ABC Super Soap Weekend (1996–2008) was an event organized in conjunction with

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and

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to bring

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actors from various ABC shows to visit and mingle with their fans. The first ABC Super Soap Weekend was organized and held at

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near

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in 1996 (the same year

merged with ABC). The event was traditionally held around

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weekend each year. In addition, a summertime Super Soap Weekend was held at

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on the West Coast in 2002 and 2003. The final edition of the event was held November 15–16, 2008. A new event titled "Soap Nation" began in January 2009 and featured many events across the country that allowed guests to meet their favorite actors and actresses. It proved not to be as successful as Super Soap Weekend and was discontinued briefly after, especially as ABC's daytime division experienced budget cuts and many of the network's programs ended.

All My Children (Florida)

Kelly Ripa Kelly Maria Ripa (; born October 2, 1970) is an American actress and talk show host. Since 2001, she has been the co-host of the syndicated morning talk show '' Live! with Kelly and Mark'' in various formats. Her co-hosts have included Regis ...

(1996–2001) *

Mark Consuelos Mark Andrew Consuelos (; born March 30, 1971) is an American actor and talk show host. He rose to prominence as a television actor on the ABC soap opera ''All My Children'' for his portrayal of Mateo Santos (1995–2002, 2010), and subsequently ...

(1996–2001) * John Callahan (1996–2002) * Eva La Rue (1996, 2002–2004) * Walt Willey (1996–2005) * Michael E. Knight (1996–2001, 2003–2007) *

Susan Lucci Susan Victoria Lucci (born December 23, 1946) is an American actress. She is best known for portraying Erica Kane on the ABC daytime drama ''All My Children'' during that show's entire network run from 1970 to 2011. The character is considere ...

(1996–2008) * Michael Lowry (1997) * Marcy Walker (1997–1999) *

David Canary David Hoyt Canary (August25, 1938November16, 2015) was an American actor. Canary is best known for his roles as ranch foreman Candy Canaday in the NBC Western drama ''Bonanza'', and as Adam Chandler in the television soap opera ''All My Child ...

(1997–1999, 2001 & 2007) *

Robin Mattson Robin Mattson is a retired American actress. She is best known for her roles on the daytime soap operas ''General Hospital'', '' Santa Barbara'', and ''All My Children''. Career Daytime television Mattson made her daytime debut as troubled teen ...

(1998) *

Michael Nader Michael Nader (February 19, 1945 – August 23, 2021) was an American actor, known for his roles as Dex Dexter on the ABC primetime soap opera ''Dynasty'' from 1983 to 1989, and Dimitri Marick on the ABC daytime soap opera ''All My Children'' ...

(1998) *

Cady McClain Cady McClain (born Katie Jo McClain; October 13, 1969) is an American actress, singer, and author. Career McClain's professional acting career began in 1978 at the age of 9, when she was featured in a commercial for Band-Aid bandages. Among ...

(1998 - 2000 & 2006) *

Cameron Mathison Cameron Arthur Mathison (born August 25, 1969) is a Canadians, Canadian-Americans, American actor and television host. From 1997 to 2011, he played Ryan Lavery in ''All My Children''. Since 2021, he has portrayed the role of Drew Cain on ''Gener ...

(1998 - 2001 & 2003 - 2008) * Julia Barr (1999) *

Finola Hughes Finola Hughes (born 29 October 1959) is a British actress, best known for her role as Anna Devane on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC soap operas ''General Hospital'' and ''All My Children'', and her portrayal of Laura in the 1983 film '' ...

(1999 & 2001) *

Josh Duhamel Joshua David Duhamel ( ; born November 14, 1972) is an American actor. After various modeling work, he made his acting debut as Leo du Pres on the ABC daytime soap opera ''All My Children'' for which he won a Daytime Emmy Award and later starr ...

(1999–2001) * Vincent Irizarry (1999 - 2004 & 2008) * Esta TerBlanche (2000) *

Eden Riegel Eden Sonja Jane Riegel (born January 1, 1981) is an American actress. She portrayed Bianca Montgomery in the daytime drama ''All My Children'', and propelled the character into a gay icon, as well as a popular figure within the medium. Nominat ...

