Finola Hughes
Finola Hughes ( born October 29, 1959 in Kensington, London) is a British actress.
Life and career
Finola Hughes became famous in 1983 when she played the role of Laura alongside John Travolta in the musical film Staying Alive. Later, she appeared in the series All My Children and General Hospital with. They also took in some guest appearances the role of Patricia " Patty " Halliwell in Charmed - Magical Witches. In the action film Tycus - Death from space in 1998, she played alongside Peter Onorati and Dennis Hopper. She also starred in the world premiere of the musical Cats (1981 in London), the white cat Victoria.
1992 Hughes married Russell Young, with whom she has a biological son and two adopted children, a son and a daughter.
Filmography (selection)
Awards
Throughout her career, Hughes was awarded for her portrayal of Anna Devane Scorpio in General Hospital three television awards:
- Daytime Emmy in 1991 as best actress
- Soap Opera Digest Award: 1989 for the most popular couple (with Ian Buchanan ) and outstanding heroine
- 1990 as best actress in 1991 as an outstanding heroine
- 2000 for the best comeback
She was also nominated for eleven film and television awards:
- Golden Raspberry: Worst in 1984 as newcomer of the decade and Supporting Actress in Staying Alive
- Daytime Emmy in 1990 as best actress in General Hospital as well as 2000 and 2002 for Best Actress in All My Children
- Soap Opera Digest Award for General Hospital: 1986 as best actress
- 1988 as the most popular couple (with Ian Buchanan )
- In 1992 for the best wedding in a soap opera (along with Tristan Rogers ) and Best Actress