The 38th Daytime Emmys Pre-Nominees

The pre-nominees for the 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards have been announced.

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series

ALL MY CHILDREN, ABC
REBECCA BUDIG, as Greenlee Hayward
ALICIA MINSHEW, as Kendall Slater
DEBBI MORGAN, as Angie Hubbard

AS THE WORLD TURNS, CBS
MAURA WEST, as Carly Tenney
COLLEEN ZENK, as Barbara Ryan

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, CBS
SUSAN FLANNERY, as Stephanie Forrester
KATHERINE KELLY LANG, as Brooke Logan

DAYS OF OUR LIVES, NBC
KRISTIAN ALFONSO, as Hope Brady
ALISON SWEENEY, as Samantha Brady

GENERAL HOSPITAL, ABC
KELLY MONACO, as Sam McCall
LAURA WRIGHT, as Carly Corinthos Jacks

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series

ALL MY CHILDREN, ABC
RICKY PAULL GOLDIN, as Jake Martin
MICHAEL E. KNIGHT, as Tad Martin

AS THE WORLD TURNS, CBS
JON LINDSTROM, as Craig Montgomery
MICHAEL PARK, as Jack Snyder

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, CBS
DON DIAMONT, as Bill Spencer, Jr.
JACK WAGNER, as Nick Marone

DAYS OF OUR LIVES, NBC
PETER RECKELL, as Bo Brady
JAMES SCOTT, as EJ DiMera

GENERAL HOSPITAL, ABC
MAURICE BENARD, as Sonny Corinthos
STEVE BURTON, as Jason Morgan

ONE LIFE TO LIVE, ABC
JERRY VER DORN, as Clint Buchanan
ROBERT S. WOODS, as Bo Buchanan

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, CBS
PETER BERGMAN, as Jack Abbott
CHRISTIAN LE BLANC, as Michael Baldwin

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series

ALL MY CHILDREN, ABC
MELISSA CLAIRE EGAN, as Annie Chandler
CHRISHELL STAUSE, as Amanda Martin


AS THE WORLD TURNS, CBS
TERRI CONN (COLOMBINO), as Katie Peretti
LESLI KAY, as Molly Conlan
JULIE PINSON, as Janet Ciconne

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, CBS
ADRIENNE FRANTZ, as Amber Moore
HEATHER TOM, as Katie Logan Spencer

DAYS OF OUR LIVES, NBC
NADIA BJORLIN, as Chloe Lane
ARIANNE ZUCKER, as Nicole Walker

GENERAL HOSPITAL, ABC
JULIE MARIE BERMAN, as Lulu Spencer
NANCY LEE GRAHN, as Alexis Davis

ONE LIFE TO LIVE, ABC
ROBIN STRASSER, as Dorian Lord
BREE WILLIAMSON, as Jessica Brennan


THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, CBS
TRICIA CAST, as Nina Webster
AMELIA HEINLE, as Victoria Newman Abbott
ELIZABETH HENDRICKSON, as Chloe Mitchell

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series


ALL MY CHILDREN, ABC
CORNELIUS SMITH JR, as Franklin Hubbard
JACOB YOUNG, as JR Chandler

AS THE WORLD TURNS, CBS
TRENT DAWSON, as Henry Coleman
ERIC SHEFFER STEVENS, as Dr. Reid Oliver

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, CBS
PATRICK DUFFY, as Stephen Logan
RICK HEARST, as Whip Jones

DAYS OF OUR LIVES, NBC
SHAWN CHRISTIAN, as Dr. Daniel Jonas
JAY JOHNSON, as Philip Kiriakis

GENERAL HOSPITAL, ABC
JONATHAN JACKSON, as Lucky Spencer
JASON THOMPSON, as Patrick Drake

ONE LIFE TO LIVE, ABC
BRIAN KERWIN, as Charlie Banks
MARK LAWSON, as Brody Lovett

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, CBS
DOUG DAVIDSON, as Paul Williams
BILLY MILLER, as Billy Abbott

Outstanding Younger Actress In A Drama Series


ALL MY CHILDREN, ABC
BRITTANY ALLEN, as Marisa Chandler
NATALIE HALL, as Colby Chandler

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, CBS
JACQUELINE MACINNES WOOD, as Steffy Forrester
KIM MATULA, as Hope Logan

