‘One Life To Live’ Alumna Erika Slezak Joins ‘General Hospital’
Veteran soap star Erika Slezak is heading to Port Charles. The six-time Daytime Emmy winner revealed she has signed “a short-term contract” with ABC’s General Hospital.
“At this time, Erika does not know which character she will be playing or when her scenes will air,” the message on her official website reads, “but is excited to be working again with executive producer Frank Valentini and the cast of GH!”
Valentini confirmed the news on X, writing, “I am thrilled to confirm that my dear friend and former ‘One Life to Live’ colleague, Erika Slezak, will appear on @General Hospital this Fall. Stay tuned as we prepare to introduce another daytime legend to Port Charles.
Slezak is best known for her role as Victoria “Viki” Lord on daytime sudser One Life to Live from 1971 through 2013. She returned for the online revival in 2013. She won six Daytime Emmy awards for her performance, a record for most wins in the Outstanding Lead Actress category.
Her other more recent television credits include guest-starring roles on Fox’s The Resident and CBS’ Blue Bloods.
According to Erika Slezak’s official website, the actress has signed on to join the cast of “General Hospital”. A new posting was added to the site, stating,
“Erika has just informed me she has signed a short-term contract with ABC’s General Hospital. At this time, Erika does not know which character she will be playing or when her scenes will air, but is excited to be working again with Executive Producer Frank Valentini and the cast of GH!”
Whoever posted to the site explained that more details will be provided as they become available.
“General Hospital’s” EP Frank Valentini confirmed the news of Slezak’s casting on X, expressing his joy at the opportunity to work with his “dear friend” and “former One Life To Live colleague” again.
Slezak is no stranger to the soap world. The actress portrayed Viki Lord on the classic soap opera “One Life To Live” for over 40 years, including its short-lived revival in 2013.
According to Parade Magazine, the role earned her 9 Daytime Emmy nominations, and 6 wins for ‘outstanding lead actress’.
After “One Life To Live” ended, Slezak went on to star in numerous other projects, including “The Resident” and “Blue Bloods”. But now the soap legend is making her long-awaited return to the daytime stage.
Tension in Port Charles
While details are under wraps about what character Slezak will be playing, the actress will have a lot of material to work with, considering the recent drama in Port Charles.
The soap teased major drama over the summer as Michael and Willow battled for custody. Now that Michael has officially won full legal and physical custody of their children, the fallout promises to be intense.
Will Willow blame Drew for losing custody? Will Nina come clean to Willow about sleeping with Drew? Will Michael ever let Willow see their kids again? Only time will tell.
Are you excited about Erika’s return to daytime? What type of character do you want to see her play? Let us know in the comments below.
