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Join us for a fun evening discussing the triumphs and tribulations of working in Daytime Drama. Dream job and starting point for so many actors, these ladies have all been nominated in various categories for Emmy's for their work this year.

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BETH MAITLAND - The Young & The Restless
Best known for her role for over three decades as Traci Abbott on the CBS Daytime Drama, The Young and the Restless, Beth Maitland is happy to have just completed work on the upcoming film, Number Two. This Emmy-winner for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama recently appeared in an Emmy-nominated episode of Criminal Minds, and she portrayed the deaf school principal both signing and speaking her role in Mr. Holland’s Opus with Richard Dreyfuss and Glenne Headly. Another highlight of her career was appearing with Carol Burnett and Hal Holbrook in an ABC production of Plaza Suite, and an opera singing episode of the Love American Style reboot with Tony Dow. Her early career included over 80 stage productions from Shakespeare to comedies to musicals, including two years with a Lyric Opera Theater Company.

MARCI MILLER - Days of Our Lives

Best known for her role as ‘Abigail Deveraux Dimera’ on the hit daytime television show “Days of Our Lives,” Marci Miller can be seen most every day in households around the globe, from the US to Australia. The two-time Daytime Emmy nominated actress, hailing from North Liberty, Indiana, moved west in 2010 with her husband Ryan, settling to Downtown Los Angeles, California. Since her arrival, Marci has not only been a hit television actress but she has starred in both the DEATH RACE and CHILDREN OF THE CORN film franchises. In her spare time she does yoga, hikes, reads, and helps her husband with his vegan food delivery service, Sexy Lunch Club.

MISHAEL MORGAN - The Young & The Restless
Mishael Morgan was born on July 15, in San Fernando, Trinidad. At the age of five, her family emigrated to Toronto, Canada. Mishael caught the acting bug at the age of ten, during her elementary school's production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat". She never pursued acting professionally, until a chance meeting with her, now agent, David Ritchie. Mishael studied Political Science at York University, and had just accepted an offer to Ottawa University's LLB program, when Ritchie convinced her, to try her hand at acting. Mishael impressed producers at her very first audition, landing her a role in Trey Songz "Wonder Woman" music video. A short ten months, and a couple roles later, Mishael scored her first series-regular role as Tracy Dupont-Roymont in YTV's "Family Biz"(2009). Since then, Mishael has continued to make her name known on both the small and big screens. Landing roles on hit television shows like, "The Best Years" (2009), "Republic of Doyle" (2012), and CW's "Beauty & The Beast" (2012). As well as features films like, "Beat The World" (2011), "Casino Jack" (2010) and "Total Recall" (2012). Most recently, Mishael's portrayal of Hilary Curtis on the "The Young and The Restless"(2018), landed her, her second Daytime Emmy Nomination.

VICTORIA KONEFAL - Days of Our Lives

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Victoria Konefal knew she wanted to be an actress at the age of seven. Her journey into the entertainment industry began in the fourth grade when she went on a class trip to see an off-Broadway production of The Hobbit. During the show, she was so captivated that her mother had to keep her from standing up to join the performance. After the curtain closed, they sought out the director who invited her to audition for a production of The South Pacific. She quickly booked the role and went on to perform with the theater company for six years. In an effort to hone her craft, Konefal attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia Performing Arts High School  in New York City where prestigious actors such as Ansel Elgort, Timothee Chalamet, Jennifer Aniston, Adrien Brody, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Al Pacino, Sarah Paulson, Adrian Grenier and Liza Minnelli also studied. Shortly after graduation, she made the decision to move to Los Angeles to pursue acting full-time.

Konefal’s big break came when she was cast as Ciara Brady, the daughter of power couple Bo and Hope, on the Emmy-winning soap opera Days of Our Lives. A fierce young woman who has overcome issues with the law and her parents tumultuous relationship, Ciara is making her mark on Salem as she matures. Konefal’s protrayal of Ciara recently earned her her first Daytime Emmy nomination in the Best Younger Actress category. Other television credits include dramatic performances in the Lifetime movies The Wrong Crush alongside Vivica A. Fox and Lesli Kay as well as Deadly Exchange with fellow soap actress Lindsay Hartley. She was also seen with a guest role on the hit ABC comedy Modern Family. In addition to her work on the small screen, Konefal brought her talent to the world of film in Circus Kane, opposite Jonathan Lipnicki. She will further showcase her acting chops in the upcoming horror thriller Fog City, which is set for release later this year.

When she is not busy acting, Konefal enjoys working out, traveling, camping, hiking, biking, and writing music. She loves to be outdoors enjoying nature and a good game of basketball or softball. A passionate environmental advocate, she lends her support to organizations dedicated to conserving our planet. Konefal currently resides in Los Angeles with her beloved Miniature Schnauzer, Lola.

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