Liza Huber
Harmony Presence
Gwen Hotchkiss Winthrop (original cast member; July 1999 to November 8, 2001; October 16th, 2002 to Present)
At a Glance
On October 16, 2002, Liza Huber returned to the role she originated at Passions' launch, the exquisitely beautiful and intelligent debutante Gwen Winthrop. Gwen is intelligent and self-assured, yet she must continuously fight her rival, Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald Crane, for the love of her childhood sweetheart Ethan Winthrop.
Huber, the daughter of daytime legend Susan Lucci, has spent her time since the fall of 2000 working with renowned acting coach Alan Savage. She has also studied at The Terry Schreiber Studio, The Lee Strasberg Institute and The Lynette Sheldon Actor's Studio. Additionally, Huber has trained in improvisation at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts with Richard Schechner and received her undergraduate degree with a specialty in Communications with Film Production from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
In addition to Passions, Huber made her television movie debut in Lifetime Television's original film Ebbie. On stage she has appeared in Four Dogs and a Bone at the Harold Clurman Theatre. Currently, Huber is signed with the famous Ford Modeling Agency for commercial work.
Born on February 22, Huber grew up on Long Island, NY where she was a competitive equestrian. She serves on the Junior Committee to support Little Flowers Children's Services of New York, is an avid skier and golfer, and is fluent in German and Italian.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
Passions
Gwen Hotchiss
July 1999 to November 8, 2001; October 16th, 2002 to Present
Ebbie
Uncredited role
1995
Acting Portfolio
FILM
Appeared in a number of student films including, "The Curse", "The Kiss", "The King", "Strings" and "Roses" .
Awards and Acclaim
Daytime Emmys: Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2006)
Golden Globes Was named Miss Golden Globe (2000).
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Long Island, New York
DATE OF BIRTH: Feburary 22, 1975
HAIR:Blonde
EYES: Brown
HEIGHT: 5'8"
MARITAL STATUS: Married, Alexander George Hesterberg III (Mar 13th, 2004 to Present)
Hill.
CHILDREN: Son, Royce Alexander (Dec 23rd, 2006; weighing 7bs 10oz and measuring 19.5")
EDUCATION: Graduated with a B.A. with a specialty in Communications and Film Production, University of North Carolina at Chapel
News Archives
News Archive: Huber to leave Passions, stop acting. [Oct 9th, 2000]
News Archive: Rumors say Lucci's daughter might join AMC. [Jul 2nd, 2001]
News Archive: Original Gwen, Liza Huber, to return to Passions. [Jul 22nd, 2002]
