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Laura Wright (born Laura Sisk; September 11, 1970) is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for her role as Cassie Layne Winslow on Guiding Light (1997–2005), and since 2005, her portrayal of Carly Corinthos on General Hospital; the latter garnered her the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2011.
Wright was born Laura Sisk in Washington D.C., and was raised in Clinton, Maryland. She appeared in several high school plays such as Gypsy, Our Town, and You Can't Take It with You. She made her debut of ABC's daytime soap opera Loving in 1991 as Ally Rescott Bowman. She also starred in The City from 1995 to 1997, and played Cassie Layne Winslow on CBS soap opera Guiding Light from 1997 to 2005.
On September 12, 2005, Wright was cast as the fourth actress to play the character of Carly Corinthos on ABC's General Hospital.ABC Daytime executive Brian Frons stated in a statement, "Carly is a complex character, and we are excited to bring Laura's talent, beauty and intelligence to this role. [...] Fans can look forward to high drama between Sonny, Carly and Alcazar this fall." In a statement, Wright, who was still appearing in episodes of Guiding Light when the announcent was made, said:
General Hospital (commonly abbreviated GH) is an American daytime television medical drama that is listed in Guinness World Records as the longest-running American soap opera in production and the third longest-running drama in television in American history after Guiding Light and As the World Turns. Concurrently, it is the world's third longest-running scripted drama series in production after British serials The Archers and Coronation Street, as well as the world's second-longest-running televised soap opera still in production. General Hospital premiered on the ABC television network on April 1, 1963. Same-day broadcasts as well as classic episodes were aired on SOAPnet from January 20, 2000 to December 31, 2013, following Disney-ABC's decision to discontinue the network. General Hospital is the longest-running serial produced in Hollywood, and the longest-running entertainment program in ABC television history. It holds the record for most Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Drama Series, with 11 wins.
Maurice Benard (born March 1, 1963) is an American actor. He is known primarily for his portrayal of romantic mobster Michael "Sonny" Corinthos, Jr. on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital, a role he has portrayed since 1993.
Benard was born Mauricio Jose Morales in Martinez, California, the son of Martha, a bank employee, and Humberto Morales, a bakery superintendent. He grew up in San Francisco, California, and is of Salvadorian and Nicaraguan ethnicity. He started his acting career as Nico on the soap opera All My Children, from 1987 to 1990. In addition to guest spots on several television series during the early 1990s, Benard appeared in television movies including the CBS television movie Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter (1991), in which he portrayed Desi Arnaz. He also starred in the independent film entitled The Ghost and the Whale, executive produced by his wife Paula.
Benard married Paula Smith on August 11, 1990. They have four children: Heather Ann (adopted April 20, 2008), Cailey Sofia (born September 18, 1994), Cassidy Rose (born April 18, 1999), and Joshua James (born December 5, 2004). He and his wife adopted his wife's adopted sister, after her mother's death. His cousin, Marvin Benard, played professional baseball.
Jack Stephen "Steve" Burton (born June 28, 1970) is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Jason Morgan on General Hospital from 1991 to 2000, briefly in 2001, and from 2002 to 2012. He also voiced the character of Cloud Strife in a wide range of Square Enix products, including Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children and the Kingdom Hearts series. He currently plays the role of Dylan McAvoy on the CBS soap opera, The Young and the Restless.
Burton got his break as surfer boy Chris Fuller on Out of This World in 1987 and in the 1990s he studied acting at Theater Theater in Hollywood, California, coached by Chris Aable who introduced him to fellow actors Gedde Watanabe and Jon Cedar. He won a Daytime Emmy as best supporting actor in 1998 for his portrayal of Jason Morgan. In 2007, Burton became an original cast member of General Hospital: Night Shift, while keeping his day job on General Hospital. Previously, he appeared on Days of Our Lives in 1988 as Harris Michaels, a love interest to Eve Donovan, played by Charlotte Ross. In January 2013, he joined the cast of The Young and the Restless playing Dylan McAvoy.
Rebecca Ann Liberty Herbst (born May 12, 1977) is an American actress, known for playing nurse Elizabeth Webber on the ABC Daytime drama General Hospital, a role she originated on August 1, 1997, and Suzee, an alien, on the Nickelodeon show, Space Cases.
Herbst was born in Encino, California. She grew up with parents Debbie and Wayne, and has an older sister, Jennifer. She is not related to General Hospital co-star Rick Hearst (who portrays Ric Lansing, Elizabeth Webber's ex-husband), whose surname was Herbst before he changed it professionally. Herbst was a competitive figure skater as a child, and at age sixteen decided to concentrate on acting.
At age six, Herbst stated she wanted to be on television so that she could play with the toys; she began filming commercials and has since appeared in over 60 nationally. She has guest-starred in television series including: Highway to Heaven, L.A. Law, Beverly Hills, 90210, Step By Step, Boy Meets World, Sister, Sister, Days of Our Lives and Brotherly Love. She starred in films including Kaleidoscope, Why Me? and Hefner: Unauthorized. She was also featured in the Goo Goo Dolls 1995 music video "Naked". She was a series regular as Suzee on the second season of the Nickelodeon show, Space Cases from 1996–97.
GH 7/12/17 - General Hospital July 12, 2017
General Hospital spoilers for July 10-14 promise a week of shock and surprises as someone returns to town determined to win back what’s his. Subscribe to the "SOAPS - ON" Channel HERE: https://goo.gl/iRoaa4 Thanks for watching!
Are any favorite performers from yesteryear returning to the daytime drama, this week, or in the near future? Have any new actors or actresses been cast on the show in contract, recurring or day player roles?
