Laura Wright

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Laura Wright (born Laura Sisk on September 11, 1970 in Clinton, Maryland) is an American soap opera actress. She married architect John Wright in October 1995 and changed her name accordingly. They have 2 kids.

Her first soap gig was the role of younger Rescott sister Allison "Ally" Rescott Alden Bowman on Loving (1991-1995). When that show ended, she reprised her role on spinoff soap The City (1995-1997). After that show was also canceled, she was offered the contract role of Reva's half-sister Cassie Layne Winslow on Guiding Light, which she remained until November 2005. After Wright left the soap, the role of Cassie was recast with daytime newcomer, Nicole Forester.

Since November 2005, Wright joined the cast of General Hospital as Carly Benson Corinthos, taking over from Jennifer Bransford.

Preceded by:
None		 Cassie Layne Winslow actress
1997–2005		 Succeeded by:
Nicole Forester
Preceded by:
Jennifer Bransford		 Carly Corinthos actress
2005–present		 Succeeded by:
Current

Contents

[edit] Television Filmography

[edit] Awards & Nominations

  • Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2003, 2004, 2005)
  • Soap Opera Digest Awards Winner, Favorite New Character (1998)
  • Soap Opera Weekly Soap Opera's 50 Most Beautiful People (March 3rd, 1998)

[edit] Children

  • Lauren Elizabeth Wright (daughter born November 16th 1998)
  • John Michael Wright (son born December 20th 2000)

[edit] Marriages

  • John Wright (Husband since October 7th 1995)


[edit] Trivia

  • Turned down the role of Carly Corinthos when it was first given to her.
  • Is known for her curly blonde hair
  • Spends more time with her fans then any other GH soap star
  • Owns a resturant with her father

[edit] External links

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