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46th Daytime Emmy Drama Performer Pre-Nominations Announced
And so it begins, the race is on for Daytime Emmy Gold with the announcement this morning from The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) of the Drama Performer Pre-Nominations for the upcoming 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
The process used to determine the Pre-Nominated performers follows:
An online judging ballot containing all entrants in nine performer categories was sent to all registered, eligible peer judges. The ballot contained a randomized order of performers in each category, regardless of their show affiliation. Judges were required to view clips online containing the work of each performer entry before selecting their top 10 performer choices in each category. The once exception is that there are 11 Supporting Actresses in a Digital Drama due to exact ties in the voting. As well, the names of the actors proceeding directly to the Blue Ribbon round of voting in the Younger Actor and Actress, and Guest Performer categories in a Drama Series are contained below as well.
Ballots were submitted directly to Lutz & Carr, Inc., an independent accounting firm, who tabulated the results. The candidates below who received the highest number of votes now advance to the blue ribbon screening round, scheduled to begin on February 21, 2019, which will determine both nominees and recipients.
Final nominations will be announced on Wednesday, March 20, 2019.
“We are very proud to officially launch the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards with this list of extremely talented actors and actresses” said Brent Stanton, Executive Director, Daytime Emmy Awards Administration. “We are also very excited that this year the pre-nomination round includes the very talented performers from the Digital Drama Series.”
“Following the success of last year’s show, we look forward to the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards being even bigger and better,” said David Michaels, Senior Vice President, and Executive Producer, Daytime Emmy Awards. “Today’s list of talent bodes well for a spirited competition and a star-studded show”
Congrats to all for their Pre-noms, now check out who made the cut below!
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OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Sharon Case, as Sharon Newman
The Young and the Restless, CBS
Eileen Davidson, as Ashley Abbott
The Young and the Restless, CBS
Amelia Heinle, as Victoria Newman
The Young and the Restless, CBS
Finola Hughes, as Anna Devane
General Hospital, ABC
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, as Steffy Forrester
The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS
Marci Miller, as Abigail Deveraux DiMera
Days of Our Lives, NBC
Michelle Stafford, as Nina Reeves
General Hospital, ABC
Heather Tom, as Katie Logan
The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS
Maura West, as Ava Jerome
General Hospital, ABC
Laura Wright, as Carly Corinthos
General Hospital, ABC
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OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Maurice Benard, as Sonny Corinthos
General Hospital, ABC
Peter Bergman, as Jack Abbott
The Young and the Restless, CBS
Eric Braeden, as Victor Newman
The Young and the Restless, CBS
Tyler Christopher, as Stefan DiMera
Days of Our Lives, NBC
Scott Clifton, as Liam Spencer
The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS
Billy Flynn, as Chad DiMera
Days of Our Lives, NBC
Drake Hogestyn, as John Black
Days of Our Lives, NBC
Jon Lindstrom, as Ryan/Kevin Collins
General Hospital, ABC
Stephen Nichols, as Steve “Patch” Johnson
Days of Our Lives, NBC
Jason Thompson, as Billy Abbott
The Young and the Restless, CBS
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OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Tamara Braun, as Dr. Kim Nero
General Hospital, ABC
Kassie DePaiva, as Eve Donovan
Days of Our Lives, NBC
Linsey Godfrey, as Sarah Horton
Days of Our Lives, NBC
Camryn Grimes, as Mariah Copeland
The Young and the Restless, CBS
Martha Madison, as Belle Black
Days of Our Lives, NBC
Beth Maitland, as Traci Abbott
The Young and the Restless, CBS
Mishael Morgan, as Hilary Curtis
