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Connect Personally With Your Favorite Soap Stars by Having Them ‘Make a Cameo’ in Your Real Life — Plus, How to Do Exactly That!
Sunday, July 11th, 2021
Soap opera stars past and present are ready to give fun shout-outs to fans on Cameo.
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Many actors from The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless, as well as past soap operas, have joined the Cameo platform. For Soaps.com readers not familiar with the concept, Cameo is a website and app which allows fans to book a personalized video shout-out from their favorite celebrities.
So, how does it work? Fans can request a video for themselves or as a surprising and cool gift for someone else — for example, maybe a birthday is coming up. Once you select an occasion, and provide details on what you would like the star to say in the personalized message, it can be sent via email or text to a smartphone or computer. Just imagine the joy you’d bring to that soap lover in your life when their favorite star is looking back at them with a special message just for their ears. Talk about making someone’s day!
To get our readers started, we have compiled a gallery below filled with 38 stars from the ABC, CBS and NBC soaps. In each slide you’ll learn a little bit about the actor and receive a direct link to their Cameo page where you can watch a video of them and receive details to arrange for your own custom-made message. Don’t wait, reach out for the chance to connect with your favorites today!
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<p>Although currently playing everyone’s favorite wedding officiant Carter Walton on <em>Bold & Beautiful</em>, daytime fans first fell for him as police officer Remy Boudreau on <em>Guiding Light</em>. He <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-bold-and-the-beautiful/news/50998/lawrence-saint-victor-shares-wifes-pregnancy/" target="_blank">became a new father</a> to his son Christian Lavelle Saint-Victor in 2018 and can be <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/mgRLXD" target="_blank">contacted via Cameo</a>.</p>
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<p>How fun would it be to receive a special message from <em>Bold and Beautiful’s</em> Rena Sofer, who plays schemer Quinn Forrester? Visit <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/a1OERb" target="_blank">her Cameo page for one</a> today!</p>
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<p>Eric Martsolf has played unlucky in love and struggling addict Brady Black on <em>Days of Our Lives</em> since 2008 and appeared as Harvard grad lawyer Ethan Winthrop on <em>Passions</em>. He also hosted the <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/days-of-our-lives/news/542577/eric-martsolf-host-for-dummies-the-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>For Dummies</em> podcast</a> and <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/jWXNOa" target="_blank">can be found on Cameo</a>. </p>
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<p>He’s played former Salem business exec and amateur undercover agent Lucas Horton on <em>Days of Our Lives</em> since 1993, but did you know his older sister Kristin is an actor too? Get to know more about the soap star <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/kjgyov" target="_blank">by connecting on Cameo</a> and look back at photos of <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/gallery/photos-days-of-our-lives-lucas-horton/" target="_blank">Lucas’ love, struggles and family</a> on <em>Days</em>. </p>
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<p>You may know Stephen Nichols now as former <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/days-of-our-lives/news/550307/24-things-to-know-steve-johnson/" target="_blank">ISA agent Steve ‘Patch’ Johnson</a> on <em>Days of Our Lives</em>, a role he’s played since 1985. Though it was his first — and is his current — soap character, he also turned up on <em>Santa Barbara</em> as psychiatrist Dr. Skyler Gates, <em>General Hospital</em> as prince Stefan Cassadine and as billionaire Tucker McCall on <em>Young & Restless</em>. Meet <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/Ao0dED" target="_blank">Nichols on Cameo</a>.</p>
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<p>Mary Beth Evans has played the other half of <em>Days of Our Lives</em> <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/gallery/photos-of-days-of-our-lives-steve-and-kaylas-adventures-in-their-early-years/" target="_blank">supercouple Steve and Dr. Kayla Johnson</a> since 1986 and appeared in roles on <em>General Hospital</em>, as golddigger Katherine Bell, and on <em>As the World Turns</em> as Sierra Esteban Drake — the daughter of a powerful ruler. When she’s not posting photos on Instagram of her Salem co-star, as well as her grandkids, she can be <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/BXEN24" target="_blank">found on Cameo</a>.</p>
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<p>Billy Flynn landed his first daytime role on <em>Day of Our Lives</em> in 2014 as Chad — one of the heirs to the DiMera Empire. He also co-wrote and stars as a single father in the film <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/days-of-our-lives/news/51263/billy-flynn-co-writes-and-stars-in-willowbrook/" target="_blank">Willowbrook</a> and <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/b3b6m6" target="_blank">can be found on Cameo</a>. </p>