Master Of Seduction Lara Adrian, Donna Grant, Laura Wright and Alexandra Ivy part 1 Surrender to sinful pleasures and forbidden passions with Masters of Seduction, the sizzling new paranormal romance novella series from New York Times and internationally bestselling authors Lara Adrian, Donna Grant, Laura Wright and Alexandra Ivy. In the realm of the Incubi Masters, pleasure is to die for and love is the deadliest game of all . . . MERCILESS: House of Gravori ~ by Lara Adrian Seeking vengeance for the murder of his brother, Incubus Master Devlin Gravori demands justice from the high court of the Nephilim. But fury and retribution are no match for the consuming desire he feels for Nahiri, the beautiful Nephilim warrior he claims as his hostage. SOULLESS: House of Romerac ~ by Donna Gran...
does what it says on the tin
Performed by Laura at The Royal Albert Hall on the 10th April 2013, this being Lauras very first headline concert. For information about Laura Wright, visit: http://laura-wright.co.uk
Performed by Laura at The Royal Albert Hall on the 10th April 2013, this being Lauras very first headline concert. For information about Laura Wright, visit: http://laura-wright.co.uk/home
This video registers The New School Food Studies Program (http://newschool.edu/public-engagement/ba-bs-food-studies/) and Faculty Alice Crary in a dialogue and Q & A session with author Laura Wright on her book The Vegan Studies Project: Food, Animals, and Gender in the Age of Terror. The motivations that lead individuals to go vegan, and the way society at large perceives and talks about them is the theme of The Vegan Studies Project: Food, Animals, and Gender in the Age of Terror. Steeped in critical and literary theory, the book focuses on news, advertising, and popular culture that is very much part of our daily experience. The title itself - meant “in the spirit of play” - suggests a certain proximity of Wright’s work with burgeoning fields of research such as food studies, fat stud...
walking with dinosaurs at london o2 arena 2012
Superb performance by soprano and Crabbie's Grand National ambassador, Laura Wright, in the spectacular backdrop of the Sky Garden as weights for the big race at Aintree were unveiled.
Hi loves! I cannot believe it is already March! I know I know, everyone always says that... but seriously, time has been moving SO quickly. I hope you guys enjoy this video! I definitely enjoyed making it for you. Happy Spring my loves!! I hope you ALL have the best month ever! ♡INSTA // _lauraakay_ Subscribe so we can be friends!! XOXO
General Hospital's Laura Wright Dishes Daytime Drama. http://www.kellyalexandershow.com Actress Laura Wright talks about what life is like portraying one of daytime TV's favorite characters, "Carly Corinthos." Laura also weighs in on her co-star Maurice Benard and the importance of soap operas. Special thanks to Gina Lesage and Shpresa Nela from Chelegante Entertainment for coordinating the interview. You can learn more on their website: http://www.chelegante.ca/ Visit us on : http://www.kellyalexandershow.com Follow The Kelly Alexander Show on twitter : https://twitter.com/KAlexanderShow Like us on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/KellyAlexand... The Kelly Alexander Show Podcast available on iTunes and Stitcher.com
Laura talking about her singing the National Anthem for the England rugby team and lip synching on BBC Breakfast 3rd February 2013.
Bionic Buzz was covering the red carpet of the Daytime Emmy's Awards Nominee Reception at the Hollywood Museum. Interview with actress Laura Wright from General Hospital. Host Veena Goel Crownholm www.veenagoelcrownholm.com Videographer & Editor Steve Sievers www.twitter.com/SteveSievers Video produced by Jackie Lewis Productions http:/jackielewisproductions.blogspot.com Bionic Buzz http://www.twitter.com/BionicBuzz http://www.facebook.com/BionicBuzz https://www.instagram.com/BionicBuzz/ http://www.BionicBuzz.com
Laura Wright being interview on the CW11 Morning News
BBC Breakfast on 25th November 2012 http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org
Subscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/blackhollywoodlive Laura Wright at the 42nd Annual Creative Arts HELPFUL LINKS: -Black Hollywood Live YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/blackhollywoodlive -Black Hollywood Live's iTunes' Artist Page: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/black-hollywood-live/id615038470?mt=2 -Black Hollywood Live's Sizzle Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft8p-tVsKm4 -Purchase Adventures of Serial Buddies: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/adventures-of-serial-buddies/id648123455 -Official Adventures of Serial Buddies website: http://serialbuddies.com/ -Buy Maria Menounos 1st Book: http://www.amazon.com/EveryGirl%252019s-Guide-Life-Maria-Menounos/dp/0061870781/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid;=1393975997&sr;=8-3&keywords;=maria+menounos -Buy Maria Menounos 2nd Book: htt...
Laura Wright, famous for leading the anthems at Twickenham for England Rugby sings us out of an episode of Rugby Tonight Subscribe: http://bit.ly/17YTeL5 Twitter: http://twitter.com/BTSport Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BTSportUK Instagram:http://instagram.com/btsportofficial Website: http://sport.bt.com/
What can one say about the beautiful and talented Laura Wright? She enters television sets daily, playing the dynamic role of Carly Corinthos on the ABC soap opera General Hospital (GH). Carly is a complicated character — some fans love her, while others simply love to hate her. At 46 years of age she’s a Daytime Emmy winner and a soap opera legend, but there are so many other layers to Laura Wright fans might not be aware of. Below is a list of 10 things you may not know about this incredible daytime drama actress. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/2pW7bOM Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFameChannel/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFameChannel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefametf/
Dr. Octagon, please come to the office
Come now
Oh fuck, patient just died in room 105
Cirrhosis of the eye
Nurse come in, please where are you?
Fuck it, he's dead