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. 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.
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[edit] Television Filmography
- General Hospital as Carly Benson Corinthos (#4) (4 November 2005-present)
- Guiding Light as Cassie Layne Winslow (#1) (1 August 1997-3 November 2005)
- Loving/The City as Ally Rescott Bowman (1991-1997)
[edit] Awards & Nominations
- Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2003, 2004, 2005) For her work on Guiding Light
- Soap Opera Digest Awards Winner, Favorite New Character (1998) For her work on Guiding Light
- Soap Opera Weekly Soap Opera's 50 Most Beautiful People (March 3rd, 1998)
- Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2007) For her work on General Hospital
[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 offered to her.
- Is known for her curly blond hair
- Spends more time with her fans then any other GH soap star
- Owns a restaurant with her father
- Kelly Ripa was a bridesmaid at her wedding
- Screen Tested For Loving and Guiding Light on the same day different year and got the part for on both shows.
- Laura originally suggested ABC Daytime President Brian Frons that more blondes were needed on All My Children, soon after Alexa Havins joined the cast as Babe Chandler.
[edit] External links
| 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 |