The Young and the Restless, CBS
Kirsten Storms, as Maxie Jones
General Hospital, ABC
Sal Stowers, as Lani Price
Days of Our Lives, NBC
Vernee Watson, as Stella Henry
General Hospital, ABC
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OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Darin Brooks, as Wyatt Spencer
The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS
Max Gail, as Mike Corbin
General Hospital, ABC
Bryton James, as Devon Hamilton
The Young and the Restless, CBS
Thad Luckinbill, as JT Hellstrom
The Young and the Restless, CBS
Eric Martsolf, as Brady Black
Days of Our Lives, NBC
Wes Ramsey, as Peter August
General Hospital, ABC
Greg Rikaart, as Leo Stark
Days of Our Lives, NBC
Christopher Sean, as Paul Narita
Days of Our Lives, NBC
Aaron D. Spears, as Justin Barber
The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS
Dominic Zamprogna, as Dante Falconeri
General Hospital, ABC
Photo: ABC
OUTSTANDING YOUNGER ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Alyvia Alyn Lind, as Faith Newman
The Young and the Restless, CBS
Kiara Barnes, as Zoe Buckingham
The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS
Sasha Calle, as Lola Rosales
The Young and the Restless, CBS
Hayley Erin, as Kiki Jerome
General Hospital, ABC
Cait Fairbanks, as Tessa Porter
The Young and the Restless, CBS
Camryn Hamm, as Shauna Nelson
The Young and the Restless, CBS
Olivia Rose Keegan, as Claire Brady
Days of Our Lives, NBC
Victoria Konefal, as Ciara Brady
Days of Our Lives, NBC
Chloe Lanier, as Nelle Benson
General Hospital, ABC
Eden McCoy, as Josslyn Jacks
General Hospital, ABC
Nia Sioux, as Emma Barber
The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS
Lexi Stevenson, as Mattie Ashby
The Young and the Restless, CBS
Photo: NBC
OUTSTANDING YOUNGER ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Lucas Adams, as Tripp Dalton
Days of Our Lives, NBC
Adain Bradley, as Xander Avant
The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS
Noah Alexander Gerry, as Charlie Ashby
The Young and the Restless, CBS
Tristan Lake Leabu, as Reed Hellstrom
The Young and the Restless, CBS
William Lipton, as Cameron Webber
General Hospital, ABC
Kyler Pettis, as Theo Carver
Days of Our Lives, NBC
Garren Stitt, as Oscar Nero
General Hospital, ABC
Zach Tinker, as Fenmore Baldwin
The Young and the Restless, CBS
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OUTSTANDING GUEST PERFORMER IN A DRAMA SERIES
Philip Anthony-Rodriguez, as Miguel Garcia
Days of Our Lives, NBC
Patricia Bethune, as Nurse Mary Pat
General Hospital, ABC
Wayne Brady, as Dr. Reese Buckingham
The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS
Daniel Hall, as Scott Grainger
The Young and the Restless, CBS
Monica Horan, as Kiernan
The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS
Cassandra James, as Dr. Terry Randolph
General Hospital, ABC
Kelly Kruger, as Mackenzie Browning
The Young and the Restless, CBS
Kate Mansi, as Abigail Deveraux
Days of Our Lives, NBC
Thaao Penghlis, as Andre DiMera
Days of Our Lives, NBC
Jeremy Ray Valdez, as Detective Alex Sanchez
The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS
James Read, as Gregory Chase
General Hospital, ABC
Hunter Tylo, as Dr. Taylor Hayes
The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS
Danny Woodburn, as Ken
The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS
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OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DIGITAL DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
Nikko Austen Smith, as Jilly Mitchell
Jacqueline and Jilly, UMC Nikko
Vanessa Baden Kelly, as Journee
Giants, YouTube.com
Ji Bak, as Molly
Only Children, Vimeo.com
Ashley Clements, as Sona
Sona, Legendary Digital Networks
Jade Harlow, as Lianna Ramos
The Bay The Series, Prime Video
Liana Liberato, as McKenna Brady
Light as a Feather, Hulu
Shanti Lowry, as Yolanda Rodriguez
Bronx SIU, UMC/Prime Video
Haley Ramm, as Violet Simmons
Light as a Feather, Hulu
Alesha Reneé, as Calysta Jeffries
The Rich and the Ruthless, UMC
Liz Vassey, as Dr. Gillian Hunt
Riley Parra, Tello Films
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OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DIGITAL DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
