Finola Hughes

Port Charles Presence

July 23, 1999 to July 9, 2001

April 10, 1985 to January 20, 1992; February 25, 1992; November 13 and 14, 1995 [on General Hospital]; March 2, 2001 to September 11, 2003 [on All My Children]; 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 [on General Hospital]; September 30, 2008 to October 21, 2008 [on Night Shift]; October 29, 2008 to December 29, 2008; February 14, 2012 to Present [on General Hospital]

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.

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 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 Daytime Emmys Winner, Best Actress in a Daytime Drama (1991)

Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (1991, 2016; 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)
Ms. Hughes is of Italian and Irish descent
She was a featured dancer in original London production of Cats

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]

News Archives

News Archive: AMC scores Finola Hughes -- but as Anna's twin, Alex. [Jun 8, 1999]

News Archive: Finola Hughes debuts on AMC in new role. [Jul 19, 1999]

News Archive: Anna and Alex -- the Devane mystery. [Apr 5, 2000]

News Archive: Hughes to return to AMC for February Sweeps [Jan 1, 2001]

News Archive: Rumors have Hughes leaving AMC cast. [Aug 26, 2002]

News Archive: Hughes' AMC run ends, but is GH in her future? [Jul 28, 2003]

News Archive: Is Hughes's Anna GH's next legacy character? [Mar 12, 2006]

News Archive: Hughes to return to GH in May. [Apr 10, 2006]

News Archive: Hughes ditches Y&R role at ABC's request. [Jun 2, 2008]

News Archive: Finola Hughes headed back to GH. [Dec 14, 2011]

News Archive: Finola Hughes makes directorial debut. [Apr 4, 2013]

News Archive: Finola Hughes to take pause from GH [May 14, 2015]

News Archive: Finola Hughes returns to GH [Aug 6, 2015]

News Archive: Finola Hughes talks Anna's GH future [Sep 2, 2015]

News Archive: Finola Hughes to take another extended break from GH [Jun 2, 2016]

News Archive: Finola Hughes not returning to GH as originally planned [Jul 29, 2016]

News Archive: Finola Hughes is headed back to General Hospital [Sep 13, 2016]

News Archive: GH's Finola Hughes guest stars on Single Mom A Go-Go [Feb 10, 2017]

News Archive: GH's Finola Hughes on Anna's cancer storyline [Feb 23, 2017]

News Archive: Who's Alex Devane? Your ultimate guide to Anna's twin sister [May 11, 2017]

News Archive: GH's Finola Hughes back from extended hiatus [Aug 2, 2017]

News Archive: Finola Hughes directs soap star-studded film. [Jan 11, 2018]

News Archive: WATCH: GH's Matt Cohen and Finola Hughes make hysterical appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show [Jan 24, 2018]

News Archive: General Hospital actress Finola Hughes reveals that filming dual roles gives her nightmares [Apr 25, 2017]

News Archive: General Hospital mother and daughter Finola Hughes and Kimberly McCullough reunite [Jan 31, 2020]

News Archive: Finola Hughes thanks fans for "embracing Anna's badassery" as she celebrates 35 years at General Hospital [Apr 14, 2020]

News Archive: WATCH: NATAS releases highlights from the Outstanding Lead Actress reels [Jun 15, 2020]

News Archive: General Hospital stars launch Instagram series inspired by "the WSB, the espionage, and larger than life stories" of the 80s [Aug 11, 2020]