(2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006 & 2008) * Rebecca Budig (2000 - 2004 & 2008) * Jack Scalia (2001 & 2002) *

Samuel Page Samuel L. Elliott (born November 5, 1976), known professionally as Samuel Page or Sam Page, is an American actor. He has appeared on popular television shows, such as ''All My Children'', ''Mad Men'', ''Desperate Housewives'', ''House of Cards'' ...

(2002) * Alicia Minshew (2002–2008) * Aiden Turner (2002–2008) * Tomy Dunster (2003) *

Michael Jordan Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963), also known by his initials MJ, is an American businessman and former professional basketball player, who is currently a minority owner of the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Ass ...

(2003) * Jacob Young (2003–2007) *

James Scott James Scott may refer to: Entertainment * James Scott (composer) (1885–1938), African-American ragtime composer * James Scott (director) (born 1941), British filmmaker * James Scott (actor) (born 1979), British television actor * James Scott (Sh ...

(2004) *

Justin Bruening Justin Bruening (born September 24, 1979) is an American actor and former fashion model. He was discovered at a McDonald's in Escondido, California, and within a week, he was shooting photos with Bruce Weber. In 2003, his acting career began w ...

(2004–2006) * Alexa Havins (2004–2006) * Bobbie Eakes (2004, 2007 & 2008) *

Thorsten Kaye Thorsten Kaye (born Thorsten Ernst Kieselbach, 22 February 1966) is a German-British-American actor. His best known roles include Patrick Thornhart on ''One Life to Live'', Dr. Ian Thornhart on ''Port Charles'', Zach Slater on ''All My Childr ...

(2004–2008) *

Leven Rambin Leven Alice Rambin (born May 17, 1990) is an American actress. She is known for playing look-alike half-sisters Lily Montgomery and Ava Benton on ''All My Children'', and for her recurring roles on ''Grey's Anatomy'' and '' Gone'', as well as '' ...

(2005) * Tanisha Lynn (2005) * Jeff Branson (2005) * Sydney Penny (2005) * Kelli Giddish (2005) * Colin Egglesfield (2006) * Melissa Claire Egan (2007 & 2008) *

Darnell Williams Darnell Williams (born 3 March 1955) is a British television actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Jesse Hubbard on the ABC soap opera ''All My Children'' from 1981 to 1988, and from 2008 to 2011, a role which has earned him two Daytime ...

(2008) * Ricky Paull Goldin (2008)

All My Children (California)

(2002 & 2003) * John Callahan (2002 & 2003) * Walt Willey (2002 & 2003) *

(2002 & 2003) * Vincent Irizarry (2002 & 2003) *

(2002 & 2003) * Rebecca Budig (2002 & 2003) * Alicia Minshew (2002 & 2003) * Aiden Turner (2002 & 2003) *

Amelia Heinle Amelia March Luckinbill (formerly Weatherly; born March 17, 1973) is an American actress known for her roles in American soap operas. Her best known role is Victoria Newman, who she has portrayed on ''The Young and the Restless'' since 2005. E ...

(2002 & 2003) * Jill Larson (2002 & 2003) * Julia Barr (2002 & 2003) *

Elizabeth Hendrickson Elizabeth Hendrickson (born July 3, 1979) is an American actress. Her big break came when she was cast as character Frankie Stone on the daytime drama ''All My Children''. Her equally popular role of Maggie Stone, the character's identical twin, ...

(2002 & 2003) *

(2002) *

(2002) * Jack Scalia (2002) * Michael E. Knight (2002) * J. Eddie Peck (2002) * Marcy Walker (2002) * Terri Ivens (2002) *

Marj Dusay Marjorie Ellen Mahoney Dusay (; née Mahoney; February 20, 1936 – January 28, 2020) was an American actress known for her roles on American soap operas. She was especially known for her role as Alexandra Spaulding on ''Guiding Light'', a role ...

(2002) * Tomy Dunster (2003) *

(2003) * Maximillian Alexander (2003) * William DeVry (2003) * Eva La Rue (2003) *

Marc Menard Marc Menard is a Canadian actor. He starred as Michael Krieger on the MyNetworkTV serial ''Watch Over Me''. His previous acting credits include ''All My Children'', ''Ocean Ave'', and the film ''John Tucker Must Die''. Filmography External l ...

