Finola Hughes
Host, "How Do I Look?"
The Style Network
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Emmy® Award-winning actress Finola Hughes is the host of The Style Network's hit makeover series "How Do I Look?." Ms. Hughes first joined Style Network in Fall 2003 as host of the Network's official coverage of Olympus Fashion Week.
An accomplished and versatile actress, Ms. Hughes is most widely recognized for her portrayal of the mysterious Anna Devane on the ABC daytime drama "General Hospital" from 1985-92. She returned to daytime in 1999 where she eventually resurrected her role as Anna Devane on ABC's "All My Children." Her performance garnered her an Emmy® Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in 1991, as well as three additional nominations in the same category.
Born and educated in London, England, Ms. Hughes studied ballet beginning at the age of 10. In 1980, she originated the role of The White Cat, in the premiere company of the Andrew Lloyd Weber musical, "Cats." Ms. Hughes made her American film debut when Sylvester Stallone cast her opposite John Travolta in "Stayin' Alive." Other film work includes "The Nutcracker," "Soap Dish," "Aspen Extreme," "Above Suspicion," and "Tycus." Her extensive list of television credits include "Jack's Place," "Blossom," "Pacific Palisades," "Charmed," "Dream On," and "Tracy Takes On."
Ms. Hughes has developed a jewelry line for QVC, and released a book with Ballantine Books titled Soapsuds, which was launched in paperback on July 2006.
Additionally, she made a triumphant return to "General Hospital" in May 2006 when she reprised her Anna Devane role, appearing on the soap opera throughout the summer.
Ms. Hughes maintains a home in Santa Barbara with her husband artist Russell Young, and their sons, Dylan and Cash.
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