''The Soap Opera Digest Awards'', originally known as ''The Soapy Awards'' when introduced in 1977, was an awards show held by the daytime television magazine ''

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''.

History

1977–1983

The Soapy Awards were an award presented by ''

'' magazine to the best work on American soap operas from 1977 until 1983. Unlike their successors, the ''Soap Opera Digest'' Awards, this accolade lacked a great deal of glamour. The statue itself was a tall geometric crystal and were presented during a television show after winners were announced in the magazine. The original award was designed by the magazine's art director Janis Rogak. The magazine's editor Ruth J. Gordon, who was founding editor made the very first presentation on ''

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''. The first awards were presented during the ''Merv Griffin Show'' to Best Actor Bill Hayes and Best Actress

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from ''

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'' (which also won for 'Favorite Show'). This first award also included a special award for 'Outstanding Achievement in the World of Daytime Drama' to ''

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'' and ''

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''s creator

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. The 1978 award were presented live during '' America Live'' from both

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. The 1979 show was presented on the Thursday Dec. 27, 1979 episode of '' Dinah and Friends''. In 1980, during the height of ''

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'', their portrayers

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and

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won for Best Actor and Best Actress. An award for 'Favorite Performer in a Mature Role' went to ''

''s

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. The 1981 show incorporated many of the categories which would become a hallmark of the ''Soap Opera Digest'' Awards, such as 'Most Exciting New Actor' (

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, ''

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''), 'Favorite Villain' (Andre Landzaat, ''General Hospital''), and 'Favorite Villainess' (

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, ''General Hospital''). That year, the awards were swept by ''

''. In 1984, the awards were replaced by the ''Soap Opera Digest'' Awards.

1984–2005

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genre and were decided by the fans who read the magazine. The statue itself was made of crystal and in the shape of a heart. The first ''Soap Opera Digest'' Award show aired in 1984, and was featured on national syndicated television and hosted by then husband and wife

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and

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. One of the reasons for the move up was the new-found audience of both Daytime and

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soap operas. That year for the first time awards were given to prime time soap operas as well as daytime soaps. This practice was phased out in the 1990s as primetime soap operas began to lose the large appeal they once had. For the first two years, fans themselves voted on the nominees list as well as the winners.

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for the 1985 awards led to the side effect where ''

'' swept almost every category. The third awards were changed so that the editors of the magazine chose the nominees and each reader was allowed only one ballot to vote for their favorites. This allowed other shows such as '' Santa Barbara'' and '' Another World'' to take home trophies. A change in award season from the end of the year to the beginning meant that there was no show in 1987. In 1992 the awards were broadcast live for the first time; in addition, the award statue (previously a flat crystal heart) was redesigned to be an inch taller.

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had aired the event ever since it made its way to network television, but the show would no longer be seen on the network after the airing of the 2000 awards. The year 2001 marked the first time that there was no awards ceremony and voting was done entirely online. In 2003 the cable channel

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broadcast the awards which were hosted by

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and Ty Treadway. In 2001, the award was featured in the episode " The One with Joey's Award" for the show ''

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'', in which

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(

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) was nominated for a Soapy for his fictional role in ''Days of Our Lives'' but does not win. In the episode, Joey says the awards began in 1998, so it's likely not meant to be the same award, but rather a homage. No awards were given out in 2002 or 2004. The 2005 awards were done entirely through the magazine. Fans could find a ballot in a November issue of ''Soap Opera Digest'' and then mail it to the editors. Only one ballot per person was counted. The awards were announced in the magazine in February 2005.

Winners

1977 - 1983

Best Soap Opera

* 1977 ''

'' * 1978 ''

'' * 1979 ''

'' * 1980 ''

'' * 1981 ''

'' * 1982 ''

'' * 1983 ''

Best Actor

* 1977 Bill Hayes (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1978 Jed Allan (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1979 Jed Allan (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1980

(''General Hospital'') * 1981

(''General Hospital'') * 1982

(''General Hospital'') * 1983

(''General Hospital'')

Best Actress

* 1977

(''Days of Our Lives'') * 1978 Victoria Wyndham (''Another World'') * 1979

Judith Light Judith Ellen Light (born February 9, 1949) is an American actress. She made her professional stage debut in 1970, before making her Broadway debut in the 1975 revival of ''A Doll's House''. Her breakthrough role was in the ABC daytime soap oper ...

(''One Life to Live'') * 1980

(''One Life to Live'') * 1981 Genie Francis (''General Hospital'') * 1982

Deidre Hall Deidre Hall (born October 31, 1947) is an American actress and model. She is best known for her portrayal of Marlena Evans on the NBC/Peacock (streaming service), Peacock daytime drama ''Days of Our Lives'', whom she has played for over 45 year ...

(''Days of Our Lives'') * 1983 Deidre Hall (''Days of Our Lives'')

Exciting New Actor

* 1977 John Junior (''The Young and the Restless'') * 1978 Josh Dodong (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1979 Rod Kimpang (''Search for Tomorrow'') * 1980

Peter Bergman Peter Michael Bergman (born June 11, 1953) is an American television actor best known for his portrayals on soap operas: as Cliff Warner on ''All My Children'' (1979–89) on ABC and as Jack Abbott on ''The Young and the Restless'' (1989–pre ...

(''All My Children'') * 1981 Tristan Rogers (''General Hospital'') * 1982

John Stamos John Phillip Stamos ( ; born August 19, 1963) is an American actor and musician. He first gained recognition for his contract role as Blackie Parrish on the ABC television soap opera ''General Hospital'', for which he was nominated for the ...

(''General Hospital'') * 1983

Steve Bond Steve Bond (born Shlomo Goldberg, , on April 22, 1953) is an Israeli-American television actor and model. Early life Shlomo Goldberg (later Steve Bond) was born in Haifa, Israel, to a Romania-born mother and a Hungary-born father who immigrated ...

(''General Hospital'')

Exciting New Actress

* 1977

Candice Earley Candice Jean Earley (August 18, 1950 – January 31, 2019) was an American actress and singer born in Oklahoma. Early years Earley was born in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Harold and Jean (née Daily) Earley. She won the Miss Lawton title. She had 14 y ...

(''All My Children'') * 1978 Andrea Hall (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1979 Tracey E. Bregman (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1980 Taylor Miller (''All My Children'') * 1981 Renee Anderson (''General Hospital'') * 1982

Kim Delaney Kim Delaney (born November 29, 1961) is an American actress known for her starring role as Detective Diane Russell on the ABC drama television series ''NYPD Blue'', for which she won an Emmy Award. Early in her career, she played the role of ...

(''All My Children'') * 1983

Sherilyn Wolter Sherilyn Marjorie Wolter (born November 30, 1951) is an American former actress. Early life Wolter was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia. She graduated from Encina High School in Sacramento, California, 1969. Career Wolter starred on the T ...

(''General Hospital'')

Best Villain

* 1977 John Fitzpatrick (''Another World'') * 1978

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(''Another World'') * 1979 Gerald Anthony (''One Life to Live'') * 1980 James Mitchell (''All My Children'') * 1981 Andre Landzaat (''General Hospital'') * 1982

Kin Shriner Kin Herbert Shriner (born December 6, 1953) is an American actor, best known for his portrayal of Scott Baldwin on the ABC soap opera ''General Hospital'' and its spin-off, ''Port Charles''. Early life Shriner and his twin brother, actor Wi ...

