20 Emmy Nominee Facts

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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.

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Outstanding Lead Actress nominee Nancy Lee Grahn's (Alexis, GH) first credited role was in a production of Guys and Dolls.

Gina Tognoni Daytime Emmy Nominee Reception - 2017 Held at The Hollywood Museum on April 26, 2017 ©Steven Bergman Steven Bergman

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.

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Outstanding Lead Actress nominee Jess Walton's (Jill, Y&R) first job was as a claims adjuster in Canada.

Laura Wright Daytime Emmy Nominee Reception - 2017 Held at The Hollywood Museum on April 26, 2017 ©Steven Bergman Steven Bergman

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.

Billy Flynn Daytime Emmy Nominee Reception - 2017 Held at The Hollywood Museum on April 26, 2017 ©Steven Bergman Steven Bergman

Outstanding Lead Actor nominee Billy Flynn (Chad, DAYS) has a degree in finance.

Vincent Irizarry Daytime Emmy Nominee Reception - 2017 Held at The Hollywood Museum on April 26, 2017 ©Steven Bergman Steven Bergman

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.

Stacy Haiduk Daytime Emmy Nominee Reception - 2017 Held at The Hollywood Museum on April 26, 2017 ©Steven Bergman Steven Bergman

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.

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Outstanding Supporting Actress nominee Anna Maria Horsford (Vivian, B&B) received the title Ambassador of Tourism of Antigua in 2011.

Kate Mansi Daytime Emmy Nominee Reception - 2017 Held at The Hollywood Museum on April 26, 2017 ©Steven Bergman Steven Bergman

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.

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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.

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Outstanding Supporting Actor nominee Chad Duell's (Michael, GH) first credited role was in WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE in 2008.

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Outstanding Supporting Actor nominee Jeffrey Vincent Parise (ex-Carlos/Joe, GH) is an accomplished painter who exhibits his work at galleries and art festivals.

James Reynolds 43rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards - Arrivals Held at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel on May 1, 2016. @Steven Bergman Steven Bergman

Outstanding Supporting Actor nominee James Reynolds (Abe, DAYS) is a former Marine and served in the Vietnam war.

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