Finola Hughes

Infobox actor


name = Finola Hughes
imagesize = 256px

location = London, England
notable role = Anna Devane in "All My Children" and "General Hospital"
Patricia Halliwell in "Charmed"
emmyawards = Won: Outstanding Lead Actress
1991 "General Hospital"
Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actress
2000, 2002 "All My Children"
1990 "General Hospital"

Finola Hughes (born 29 October, 1960 in London) is an English actress and author of Irish and Italian extraction who is best known for her portrayal of Anna Devane on the soap operas "General Hospital" and "All My Children", and her portrayal of Anna Devane's identical twin sister, Dr. Alexandra Devane Marick, on "All My Children".

In 1981, she originated the role of Victoria in the London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical "Cats".

Hughes also appeared on the sitcom "Blossom", and as the X-Men character Emma Frost in the 1996 TV movie "Generation X". She was also a frequent guest star on the television series "Charmed" playing The Charmed Ones' mother, Patricia "Patty" Halliwell. She also provided the voice of Lara Lor-Van, Kal-El's biological mother in "".

In 1983, Hughes starred with John Travolta in the romantic musical film "Staying Alive", a sequel to "Saturday Night Fever".

Married to Russell Young since 1992, Hughes is the mother of two sons and one daughter. She left "All My Children" in 2003. She can currently be seen on the on The Style Network as the host of the makeover show, "How Do I Look?".

Hughes won a Daytime Emmy in 1991, for Outstanding Lead Actress on "General Hospital". She was nominated for the same category in 1990 for Anna, in 2000 for "AMC" as Alex, and, in 2002, as Anna.

It was announced in April 2006 that Hughes would be returning to "GH" in May 2006 as part of a May Sweeps period, in which three "GH" veterans would return.

Following a rise in ratings from her Sweeps return, Hughes recently returned to "GH" for a limited run through August. She is considering a full-time role on GH. Finola returned as Anna Devane on July 13, 2007 for another summer. Anna became involved with Rick Springfield's character, Dr. Noah Drake. Anna again graced Port Charles on April 25th 2008, after learning that her daughter Robin is pregnant.

Filmography

Film

* "Tycus" (2000) (Direct-to-video)
* "Deep Water" (2000)
* "Rockin' Good Times" (1999)
* "" (1998) (voice actor)
* "12 Bucks" (1998)
* "Jekyll Island" (1998)
* "The Corporate Ladder" (1997) (voice)
* "Above Suspicion" (1995)
* "Dark Side of Genius" (1994)
* "Aspen Extreme" (1993)
* "Soapdish" (1991) (not credited)
* "Staying Alive" (1983)
* "Nutcracker" (1982)
* "The Apple" (1980)

Television

* " Powers (TV Series)" as Janice Feller (2007/2008)
* "Who's Your Daddy?" (2005) (TV)
* "How Do I Look?" (2004 - ) TV Series
* "All My Children" (as Alexandra Devane Marick (July 23rd, 1999 to July 9th, 2001) & as Anna Devane Scorpio(March 2nd, 2001 to September 11th, 2003)
* "Charmed" as Patty Halliwell (1998 - 2006)
* "Pacific Palisades" (1997) TV Series
* "Prison of Secrets" (1997) (TV)
* "Sunset Beach" (1997) (guest star)
* "" (1996) (TV) (voice)
* "The Crying Child" (1996) (TV)
* "Generation X" (1996) (TV)
* "Blossom" (1994 - 1995 TV)
* "Men Who Hate Women & the Women Who Love Them" (1994) (TV)
* "Jack's Place" (1992) TV Series
* "The Bride in Black" (1990) (TV)
* "L.A. Law" (1987) (recurring)
* "Haunted by Her Past" (1987) (TV)
* "General Hospital" (1985 - 1992;1995; May 12th to May 19th, 2006; June 30th, 2006 to present) TV Series
* "The Master of Ballantrae" (1984) (TV)
* "The Hot Shoe Show" (1983) TV Series

Awards (Won)

Daytime Emmy Awards

* (1991) Daytime Emmy Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for "General Hospital"

Soap Opera Digest Awards

* (2000) Soap Opera Digest Award Favorite Return for "All My Children"
* (1991) Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Lead Actress: Daytime for "General Hospital"
* (1990) Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Heroine: Daytime for "General Hospital"

Award nominations

Daytime Emmy Awards

* (2002) Daytime Emmy Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for "All My Children"
* (2000) Daytime Emmy Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for "All My Children"
* (1990) Daytime Emmy Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for "General Hospital"
* (1989) Daytime Emmy Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for "General Hospital"

Soap Opera Digest Awards

* (1992) Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Lead Actress: Daytime for "General Hospital"
* (1992) Soap Opera Digest Award Best Wedding:Daytime for "General Hospital"
***Shared with Tristan Rogers
* (1989) Soap Opera Digest Award Favorite Super Couple: Daytime for "General Hospital"-Shared with Ian Buchanan
* (1989) Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Heroine: Daytime for "General Hospital"
* (1988) Soap Opera Digest Award Favorite Super Couple: Daytime for "General Hospital"-Shared with Ian Buchanan
* (1986)Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Actress in a Leading Role on a Daytime Serial for "General Hospital"

Golden Raspberry Awards

* (1983) Razzie Award Worst New Star for "Staying Alive"
* (1983) Razzie Award Worst Supporting Actress for "Staying Alive"

External links

* [http://www.finolahughes.com/ Finola Hughes Official Website]
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* [http://www.mystyle.com/mystyle/shows/howdoilook/ "How Do I Look?" | Style Network | Hosted by Finola Hughes]