Finola Hughes
Pine Valley Presence
Alexandra Devane Marick (July 23rd, 1999 to July 9th, 2001)
Anna Devane (
General Hospital: 1985-1992;
All My Children: March 2nd, 2001 to September 11th, 2003;
General Hospital May 12th to May 19th, 2006; June 30th, 2006 to present)
At a Glance
Emmy Award-winning actress Finola Hughes made her return to daytime in July of 1999, portraying Alexandra Devane on All My Children. In March, 2001, Hughes assumed the role that made her famous to fans of General Hospital -- Anna Devane, the presumed dead twin sister of Alex.
Born and educated in London, England -- where she still maintains a home -- Hughes studied ballet beginning at the age of 10. In 1980, Hughes originated the role of Victoria in the premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webner's Cats. From there, Hughes went on to find fame opposite John Travolta in Stayin' Alive.
Hughes' primetime television credits include Jack's Place, Blossom and Pacific Palisades.
In November 2000, Ms. Hughes welcomed the birth of a baby, Dylan Joseph Young.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
All My Children
Anna Devane
March 2nd, 2001 to September 11th, 2003
All My Children
Alexandra Devane Marick
July 23rd, 1999 to March 2001
Charmed
Patty Halliwell
1999
Sunset Beach
Helena Greer
October 7th, 1997
Prison of Secrets
Angie
1997
The Corporate
Voice Of Dr. Woodward
1997
Pacific Palisades
Kate Russo
1997
The Crying Child
Jo Parker
1996
Superman: The Last Son of Krypton
Lara
1996
Generation X
Emma Frost/White Queen
1996
Blossom
Carol Russo
1994-1995
Jack's Place
1992
The Bride in Black
Cybil Cobb
1990
Haunted by Her Past
Megan McGuire
1987
L.A. Law
Lauren Sevilla
December 1987
General Hospital
Anna Devane Scorpio
1985-1992; May 12th, 2006 to May 19th, 2006; June 30th, 2006 to present
The Master of Ballantrae
Alison Graeme
1984
Acting Portfolio
FILM
Intrepid
Katherine Jessel
2000
Tycus
Amy Lowe
2000
Rockin' Good Times
Ginger
1999
Jekyll Island
1998
Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World
1998
Above Suspicion
Iris
1995
Dark Side of Genius
Jennifer Cole
1994
Aspen Extreme
Bryce Kellogg
1993
Soapdish
"All My Trials" Actress
1991
Staying Alive
Laura
1983
Nutcracker
Nadia
1982
Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Winner, Best Actress in a Daytime Drama (1991)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (1991, 2000, 2002)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2003, 2004)
Soap Opera Digest Winner, Favorite Return (2000)
Miscellaneous
Ms. Hughes is of Italian and Irish descent
She was a featured dancer in original London production of "Cats"
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: London, England
BIRTHDATE: October 29th, 1960
MARITAL STATUS: Married, Russell Young [Jul 4th, 1992]
CHILDREN:Son, Dylan Joseph [Nov 9th, 2000]
News Archives
News Archive:
AMC scores Finola Hughes -- but as Anna's twin, Alex. [Jun 8th, 1999]
News Archive: Finola Hughes debuts on AMC in new role. [Jul 19th, 1999]
News Archive: Anna and Alex -- the Devane mystery. [Apr 5th, 2000]
News Archive: Hughes to return to AMC for February Sweeps [Jan 1st, 2001]
News Archive: Rumors have Hughes leaving AMC cast. [Aug 26th, 2002]
News Archive: Hughes' AMC run ends, but is GH in her future? [Jul 28th, 2003]
News Archive: Is Hughes's Anna GH's next legacy character? [Mar 12th, 2006]
News Archive: Hughes to return to GH in May. [Apr 10th, 2006]