(2003)

One Life to Live

* Christopher Douglas (1996) *

Nathan Fillion Nathan Christopher Fillion (born March 27, 1971) is a Canadian and American actor. He played the leading roles of Captain Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds on ''Firefly'' and its film continuation '' Serenity'', and Richard Castle on ''Castle''. , he sta ...

(1996) * Robin Strasser (1996) * Gina Tognoni (1996) *

(1996) * Erin Torpey (1996–2000) * James DePaiva (1996–2002) * Kassie DePaiva (1996–2008) * Timothy D. Stickney (1997) * Laura Koffman (1997) * Kevin Stapleton (1997) *

Robert S. Woods Robert Sosebee Woods (born March 13, 1948) is an American actor best known for playing Bo Buchanan on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC soap ''One Life to Live'', a role for which he won the 1983 Daytime Emmy Award for Daytime Emmy Award fo ...

(1997, 1999 & 2001) * Hillary B. Smith (1997–2001, 2003–2004) * David Fumero (1998–2002, 2005–2006) *

Catherine Hickland Catherine Hickland (born February 11, 1956) Note: Aged 51 on Feb.11, 2007 implies that she was born on Feb.11, 1956. is an American film, stage, and television actress, as well as a singer, author and cosmetics-company CEO and hypnotist. She ...

(1998–2002) *

Linda Dano Linda Dano (born Linda Rae Wildermuth; May 12, 1943, Long Beach, California) is an American actress and television host. She began her career appearing in film and prime time television before she was cast as Rae Cummings on the ABC daytime soap ...

(1999–2003) *

Jason-Shane Scott Jason-Shane Scott (born December 29, 1975) is an American actor. Life and career Scott was born in Southern California. At the age of two he moved to Reno, Nevada with his mother and older sister while making frequent trips to Los Angeles to ...

(2000) * Erika Page (2000) * Ty Treadway (2000–2002) *

Kamar de los Reyes Kamar de los Reyes (November 8, 1967 – December 24, 2023) was a Puerto Rican actor. He was best known for his portrayal of Antonio Vega on the ABC soap opera ''One Life to Live'', primary antagonist Raul Menendez of the 2012 video game '' C ...

(2000–2007) * Laurence Lau (2001) *

Ilene Kristen Ilene Kristen (born Ilene Schatz; July 30, 1952) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Delia Ryan in the ABC soap opera ''Ryan's Hope'' (1975–1979, 1982–1983, 1986–1989) and her Emmy-nominated performances as Roxy B ...

(2002) *

Kristen Alderson Kristen DeAnn Alderson (born May 29, 1991) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for playing the role of Starr Manning on the ABC soap opera ''One Life to Live'' (1998 to 2012) and the ABC soap opera ''General Hospital'' (2012 t ...

(2002 & 2006 - 2008) * Dan Gauthier (2003) *

Tuc Watkins Charles Curtis "Tuc" Watkins III (born September 2, 1966) is an American actor, known for his roles as David Vickers on ''One Life to Live'', Mr. Burns in ''The Mummy (1999 film), The Mummy'', Bob Hunter (Desperate Housewives), Bob Hunter on ''Des ...

(2003) * Kathy Brier (2003–2007) * Trevor St. John (2003–2007) *

Bree Williamson Bree Williamson Roberts (born December 28, 1979) is a Canadian actress. Career After graduating from Bayview Glen School, she completed her education at the University of Toronto. She played the role of Jessica Buchanan on the ABC soap opera ...

(2003–2008) *

Renée Elise Goldsberry Renée Elise Goldsberry (born January 2, 1971) is an American actress and singer. Known for her roles on stage and screen she has received a Tony Award, a Drama Desk Award, and a Grammy Award as well as a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award. S ...

(2004–2006) *

Michael Easton Michael Easton (born February 15, 1967) is an American film, television and voice actor, writer, and director. Although the Emmy-nominated actor may be best known for his work on the series ''Ally McBeal'', '' VR.5,'' ''Total Recall 2070, One Li ...

(2004–2008) *

Melissa Archer Melissa Jean Archer (born December 2, 1979) is an American actress and writer. She is known for playing the roles of Natalie Buchanan on the ABC Daytime soap opera ''One Life to Live'' (2001 to 2013) and Serena Mason on the NBC Daytime soap oper ...

