Laura hasn't been seen in Port Charles in months, but Genie Francis is on her way back to GENERAL HOSPITAL, so we'll be seeing the mayor back in action before we know it! Do you feellike Steve Burton could come back if theres no longer a vaccine mandate? Advertisement Francis took over the role of Laura Webber from Stacey Baldwin back in 1977 and made the character a daytime icon, especially once paired with Anthony Gearys Luke Spencer. [4] At the peak of her success, Francis left the series in 1982 to try her hand at prime-time television. Michael, played by Chad Duell, andWillow,played by Katelyn MacMullen, have been busypreparing for their wedding. Genie Francis arrives at the 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards at Warner Bros. Studios on April 26, 2015 | Photo: Getty Images. Posted Friday, February 04, 2022 7:09:24 AM, Heartbroken Emmy nominee withdraws their nomination from contention after "huge misunderstanding". Its so cheesy and campy, now looking back on it, but that shaped the character as I moved forward, really, with the rest of my life on that show. This isn't the first time that the actress has decided to take a mid-year break. Genie Francis celebrates 45 years at General Hospital To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. @GeneralHospital pic.twitter.com/2szXxTILh5. "It's a wonderful surprise this deep into a character on a show, to finally have them go back and they pulled that out of my past, which is a great thing to do. It doesnt for 60! Congrats to @GenieFrancis on 45 years . 50th Annual Daytime Emmy nominations announced: Find out who was nominated this year! A lot of people look back at 1977 as the year that Jimmy Carter was sworn in as the 39th president of the United States, but General Hospital fans remember it for a much more life-changing moment: Genie Francis made her debut as Laura Webber. Steffy squared off with Sheila at the prison. Genie Francis is making her way back to the canvas as her iconic character, Laura Webber, who will be involved in "a battle for the soul" of Port Charles this November. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. General Hospital shared photos from a party thrown in Francis' honor, saying, "It's always a party behind the scenes at #GeneralHospital, but today is one for the history books. She was nominated earlier this year for a Daytime Emmy in the Outstanding Lead Actress category and previously took home the gold in the Outstanding Supporting Actress category in 2007. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Copyright a360media 2023. GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers 4/28/23: Brick Catches Dex! [21] It was located at 31 Searsport Avenue, Belfast, Maine 04915, and they also sold items online. Francis: I think thats why they cry when they meet us. Y&R RECAPS: What you missed the Week of April 24, 2023, THE SCOOP! Constance Towers to reprise role as GH's Helena Cassadine, The 50th Annual Daytime Emmys will air this June on CBS, William Lipton stepping away as General Hospital's Cameron, "Heartbroken" Days of our Lives star Victoria Grace withdraws herself from Daytime Emmys contention, The Young and the Restless star Eric Braeden reveals he is being treated for cancer, Is Hope in love with Thomas? Im proud,very proud, to be a part of this show, Francis says. Shriner: I have a story for that, with Genie. And to find love. About The Actor: Learn more about Genie Francis. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. All of you are such a huge part of the history of pop culture. General Hospital Spoilers, 24 April 2023: From Tracy's revenge on Victor to Willow-Michael's wedding preparations, here's what you can expect . Read more, By providing this information, you agree that we may process your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Statement. GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers: Michael and Willows Wedding Explodes! Genie Francis Is Coming Back to GENERAL HOSPITAL! Benard: Theres no fanbase more loyal. Benard: For me, it was the AIDS storyline thatjust seemed so needed at the time. May. Yeah, she just beams whenever you see her. And Avery Kristen Pohl (Esme) called her super welcoming and amazing to learn from, as well.. Ukraine war latest: Russian troops being 'placed in hole in ground as Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) confirmed the news and will soon make sure the antidote undergoes the proper testing, too. "I don't know the full story of what's coming. Published on May 19, 2020 11:41 AM. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Youve gotta admit, one of the nicest human beings whos ever been with us. General Hospital has always beenled by strong women. Why has it lasted 60 years? I dont think its right for me. Her biggest role came in 1977 with Laura Spencer on General Hospital as she was a recast. Shriner: I dont think the audience has changed I think theyre just now grown up. Benard: Yeah. We took up biking this summer, Francis reported of how she and husband Jonathan Frakes got around Maine during her break. Genie Francis Returns to General Hospital! - Soaps In Depth Francis turned 60 last year, having joined the cast of General Hospital at age 15. As she travels back to Port Charles with Felicia, played by Kristna Wagner,she promises to make Victor pay for what he did, but Felicia is worriedthat these plans might putthem in more trouble. Manage Settings GHs Nicholas Chavez Reacts to His Daytime Emmy Nomination. LAST WEEK ON GH: Michael and Willow were married. And Tony? The actress has come and gone multiple times over the years, but has remained a part of Port Charles. [citation needed], In 2004, Francis appeared in Teacher's Pet[9] and Thunderbirds. Francis has since returned to GH for several stints over the years, one of which was a 1998 storyline that dug into Luke's past rape of Laura. Plus, mob techie Brick (Stephen A. Smith) is in Port Chuck to help his boss Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard). Daniel and Lily had sex. Do you think Nina reporting Carly will end up tanking Nina's relationship with Sonny? However, he will be stopped soon by his ultimate rival, Laura Spencer Collins (Genie Francis), and her crew of heroes. Same guy! How do you feel about Genie Francis taking a summer break from GH? B&B exec Brad Bell has an answer, DAYTIME EMMYS: DAYS lands seven acting nods, plus directing, writing, and series, DAYS COMMENTARY: And if this world