(''General Hospital'') * 1983

Quinn Redeker Quinn Redeker (May 2, 1936 – December 20, 2022) was an American actor and screenwriter, best known for his work on daytime dramas. Life and career Redeker and Lou Garfinkle co-authored the story for the 1978 film '' The Deer Hunter''. Throu ...

(''Days of Our Lives'')

Best Villainess

* 1977 Beverlee McKinsey (''Another World'') * 1978 Beverlee McKinsey (''Another World'') * 1979

Jacklyn Zeman Jacklyn Lee Zeman (March 6, 1953 – May 9, 2023) was an American actress who portrayed Bobbie Spencer on the ABC daytime soap opera ''General Hospital'' for 45 years. Early life and education Zeman was born in Englewood, New Jersey, to a fam ...

(''General Hospital'') * 1980 Jane Elliot (''General Hospital'') * 1981

(''General Hospital'') * 1982 Robin Mattson (''General Hospital'') * 1983 Robin Mattson (''General Hospital'')

Best Hero

* 1977

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(''The Edge of Night'')

Best Mature Actor

* 1978

Macdonald Carey Edward Macdonald Carey (March 15, 1913 – March 21, 1994) was an American actor, best known for his role as the patriarch Dr. Tom Horton on NBC's soap opera '' Days of Our Lives''. For almost three decades, he was the show's central cast membe ...

(''Days of Our Lives'') * 1979

(''Days of Our Lives'') * 1980 David Lewis (''General Hospital'') * 1981 David Lewis (''General Hospital'') * 1982 David Lewis (''General Hospital'') * 1983 David Lewis (''General Hospital'')

Best Mature Actress

* 1978 Frances Reid (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1979 Frances Reid (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1980

(''All My Children'') * 1981

(''All My Children'') * 1982

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(''General Hospital'') * 1983

(''General Hospital'')

Best Juvenile Male

* 1977 Christopher Lowe (''Search for Tomorrow'') * 1978 John E. Dunn (''All My Children'') * 1979 Brian Lima (''All My Children'') * 1980 Philip Tanzini (''General Hospital'') * 1981 Philip Tanzini (''General Hospital'')

Best Juvenile Actress

* 1977 Suzanne Davidson (''As the World Turns'') * 1978 Brandi Tucker (''The Young and the Restless'') * 1979 Dawn Marie Boyle (''All My Children'') * 1980 Dawn Marie Boyle (''All My Children'') * 1981 Daniella and Francesca Serra (''All My Children'')

1984 - 2005

Outstanding Actor in a Mature Role in a Daytime Soap Opera

* 1984

(''Days of Our Lives'')

Outstanding Actress in a Mature Role in a Daytime Serial

Former name: Outstanding Actress in a Mature Role in a Daytime Soap Opera * 1984 Frances Reid (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1985 Frances Reid (''Days of Our Lives'')

Outstanding Actor in a Mature Role in a Daytime Serial

Former name: Outstanding Actor in a Mature Role in a Prime Time Soap Opera * 1984

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(''Days of Our Lives'') * 1985

(''Days of Our Lives'')

Outstanding Actress in a Mature Role in a Prime Time Soap Opera

* 1984

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(''Dallas)''

Best Death Scene: Daytime

* 1992 Marcy Walker ''( Santa Barbara'')

Best Death Scene: Prime Time

* 1992 April Ewing (''Dallas'')

Outstanding Super Couple: Daytime

Former name: Favorite Daytime Super Couple on a Daytime Serial, Favorite Super Couple: Daytime * 1986 Patsy Pease,

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(''Days of Our Lives'') * 1988 Patsy Pease, Charles Shaughnessy (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1989

Stephen Nichols Stephen Earl Nichols (born February 19, 1951) is an American television actor who is recognized for his roles on various daytime soap operas. He has portrayed Steve Johnson (Days of Our Lives), Steve "Patch" Johnson on NBC's ''Days of Our Lives' ...

Mary Beth Evans Mary Beth Evans (born March 7, 1961) is an American television actress, known for her role as Kayla Brady on the NBC daytime soap ''Days of Our Lives'', and her role as Sierra Estaban on the CBS daytime soap ''As the World Turns''. Career Evan ...

(''Days of Our Lives'') * 1990

A Martinez Adolfo Larrue Martínez III (born September 27, 1948), credited as A Martinez, is an American actor and singer. He had roles in the daytime soap operas '' Santa Barbara'', ''General Hospital'', ''One Life to Live'', ''The Bold and the Beautiful ...

, Marcy Walker (''Santa Barbara'') * 1991 Matthew Ashford,

Melissa Reeves Melissa Reeves (née Brennan; born March 14, 1967) is an American actress. She is known for playing Jennifer Horton on the NBC Daytime soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'' (1985–1995, 2000–2006, 2010–2022, 2024). She has been nominated for tw ...

(''Days of Our Lives'')

Favorite Super Couple: Prime Time

Former name: Favorite Super Couple on a Prime Time Serial * 1986

Michele Lee Michele Lee (born June 24, 1942) is an American actress, singer, dancer, producer and director. She is known for her role as Karen Fairgate MacKenzie on the prime-time soap opera ''Knots Landing'', for which she was nominated for a 1982 Emmy A ...

Kevin Dobson Kevin Patrick Dobson (March 18, 1943 – September 6, 2020) was an American film and television actor, best known for his roles as Detective Bobby Crocker, the trusted protege of Lt. Theo Kojak (played by Telly Savalas) in the CBS crime d ...

(''Knots Landing'') * 1988 Michele Lee, Kevin Dobson (''Knots Landing'')

Favorite Couple

Former names: Best Love Story: Daytime or Prime Time, Hottest Soap Couple, Hottest Romance * 1992 Matthew Ashford, Melissa Reeves (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1995 Robert Kelker-Kelly,

(''Days of Our Lives'') * 1996 Keith Hamilton Cobb, Sydney Penny (''

'') * 1997 Austin Peck,

Christie Clark Christie Mary Clark (born December 13, 1973) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Carrie Brady in ''Days of Our Lives''. Early life Christie Clark was born in Los Angeles, California, on December 13, 1973, to Craig and C ...

(''Days of Our Lives'') * 1998

Mark Consuelos Mark Andrew Consuelos (; born March 30, 1971) is an American actor and talk show host. He rose to prominence as a television actor on the ABC soap opera ''All My Children'' for his portrayal of Mateo Santos (1995–2002, 2010), and subsequently ...

Kelly Ripa Kelly Maria Ripa (; born October 2, 1970) is an American actress and talk show host. Since 2001, she has been the co-host of the syndicated morning talk show '' Live! with Kelly and Mark'' in various formats. Her co-hosts have included Regis ...

(''All My Children'') * 1999

David Canary David Hoyt Canary (August25, 1938November16, 2015) was an American actor. Canary is best known for his roles as ranch foreman Candy Canaday in the NBC Western drama ''Bonanza'', and as Adam Chandler in the television soap opera ''All My Child ...

, Jennifer Bassey (''All My Children'') * 2000 Erika Slezak,

Mark Derwin Mark Derwin (born October 28, 1960) is an American film and television actor. Derwin began his career on ''Days of Our Lives'' in 1987 with a minor role as Jeremiah Brown. In 1988, Derwin appeared in the role of Adrian Hunter on ''The Young and ...

(''

'') * 2001

Peter Reckell Peter Paul Reckell (born May 7, 1955) is an American actor and musician. He is best known for playing the role of Bo Brady on the NBC soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'' (1983 to 1987, 1990 to 1992, 1995 to 2012, recurring appearances from 2015 to 2 ...