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<p>Though Cady McClain played CEO Rosanna Cabot on <em>As the World Turns</em>, as well as teacher Kelly Andrews on <em>Young & Restless</em> and most recently a recast Jennifer Horton on <em>Days of Our Lives</em>, she’ll always be remembered as Pine Valley sweetheart Dixie Cooney Martin on <em>All My Children</em>. But did you know <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/soaps/news/48795/where-are-they-now-cady-mcclain-project-ingo-rademacher-on-hawaii-five-0/" target="_blank">she’s a director too</a>? Put in to receive <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/ORBkmG" target="_blank">a message from McClain</a> via Cameo today.</p>
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<p>Arianne Zucker has played bad-girl-turned-good Nicole Walker on <em>Days of Our Lives</em> since 1998. Fun facts: She shares a daughter with fellow castmate Kyle Lowder (Rex Brady) and has been in a long-term relationship with <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/days-of-our-lives/news/574992/days-of-our-lives-arianne-zucker-shawn-christian-selling-house-photos/" target="_blank"><em>Days</em> alum Shawn Christian</a> (ex-Daniel Jonas). You can <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/vnz5VN" target="_blank">find her on Cameo</a>. </p>
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<p>Lamon Archey hit the scene as one of <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/gallery/photos-days-of-our-lives-eli-lani-love-story/" target="_blank">Salem PD’s finest, Eli Grant</a>, in 2011 and once played Mason Wilder — Jack Abbott’s assistant — on <em>Young & Restless</em>. Visit <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/doK2Gy" target="_blank">Archey’s Cameo page</a> to receive a personalized message from the actor.</p>
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<p><em>Days of Our Lives’</em> Victoria Konefal plays feisty Ciara Brady Weston, who has definitely had her ups and downs in Salem. Visit her Cameo page <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/Ke0QeA" target="_blank">to request a personalize note</a> for yourself or a friend.</p>
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<p>Nadia Bjorlin has been with <em>Days of Our Lives</em> since 1999 as Chloe Lane — the beauty with the beautiful voice — who has had her fair share of <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/gallery/days-of-our-lives-chloe-lane-potential-romantic-partners/" target="_blank">former Salem loves</a>. Though she currently enjoys being a wife and mother, she still has time to <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/KeKrzz" target="_blank">reach out to her fans via Cameo</a>.</p>
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<p>Another one of Salem PD’s finest, <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/gallery/days-of-our-lives-rafe-hernandez-history-photos/" target="_blank">Galen Gering’s Rafe Hernandez</a> has been catching bad guys — and sometimes not — on <em>Days of Our Lives</em> since 2008. He started his daytime career on <em>Passions</em> (Luis) in 1999 and is available to deliver a message to you <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/mgRLGZ" target="_blank">by visiting his Cameo page</a>.</p>
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<p>Kathleen Gati’s Dr. Liesl Obrecht has been a force to be reckoned with on <em>General Hospital</em> since 2012, and <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/general-hospital/news/550213/kathleen-gati-interview-liesl-obrecht-general-hospital/" target="_blank">the actress once told us</a>, “I think she really enjoys having that power.” Before that, she appeared on <em>All My Children</em> (Taffy) and <em>Young & Restless</em> (ex-Juliette) and <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/x9EeZO" target="_blank">can be found on Cameo</a>.</p>
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<p>John J. York first made a splash into daytime — literally — when his <em>General Hospital</em> character washed ashore after traveling to Port Charles in 1991 on the Quartermaine ship, the S.S. Tracy. During the course of playing Mac Scorpio, he’s crossed over to soaps <em>Port Charles</em>, <em>All My Children</em> and <em>General Hospital: Night Shift</em>. You can <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/QOPabz" target="_blank">request a message from York</a> via Cameo.</p>
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<p>Jacklyn Zeman was introduced to viewers as prostitute-turned-nurse Bobbie Spencer on <em>General Hospital</em> in 1977. However, the actress’ first daytime role was playing another Bobbi (without an e) on <em>Edge of Night</em> followed by Lana on <em>One Life to Live</em> in 1976. Reach out to <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/5baWnD" target="_blank">connect with Zeman on Cameo</a> today.</p>