Mitchell Anderson, as Jason Addams After Forever, Prime Video & Binge Networks
Kristos Andrews, as Pete Garrett The Bay The Series, Prime Video
James Bland, as Malachi Giants, YouTube.com
Richard Brooks, as Augustus Barringer The Rich and the Ruthless, UMC
Richard Brooks, as Magnus Mitchell Jacqueline and Jilly, UMC
Yuri Lowenthal, as Max Levodolinsky Orbital Redux, Project Alpha
Kevin Spirtas, as Brian Stone After Forever, Prime Video & Binge Networks
Tim Wardell, as Mohammed Only Children, Vimeo.com
Brian White, as Jimmy Blue Bronx SIU, UMC/Prime Video W
Wayne Wilcox, as Ray Only Children, Vimeo.com
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OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DIGITAL DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
Marion Akpan, as Nancy Stephenson
Anacostia, YouTube.com
Crystal Brown, as Tamera
Giants, YouTube.com
Erin Cherry, as Brenda
After Forever, Prime Video & Binge Networks
Celeste Fianna, as Tamara Garrett
The Bay The Series, Prime Video
Cady Huffman, as Lisa
After Forever, Prime Video & Binge Networks
Joy McElveen, as Mellori
Giants, YouTube.com
Carolyn Ratteray, as Caitlin Priest
Riley Parra, Tello Films
Irene Roseen, as Maeve Fielding
The Rich and the Ruthless, UMC
Victoria Rowell, as Jacqueline Mitchell
Jacqueline and Jilly, UMC
Karrueche Tran, as Vivian Johnson-Garrett
The Bay The Series, Prime Video
Brianne Tju, as Alex Portnoy
Light as a Feather, Hulu
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OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DIGITAL DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
Matthew Ashford, as Steve Jensen The Bay The Series, Prime Video
Ameer Baraka, as Darius Bronx SIU, UMC/Prime Video
Brandon Beemer, as Evan Blackwell The Bay The Series, Prime Video
Carl Gilliard, as Dr. Munroe Giants, YouTube.com
Wil Lash, as Scott Taylor Anacostia, YouTube.com T
Tremayne Norris, as Carlos Daniels Anacostia, YouTube.com
Marc Anthony Samuel, as Mark Levodolinsky Orbital Redux, Project Alpha
Sean Samuels, as Ade Giants, YouTube.com
Terrence Terrell, as Kwasi Asamoah Giants, YouTube.com
Alex Wyse, as Cooper Only Children, Vimeo.com
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OUTSTANDING GUEST PERFORMER IN A DIGITAL DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
Denise Boutte, as Jasmine
Bronx SIU, UMC/Prime Video
Lou Diamond Phillips, as Martin
Conversations in L.A., Prime Video
Sean Patrick Flanery, as Ty Garrett
The Bay The Series, Prime Video
Anita Gillette, as Frannie
After Forever, Prime Video & Binge Networks
A. Martinez, as Nardo Ramos
The Bay The Series, Prime Video
Amy Pietz, as Mrs. Shannon Pierce
Conversations in L.A., Prime Video
J. August Richards, as Andrew Prescott
Giants, YouTube.com
Eric Roberts, as Alexander Fortnoy
New Dogs, Old Tricks, Prime Video
Kelsey Scott, as Sadiyah Siobahn
Giants, YouTube.com
Marina Sirtis, as Gail Finney
Riley Parra, Tello Films
So, did you favorite performers make the first round cut? Who are you happy to see in the running for Emmy gold? Who are you surprised is not on the Pre-nom list? Share your thoughts on the list of pre-nominations via the comment section below.
Did Camila Banus (Gabi. DOOL) just not submit anything this year? Because that’s the ONLY reason why I can think of for not to be on the Best Supporting Actress list.
If Peter makes it to the final round(s), I will lose all faith in the system. There are so many well-deserving actors on this list. Those that have actually earned their jobs.
I don’t watch GH but I keep reading comments like yours on different media sites. He wasn’t bad when he was a young man on Guiding Light but that was about a decade ago. I might have to watch clips of him on GH just to be curious lol.
I have to admit I’m confuse on how the voting procedure goes, but still happy the GH ladies and guys that made the list, happy that Michele Stafford is finally popping up for her work on gh, and glad to see Tamara Braun in the list for supporting, especially since they started her character out slow, and now she’s in hight gear onscreen.
where’s camila?huge snub. if parking lot Peter advances,these emmys have no credibility. glad to see Drake in there. Chad just no,he slept through all his scenes last year
AGREED.
