Outstanding Lead Actress Winner
Maura West (Ava, GH):
“The magic of the ‘twice in a lifetime’ for an actress is an extraordinary gift.”
Outstanding Lead Actor Winner
Anthony Geary (ex-Luke, GH):
“This is important to me. In fact, the older I get, the more important it becomes…. It’s always a thrill and I did not expect another one…. I thought the Academy was getting a little tired of me, so I would’ve understood if somebody else won.”
Outstanding Supporting Actress Winner
Amelie Heinle (Victoria, Y&R):
“My mouth is dry and I have celery in my teeth, but this is amazing! I didn’t think I was going to win. I was pretty shocked. I need a drink [laughs].”
Outstanding Supporting Actor Winner
Chad Duell (Michael, GH)
Outstanding Younger Actress Winner
Hunter King (Summer, Y&R):
“My second baby. I’m the mother of two at 21.”
Outstanding Younger Actor Winner
Freddie Smith (Sonny, DAYS):
“It’s a reminder of what a great family I had and what I learned, but it’s also pushing me into the future, letting me spread my wings and go on and just see what else is out there for me.”