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<p>Tristan Rogers is most recognized for his <em>General Hospital</em> role, playing the ever-savvy <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/gallery/general-hospital-robert-scorpio-through-the-years-photos/" target="_blank">former WSB spy Robert Scorpio</a>. While he first arrived on the Port Charles scene in 1981 in search of the Ice Princess diamond, Rogers exited the soap a few times and turned up on <em>Bold & Beautiful</em> (ex-Hunter) and <em>Young & Restless</em> (ex-Colin). Request <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/a1RbeQ" target="_blank">a message from the actor</a> on Cameo. </p>
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<p>Kin Shriner’s <em>General Hospital</em> character, legal eagle Scott Baldwin, often walks a thin line when sticking to ethics surrounding a case, but we’ve loved him all the same since he came aboard in 1977. He spread his acting wings on other soaps such as <em>Bold & Beautiful</em> (ex-Dr. Carey), <em>As the World Turns</em> (Keith) and <em>Young & Restless</em> (ex-Harrison) and can be <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/Ao0djD" target="_blank">found on Cameo</a> here.</p>
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<p><em>General Hospital</em> actor Bradford Anderson, otherwise known as hired-hacker-to-many Spinelli, has been with the soap and digging into other people’s drama since 2006. When he’s not <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/general-hospital/news/586080/general-hospital-steve-burton-jason-hallmark-movie/" target="_blank">making us laugh</a> with his BFF and castmate Steve Burton (Jason), he can be <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/GjXxgB" target="_blank">found on Cameo</a>.</p>
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<p>Known to <em>General Hospital</em> fans as one of the Davis girls, Lexi Ainsworth has played the role since 2009. Though she’s not seen in Port Charles as often as we’d like, you can <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/VyaJNk" target="_blank">receive a message from the star</a> anytime on Cameo .</p>
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<p>Certainly no stranger to daytime, Réal Andrews first took the genre by storm in 1992 with roles on <em>Days of Our Lives, All My Children, As the World Turns, Port Charles, Santa Barbara</em> and most recently <em>General Hospital</em>. A <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/general-hospital/news/587366/general-hospital-real-andrews-cancer-update-rumors/" target="_blank">cancer survivor</a> and natural motivator, he pushes others to be their best selves and can be <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/gbPmG0" target="_blank">connected via Cameo</a>. </p>
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<p>Chad Duell has been recognized as <em>General Hospital</em> character Michael Corinthos since 2010. If you’d like a shoutout from the actor, <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/zagA47" target="_blank">visit him on Cameo</a> today. </p>
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<p>James Patrick Stuart will always be remembered for his two popular daytime roles — Will Cortlandt on <em>All My Children</em> and currently Valentin Cassadine on <em>General Hospital</em> since 2016. But did you know he has over 150 credits to his name, most of which where you can hear his voice in numerous video games. For a video message from the actor himself, <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/WDXZNn" target="_blank">visit his Cameo page</a>.</p>
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<p>Leading man Maurice Benard has played coffee scion and mobster Sonny Corinthos on <em>General Hospital </em>since 1993. Want a note from the actor? <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/5b54b9" target="_blank">Get in touch with him</a> on Cameo today!</p>
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<p>Steve Burton will always been known as Sonny’s right-hand man Jason Morgan on <em>General Hospital</em>. Maybe he’ll give you a little insight into the job <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/kjOxjn" target="_blank">when you connect with him</a> through Cameo.</p>
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<p>When you think about Vanessa Marcil, three things come to mind: <em>General Hospital, </em><a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/general-hospital/news/587027/general-hospital-vanessa-marcil-sonny-brenda-breakup-reaction/" target="_blank">Sonny and Brenda</a>, a role she played on and off until 2015. Have a favorite Port Charles memory to share with her? Why not hit her up for <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/n1kqya" target="_blank">a response via Cameo</a>.</p>
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<p>Bryan Craig’s one and only daytime role is still talked about today — the presumed 2016 <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/soaps/news/577353/general-hospital-bryan-craig-new-roles-other-soaps/" target="_blank">death of Morgan Corinthos</a> — and many <em>General Hospital</em> fans have longed to have him back. Are you one of them? Request a message from the actor by <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/6bW0E3" target="_blank">connecting on Cameo</a>. </p>
