Laura (Sisk) Wright
Port Charles Presence
Carly Corinthos (November 4th, 2005 to Present)
At a Glance
Born in Washington D.C. and raised in Clinton, MD, Ms. Wright was hit by the acting bug in the eighth grade. Ms. Wright performed in many high school plays such as Gypsy, Our Town, and You Can't Take It With You. She also has a director's credit for the production of Father Says No. In addition, Wright has a few local commercials and numerous fashion shows under her belt.
After being persuaded to audition for the daytime drama Loving, Laura seriously considered a career in acting and as luck would have it, she was cast of in the show and later went on to play the role of Ally Rescott Bowman for four years. She carried the role over to the spin-off show The City.
Wright debuted on Guiding Light in August of 1997. There for eight years, she played the role of ex-stripper Cassie Layne. This street smart character won Ms. Wright a 1998 Soap Opera Digest Award for Best New Character. And in the same year, she was named one of TV Guide's rising stars in daytime.
Ms. Wright resides in the Los Angeles area with architect husband John and two children, daughter Lauren Elizabeth and son John Michael. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, especially watching late night television with her husband.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
General Hospital
Carly Corinthos
November 4th, 2005 to Present
Guiding Light
Cassandra "Cassie" Layne
August 1st, 1997 to November 3rd, 2005
The City
Ally Prescott Alden Bowman
1995-1997
Loving
Ally Prescott Alden Bowman
1991-1995
Acting Portfolio
THEATRE
In high school she performed in "Gypsy", "Our Town", and "You Can't Take It
With You." She also directed a production of "Father Says No" in high school
Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2007, 2008, 2009; for General Hospital)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2003, 2004, 2005; for Guiding Light)
Soap Opera Digest Awards Winner, Favorite New Character (1998; for Guiding Light)
Soap Opera Weekly Soap Opera's 50 Most Beautiful People (March 3rd, 1998; for Guiding Light)
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Washington, DC
RAISED Clinton, Maryland
DATE OF BIRTH: September 11th, 1970
HAIR:Blonde
EYES: Blue
MARITAL STATUS: Married to Architect, John Wright on October 7, 1995
CHILDREN: Daughter, Lauren Elizabeth Wright [Nov 16th, 1998]; Son, John Michael [Dec 20th, 2000; Weighed 7lbs 1oz.]
News Archives
News Archive: Wright, husband welcome a baby boy. [Dec 2000]
News Archive: Wright to exit GL, Cassie to be recast. [Sep 8th, 2005]
News Archive: Is Wright headed to ABC's General Hospital? [Sep 12th, 2005]
News Archive: ABC confirms GL star Wright has been cast as new Carly. [Sep 12th, 2005]
