The role won Tuc plenty of accolades and led to even more work. Guest cameos in the independent films, Can't Stop Dancing and The Thin Pink Line came next, and were followed by Tuc's biggest film to date, The Mummy.
In August, 2003, Tuc returned to Llanview for three years in the familar form of David Vickers on One Life To Live and periodically after that. In August 2007, it was announced that Watkins will play one half of a new gay couple on Wisteria Lane on ABC's Desperate Housewives.
About Children Institutes Inc.: Children`s Institute, Inc. helps children who have been affected by violence in their homes or communities.Since 1906, CII has served at-risk children and families in some of Los Angeles` most devastated neighborhoods. CII provides healing and support so that traumatized children can recover and lead healthy lives and leading the children away from tragic outcomes and on a path toward opportunity and achievement. 