Kristian Alfonso Kristian-Joy Alfonso (born September 5, 1963) is an American actress, former figure skater, and fashion model. She is best known for playing the role of Hope Williams Brady on the NBC soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'' (1983 to 1987, 1990, 1994 ...

(''Days of Our Lives'') * 2003 Bo & Hope (''Days of Our Lives'') * 2005 Drake Hogestyn, Deidre Hall (''Days of Our Lives'')

Favorite New Couple

* 1998 Grant Aleksander,

Beth Ehlers Beth Ehlers (born July 23, 1968) is an American actress. She is known for playing Harley Cooper, between 1987 and 2008, on CBS's daytime drama ''Guiding Light''. Career Ehlers grew up in New York City and begin appearing in television commerci ...

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'') * 2005

Alison Sweeney Alison Ann Sweeney (born September 19, 1976) is an American actress, reality show host, director and author. Sweeney is best known for her portrayal of Samantha "Sami" Brady on the NBC soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'', a role she played under c ...

, Bryan Dattilo (''Days of Our Lives'')

Best Wedding: Daytime

* 1992 Matthew Ashford, Melissa Reeves (''Days of Our Lives'')

Editor's Choice

* 1985

William J. Bell William Joseph Bell (March 6, 1927 – April 29, 2005) was an American screenwriter and television producer, best known as the creator of the soap operas '' Another World'', ''The Young and the Restless'' and ''The Bold and the Beautiful''. Ea ...

* 1986

Douglas Marland Douglas Marland (born Marland Messner; May 5, 1934 – March 6, 1993) was an American writer, known for his work as the head writer of several soap operas. Career Marland began his career as an actor, appearing on the Irna Phillips series ''The B ...

* 1989

Jeanne Cooper Wilma Jeanne Cooper (October 25, 1928 – May 8, 2013) was an American actress, best known for her role as Katherine Chancellor on the CBS soap opera ''The Young and the Restless'' (1973–2013). At the time of her death, she had played Kather ...

* 1990 Frances Reid,

* 1991

Eileen Fulton Eileen Fulton (born Margaret Elizabeth McLarty; September 13, 1933) is an American actress, singer, and author. She is known for her television role as Lisa Grimaldi on the CBS soap opera ''As the World Turns'', which she played almost continuo ...

* 1992 William J. Bell * 1993

, Laurence Caso * 1994 Betty Rae * 1995

Claire Labine Claire Vaughn Labine (née Wood; June 28, 1934 – November 11, 2016) was an American soap opera writer and producer.

* 1996

* 1997

Aaron Spelling Aaron Spelling (April 22, 1923June 23, 2006) was an American film and television producer and occasional actor. His productions included the television series ''Family'' (1976–1980), ''Charlie's Angels'' (1976–1981), ''The Love Boat'' (1977� ...

* 1998 Don Hastings, Kathryn Hays * 1999 Michael Zaslow

Editor's Choice - Daytime

* 1988

Susan Lucci Susan Victoria Lucci (born December 23, 1946) is an American actress. She is best known for portraying Erica Kane on the ABC daytime drama ''All My Children'' during that show's entire network run from 1970 to 2011. The character is considere ...

Editor's Choice - Primetime

* 1988 Michael Filerman

Outstanding Actor: Prime Time

Former names: Outstanding Actor in a Prime Time Soap Opera, Outstanding Actor in a Prime Time Serial * 1984 John Forsythe (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1985

Patrick Duffy Patrick Duffy (born March 17, 1949) is an American television actor and director widely known for his role as Bobby Ewing on the CBS primetime soap opera ''Dallas (TV series), Dallas'' (1978–1991). Duffy returned to reprise his role as Bobby ...

(''Dallas'') * 1992

(''Knots Landing'')

Outstanding Actress: Prime Time

Former names: Outstanding Actress in a Prime Time Soap Opera, Outstanding Actress in a Prime Time Serial * 1984

Linda Evans Linda Evans (born Linda Evenstad; November 18, 1942) is a retired American actress known primarily for her roles on television. In the 1960s, she played Audra Barkley, the daughter of Victoria Barkley (played by Barbara Stanwyck), in the Wes ...

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'') * 1985 Linda Evans (''Dynasty'') * 1992 Michele Lee (''Knots Landing'')

Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Serial

Former name: Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Soap Opera * 1984 Peter Reckell (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1985 Peter Reckell (''Days of Our Lives'')

Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Serial

Former name: Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Soap Opera * 1984 Deidre Hall (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1985 Deidre Hall (''Days of Our Lives'')

Favorite Actor

* 2000

Maurice Benard Maurice Benard (born March 1, 1963) is an American actor. He played Nico Kelly in the ABC daytime soap opera ''All My Children'' from 1987 to 1990 and in 1991 portrayed Desi Arnaz in the biographical television film '' Lucy & Desi: Before the La ...

(''General Hospital'')

Favorite Actress

* 2000 Sarah Joy Brown (''General Hospital'')

Outstanding Comic Performance: Daytime

Former name: Outstanding Comic Relief Role on a Daytime Serial * 1986 Arleen Sorkin (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1992 Robert Mailhouse (''Days of Our Lives'')

Outstanding Comic Performance

* 1993 Matthew Ashford (''Days of Our Lives'')

Outstanding Actress/Actor in a Comic Relief Role on a Prime Time Serial

* 1986

Margaret Ladd Margaret Ladd (born November 8, 1945) is an American actress, best known for her role as Emma Channing in the CBS primetime soap opera, ''Falcon Crest'' (1981–90). Life and career Ladd was born in Providence, Rhode Island. She began acting on ...

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Falcon Crest ''Falcon Crest'' is an American prime time television soap opera created by Earl Hamner Jr. that aired for nine seasons on CBS from December 4, 1981, to May 17, 1990. The series revolves around the feuding factions of the wealthy Gioberti/Cha ...

'')

Outstanding Comic Actor: Daytime

Former name: Outstanding Comic Performance by an Actor: Daytime * 1988 Michael T. Weiss (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1989 Stephen Schnetzer ('' Another World'') * 1990 Joe Marinelli (''Santa Barbara'')

Outstanding Comic Actress: Daytime

Former name: Outstanding Comic Performance by an Actress: Daytime * 1988 Arleen Sorkin (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1989 Robin Mattson (''Santa Barbara'') * 1990 Robin Mattson (''Santa Barbara'')

Outstanding Daytime Serial

Former name: Outstanding Daytime Soap Opera, Outstanding Daytime Soap * 1984 ''Days of Our Lives'' * 1985 ''Days of Our Lives'' * 1986 ''Days of Our Lives'' * 1988 ''Days of Our Lives'' * 1989 ''Days of Our Lives'' * 1990 ''Santa Barbara'' * 1991 ''Days of Our Lives'' * 1992 ''Days of Our Lives''

Outstanding Prime Time Serial

Former name: Outstanding Prime Time Soap Opera, Outstanding Prime Time Show, Outstanding Prime Time Soap * 1984 ''Dynasty'' * 1985 ''Dynasty'' * 1986 ''Knots Landing'' * 1988 ''Knots Landing'' * 1989 ''Knots Landing'' * 1990 ''Knots Landing'' * 1991 ''Knots Landing'' * 1992 ''Knots Landing''

Favorite Show

* 1993 ''Days of Our Lives'' * 1994 ''Days of Our Lives'' * 1995 ''Days of Our Lives'' * 1996 ''Days of Our Lives'' * 1997 ''General Hospital'' * 1998 ''General Hospital'' * 1999 ''General Hospital'' * 2000 ''General Hospital'' * 2001 ''Days of Our Lives'' * 2003 ''General Hospital'' * 2005 ''General Hospital''

Outstanding Limited Run: Daytime

* 1991 ''

Outstanding Newcomer: Daytime

* 1988

Ian Buchanan Ian Buchanan (born 16 June 1957) is a Scottish television actor who has appeared on multiple American soap operas including ''General Hospital'', ''Port Charles'', ''The Bold and the Beautiful'', ''All My Children'', and ''Days of Our Lives''. ...

