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Genie FrancisON SOAP OPERA DIGEST AND WEEKLY ONLINE Bio
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Genie Francis (ex-Laura, GH)
Genie Francis, daughter of Canadian actor Ivor Francis, was born on May 26 in Englewood, New Jersey. At just the young age of 14, shortly after a guest appearance on the ABC series FAMILY, she landed the role of Laura Spencer on GENERAL HOSPITAL.
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Five Minutes With ... Genie Francis
Since we last saw her on GENERAL HOSPITAL in November of 2006, Genie Francis (ex-Laura) has landed a new job. The Maine resident is now the spokesperson for the Medifast weight loss program. Here, the actress explains how that happened, and what she credits for looking and feeling so fabulous.
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Interviews Mentioning Genie/Laura
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Spotlight on Rebecca Herbst
Take a few minutes with GH's Rebecca Herbst, who sat down with Weekly to discuss her grown-up storyline, her start in Port Charles and her knack for whipping up homemade party gowns.
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Think of Laura: GH's Anthony Geary
It was 25 years ago this month that Anthony Geary and Genie Francis exchanged vows as GENERAL HOSPITAL's Luke and Laura. To commemorate that momentous occasion, the show scripted another walk down the aisle. Here, Geary weighs in about what it's been like reconnecting with his on-screen soul mate and what he really thinks of the storyline.
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Gotta Minute? - Julie Marie Berman
It's been over a year since Julie Marie Berman debuted as GENERAL HOSPITAL's Lesley Lu Spencer, better known as Lulu. So far it's been a wonderful ride, culminating in finally meeting and working with daytime icon Genie Francis (Laura). Here, Berman weighs in on what it was like being part of Luke and Laura's 25th wedding anniversary celebration.
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Natalia Livingston's Five Greatest GH Moments
Inheriting the role of GENERAL HOSPITAL's Emily Quartermaine from powerhouse actress Amber Tamblyn was a daunting task, but Natalia Livingston has made the character her own. Read on for her list of the top five Port Charles moments she'll always remember.
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Reporter's Notebook
I'd be lying if I said that being in attendance at the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Luke and Laura's wedding on GENERAL HOSPITAL wasn't a huge kick. The wedding airs on Thursday, November 16, so though I can't give anything away, check out some of my notes from the big day.
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Reporter's Notebook
There wasn't a dull moment at the 11th Annual ABC SUPER SOAP WEEKEND, held at Disney-MGM Studios at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. Throughout the event, the actors were subjected to press conferences, where members of the mainstream and soap media grilled the stars on hard-hitting topics.
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My Experience At Luke And Laura Day At Super Soap Weekend
For the past 6 years I have attended ABC's Super Soap Weekend and have always had a great time but this year Disney outdid themselves by making a day for that "Supercouple" Luke and Laura.
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Rebels on the Run
With young cop Jesse Beaudry (Matt Marraccini) on the run with second generation hellion Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms), it's time to look back at how some GENERAL HOSPITAL characters who came before them went on the lam.
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Cool Hand Luke
How well do you know GENERAL HOSPITAL's resident rogue? Test your knowledge with this comprehensive quiz.
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GH History Lesson
In 1981, a seemingly ugly rock turned Port Charles upside-down and set one of GH's most memorable storylines in motion.
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Shock Treatment: A Look Back at 10 of GH's Most Surprising Revelations
Daytime characters lie, cheat and keep very important secrets — and the results of these actions are always explosive. We've put together a list of GH's most astonishing disclosures.
MORE Genie Francis's Awards
1997 Soap Opera Digest Award
Outstanding Lead Actress: Genie Francis (Laura, GH)) |
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