Finola Hughes

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.

Acting Portfolio: TELEVISION

How Do I Look?
Host/Herself
2005-2007

All My Children
Anna Devane
March 2, 2001 to September 11, 2003

All My Children
Alexandra Devane Marick
July 23, 1999 to July 9, 2001

Charmed
Patty Halliwell
1999

Sunset Beach
Helena Greer
October 7, 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
April 10, 1985 to January 20, 1992; February 25, 1992; November 13 and 14, 1995; May 12, 2006 to May 19, 2006; June 30, 2006 to Summer 2006; July 13, 2007 to August 24, 2007; April 25, 2008 to May 7, 2008; June 27, 2008 to August 29, 2008; October 29, 2008 to December 29, 2008; February 14, 2012 to Present

The Master of Ballantrae
Alison Graeme
1984

Acting Portfolio: FILM

Special Ops
Lilian Carlisle
2010

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, 2016, 2023, 2024; for General Hospital)

Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2015, 2017, 2020; for General Hospital)

Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2000, 2001; for All My Children)

Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2013, 20162014; for General Hospital)

Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2003, 2004; for All My Children)

Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2015, 2017; for General Hospital)

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 29, 1960

MARITAL STATUS: Married, Russell Young [Jul 4, 1992]

CHILDREN: Son, Dylan Joseph [Nov 9, 2000]; Son, Cash [adopted Aug 2004]; Daughter, Saddie [adopted Dec 2007]