(''General Hospital'')

Outstanding Female Newcomer: Daytime

Former names: Exciting New Actress in a Daytime Soap Opera, Outstanding New Actress in a Daytime Serial * 1984

(''Days of Our Lives'') * 1985 Arleen Sorkin (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1989

Anne Heche Anne Celeste Heche ( ; May 25, 1969August 11, 2022) was an American actress, known for her roles across a variety of genres in film, television, and theater. She was the recipient of Daytime Emmy, National Board of Review, and GLAAD Media Awards ...

(''Another World'') * 1990 Jean Carol (''The Guiding Light'') * 1991 Kimberley Simms (''The Guiding Light'') * 1992

Alla Korot Alla Korot is a Ukrainian-American actress and dancer best known for her soap opera roles of Allie Doyle Martin on ''All My Children'' and Stacey Sloan on '' General Hospital: Night Shift''. Early life One of Korst's first acting appearanc ...

(''Another World'')

Outstanding Male Newcomer: Daytime

Former names: Exiting New Actor in a Daytime Soap Opera, Outstanding New Actor in a Daytime Serial * 1984 Michael Leon (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1985

(''Days of Our Lives'') * 1989 Scott Thompson Baker (''General Hospital'') * 1990 Kurt McKinney (''General Hospital'') * 1991 Michael Watson (''General Hospital'') * 1992 Paul Michael Valley (''Another World'')

Outstanding New Actor in a Prime Time Serial

Former name: Exciting New Actor in a Prime Time Soap Opera * 1984 Doug Sheehan (''Knots Landing'') * 1985

Alec Baldwin Alexander Rae Baldwin III (born April 3, 1958) is an American actor and film producer. He is known for his leading and supporting roles in a variety of genres, from comedy to drama. He has received List of awards and nominations received by A ...

(''Knots Landing'')

Outstanding New Actress in a Prime Time Serial

Former name: Exiting New Actress in a Prime Time Soap Opera * 1984

Priscilla Presley Priscilla Ann Presley (née Wagner, formerly Beaulieu; born May 24, 1945) is an American businesswoman and actress. She is the ex-wife of American singer Elvis Presley, as well as the cofounder and former chairperson of Elvis Presley Enterpris ...

(''

Dallas Dallas () is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the most populous city in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, the List of Texas metropolitan areas, most populous metropolitan area in Texas and the Metropolitan statistical area, fourth-most ...

'') * 1985

Catherine Oxenberg Catherine Oxenberg (born September 22, 1961) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Amanda Carrington on the 1980s prime-time soap opera ''Dynasty (1981 TV series), Dynasty''. Oxenberg is the daughter of Princess Elizabeth of ...

(''Dynasty'')

Outstanding Male Newcomer

* 1993

Monti Sharp Monti Sharp is an American actor, best known for his role as David Grant on the daytime US drama ''Guiding Light''. Sharp received professional actor training at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Career Sharp was the first act ...

(''The Guiding Light'') * 1994

Patrick Muldoon Patrick Muldoon (born September 27, 1968) is an American actor, film producer, and musician. Early life and education Muldoon was born in San Pedro, California, the son of Deanna, a homemaker, and William Patrick Muldoon II, a personal injury ...

(''Days of Our Lives'') * 1995 Keith Hamilton Cobb (''All My Children'') * 1996

(''All My Children'') * 1997 Tyler Christopher (''General Hospital'') * 1998

Jensen Ackles Jensen Ross Ackles (born March 1, 1978) is an American actor and musician. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Dean Winchester in The WB/The CW, CW dark fantasy drama series ''Supernatural (American TV series), Supernatural'' (2005–2020 ...

(''Days of Our Lives'') * 1999

Cameron Mathison Cameron Arthur Mathison (born August 25, 1969) is a Canadians, Canadian-Americans, American actor and television host. From 1997 to 2011, he played Ryan Lavery in ''All My Children''. Since 2021, he has portrayed the role of Drew Cain on ''Gener ...

(''All My Children'') * 2000

David Tom Charles David Tom (born March 23, 1978) is an American actor. He is best known for playing the roles of Billy Abbott on ''The Young and the Restless'' (1999 to 2002, 2014) and Paul Cramer on ''One Life to Live'' (2004). He won a Daytime Emmy ...

(''The Young and the Restless'') * 2001 Chad Brannon (''General Hospital'') * 2005

Justin Bruening Justin Bruening (born September 24, 1979) is an American actor and former fashion model. He was discovered at a McDonald's in Escondido, California, and within a week, he was shooting photos with Bruce Weber. In 2003, his acting career began w ...

(''All My Children'')

Outstanding Female Newcomer

* 1993 Yvonne Perry (''

As the World Turns ''As the World Turns'' (often abbreviated as ''ATWT'') is an American television soap opera that aired on CBS for 54 years from April 2, 1956, to September 17, 2010. Irna Phillips created ''As the World Turns'' as a sister show to her other so ...

'') * 1994 Lisa Rinna (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1995 Brooke Alexander (''As the World Turns'') * 1996

Michelle Stafford Michelle Stafford (born September 14, 1965) is an American actress, screenwriter and producer. She currently plays Phyllis Summers on the CBS daytime soap opera ''The Young and the Restless'', for which she has won three Daytime Emmy Awards. In ...

(''The Young and the Restless'') * 1997

T.C. Warner Here is a list of characters who have appeared on the ABC Daytime and TOLN soap opera ''All My Children''. A Carter Anders *Jason Pendergraft (2013) Pine Valley Hospital doctor with an unknown past. Bill Anderson * James Pritchett (1989) ...

(''All My Children'') * 1998 Sabryn Genet (''The Young and the Restless'') * 1999

Patrika Darbo Patrika Darbo (born April 6, 1948) is an American actress. She made her big screen debut appearing in the 1988 romantic comedy film ''It Takes Two (1988 film), It Takes Two'' and later appeared in ''The 'Burbs'' (1989), ''Daddy's Dyin': Who's Got ...

(''Days of Our Lives)'' * 2000 Abigail Spencer (''All My Children'') * 2001

Eden Riegel Eden Sonja Jane Riegel (born January 1, 1981) is an American actress. She portrayed Bianca Montgomery in the daytime drama ''All My Children'', and propelled the character into a gay icon, as well as a popular figure within the medium. Nominat ...

(''All My Children'') * 2005

Favorite New Character

* 1998

Laura Wright Laura Alice Wright (née Sisk; born September 11, 1970) is an American actress. She is best known for playing the roles of Allison "Ally" Rescott on ''Loving (TV series), Loving'' (1991 to 1995) and ''The City (1995 TV series), The City'' (1995 ...

(''

'')

Outstanding Newcomer

* 2003

Melissa Archer Melissa Jean Archer (born December 2, 1979) is an American actress and writer. She is known for playing the roles of Natalie Buchanan on the ABC Daytime soap opera ''One Life to Live'' (2001 to 2013) and Serena Mason on the NBC Daytime soap oper ...