DAYS OF OUR LIVES, NBC
MOLLY BURNETT, as Melanie Layton
SHELLEY HENNIG, as Stephanie Johnson

GENERAL HOSPITAL, ABC
LEXI AINSWORTH, Kristina Corinthos Davis
HALEY PULLOS, as Molly Lansing Davis

ONE LIFE TO LIVE, ABC
KRISTEN ALDERSON, as Starr Manning
BRITTANY UNDERWOOD, as Langston Wilde

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, CBS
EMILY O’BRIEN, as Jana Hawkes

Outstanding Younger Actor In A Drama Series

ALL MY CHILDREN, ABC
FINN WITTROCK, as Damon Miller

AS THE WORLD TURNS, CBS
MICK HAZEN, as Parker Munson Snyder

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, CBS
SCOTT CLIFTON, as Liam Cooper
ZACK CONROY, as Oliver Jones

DAYS OF OUR LIVES, NBC
CASEY DEIDRICK, as Chad Woods
CHANDLER MASSEY, as Will Horton

GENERAL HOSPITAL, ABC
CHAD DUELL, as Michael Corinthos
NATHAN PARSONS, as Ethan Lovett

ONE LIFE TO LIVE, ABC
EDWARD ALDERSON, as Matthew Buchanan
DAVID A. GREGORY, as Robert Ford

Herbst Stays At General Hospital

Some good news! General Hospital has reverse their decision to let Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth) go.

“Rebecca Herbst will continue on as Elizabeth Webber,” ABC said in a statement. “The show is thrilled she will remain on the canvas to portray the beloved character in many more poignant and emotional stories. Fans will be pleased to see Rebecca continue the role she created.”

Rebecca Herbst Let Go From General Hospital

Popular General Hospital Star, Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth) has been let go from the soap she has called home since 1997.

ABC issued this statement: “Storyline dictates the exit of Elizabeth Webber this spring. The next few months promise to be a not miss story for the character. We at ABC and General Hospital wish Rebecca Herbst nothing but the best in all of her future endeavors.”

Nancy Lee Grahn Signs a New Deal

General Hospital star, Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis)  has signed a new four year deal to stay on the ABC soap.

Brianna Brown (Lisa, General Hospital) Interview

 Brianna Brown took over the role of General Hospital’s Dr. Lisa Niles early this year and she has been making quite a splash as Dr. Patrick Drake’s ex who wants him back, and she won’t let a little thing like his wife stand in the way.

In real life, Brianna Brown is very different from Lisa. I got to interview this talented, funny, and down-to-earth actress and producer.

  

Tell the readers a little about yourself. Where did you grow up?  

I grew in Apple Valley, MN which is a suburb of Minneapolis/St. Paul.  Within walking distance from the Minnesota Zoo and in very close proximity to the Mall of America (yes, I’ve ridden the rollercosters there…and I love them!).

Did you always wanted to be an actress?  

I always loved performing but coming from a family that was rooted in business and medicine being an actress seemed like an impossible profession growing up.  
 
What drew you to the role of Dr. Lisa Niles?

When Jill Farren-Phelps and Bob Guza Jr. discussed the role with me I fell in love with the idea of playing such a complex character that could have a “fatal attraction” storyline.  Since most of the roles I’ve played have been more ingenue or victims playing such a strong, confident character seemed like a fun challenge. 
 
What are some similarities and differences between you and your character?  

There are many differences between myself and Dr Lisa Niles which is such a wonderful opportunity for me as an actress.  I would NEVER hit on a married man, I’m very involved with women’s organizations.  Similarly I’m very athletic, I like going out for an occasional drink with friends, though I’m more of a wine/champagne gal.  I think the biggest similarity between myself and Lisa is that I can work hard and play hard…you won’t find Brianna Brown doing shots upside down on a bar!
 
Patrick and Lisa were together in college. Why do you think she is still carrying a torch for him after all these years?  

I think because it was the most significant romantic relationship in her life and she believes if circumstances/timing had been different that they could have lasted.
 
Lisa is coming between the popular “Scrubs.”  How have the fans reacted towards you?  

I love the General Hospital fans, even those who aren’t very keen on Dr. Lisa Niles, not that I can’t blame them,  because they are so passionate and loyal to the characters on the show.  My biggest compliment is when someone “hates” my character because I’m coming between “Scrubs” but they think I’m doing a great job.  
 
