Laura Wright
Encyclopedia
Laura Wright 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 for Outstanding Lead Actress
in 2011.
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actress. She is perhaps best known for her role as Cassie Layne Winslow
Cassie Layne Winslow
Princess Cassandra Elizabeth "Cassie" Layne Winslow is a fictional character on the popular CBS daytime soap opera, Guiding Light...
on Guiding Light
Guiding Light
Guiding Light is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running drama in television and radio history, running from 1937 until 2009...
(1997–2005), and since 2005, her portrayal of Carly Corinthos
Carly Corinthos
Caroline Leigh "Carly" Corinthos Jacks is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera General Hospital. Originated by Sarah Brown on April 8, 1996, the role of Carly has been portrayed by Laura Wright since 2005...
on General Hospital
General Hospital
General Hospital is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running American soap opera currently in production and the third longest running drama in television in American history after Guiding Light and As the World Turns....
; the latter garnered her the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress
Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
The Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series is an award which has been given every year at the Daytime Emmys ceremony since 1974...
in 2011.
Filmography
- 1991 - 1995: LovingLoving (TV series)Caden Grant Carlton loves Mika Ayako Ryan more.Loving is an American television soap opera which aired on ABC's daytime lineup from June 26, 1983 to November 10, 1995 for 3,169 episodes...
as Ally Rescott Bowman (Role from: 1991 - November 10, 1995) - 1995- 1997: The City as Ally Rescott Alden Bowman (Role from: November 13, 1995 - March 28, 1997)
- 1997 - 2005: Guiding LightGuiding LightGuiding Light is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running drama in television and radio history, running from 1937 until 2009...
as Cassie Layne WinslowCassie Layne WinslowPrincess Cassandra Elizabeth "Cassie" Layne Winslow is a fictional character on the popular CBS daytime soap opera, Guiding Light...
#1 (Role from: August 1, 1997 - November 3, 2005) - 2005–present: General HospitalGeneral HospitalGeneral Hospital is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running American soap opera currently in production and the third longest running drama in television in American history after Guiding Light and As the World Turns....
as Carly Corinthos JacksCarly CorinthosCaroline Leigh "Carly" Corinthos Jacks is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera General Hospital. Originated by Sarah Brown on April 8, 1996, the role of Carly has been portrayed by Laura Wright since 2005...
#4 (Role Since: November 4, 2005– present)
Awards and nominations
- Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Lead Actress (2011) for General Hospital
- Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2011) for General Hospital
- Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2003, 2004, 2005) for Guiding Light
- Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) for General Hospital
- TV Guide Magazine Rising Star in Daytime (1997) for Guiding Light
- Soap Opera DigestSoap Opera DigestSoap Opera Digest is a weekly magazine covering American daytime soap operas. It features onscreen and offscreen news about the series, interviews with and articles about performers, storyline summaries and analysis, and related promotional information...
Awards Winner, Favorite New Character (1998) for Guiding Light - ABC Soaps in Depth Awards Winner, Gold Star (2009) for General Hospital
- ABC Soaps in Depth Soap's 50 Naughtiest Vixens (2009) for General Hospital
- Soap Opera WeeklySoap Opera WeeklySoap Opera Weekly is a weekly magazine covering American daytime soap operas. It features onscreen and offscreen news about the series, interviews with and articles about performers, storyline summaries and analysis, and related promotional information...
Soap Opera's 50 Most Beautiful People (1998) for Guiding Light