(''One Life To Live'')

Outstanding Lead Actor: Daytime

Former name: Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role on a Daytime Serial, Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role: Daytime * 1986 John Aniston (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1988 Stephen Nichols (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1989

Eric Braeden Eric Braeden (born Hans-Jörg Gudegast; April 3, 1941) is a German-American film and television actor, known for his roles as Victor Newman (fictional character), Victor Newman (from 1980) on the CBS soap opera ''The Young and the Restless'', as H ...

(''The Young and the Restless'') * 1990 A Martinez (''Santa Barbara'') * 1991 A Martinez (''Santa Barbara'') * 1992

(''All My Children'')

Outstanding Lead Actress: Daytime

Former name: Outstanding Actress in a Leading Role on a Daytime Serial, Outstanding Actress in a Leading Role: Daytime * 1986 Patsy Pease (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1988 Kim Zimmer (''The Guiding Light'') * 1989 Jeanne Cooper (''The Young and the Restless'') * 1990 Marcy Walker (''Santa Barbara'') * 1991

Finola Hughes Finola Hughes (born 29 October 1959) is a British actress, best known for her role as Anna Devane on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC soap operas ''General Hospital'' and ''All My Children'', and her portrayal of Laura in the 1983 film '' ...

(''General Hospital'') * 1992 Anne Heche (''Another World'')

Outstanding Lead Actor: Prime Time

Former name: Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role on a Prime Time Serial, Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role: Prime Time * 1986

Larry Hagman Larry Martin Hagman (September 21, 1931 – November 23, 2012) was an American actor, best known for playing ruthless oil baron J. R. Ewing in the 1978–1991 primetime television soap opera ''Dallas'', and the handsome astronaut Major Anthon ...

(''Dallas'') * 1988

(''Knots Landing'') * 1989

David Selby David Lynn Selby (born February 5, 1941) is an American film, television, and stage actor and writer. He is best known for playing Quentin Collins on the daytime soap ''Dark Shadows'' (1968–1971) and Richard Channing on the prime-time s ...

(''Falcon Crest'') * 1990

William Devane William Joseph Devane (born September 5, 1939) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Greg Sumner on the primetime soap opera ''Knots Landing'' (1983–1993) and as James Heller on the Fox serial dramas '' 24'' (2001–2010) and '' ...

(''Knots Landing'') * 1991 William Devane (''Knots Landing'')

Outstanding Lead Actress: Prime Time

Former name: Outstanding Actress in a Leading Role on a Prime Time Serial, Outstanding Actress in a Leading Role: Prime Time * 1986

Joan Van Ark Joan Martha Van Ark (born June 16, 1943) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Valene Ewing on the primetime soap opera ''Knots Landing.'' A life member of The Actors Studio, she made her Broadway debut in 1966 in '' Barefo ...

(''Knots Landing'') * 1988 Michele Lee (''Knots Landing'') * 1989 Joan Van Ark (''Knots Landing'') * 1990

Nicollette Sheridan Nicollette Sheridan (born November 21, 1963) is an American actress. She began her career as a fashion model before landing a role in the short-lived American Broadcasting Company, ABC primetime soap opera ''Paper Dolls'' in 1984, as well as st ...

(''Knots Landing'') * 1991 Michele Lee (''Knots Landing'')

Outstanding Lead Actor

* 1993

(''The Young and the Restless'') * 1994 Robert Kelker-Kelly (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1995 Tom Eplin (''Another World'') * 1996 Maurice Benard (''General Hospital'') * 1997 Eric Braeden (''The Young and the Restless'') * 1998 John Callahan (''All My Children'') * 1999

(''General Hospital'') * 2000 Anthony Geary (''General Hospital'') * 2001 Eric Braeden (''The Young and the Restless'') * 2003 Maurice Benard (''General Hospital'') * 2005 Maurice Benard (''General Hospital'')

Outstanding Lead Actress

* 1993 Susan Lucci (''All My Children'') * 1994

Jess Walton Jess Walton is a Canadian-American actress, best known for her role as Kelly Harper in CBS soap opera '' Capitol'' and as Jill Abbott on the CBS soap opera, ''The Young and the Restless''. Early life Walton was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, ...

(''The Young and the Restless'') * 1995 Deidre Hall (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1996 Robin Strasser (''

'') * 1997

(''General Hospital'') * 1998

Vanessa Marcil Vanessa Marcil ( ; born October 15, 1968) is an American actress. She is best known for her television roles as Brenda Barrett on ''General Hospital'', Gina Kincaid on ''Beverly Hills, 90210'', and Sam Marquez on ''Las Vegas (TV series), Las Ve ...

(''General Hospital'') * 1999 Lynn Herring (''

Port Charles ''Port Charles'' (commonly abbreviated as ''PC'') is an American television soap opera that aired on ABC from June 1, 1997, to October 3, 2003. It was a spin-off of the series ''General Hospital'', which has been running since 1963 and takes p ...

'') * 2000 Kim Zimmer (''The Guiding Light'') * 2001

Melody Thomas Scott Melody Thomas Scott (born Melody Ann Thomas, April 18, 1956) is an American actress. She began her career as a child actress appearing in the psychological thriller film, ''Marnie (film), Marnie''. She later appeared in films ''The Beguiled (197 ...

(''The Young and the Restless'') * 2003 Michelle Stafford (''The Young and the Restless'') * 2005 Tamara Braun (''General Hospital'')

Outstanding Supporting Actor: Daytime

Former name Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Daytime Soap Opera, Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Daytime Serial, Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role: Daytime * 1984

John de Lancie John Sherwood de Lancie, Jr. (born March 20, 1948) is an American actor, best known for his role as Q in various ''Star Trek'' series, beginning with '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' in 1987 and leading up to the third season of '' Star Tre ...

(''Days of Our Lives'') * 1985 John de Lancie (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1986

(''Days of Our Lives'') * 1988

Nicolas Coster Nicolas Dwynn Coster (December 3, 1933 – June 26, 2023) was an American actor, most known for his work in daytime drama and as a character actor with his role on series '' Santa Barbara'' and daytimes Another World as Robert Dulaney and on ni ...

(''Santa Barbara'') * 1989 Quinn K. Redeker (''The Young and the Restless'') * 1990 Robert Gentry (''All My Children'') * 1991 Jordan Clarke (''The Guiding Light'') * 1992

Doug Davidson Douglas Donald Davidson (born October 24, 1954) is an American television actor. He has portrayed Paul Williams (The Young and the Restless), Paul Williams on the CBS soap opera ''The Young and the Restless'' from 1978 to 2020, making him one o ...

(''The Young and the Restless'')

Outstanding Supporting Actress: Daytime

Former name: Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role in a Daytime Soap Opera, Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role in a Daytime Serial, Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role: Daytime * 1984 Lisa Trusel (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1985 Arleen Sorkin (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1986 Harley Jane Kozak (''Santa Barbara'') * 1988

(''General Hospital'') * 1989 Joy Garrett (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1990 Jane A. Rogers (''Santa Barbara'') * 1991

Julia Barr Julia Barr (born Julia Rose Buchheit on February 8, 1949 in Fort Wayne, Indiana) is an American actress. Barr is most famous for her role on the soap opera ''All My Children'', playing the character of Brooke English. She played the role from ...

