Guest: Finola Hughes
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Finola Hughes – who plays Anna Devane on ABC’s General Hospital, was born in London, England, studied and graduated from The Arts Educational School, London. Danced with the Northern Ballet Company and in1981 originated the role of Victoria the White Catin the London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Cats. Joined the stage production of Webber’s “Song and Dance” in 1982. Starred with John Travolta in “Stayin’ Alive” in 1983 and in 1984, joined the cast on “General Hospital” and won a Daytime Emmy award in 1991. Has continued to appear on both ABC soaps “All my children” and “GH” for the past 30 years. Has appeared in over 19 films and 30 different television series.”
Segment overview: Segment 2: Rare Disease Day is February 28, and to help bring awareness of the rare blood cancer called polycythemia vera (PV), Finola Hughes, actress, who plays Anna Devane on the leading daytime soap opera General Hospital, shares her experience closely studying a woman with PV and key learnings about the importance of advocating for your own health. The hit daytime TV show General Hospital will be highlighting one character’s diagnosis with PV.