Biography
Suddenly the 29 year-old actress was everywhere--defending her title on talk shows, giving interviews to papers around the world, glistening on the cover of Maxim. The attention seemed welcomed by the starlet who had been trying to break into the big time for years. Instead of landing that one perfect role, no one--certainly not Monaco herself--would have dreamed winning a celebrity dance-off would do the trick.
Born in Philadelphia on May 23, …
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Career Milestones
| Made her Playboy debut as the magazine's Miss April 1997 | ||
| Raised in Philadelphia | ||
| Served as a correspondent for syndicated newsmagazine "Hard Copy" | ||
1997 | Made television debut in the recurring role of Susan, a rookie lifeguard, on the syndicated program "Baywatch" | |
1998 | Appeared as a Pole-Dancing Cheerleader in the comedy "BASEketball" | |
1999 | Had a small role as the Landlady's Daughter in "Mumford" | |
2000 | Portrayed Olivia 'Livvie' Locke on the ABC Daytime drama, "Port Charles"; garnered a Daytime Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress (2003) | |
2001 | Guest-starred on the season finale of ABC's "Spin City" | |
2003 | Originated the role of Samantha 'Sam' McCall on ABC's "General Hospital"; nominated for a Daytime Emmy (2006) for Lead Actress in a Drama Series | |
2005 | Appeared as herself on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars"; winner of the competition | |
2006 | Co-hosted the 33rd Daytime Emmy awards (ABC) | |
Awards
2002 | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in Port Charles |
2005 | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in General Hospital |