John Black And Marlena Evans Days of our Lives Portrayed by (John) And (Marlena) Current status Married Duration 1986-Present First appearance 1986 Profile Nickname(s) Jarlena Or Jolena Relationships Family Black Family Evans Family John Black and Marlena Evans are fictional characters and a supercouple from the American daytime drama. Is portrayed by Drake Hogestyn and is portrayed by Deidre Hall. In magazines and in advertising, as well as on Internet message boards, the couple is often referred to by the portmanteau 'Jarlena' (for John and Marlena) or 'Jolena' (for John and Marlena).
Storyline John and Marlena became a supercouple in 1986 on the American soap opera Days of our Lives. Drake Hogestyn (John Black) joined the show that year and his chemistry with Deidre Hall (Dr. Marlena Evans) was undeniable. At the time, Hogestyn's character was an amnesiac named John Black. However, information (later proved false) suggested that he was really the missing, presumed dead (Marlena's husband), with extensive plastic surgery to explain the difference in appearance between the old Roman and John Black. John (as Roman) and Marlena were then married until she 'died' in a plane crash in 1987. The pair's romance in the 1980s was short-lived, but it left an indelible mark on Days of Our Lives fans and the soap opera world.