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<p>Finola Hughes’ <em>General Hospital</em> character, Anna Devane, has been referred to as <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/general-hospital/news/583048/general-hospital-finola-hughes-35th-anniversary-anna-birthday/" target="_blank">a superspy since 1985</a>. The actress has crossed Anna, as well as her twin sister Alex, over to <em>All My Children</em> numerous times but her first daytime role was playing Helena on <em>Sunset Beach</em>. Visit <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/2rkodG" target="_blank">her Cameo page</a> to connect today. </p>
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<p>William Lipton hit the <em>General Hospital</em> teen-scene as Cam Webber in 2018 and even <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/general-hospital/news/592833/general-hospital-william-lipton-shaved-hair-buzz-cut-cameron/" target="_blank">underwent a makeover on-screen</a> during a very emotional storyline. You can <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/vnz5jN" target="_blank">request a message</a> from the young actor on Cameo. </p>
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<p>Nancy Lee Grahn’s daytime career began with a role on <em>One Life to Live</em> as Beverly, followed by an eight-year run on <em>Santa Barbara</em> as Julia, before she landed as legal eagle Alexis Davis on <em>General Hospital</em> in 1996. While her character fights for the law, she’s been known to break it as well. You can <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/doK2Vy" target="_blank">reach out to the veteran actress</a> via Cameo. </p>
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<p>Dominic Zamprogna crashed onto the <em>General Hospital</em> scene as NYPD undercover cop Dante Falconeri in 2009 on the hunt to bust Sonny Corinthos, who turned out to be his father! Have a question for the actor? Ask him for an answer <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/YgDXnq" target="_blank">via Cameo today</a>.</p>
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<p>She’ll always be remembered from her first daytime role as Annie on <em>All My Children</em>, but Melissa Claire Egan made quite the name for herself on <em>The Young and the Restless</em> as bad-girl-turned-good, turned-bad, well, you get the picture, Chelsea Newman in 2011. Connect with the actress <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/KeKrXz" target="_blank">on her Cameo page</a>.</p>
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<p>We practically watched Bryton James grow into adulthood on <em>Young & Restless</em> as Devon Hamilton Winters since he first appeared as a teen in foster care in 2004. Over the years his character has faced many trials and tribulations, and you can ask him for a special message <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/P0jeVq" target="_blank">via Cameo</a>.</p>
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<p>In 2013, Mishael Morgan quickly climbed the <em>Young & Restless</em> popularity ladder as Hilary Curtis until the character’s death in 2018 then <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/comings-and-goings/547441/mishael-morgan-young-and-restless-return/" target="_blank">returned as long-lost twin Amanda Sinclair</a> in 2019. Still a fan favorite, you can <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/LPajmO" target="_blank">ask for a shoutout from the actress</a> via Cameo. </p>
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<p>Elizabeth Hendrickson played the dual role of twins Maggie and Frankie Stone on <em>All My Children</em> from 2001 to 2007. Though she currently plays Chloe Mitchell on <em>Young & Restless</em>, in between a past Genoa City return, she appeared as Margaux on <em>General Hospital</em> and <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/news/563948/video-elizabeth-hendrickson-introduces-baby-entertainment-tonight/" target="_blank">welcomed her first child</a> in 2020. Visit her <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/rn49DB" target="_blank">Cameo page</a>. </p>
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<p>Newcomer to soaps, Sean Dominic began his current run in 2019 on <em>The Young and the Restless</em> as Dr. Nate Hastings, son to legacy characters Nathan and Olivia Hastings. If you’re a fan, or know someone who is, you can request a message <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/DV0Yeq" target="_blank">via Cameo today</a>.</p>
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<p>Courtney Hope plays <em>The Young and the Restless’</em> red-headed beauty Sally Spectra but first got her daytime start in the role on <em>The Bold and the Beautiful</em>. Be sure to <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/EaE4ae" target="_blank">connect with her on Cameo</a> for a special message.</p>
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<p>Speaking of feisty red-heads… Michelle Stafford knows her way around lots of drama while playing Phyllis Summers on <em>The Young and the Restless</em>. Why not <a href="http://imp.i309903.net/zaxJNe" target="_blank">reach out via her Cameo page</a> today?! </p>
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