Lisa is getting close to Steven Webber to make Patrick jealous. Is there a chance that she could develop real feelings for him?  

Lisa tells Steve that she doesn’t believe in “the one” but she believes he could be “the one for right now.” I think she genuinely likes Steve but isn’t thinking long-term because she’s not a long-term kinda gal.
 
Can you give any hints on what is coming up for Lisa?  

It…Gets…Interesting!!!
 
You started a non-profit women’s group, “The New Hollywood.” What is the group about?  

The group consists of women, mainly within the entertainment industry, who come together to help support each other with their personal and professional goals as well as giving back to the community by donating to various charities.  It’s an amazing support network for women to come together, be fully supportive of each other and to reach for their dreams.  Whether it is to be an amazing mother to landing the next feature film role and everything else in between.  Find us at www.TheNewHollywood.org
 
You are co-producing a short film and a web series. What is 5151 Bridge Street and Retail Therapy about?  

5151 Bridge Street is about A young white woman on a search for inner peace who gets stuck in an elevator with an older stoic black man . Both characters are dealing with the residue of the apartheid. Retail Therapy is a comedy about five completely different women who come together to try and make a baby clothing store (for celebrity tots) function while avoiding the pitfalls of their personal chaos and dysfunction.

It’s Official: Vanessa Marcil Returns to General Hospital

Emmy winner, Vanessa Marcil is heading back to General Hospital in August.

“Fans can now rejoice, Vanessa is returning to GENERAL HOSPITAL. True to form, Brenda arrives in Port Charles with a secret that will impact Sonny, Jax and Jason,” said Brian Frons. “GENERAL HOSPITAL has always been dedicated to the strong history of our characters. Fans and viewers alike will be thrilled with her storyline and will agree that her return was worth waiting for.”

Marcil’s first airdate is August 11.

Soapnet Over in 2012

The Walt Disney Company announced that the only soap network will go dark in 2012. They also announced that they will turn the channel into Disney Junior.

37th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards

The 37th Annual Daytime Emmy Nominees were announced today.  And the nominees are…. 

Outstanding Drama Series 

All My Children
The Bold and the Beautiful
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series 

Bobbie Eakes, All My Children
Maura West, As the World Turns
Sarah Brown, General Hospital
Crystal Chappell, Guiding Light
Michelle Stafford, The Young and the Restless

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series 

Jon Lindstrom, As the World Turns
Michael Park, As the World Turns
James Scott, Days of our Lives
Peter Bergman, The Young and the Restless
Doug Davidson, The Young and the Restless

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Julie Pinson, As the World Turns
Arianne Zucker, Days of our Lives
Carolyn Hennesy, General Hospital
Beth Chamberlin, Guiding Light
Bree Williamson, One Life to Live 

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series 

Ricky Paull Goldin, All My Children
Bradford Anderson, General Hospital
Jonathan Jackson, General Hospital
Brian Kerwin, One Life to Live
Billy Miller, The Young and the Restless

 Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series

Marnie Schulenburg, As the World Turns
Molly Burnett, Days of our Lives
Shelley Hennig, Days of our Lives
Julie Marie Berman, General Hospital
Christel Khalil, The Young and the Restless

 Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series

Drew Tyler Bell, The Bold and the Beautiful
Dylan Patton, Days of our Lives
Drew Garrett, General Hospital
Zack Conroy, Guiding Light
Scott Clifton, One Life to Live

 Outstanding Drama Series Writing Team
 

All My Children
As the World TUrns
The Bold and the Beautiful
The Young and the Restless

Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team

All My Children
The Bold and the Beautiful
General Hospital
One Life to Live

 Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling for a Drama Series 

 As the World Turns
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
One Life to Live

Could Vanessa Marcil Return to General Hospital?

According to several reports, the super popular Vanessa Marcil is in talks with General Hospital to return as Brenda Barrett.

Robin Christopher Returns to General Hospital

Photo: ABC

Robin Christopher will bring Skye Chandler Quartermaine back to General Hospital next month.

It is good to have her back, but it would have been nice to have her back on All My Children to mix up with the Chandlers again. Can you imagine Skye going toe to toe with Annie?

Christopher first airdate will be March 31.