(2005) *

Heather Tom Heather Tom (born November 4, 1975) is an American actress and director. She is best known for her roles as Victoria Newman on ''The Young and the Restless'' (1990 to 2003), Kelly Cramer on ''One Life to Live'' and ''All My Children'' (2003 to ...

(2005) * Erika Slezak (2005–2008) * John-Paul Lavoisier (2005–2008) * Melissa Gallo (2005 & 2006) *

Forbes March Forbes March (born May 12, 1973) is a British-born Canadian actor. Career March originally started acting in Vancouver, where he landed his first series, '' Northwood''. He soon started working as a model and did print work for Armani, Tommy ...

(2006 & 2007) *

Tika Sumpter Euphemia LatiQue "Tika" Sumpter (born June 20, 1980) is an American actress and producer. Sumpter began her career as the host of '' Best Friend's Date''. From 2005 to 2010, she appeared in the daytime soap opera ''One Life to Live''. In 2010, ...

(2007) * Susan Haskell (2008) *

Brittany Underwood Brittany Underwood (born July 6, 1988) is a Colombian American actress, director, and singer. She is known for her roles as teenagers Langston Wilde on the daytime soap opera ''One Life to Live'' and Loren Tate on the Nick at Nite/ TeenNick ser ...

(2008) * Jason Tam (2008) *

Farah Fath Farah LeeAllen Fath Galfond (born May 1, 1984) is an American actress. She portrayed Mimi Lockhart on the NBC soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'' from 1999 to 2007, and Gigi Morasco on the ABC Daytime soap opera ''One Life to Live'' from 2007 to 20 ...

(2008)

General Hospital (Florida)

* Lynn Herring (1996) * John J. York (1996–1998) *

Ingo Rademacher Ingo Rademacher (born 22 April 1971) is a German-Australian television actor known for his roles of Sean Hayden on the Australian soap opera ''Paradise Beach'', Jax Jacks, Jasper "Jax" Jacks on the American daytime soap opera ''General Hospital ...

(1996–1999, 2001 & 2003) * Tyler Christopher (1996 & 1997, 2003 - 2005 & 2008) *

Vanessa Marcil Vanessa Marcil ( ; born October 15, 1968) is an American actress. She is best known for her television roles as Brenda Barrett on ''General Hospital'', Gina Kincaid on ''Beverly Hills, 90210'', and Sam Marquez on ''Las Vegas (TV series), Las Ve ...

(1996, 1997 & 2002) * Steve Burton (1996, 1997, 2002 & 2005) *

Stephen Nichols Stephen Earl Nichols (born February 19, 1951) is an American television actor who is recognized for his roles on various daytime soap operas. He has portrayed Steve Johnson (Days of Our Lives), Steve "Patch" Johnson on NBC's ''Days of Our Lives' ...

(1997) *

Jacklyn Zeman Jacklyn Lee Zeman (March 6, 1953 – May 9, 2023) was an American actress who portrayed Bobbie Spencer on the ABC daytime soap opera ''General Hospital'' for 45 years. Early life and education Zeman was born in Englewood, New Jersey, to a fam ...

(1996–2002) *

Wally Kurth Wallace "Wally" Kurth (born July 31, 1958) is an American actor and musician. He is best known for playing the roles of Justin Kiriakis on Days of Our Lives (1987 to 1991, 2009 to present) and Ned Quartermaine on ''General Hospital'' (1991 to 20 ...

(1996–2003) * Brad Maule (1996–1998) * Jonathan Jackson (1998) *

Nancy Lee Grahn Nancy Lee Grahn (born April 28, 1956) is an American actress known primarily for her work in daytime soap operas, portraying Julia Wainwright Capwell on '' Santa Barbara'' from 1985–93 and Alexis Davis on ''General Hospital'' since 1996. E ...

(1998–2001 & 2003) *

Rebecca Herbst Rebecca Ann Herbst (born May 12, 1977) is an American actress, known for playing Head Nurse Elizabeth Webber on the ABC Daytime drama ''General Hospital'', a role she originated on August 1, 1997, and Suzee, an alien, on the Nickelodeon show, ' ...

