Who was a beauty queen? Who is a war vet? Which actress was a claims adjuster? Here are some tidbits about the Outstanding Lead and Outstanding Supporting nominees going for the gold tonight.
Outstanding Lead Actress nominee Nancy Lee Grahn's (Alexis, GH) first credited role was in a production of Guys and Dolls.
Outstanding Lead Actress nominee Gina Tognoni (Phyllis, Y&R) was named Miss Rhode Island Teen USA and Miss Rhode Island Teen All-American in 1991 and 1993, respectively.
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Outstanding Lead Actress nominee Heather Tom (Katie, B&B) won the first of her five Emmys at the age of 16.
Outstanding Lead Actress nominee Jess Walton's (Jill, Y&R) first job was as a claims adjuster in Canada.
Outstanding Lead Actress nominee Laura Wright (Carly, GH) hosted a 2006 infomercial for American Laser Centers.
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Outstanding Lead Actor nominee Peter Bergman (Jack, Y&R) was born in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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Outstanding Lead Actor nominee Scott Clifton (Liam, B&B) was a child when he became interested in acting; his mother gave him a copy of Hamlet when he was 9.
Outstanding Lead Actor nominee Billy Flynn (Chad, DAYS) has a degree in finance.
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Outstanding Lead Actor nominee Vincent Irizarry (Deimos, DAYS) is a classically trained pianist who studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston.
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Outstanding Lead Actor nominee Kristoff St. John (Neil, Y&R) was 8 when he landed his first role in THAT'S MY MAMA.
Outstanding Supporting Actress nominee Stacy Haiduk (ex-Patty, Y&R) is a ballet, jazz and tap dancer.
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Outstanding Supporting Actress nominee Finola Hughes (Anna, GH) was in the Saturday Night Fever sequel Staying Alive.
Outstanding Supporting Actress nominee Anna Maria Horsford (Vivian, B&B) received the title Ambassador of Tourism of Antigua in 2011.
Outstanding Supporting Actress nominee Kate Mansi (ex-Abigail, DAYS) is a graduate of Pepperdine University, where she studied film and public relations.
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Outstanding Supporting Actress nominee Kelly Sullivan (ex-Sage, Y&R) got her first Broadway role in Contact after graduating from the University of Arizona.
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Outstanding Supporting Actor nominee John Aniston (Victor, DAYS) was born Giannis Anastasakis in Crete, Greece.
Outstanding Supporting Actor nominee Steve Burton (ex-Dylan, Y&R) originally auditioned for the role of A.J. Quartermaine on GH before landing the role of Jason.
Outstanding Supporting Actor nominee Chad Duell's (Michael, GH) first credited role was in WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE in 2008.
Outstanding Supporting Actor nominee Jeffrey Vincent Parise (ex-Carlos/Joe, GH) is an accomplished painter who exhibits his work at galleries and art festivals.
Outstanding Supporting Actor nominee James Reynolds (Abe, DAYS) is a former Marine and served in the Vietnam war.
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