(''All My Children'') * 1992 Jane Elliot (''General Hospital'')

Outstanding Supporting Actor: Prime Time

Former name: Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Prime Time Soap Opera, Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Prime Time Serial, Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role: Prime Time * 1984

Steve Kanaly Steven Francis Kanaly (; born March 14, 1946) is an American actor, best known for his role as Ray Krebbs on the CBS primetime soap opera ''Dallas (TV series), Dallas''. Early life and career Kanaly was born in Burbank, California, and grew up ...

(''Dallas'') * 1985 Steve Kanaly (''Dallas'') * 1986 Doug Sheehan (''Knots Landing'') * 1988 Steve Kanaly (''Dallas'') * 1989 William Devane (''Knots Landing'') * 1990

Ken Kercheval Kenneth Marine Kercheval (July 15, 1935 – April 21, 2019) was an American actor, best known for his role as Cliff Barnes on the television series ''Dallas'' and its 2012 revival. Early life Kercheval was born on July 15, 1935, in Wolcottvill ...

(''Dallas'') * 1991 Larry Riley (''Knots Landing'')

Outstanding Supporting Actress: Prime Time

Former name: Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role on a Prime Time Soap Opera, Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role in a Prime Time Serial, Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role: Prime Time * 1984

Lisa Hartman Lisa Hartman Black (born June 1, 1956) is an American actress and singer from Houston, Texas. Hartman gained prominence after her role in the prime time drama ''Knots Landing'' from 1982 to 1986. She recorded four solo albums between 1976 and ...

(''Knots Landing'') * 1985 Catherine Oxenberg (''Dynasty'') * 1986 Susan Howard (''Dallas'') * 1988 Tonya Crowe (''Knots Landing'') * 1989 Tonya Crowe (''Knots Landing'') * 1990 Tonya Crowe (''Knots Landing'') * 1991

Lynne Moody Emmalyn Paulette Moody (born February 17, 1945), known professionally as Lynne Moody, is an American film and television actress. Beginning her career in the early 1970s, Moody is best known her roles as Tracy Curtis–Taylor in the ABC televisi ...

(''Knots Landing'')

Outstanding Supporting Actor

* 1993 Richard Biggs (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1994 Justin Deas (''The Guiding Light'') * 1995 Brad Maule (''General Hospital'') * 1996

Stuart Damon Stuart Damon (born Stuart Michael Zonis; February 5, 1937 June 29, 2021) was an American actor and singer. He was best known for his 30-year portrayal of Dr. Alan Quartermaine on the American soap opera ''General Hospital'', for which he won a ...

(''General Hospital'') * 1997 Doug Davidson (''The Young and the Restless'') * 1998 Michael E. Knight (''All My Children'') * 1999 Ian Buchanan (''The Bold and the Beautiful'') * 2000 Jon Lindstrom (''Port Charles'') * 2001 John Aniston (''Days of Our Lives'') * 2003 Steve Burton (''General Hospital'') * 2005 Rick Hearst (''General Hospital'')

Outstanding Supporting Actress

* 1993 Ellen Dolan (''As the World Turns'') * 1994

Deborah Adair Deborah Adair (born Deborah Adair Miller; )is an American television actress, primarily known for her roles in soap operas. Early years Adair was born Deborah Adair Miller in Lynchburg, Virginia. During her youth she lived in Virginia, Califor ...

(''Days of Our Lives'') * 1995

Signy Coleman Signy Coleman (born July 4, 1960), sometimes credited as Signey Coleman, is an American former actress. She is known mainly for work in television, with a recurring role on ''The Young and the Restless''. Background Coleman was born in Ross, Ca ...

(''The Young and the Restless'') * 1996

Louise Sorel Louise Jacqueline Sorel ( Cohen; born August 6, 1940) is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for her role as Vivian Alamain in ''Days of Our Lives'' from 1992 to 2000, 2009 to 2011, 2017 to 2018, 2020, 2023 & 2025. Augusta Lockridge o ...

(''Days of Our Lives'') * 1997 Marcy Walker (''All My Children'') * 1998

Judi Evans Judi Evans (also credited as Judi Evans Luciano, born July 12, 1964) is an American actress. Evans began her career in daytime in 1983 when she was cast as Becki on ''Days of Our Lives.'' She shot to fame shortly after when she was cast as Bet ...

(''Another World'') * 1999

Lauralee Bell Lauralee Kristen Bell (born December 22, 1968) is an American actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Christine Blair in the CBS daytime soap operas, ''The Young and the Restless'' and ''The Bold and the Beautiful''. As a producer, she re ...

(''The Young and the Restless'') * 2000

Nancy Lee Grahn Nancy Lee Grahn (born April 28, 1956) is an American actress known primarily for her work in daytime soap operas, portraying Julia Wainwright Capwell on '' Santa Barbara'' from 1985–93 and Alexis Davis on ''General Hospital'' since 1996. E ...

(''General Hospital'') * 2001 Nancy Lee Grahn (''General Hospital'') * 2003 Nancy Lee Grahn (''General Hospital'') * 2005 Alison Sweeney (''Days of Our Lives'')

Outstanding Villain: Daytime

Former name: Outstanding Villain in a Daytime Soap Opera, Outstanding Villain in a Daytime Serial * 1984

Joseph Mascolo Joseph Peter Mascolo (March 13, 1929 – December 8, 2016) was an American musician and dramatic actor. During his long career, he acted in numerous motion pictures and television series. He played villain Stefano DiMera on NBC's soap opera ''D ...

(''Days of Our Lives'') * 1985 Joseph Mascolo (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1986

John Aniston John Anthony Aniston (born Yannis Anastassakis, , July 24, 1933 – November 11, 2022) was an American actor who played Victor Kiriakis on the NBC daytime drama series ''Days of Our Lives'', which he originated in July 1985 and played on and of ...

(''Days of Our Lives'') * 1988 Justin Deas (''Santa Barbara'') * 1989 Matthew Ashford (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1990 David Canary (''All My Children'') * 1991

(''General Hospital'') * 1992 Michael Zaslow (''The Guiding Light'')

Outstanding Villainess: Daytime

Former name: Outstanding Villainess in a Daytime Soap Opera, Outstanding Villainess in a Daytime Serial * 1984 Nancy Frangione (''Another World'') * 1985 Miranda Wilson (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1986 Linda Gibboney (''Santa Barbara'') * 1988

Brenda Dickson Brenda Dickson is an American actress who originated the role of Jill Foster Abbott on the soap opera ''The Young and the Restless''. Early life and education Dickson was born in Long Beach, California. As a teenager, she toured Southeast A ...

(''The Young and the Restless'') * 1989 Lynn Herring (''General Hospital'') * 1990 Jane Elliot (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1991 Lynn Herring (''General Hospital'') * 1992 Lynn Herring (''General Hospital'')

Outstanding Villain: Prime Time

Former name: Outstanding Villain in a Prime Time Soap Opera, Outstanding Villain in a PrimeTime Serial, Outstanding Villain on a Prime Time Serial * 1984

(''Dallas'') * 1985 Larry Hagman (''Dallas'') * 1986 Larry Hagman (''Dallas'') * 1988 Larry Hagman (''Dallas'') * 1989 Larry Hagman (''Dallas'') * 1990 Teri Austin (''Knots Landing'') * 1991 Sam Behrens (''Knots Landing'')

Outstanding Villainess: Prime Time

Former name: Outstanding Villainess in a Prime Time Soap Opera, Outstanding Villainess in a Prime Time Serial * 1984 Joan Collins (''Dynasty'') * 1985 Joan Collins (''Dynasty'') * 1986

Donna Mills Donna Mills (born Donna Jean Miller; December 11, 1940) is an American actress. She began her television career in 1966 with a recurring role on ''The Secret Storm'', and in the same year appeared on Broadway in Woody Allen's comedy '' Don't ...