No snub at all if she did not submit a reel. There are no nominations for these awards other than the actor nominating themself.
Tallies : each show… # nominees
Y&R : 19
GH : 17
Days: 16
B&B : 8
Best Lead / Supporting / Younger
RIGHT – oughta – the gate : hey ! Prop this
OUTSTANDING GUEST PERFORMER IN A DRAMA SERIES “Thaao Penghlis ‘
Andre DiMera @DAYS of OUR Lives.. his comedic timing… his over the top… demeanor… his mindset in crafting a character that has legs AND rode the DiMera Mystique. Andre WITH Kate… GOD ! I will never understand why this was trashed. the sophisticated wit the aplomb with which Andre and Lauren Koslow just nailed and toasted each other presence. I LOVE Thaao AND Andre AND Tony. Mr DiMera to the set please. Ron Carlivati.. high brow wit glamour edge panache; one step up and hard knocks as only a DiMera can
^^^ THIS was my biggest surprise… I could be happy with this… well come on… along with the triple crown
@DAYS of OUR Lives
no surprise with Linsey Godfrey… AND “COME ON” any of the 4 shows casting director….. @JADE Harlow !?!? she continues to be nominated and recognized for internet show stopper that she is. also my other TRIP… LOL my secretly crushed on and will DANCE ; should @DAYS of OUR Lives nuERICA Kane
Victoria Konefal, as Ciara Brady Days of Our Lives, NBC
OH MY GOD … pick me up! My dynasty 2 billion dollar cache IS nominated : Victoria Rowell, as Jacqueline Mitchell Jacqueline and Jilly, UMC… another huge loss to this day that Y&R does nothing to further along COLOR. hey ! they didn’t keep Misheal Morgan did they
Glad to see Lindstrom in the lead category, as he has been driving story for months now. As mad as I was that Genie “went on hiatus”, that was probably the best thing to happen to JL on the show since they paired the 2 together.
Gail is rightfully in the supporting category. Howarth should have got Ramsey’s slot, but I suspect he submitted in lead.
Please air the show on prime time TV. Or on cable. Eithe mr inecso weccan watch.
I agree, that would be great!
Messed up on the last part. Either way do we the fans can watch.
KNOCK IT OUT of the Park : unquestionably; without doubt; no err on judgment; bar none; pack a wallop; the envelope PLEASE
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Tamara Braun, as Dr. Kim Nero General Hospital, ABC
Kirsten Storms, as Maxie Jones General Hospital, ABC
Vernee Watson, as Stella Henry General Hospital, ABC
Kassie DePaiva, as Eve Donovan Days of Our Lives, NBC
Linsey Godfrey, as Sarah Horton Days of Our Lives, NBC
Martha Madison, as Belle Black Days of Our Lives, NBC
Sal Stowers, as Lani Price Days of Our Lives, NBC
Camryn Grimes, as Mariah Copeland The Young and the Restless, CBS
Beth Maitland, as Traci Abbott The Young and the Restless, CBS
Mishael Morgan, as Hilary Curtis The Young and the Restless, CBS
EVERY WOMAN in this category could walk with GOLD
how can any one break it down to 5.
@Y&R – this is heart wrenching, and I don’t even watch Y&R any more… yet i’d standing ovation Beth Maitland, AND Mishael Morgan. can MESMERIZE. I can still see @Camryn Grimes most boring speech at last years emmy… so she can take a break this year
@GH – Tamara Braun will forever be the most welcome return by any actor to continue their outstanding RUN in this genre… she’s got mega written all over herself. top shelf top draw.. Dag ! plus she’s hotted out w/ Billy Miller AND William DeVry. this is happening
Kirsten Storms – it’s been a year since her one week of funeral scenes have come and gone. since that time.. well whataya know.. Shelly and Chris work stinks and it carries over in to character assassination. it just reeks of Wes Ramsey’ Peter August… Maxie is gone
@Vernee Watson.. Stella is never counted out… she deservedly WON and is placed in the right category this year for a shoe in… Love the bejeezus out of her. who wouldn’t want an Aunt Stella. I do, bunches and bunches of treat her like a lady
having said ALL this ^^^^ all deserving of honorable mention
that being said – the winner MUST come from any of the nominees @DAYS of OUR Lives
DAYS of OUR Lives – for the love of GOD
what will it take and when it should… only then will Serial have raised the bar and fully acknowledged the contribution of Ms. Kassie DePaiva . she is a full on ONE WOMAN SHOW… watching her work with a GIFTED CAST… alongside Kassie. boffo connect.
