With the 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards show fast approaching, the gaggle of nominees is being rounded up and put under the microscope. When they learned and how they learned that their performances were for the gold, what thoughts sped through their heads, what they’ll wear to the kudos fest, who they’ll thank when they’re at the podium — seemingly nothing is off limits.

Finola Hughes Talks Daytime Emmys

Despite the ten previous nominations under her belt, this isn’t old hat for Finola Hughes (Anna Devane, General Hospital). During an exclusive chat with Soap Opera Digest she proffered, “When you do get a nod, it means to me, it includes the writing and the direction and the work comes together for someone else. Ultimately, it’s what we’re doing this for—we hope we resonate with the audience, and when it resonates with your peers, I think that’s incredibly special. It can’t be overstated how special it is to get that nod.”

Admittedly bad at putting together an acting reel, Hughes cops to calling in a ringer: “One of my producers [Michelle Henry] helped me…There was a story a few months ago where I accidentally shot a 15-year-old [Charlotte; Scarlett Fernandez] because it was Halloween and I didn’t recognize them, and that storyline hit Anna hard because she’s law enforcement and that’s the last thing you want to be doing. I used a lot of that material.”

On her fellow nominees: “I’ve known most of them, but haven’t known Annika [Noelle; Hope Logan, The Bold and the Beautiful] very long. Michelle [Stafford; Phyllis, The Young and the Restless] and I spoke almost immediately and we decided we’re going dress shopping together. Katherine Kelly [Lang; Brooke Logan, B&B], yes, I’ve known for a long time and it’s just wonderful we are nominated the same year; and Cynthia [Watros; Nina, GH] is on my show and her work is outstanding. And Tamara [Braun; Ava Vitali, Days of our Lives; ex-Carly Corinthos and ex-Kim Nero, GH] was on our show for a while, and I just think she’s incredible, too. It’s really good company.”

On whether she’ll prepare a speech or wing it: “I would wing it. I’m a person who leaves things to chance.”

As for what she still most enjoys about her alter-ego: “How complex she is, she’s made a lot of mistakes, and she keeps pushing forward…I really enjoy that backbone.”

The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony will be telecast on Friday, June 7 at 8 PM EDT/Delayed PT on CBS (with a concurrent live stream and the ability to watch on-demand on Paramount+).

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