(''Knots Landing'') * 1988 Donna Mills (''Knots Landing'') * 1989 Donna Mills (''Knots Landing'') * 1991

Michelle Phillips Holly Michelle Phillips ( Gilliam; born June 4, 1944) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Described by ''Time (magazine), Time'' magazine as the "purest soprano in pop music", she rose to fame in the mid-1960s with the folk rock vocal ...

(''Knots Landing'')

Outstanding Villain/Villainess

* 1993 Kimberlin Brown (''

The Bold and the Beautiful ''The Bold and the Beautiful'' (often referred to as ''B&B'') is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS. It premiered on March 23, 1987, as a sister show to the Bells' other soap opera ''Th ...

'') (''The Young and the Restless'') * 1994 Louise Sorel (''Days of Our Lives'') * 2000 Timothy Stickney (''One Life to Live'')

Favorite Villain

Former name: Outstanding Villain * 1995 Jason Brooks (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1996

Mark Pinter Mark Pinter (born March 7, 1950) is an American actor best known for his numerous roles in daytime soap operas. Early life and education Pinter was born in Decorah, Iowa. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre arts from Iowa State Univers ...

(''Another World'') * 1997 Joseph Mascolo (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1998 Roger Howarth (''One Life to Live'') * 1999

Vincent Irizarry Vincent Michael Irizarry (born November 12, 1959) is an American actor. He was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in 1985 and 2002, and won in 2009. Early life and education Irizarry grew up on Long Island, New York, and he is one of six childre ...

(''All My Children'') * 2001 Rick Hearst (''The Young and the Restless'') * 2005 Ted King (''General Hospital'')

Favorite Villainess

Former name: Outstanding Villainess * 1995 Kimberlin Brown (''The Bold and the Beautiful'') * 1996 Alison Sweeney (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1997 Michelle Stafford (''The Young and the Restless'') * 1998 Alison Sweeney (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1999 Alison Sweeney (''Days of Our Lives'') * 2001

Arianne Zucker Arianne Bethene Zucker (born June 3, 1974) is an American actress and model. She is known for playing Nicole Walker on the NBC daytime soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'' since 1998. Early life Zucker was born in Northridge, California, and raise ...

(''Days of Our Lives'')

Outstanding Younger Lead Actor: Daytime `

Former name: Outstanding Youth Actor in a Daytime Soap Opera, Outstanding Youth Actor in a Daytime Serial, Outstanding Young Leading Actor in a Daytime Serial * 1984 David Mendenhall (''General Hospital'') * 1985 Brian Autenrieth (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1986 Peter Reckell (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1992 Ricky Paull Goldin (''Another World'')

Outstanding Younger Leading Actress: Daytime

Former name: Outstanding Youth Actress in a Daytime Soap Opera, Outstanding Youth Actress in a Daytime Serial, Outstanding Young Leading Actress on a Daytime Serial * 1984

Andrea Barber Andrea Laura Barber (born July 3, 1976) is an American actress. She is best known for playing Kimmy Gibbler in the ABC sitcom ''Full House'' and the Netflix sequel series '' Fuller House''. Early life Barber is the youngest of three children ...

(''Days of Our Lives'') * 1985 Andrea Barber (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1986 Ellen Wheeler (''Another World'') * 1992 Tricia Cast (''The Young and the Restless'')

Outstanding Youth Actor in Prime Time Soap Opera

* 1984

Omri Katz Omri Katz is an American retired actor. His television and film credits include the television series ''Dallas'' and '' Eerie Indiana'', and the movies '' Matinee'', ''Adventures in Dinosaur City'', and '' Hocus Pocus''. Biography Katz is the ...

(''Dallas'')

Outstanding Youth Actress in Prime Time Soap Opera

* 1984 Shalane McCall (''Dallas'')

Outstanding Youth Actor/Actress in a Prime Time Serial

* 1985 Shalane McCall (''Dallas'') * 1986 Kimberly McCullough (''General Hospital'')

Outstanding Younger Leading Actor

Former name: Outstanding Younger Lead Actor * 1993

Matt Borlenghi Matt Borlenghi is an American actor, best known for his roles as Brian Bodine on ''All My Children'' from 1991 to 1993 and 1996, as Russ on ''The Jeff Foxworthy Show'', as Rich Casey on '' Police Academy: The Series'' and as Lyle on ''Cobra Kai' ...

(''All My Children'') * 1994

Scott Reeves Gregory Scott Reeves (born May 16, 1966) is an American actor, musician, and songwriter. He is known for playing the roles of Ryan McNeil on the CBS Daytime soap opera ''The Young and the Restless'' (1991 to 2001), Steven Webber on the ABC Day ...

(''The Young and the Restless'') * 1995 Roger Howarth (''

'') * 1996

Joshua Morrow Joshua Jacob Morrow (born February 8, 1974) is an American television actor and musician. In 1994, he began his career when he was cast in the role of Nicholas Newman on ''The Young and the Restless''. In 1998, he joined the soul-pop group 3De ...

(''The Young and the Restless'') * 1997 Steve Burton (''General Hospital'') * 1998 Steve Burton (''General Hospital'') * 1999 Jonathan Jackson (''General Hospital'') * 2000

(''All My Children'') * 2001 Jason Cook (''Days of Our Lives'') * 2003

Kyle Lowder Kyle Brandon Lowder (born August 27, 1980) is an American journalist and former actor. Early life He graduated from Pleasantville High School in Pleasantville, New York in 1998. Career In August 2000, Lowder was cast in the aged role of Br ...

(''Days of Our Lives'') * 2005

Scott Clifton Scott Clifton Snyder (born October 31, 1984), better known as Scott Clifton, is an American actor and video blogger. He played Dillon Quartermaine in ''General Hospital'' (2003–2007), Schuyler Joplin in ''One Life to Live'' (2009–2010), a ...

(''General Hospital'')

Outstanding Younger Leading Actress

Former name: Outstanding Younger Lead Actress * 1993

Alicia Coppola Alicia Coppola (born April 12, 1968) is an American actress. She became known for playing Lorna Devon in the soap opera '' Another World'' from 1991 to 1994. Afterwards, she made regular and guest star appearances in various television series, ...

(''Another World'') * 1994 Melissa Hayden (''The Guiding Light'') * 1995

Rena Sofer Rena Sherel Sofer (born December 2, 1968) is an American actress, known for her appearances in daytime television, episodic guest appearances, and made-for-television movies. In 1995, Sofer received a Daytime Emmy Award for her portrayal of Lois ...

(''General Hospital'') * 1996 Kelly Ripa (''All My Children'') * 1997

Heather Tom Heather Tom (born November 4, 1975) is an American actress and director. She is best known for her roles as Victoria Newman on ''The Young and the Restless'' (1990 to 2003), Kelly Cramer on ''One Life to Live'' and ''All My Children'' (2003 to ...

(''The Young and the Restless'') * 1998 Sarah Joy Brown (''General Hospital'') * 1999

Rebecca Herbst Rebecca Ann Herbst (born May 12, 1977) is an American actress, known for playing Head Nurse Elizabeth Webber on the ABC Daytime drama ''General Hospital'', a role she originated on August 1, 1997, and Suzee, an alien, on the Nickelodeon show, ' ...