it’s such delight and giddy to see Martha Madison DOES ACT and FULLY carries her work as a recast… and has only gotten better at each turn she shows up. I voted her BEST FIGURE… I vote her work with her parents John and Marlena as heart tugged OUT and how she had to “carry” out Marlena wish. AND she easily , could be handed the torch from the uber damsel big sister Sami.. and fire onward and upward with her turn. LOVE HER !
Linsey Godfrey : has never left the top of her game – I am captivated still… having never watched her 3 time emmy nominated start @B&B. she’s my Jennifer Jason Leigh.. AND that’s truly a compliment of a class act who acts with every part of her being. IE: check out Dolores Claiborne… w/Kathy Bates… you could clearly see Linsey Godfrey . she’s the complete package. i’m still so smitten
Sal Stowers, as Lani Price ” say what one will… this lady has arrived .. this lady is tantamount to has her very own niche while all the rest clamor. she’s that enigmatic; the camera LOVES her.. as she chanteuse, damsel, femme fatale, brings down the bad guy… should be an attraction with Rafe just because. she shared in SOD .. about her character losing her baby with Eli.. that at the time this was being REELED… she culled from her grandmother having passed… and this certainly brought out her best stuff. she’s always a part of every scene be it supporting.. and watching her figure out that much more of Lani.
even I don’t know what to think… this is thee 2019 soap annuls RING IT UP
Great list of actors. I think the one glaring omission is Rob Scott Wilson (Ben, DOOL). He has done the impossible, making us cheer for a killer. I also think Camilla Banus should not only have been pre-nominated, but should have won. Kate Mansi is a lock for her award. I am surprised to not see Greg Vaughn on the list. I am hoping to see the awards on Hallmark or Lifetime channel this year since they continue to employ so many daytime actors. Lastly, I would love to see Michael Fairman and Lauren Koslow do the red carpet.
it is a real shame not to see camila banus and robert scott wilson big snubs and gh fans michelle stafford should not be here she is phyliss from young and restless and wasting her time on gh someone also stated the 4 shows on the majors should be competing with the digital shows no no and no our 4 shows left still deserve the full respect of there own categories to me the prime time emmys are unwatchable this is us cannot compete with the americans those shows have diff liberties and keep maurice away too sleepwalking should not merit a nom
Happy about all that were nominated from GH. They are awesome!
Congrats to the cast of Days, the show I watch and love!
Just give the Best Supporting Actor Emmy to Max Gail right now. No disrespect to any of the other names on the list in that category, but it shouldn’t even be a competition. Max has been on another level. And to think, that role was originally planned to only las6 3 months.
The other names that stand out for me, very glad to see Jon Lindstrom’s name after all these years. I don’t recall him ever being nominated or pre-nominated in the past. Hope he makes the final cut. The story has dragged on too much for my liking, but as a performer, he’s been tremendous as Kevin/Ryan.
Maurice Benard got to play a totally different role for him this year as the loving son watching his father slip away to Alzheimer’s. Happy to see his name, he gets way too much unwarranted criticism. There is a reason so many GH nominees submit scenes where they shared the screen with Maurice, year after year. Hope he makes the final list.
Glad to finally see Michelle Stafford’s name for her work on GH, after being a perennial Emmy darling when she was on Y&R. Really all the ladies from GH in the lead category, Maura, Finola, Laura, Michelle, all are fantastic. Maura in particular It will be tough to narrow it down, along with all the very talented ladies from the other shows.
Where is Roger Howarth’s name? I know he’s a polarizing figure, some don’t like him as Franco. But his scenes with the reveal that Franco was sexually molested as a child, that entire storyline, he was raw, he was real, he was amazing. That’s a glaring omission on this list, in my opinion.
