Who's who in "Laguna Beach"

Kristin, 18: Laguna's breakout star and resident Mean Girl. "The way I was portrayed, I hated it," she says. "I feel like that's 10 percent of my personality. ... It's funny because if people only knew, I am the same dorky girl."

Stephen, 19: Major heartthrob involved in love triangle with Kristin and Lauren ("LC") in season one, downgraded to so last year status in season two. Currently single and looking.

Jason, 19: Laguna's second-season "bad boy." Was subject of a scandalicious love triangle with Jessica and Alex M., currently dating Lauren. Was away at boarding school during the first season.

Lauren ("LC"), 19: Laguna's "good girl" and narrator of season one, returned to Laguna after one semester of college during season two. Currently dating Jason and studying fashion in Los Angeles.

Alex M., 18: Portrayed as boyfriend-stealer and Kristin's arch-rival in season two. "They made me look like homewrecker girl, which is not true at all," she says. On her feud with Jessica: "It was like fighting with your girlfriend for two days in high school, and they prolong it for a month. And we both know Jason wasn't worth it."

Jessica, 18: Appeared briefly in season one as Dieter's girlfriend and Kristin's friend, dated Jason and lost him to Alex M. in season two. Recently started hanging out with Dieter again.

Pamela Sitt, Seattle Times staff reporter