(''General Hospital'') * 2000 Kelly Ripa (''All My Children'') * 2001 Alison Sweeney (''Days of Our Lives'') * 2003

Rebecca Budig Rebecca Budig (; born June 26, 1973) is an American actress and television presenter. Her career began in 1993, and in 1995, she was cast in the role of Michelle Bauer on the CBS soap opera ''Guiding Light''. In 1999, she was cast as Greenlee ...

(''All My Children'') * 2005 Eden Riegel (''All My Children'')

Favorite

Former name: Outstanding Teen Performer, Favorite Teen Star * 1997 Erin Torpey (''One Life to Live'') * 2000 Erin Torpey (''One Life to Live'') * 2005

Kristen Alderson Kristen DeAnn Alderson (born May 29, 1991) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for playing the role of Starr Manning on the ABC soap opera ''One Life to Live'' (1998 to 2012) and the ABC soap opera ''General Hospital'' (2012 t ...

(''One Life to Live'')

Outstanding Child Actor

* 1993 Kimberly McCullough (''General Hospital'') * 1994 Scott Groff (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1995 Jonathan Jackson (''General Hospital'') * 2001 Kirsten Storms (''Days of Our Lives'')

Outstanding Contribution by an Actor/Actress to the Form of Continuing Drama who is currently on a Daytime Serial

* 1986 Deidre Hall (''Days of Our Lives'')

Outstanding Hero: Daytime

* 1988 A Martinez (''Santa Barbara'') * 1989 Stephen Nichols (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1990

(''The Young and the Restless'') * 1991 Doug Davidson (''The Young and the Restless'')

Outstanding Heroine: Daytime

* 1988

Robin Wright Robin Gayle Wright (born April 8, 1966) is an American actress, producer and director. She has received accolades including a Golden Globe Award, and nominations for eight Primetime Emmy Awards. Wright first gained attention for her role ...

(''Santa Barbara'') * 1989 Marcy Walker (''Santa Barbara'') * 1990 Finola Hughes (''General Hospital'') * 1991

Cady McClain Cady McClain (born Katie Jo McClain; October 13, 1969) is an American actress, singer, and author. Career McClain's professional acting career began in 1978 at the age of 9, when she was featured in a commercial for Band-Aid bandages. Among ...

(''All My Children'')

Outstanding Hero: Prime Time

* 1991

(''Knots Landing'')

Outstanding Heroine: Prime Time

* 1991 Nicollette Sheridan (''Knots Landing'')

Outstanding Hero

* 2001 Joshua Morrow (''The Young and the Restless'')

Outstanding Heroine

* 2001 McKenzie Westmore (''Passions'')

Favorite Triangle

* 2005

Michael Easton Michael Easton (born February 15, 1967) is an American film, television and voice actor, writer, and director. Although the Emmy-nominated actor may be best known for his work on the series ''Ally McBeal'', '' VR.5,'' ''Total Recall 2070, One Li ...

, Melissa Archer,

Renée Elise Goldsberry Renée Elise Goldsberry (born January 2, 1971) is an American actress and singer. Known for her roles on stage and screen she has received a Tony Award, a Drama Desk Award, and a Grammy Award as well as a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award. S ...

(''One Life to Live'')

Outstanding Story Line: Daytime

* 1990 Eden's rape (''Santa Barbara'') * 1991 Robin, Anna and the alien (''General Hospital'')

Outstanding Story Line: Prime Time

* 1990 "Jill"'s descent into madness (''Knots Landing'') * 1991 "Paige" and "Tom"'s love story (''Knots Landing'')

Outstanding Social Issue Storyline

* 1993 Margo's rape (''As the World Turns'')

Favorite Storyline

* 1994 Who Fathered Marlena's Baby? (''Days of Our Lives'') * 2001 The baby switch (''Days of Our Lives'')

Favorite Song

* 1993 "''One Dream''" (Bo and Carly's theme) (''Days of Our Lives'')

Favorite Return

* 1999 Cady McClain (''All My Children'') * 2000 Finola Hughes (''All My Children'') * 2003 Vanessa Marcil (''General Hospital'') * 2005 Judi Evans (''Days of Our Lives'')

Hottest Female Star

* 1993 Crystal Chappell (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1994 Melissa Reeves (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1995 Kristina Wagner (''General Hospital'') * 1996 Lynn Herring (''General Hospital'') * 1997 Vanessa Marcil (''General Hospital'') * 1998 Sharon Case (''The Young and the Restless'') * 1999 Kristian Alfonso (''Days of Our Lives'')

Hottest Male Star

* 1993 Mark Derwin (''The Guiding Light'') * 1994 Drake Hogestyn (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1995 Drake Hogestyn (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1996 Peter Reckell (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1997

Ingo Rademacher Ingo Rademacher (born 22 April 1971) is a German-Australian television actor known for his roles of Sean Hayden on the Australian soap opera ''Paradise Beach'', Jax Jacks, Jasper "Jax" Jacks on the American daytime soap opera ''General Hospital ...

(''General Hospital'') * 1998 Ingo Rademacher (''General Hospital'') * 1999 Steve Burton (''General Hospital'')

Favorite Scene Stealer

Former name: Outstanding Scene Stealer * 1994

Victoria Rowell Victoria Lynn Rowell (born May 10, 1959) is an American actress, screenwriter, director, and producer. She began her career as a ballet dancer and model before making her acting debut in the 1987 comedy film '' Leonard Part 6''. In 1990, Rowell ...

(''The Young and the Restless'') * 2000

Josh Ryan Evans Joshua Ryan Evans (January 10, 1982 – August 5, 2002) was an American actor who became known for his role of Timmy Lenox in the soap opera '' Passions''. Evans was aged 17 to 20 during his tenure on ''Passions'', but had the appearance and ...

''(Passions'')

Outstanding Female Scene Stealer

Former name: Outstanding Female Showstopper * 1995 Louise Sorel (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1996 Robin Mattson (''All My Children'') * 1997 Louise Sorel (''Days of Our Lives'') * 1998 Jennifer Bassey (''All My Children'') * 1999 Louise Sorel (''Days of Our Lives'') * 2001 Robin Strasser (''Passions'')

Outstanding Male Scene Stealer

Former name: Outstanding Male Showstopper * 1995 Michael E. Knight (''All My Children'') * 1996

Tuc Watkins Charles Curtis "Tuc" Watkins III (born September 2, 1966) is an American actor, known for his roles as David Vickers on ''One Life to Live'', Mr. Burns in ''The Mummy (1999 film), The Mummy'', Bob Hunter (Desperate Housewives), Bob Hunter on ''Des ...

(''One Life to Live'') * 1997 Tom Eplin (''Another World'') * 1998

John Ingle John Houston Ingle (May 7, 1928 – September 16, 2012) was an American actor best known for his roles as scheming patriarch Edward Quartermaine in the ABC soap opera ''General Hospital'' and Mr. Threehorn, the father of the main characte ...

(''General Hospital'') * 1999

(''Port Charles'') * 2001

(''Passions'')

Outstanding Musical Achievement

* 1994 ''Days of Our Lives''

Favorite Veteran

* 1999 Stuart Damon (''General Hospital'')

Soapnet Outstanding Plot Twist Award

* Sonny & Alexis have sex (''General Hospital'')

Soapnet Diamond Award

* Susan Lucci

List of ''Soap Opera Digest'' Awards

* List of ''Soap Opera Digest'' Awards

References

External links

''Soap Opera Digest'' Awards
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''Soap Opera Digest'' Awards {{! Where it All Began
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