How can I vote ? Please air the 46th Daytime Emmy Awards, Prime time TV or Cable . I would love to watch all my favorites of GH . I am very pleased with all… GH nominations . Thank you
Hope Kirsten Storms finally wins. She was great when Nathan died.
So happy the favorite actors & actresses on GH have been nominated!
Please put award ceremony back on TV!!!! Please!!
I do hope that Marci Miller wins.She is the best Abby ever and my friend thinks the same way Kate is ok but we both love Marci better.
Can we watch the Awards on YouTube? Or when it is happening. I’m sure all of the soap fans would love to see it Live.
OK – I’m calling it : tit for tat swap
@General Hospital : Best Lead Actor; Jon Lindstrom
@General Hospital : Best Supporting ; Max Gail
@Days of OUR Lives : Best Lead Actress; Marci Miller
@Days of OUR Lives : Best Supporting ; Kassie DePaiva
Best Show ;Best Writing ;Best directing ; @Days of OUR Lives Triple Crown @Ron Carlivati
^^^ it just sounds and reads a lot of intelligence. ACTORS who craft their chosen profession … take the time and/or have that IT quotient to RUN with any thing. across the board fascinate AND mesmerize. on that note –
it’s Billy Flynn, Chad @DAYS
it’s Drake Hogestyn, John @DAYS
who should be in the top 5 and easily take home emmy
^^^ it sure would be a party
thought steve burton would be on list for best actor.
Breaking News
Jacob Martinez is ‘Days of Our Lives’ New Javi Hernandez Replacing Al Calderon in the Role
Finally! The casting has been revealed as to just who would be Al Calderon’s successor in the role of Days of our Lives, Javi Hernandez. On Friday, April 30, the long-running soap opera revealed Jacob Martinez is taking on the part and he will first be seen this coming June 30th and then on all-new episodes streaming on Peacock.
As previously reported, the popular Calderon exited the soap opera last year to join the cast of the NBC primetime medical drama, Brilliant Minds as nurse Nico Silva, who in May will air the remainder of their second season. The series has been on the bubble for renewal by the network. His last episodes as Javi will also air this May on DAYS.
Since DAYS tapes ten months ahead of streaming, Martinez has been secretly ensconced in all the drama in Salem for quite some time. When viewers see the new Javi in story, we should learn what will happen in Javi’s relationship with Leo Stark played by Emmy winner, Greg Rikaart, plus his continued relationship with his relatives in the Hernandez clan. Currently, when Javi returned to Salem after taking care of his ailing father, and after the bust-up of his marriage to Leo thanks to Dimitri (Peter Porte), he claimed he had moved on with someone else while he was away from Salem.
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Like Calderon before him, Martinez is a multi-talented actor and singer. Jacob’s resume is impressive having appeared in the musical In Pieces: The Musical at Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater and he was hand-picked by Joey Contreras to play the role of Grey. Other credits include: the short film, Memory Swim and the play Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage.
Martinez hails from Norfolk, Nebraska and appeared when he was very young at the Johnny Carson Theatre, and as DAYS fans know, Jacob is now working at the Days of our Lives studios, right where the “Tonight Show” is filled. In addition, Jacob Martinez is a graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA).
Taking to his Instagram on Thursday, April 30 once the news of his casting was revealed, Martinez, expressed, “Way too many people to thank in one post, so I’ll just say THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART to each and every person who continues to pour into me and encourage me to chase my dreams. I cannot even begin to express how grateful I am. I already feel beyond blessed, supported, and loved. See you all in Salem ⏳”
Jacob Martinez appeared on Friday on the Days of our Lives Instagram account announcing his casting. You can check it out below. Deadline was the first to report the casting switch.
So, excited to learn who is the new Javi Hernandez? Please welcome Jacob Martinez to the role and be on the lookout for his debut on June 30. Comment below.
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This week starts with heartbreaking news. Patrick Muldoon, best known for his roles as the original Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives and later as Richard Hart on Melrose Place, died on Sunday, April 19, at the age of 57. Reports indicate his death was sudden following a heart attack.
