An accomplished and versatile actress, Finola Hughes stars as the
mysterious Anna Devane on the ABC daytime drama “General
Hospital.” She also portrayed the role on ABC’s “All My
Children.” Her performance garnered her an Emmy(r) Award for
Outstanding Lead Actress in 1991, as well as three additional
nominations in the same category.

Hughes most recently made her directorial debut in the indie feature
“The Bet,” a romantic comedy starring Scott Hagood, Mary
O’Connor, Portia Thomas and Tim Whitcomb, which is currently in
festivals around the country including The Dances With Films Festival.

Hughes also just completed starring in the indie feature
“Platinum,” which she stars opposite Kathryn McCormick, Shane
Harper, Carolyn Hennesy, David Burtka, Marlowe Peyton and was directed
by Alex DiMarco and will be released in 2014.

Hughes’ multi-faceted career has continued over two decades. Always
interested in new projects, she is now adding the title of designer to
her impressive repertoire. As the creative visionary behind Finola’s
Jewel Box, a bohemian-chic jewelry collection that debuted on QVC in
October 2005, she combines her extensive experience in the fashion
industry with her personal passion for eclectic, unique designs.

In addition, Hughes was host of The Style Network’s No. 1-rated
series, “How Do I Look?,” and a frequent style commentator for
several national television shows. In addition, she is an acclaimed
author, having released her first book, Soapsuds, in June 2005.

Born and educated in London, England, Hughes studied ballet from the
age of ten. In 1980, she originated the role of The White Cat in the
premiere company of the Andrew Lloyd Weber musical, “Cats.” She
made her American film debut when Sylvester Stallone cast her opposite
John Travolta in “Staying Alive.” Other film work includes “Like
Crazy,” starring Jennifer Lawrence and Anton Yelchin, “The
Nutcracker,” “Soap Dish,” “Aspen Extreme,” “Above
Suspicion” and “Tycus.” Her extensive list of television credits
includes “Jack’s Place,” “Blossom,” “Pacific Palisades,”
“Charmed,” “Dream On” and “Tracy Takes On.”

Hughes maintains homes in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara with her
husband, artist Russell Young, and their sons, Dylan and Cash as well
as daughter Sadie.