runs out of lovers. I think that the #MeToo movement helped significantly, thank God. Meanwhile, Portia, played by Brook Kerr,is still drowning in worry over Trina, played by Tabyana Ali, and when she takes inAnna, played by Finola Hughes, who is recovering from a bullet shot by Victor, her fear for her daughter only increases. We were the only ones doing that! Peacock renews DAYS, soap will continue through its 60th season, Kristian Alfonso teases "very clever twist" looming in her DAYS return, Miranda Wilson was "thrilled to bits" to be asked to return to Days of our Lives, Lindsay Arnold discusses her decision to step away from role as DAYS' Allie, "Shining star" Nneka Garland, an Emmy-winning GH producer, has died, GH exec shares decisions that went into tribute episode to Epiphany, General Hospital boss Frank Valentini talks about GH's 60th anniversary, General Hospital welcomes back Emma Samms as Holly. The store sold cottage furnishings and home accessories. That was the year that General Hospital really went supercharged. General Hospital Spoilers, 24 April 2023: From Tracy's revenge on Victor to Willow-Michael's wedding preparations, here's what you can expect. During ABC's Television Critics Association presentation on Wednesday, the actress who has portrayed the role of Laura Spencer since 1977 opened up about the date rape scene from 1979 that has. Through the years, Francis has appeared on numerous other daytime soaps. They don't often tell us that -- they keep that very quiet," she teased. All Rights Reserved, Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google. Bold and the Beautiful: Steffy Appalled Regrets What She Sees Next Week. Genie Francis has much to celebrate these days. Love GH? Ahead of Friday's Daytime Emmy Awards (airing on CBS at 8/7c), Soaps.com's Kristyn Burtt caught up with General Hospital icon Genie Francis, who marveled that she had been playing Laura. See all posts by Jeannie Daigneault, General Hospital 2-Week Spoilers: Heathers Scheme Blows up in Her Face. 44 years, Francis made her debut as Laura Vining on General Hospital. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'soapcentral_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_3',128,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-soapcentral_com-medrectangle-4-0'); Riding high on the success of her GH role, Francis opted to leave the ABC soap in 1982, hoping for big opportunities in primetime. On the other hand, it could involve Nikolas Cassadine (Adam Huss). Never. Last year, for example, the show's writers had Laura and Martin (Michael E. Knight) briefly go into the Witness Protection Program to accommodate Francis' summer vacation. She booked a few non-soap gigs, including the series Bare Essence, North & South, and Murder, She Wrote, but she eventually found herself pulled back to soaps with roles like Days of our Lives' Diana Colville, All My Children's Ceara Connor, and, of course, GH's Laura. Drew, played by Cameron Mathison,and Curtis, played by Donnell Turner, use a book on Greek mythologyto find a map with a Virgo marking on it andconnect itto the Greek goddess Demeter. Benard: Yes, there is, and the hard part is that Sonny is bipolar, and Im bipolar. In 1985, she starred in the miniseries North and South as Brett Main Hazard. Nuts. On January 31, 2009, Francis reprised her role of Peyton MacGruder in the Hallmark Channel movie, Taking a Chance on Love. The mega-villainess is back this month on General Hospital. Ive had to figure out how to maneuver that. [15] On January 8, 2013, executive producer Frank Valentini and Entertainment Weekly confirmed that Francis would return to General Hospital, first airing on February 11. Thats all gone! I thought it was great, being a Method actor coming in and playing this and its great for acting, but not great for my life. Eugenie Ann Francis (born May 26, 1962) is an American actress. The iconic actress who is best known to daytime-soap viewers as "Laura" of "General Hospital" fame, first burst onto the acting scene as a 14-year-old, when she took up the role in 1977. Laura hasnt been seen in Port Charles in months, but Genie Francis is on her way back to GENERAL HOSPITAL, so well be seeing the mayor back in action before we know it! 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Daniel and Lily had sex. In December 2008, she had a starring role in the Hallmark Channel movie, The Note, which earned her critical acclaim. She returned to General Hospital in 1983 for a limited run, to coincide with the departure of Luke when Anthony Geary decided to leave the series. Unfortunately, this included an extremely controversial storyline in which Luke raped Laura at the Campus Disco. I got the vaccine really fast. Hard to believe. The storyline was revisited years later and addressed as the act of violence that it was. Looks like Victor was able to get Laura out of his hair after all! Benard: In the 30 years Ive been here, this is the most Ive seen it be female-driven. Genie Francis joined the cast on this day in 1977 and we will forever be in her debt. But she stated she didn't want to play a wounded dove like Laura anymore and wanted to play stronger characters. Its a break in their day, the ones who are watching in the daytime. Hear about Laura Collins current relationship with brothers, Cyrus and Martin, and her plans on returning to Port . Wagner: Yeah, all of Hollywood. And what Ive learned, if we get a little more personal, is that you cannot live out the fantasy youre pretending on stage. Dangerously crazy, sometimes. GH is thrilling right now. However, Heathers presence might be the start of Esmes memory returning. Cody on GENERAL HOSPITAL Everything You Need To Know, The Truth About Mollys Endometriosis on GENERAL HOSPITAL, GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers 4/25/23: Sonny Must Choose, Daytime Emmys 2023:Everything You Need to Know. Shes really, really, amazing to work with, praised Nicholas Chavez (Spencer). Genie Francis Bio (Wiki) - Married Biography [22] They decided to donate a part of all record sales to the Sisters of Saint Francis Children's Mission in Cuernavaca, a mission founded by her cousin Sister Margaret. "This show was going to be canceled when we started," she says with a laugh, addressing Shriner. Viewers shouldnt worry themselves, however, because this happens every year. Eventually, the mother-of-two teamed up with Nutrisystem and was able to shed 30lbs in only seven months.