Muldoon’s sister, Shana Muldoon-Zappa, told TMZ on Monday more details on her brother’s death, “Patrick went to take a shower Sunday morning after drinking coffee with his girlfriend in their Beverly Hills home. His girlfriend decided to check on him after he was taking too long and found him unconscious on the bathroom floor?” Shana added that paramedics rushed over and tried to revive Patrick, but there was nothing anyone could do.
Soap fans first saw Muldoon as Kate’s (Lauren Koslow) son on DAYS back in 1992, where he quickly became a fan favorite during the on-screen love story between Austin and Carrie Brady (Christie Clarke). Patrick left the series in 1995. He later made comeback for appearances in 2011 and 2012.
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On Melrose Place, he played bad buy Richard Hart from 1995-1996. Patrick launched his acting career while in college landing the role of Matt in the 1990 sitcom Who’s The Boss? alongside the likes of Judith Light (ex-Karen, OLTL) and Tony Danza. Following his graduation, Patrick nabbed a recurring role as Jeffrey Hunter in Saved By The Bell by 1991.
Throughout his decades long career, Muldoon also starred in several motion and TV series including his leading roile in Starship Troopers (1997). He also had parts in Deadlock (2021), Vanquish (2021), Dakota (2022), Marlowe (2022), and Murder At Hollow Creek (2023).
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Not only was Patrick an actors, but a producer and a musician and singer. He often made appearances and put out music with his band, The Sleeping Masses. Muldoon was the band’s lead singer and guitar player. Patrick was also a producer of TV and film projects.
At the time of his death, Patrick was also an executive producer on a the movie “Kockroach,” which is currently in production.
Taking to his Instagram, just a few days before his death, Muldoon expressed,“So excited to be a part of this amazing project KOCKROACH directed by Matt Ross starring Chris Hemsworth, Taron Edgerton, Zazzie Beetz And Alec Baldwin. Filming now in Australia,” he captioned his post.
Sadly, on April 24, Muldoon can be seen in his 2025 film Dirty Hands also festuring Denise Richards (ex-B&B, RHOBH), which will be released on digital streaming platforms on VOD.
Muldoon is survived by his partner, Miriam Rothbart; parents, Deanna and Patrick Muldoon Sr.; his sister and brother-in-law, Shana and Ahmet Zappa; and their children, Muldoon’s beloved niece Halo and nephew Arrow Zappa.
Share your remembrances and condolences on the loss of Patrick Muldoon via the comment section, which is followed below by the trailer Dirty Hands due out later this week on digital platforms.
All My Children and Hallmark alum, Jonathan Bennett has been cast in the newly-created role on General Hospital as Joe Fitzpatrick.
Look for Bennett to make his debut on the ABC soap opera next month in May. Bennett is very familiar to daytime fans for his work as JR Chandler on All My Children from 2000-2001. Later, he landed the part of Aaron Samuels in the motion picture, Mean Girls in 2004 starring Lindsay Lohan, which would become his breakout role.
Jonathan would go on to star in seven Hallmark Channel movies and then hosting and producing the network’s reality competition show Finding Mr. Christmas, Bennett has also appeared as a contestant on Season 19 of Dancing with the Stars, plus Celebrity Big Brother in 2019, and he starred on Broadway in Spamalot.
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Frank Valentini, the executive producer of General Hospital shared to Deadline who first reported the casting news, “We’re so excited to have Jonathan joining our cast. He’s a tremendous talent and will be a fantastic addition to ‘GH.’
After the news broke, Bennett took to his Instagram and shared, “There’s a new guy in town…” Meanwhile, the official General Hospital account shared a pic and expressed, “He’s already tired of us telling him his hair looks sexy pushed back. Welcome to the family, Jonathan Bennett.
Bennett is married to Jaymes Vaughan. Back in 2022, they became the first gay couple to appear on the cover of the wedding magazine, The Knot.
So, what do you think of the casting of Jonathan as Joe Fitzpatrick? Is he the new man for Lucas? Share your thoughts via the comment section.
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Brandon Barash Granted Restraining Order Against ‘General Hospital’s’ Kirsten Storms
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Days Of Our Lives1 week agoDAYS Stephen Nichols Remembers Drake Hogestyn as the ‘Most Vital, Enthusiastic, Committed Man I Ever Knew’ Ahead of the PanCan PurpleStride Walk
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