Judi Evans

Judi Evans

Judi Evans: A Brief Biography

At A Glance


Judi Evans is an Emmy award winning actress who played Beth Raines on "Guiding Light," but is best known for playing Adrienne Johnson Kiriakis a role she originated in 1986. She was a regular cast member from 1986 until 1991, then returned in 2003 to play Bonnie Lockhart, another role she originated and played until early 2007. Later in 2007, she returned to "Days of our Lives" to reprise the role of Adrienne Johnson Kiriakis which she has played on a recurring basis since then.

Evans was born in Montebello, California.

Evans married Michael Luciano, her second husband on November 20, 1993. Their son, Austin Luciano, was born on May 26, 1996.


Acting Portfolio: TELEVISION


As the World Turns
Maeve Stone
August 27, 2009 to October 30, 2009



Days of our Lives
Bonnie Lockhart
1987 to 1991; May 1, 2007 to January 31, 2008; March 23, 2010 to Present



Getting Away with Murder: The JonBenet Ramsey Mystery
Patsy Ramsey
2000



Another World
Paulina Cory Carlino [#2]
1991 to 1999



Days of Our Lives
Adrienne Johnson Kiriakis
1987 to 1991; May 1, 2007 to January 31, 2008; March 23, 2010 to Present



Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story
Penelope Cabot
1986



Guiding Light
Beth Raines [#1]
May 1983 to July 1986


Acting Portfolio: FILM


Party Animal
1984


Awards & Acclaim


Daytime Emmy Awards Winner, Best Supporting Actress (1984; for Beth Raines, Guiding Light)


Daytime Emmy Awards Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2008; for Adrienne Johnson Kiriakis and Bonnie Lockhart, Days of our Lives)


Daytime Emmy Awards Nomination, Best Supporting Actress (1988; for Adrienne Johnson Kiriakis, Days of our Lives)


Daytime Emmy Awards Nomination, Best Supporting Actress (1984; for Beth Raines, Guiding Light)


Daytime Emmy Awards Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2018; for Bonnie Lockhart and Adrienne Kiriakis, Days of our Lives


Daytime Emmy Awards Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2008; for Bonnie Lockhart and Adrienne Kiriakis, Days of our Lives


Daytime Emmy Awards Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2005; for Bonnie Lockhart, Days of our Lives


Vital Statistics


PLACE OF BIRTH: Montebello, California


DATE OF BIRTH: July 12, 1966


MARITAL STATUS: Married; Michael Luciano [Nov 20, 1993 to Present]


CHILDREN: Son, Austin Michael Luciano [May 26, 1996]