(1998-2002 & 2004 - 2008) *

Stuart Damon Stuart Damon (born Stuart Michael Zonis; February 5, 1937 June 29, 2021) was an American actor and singer. He was best known for his 30-year portrayal of Dr. Alan Quartermaine on the American soap opera ''General Hospital'', for which he won a ...

(1999) * Billy Warlock (1999) *

(1999) *

Amber Tamblyn Amber Rose Tamblyn (born May 14, 1983) is an American actress and author. She first came to national attention in her role on the soap opera ''General Hospital'' as Emily Quartermaine at the age of 11. She followed with a starring role on the p ...

(1999) * Michael Saucedo (1999) * Sarah Brown (1996 & 2000) *

A Martinez Adolfo Larrue Martínez III (born September 27, 1948), credited as A Martinez, is an American actor and singer. He had roles in the daytime soap operas '' Santa Barbara'', ''General Hospital'', ''One Life to Live'', ''The Bold and the Beautiful ...

(2000) *

Coltin Scott Stephen Martines is an American actor, recording artist and athlete. Martines has appeared in several television shows, including ''General Hospital, Burn Notice, General Hospital'', ''Guiding Light'', ''Monarch Cove'', ''The Closer'' and ''Th ...

(2000–2002) *

John Ingle John Houston Ingle (May 7, 1928 – September 16, 2012) was an American actor best known for his roles as scheming patriarch Edward Quartermaine in the ABC soap opera ''General Hospital'' and Mr. Threehorn, the father of the main characte ...

(2000–2002) * Jacob Young (2000–2002) * Chad Brannon (2000–2003) *

Maurice Benard Maurice Benard (born March 1, 1963) is an American actor. He played Nico Kelly in the ABC daytime soap opera ''All My Children'' from 1987 to 1990 and in 1991 portrayed Desi Arnaz in the biographical television film '' Lucy & Desi: Before the La ...

(2001) * Marisa Remirez (2001) * Tamara Braun (2001 & 2002) * Robin Christopher (2001 & 2002) * Rick Hearst (2003) *

Alicia Leigh Willis Alicia Leigh Willis (born March 1, 1978) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in soap operas. Personal life Alicia was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She is one of four children. Sisters Kimberly and Tiffany, and brother Ryan. Her fat ...

(2003–2005) * Natalia Livingston (2003–2005) *

Scott Clifton Scott Clifton Snyder (born October 31, 1984), better known as Scott Clifton, is an American actor and video blogger. He played Dillon Quartermaine in ''General Hospital'' (2003–2007), Schuyler Joplin in ''One Life to Live'' (2009–2010), a ...

(2003–2006) *

Kelly Monaco Kelly Marie Monaco (born May 23, 1976) is an American actress, model, and reality television personality, best known for her portrayal of Sam McCall on the ABC soap opera ''General Hospital'' and as the first season winner of the reality TV com ...

(2003 & 2005 - 2008) * Greg Vaughan (2003–2006 & 2008) * Ted King (2004) * Lesli Kay (2004) *

Adrianne Leon Adrianne is a given name. It is the feminine form of the male name Adrian. Notable people named Adrianne include: * Adrianne Allen (1907–1993), English stage actress * Adrianne Baughns-Wallace (born 1944), American television journalist * Adriann ...

(2004) * Kirsten Storms (2005 & 2008) * Kimberly McCullough (2005–2008) *

Laura Wright Laura Alice Wright (née Sisk; born September 11, 1970) is an American actress. She is best known for playing the roles of Allison "Ally" Rescott on ''Loving (TV series), Loving'' (1991 to 1995) and ''The City (1995 TV series), The City'' (1995 ...

(2005–2008) *

Tristan Rogers Tristan Rogers (born 3 June 1946) is an Australian actor. He is best known for playing Robert Scorpio on the ABC soap opera ''General Hospital'' and for voicing Jake in Walt Disney Pictures' '' The Rescuers Down Under''. He is currently starri ...

(2006) *

Genie Francis Genie Francis (born May 26, 1962) is an American actress. She is best known for playing the role of Laura Spencer (General Hospital), Laura Spencer on the television soap opera ''General Hospital'' from 1977 to present, for which she won a Daytim ...

(2006) *

Anthony Geary Anthony Geary (born May 29, 1947) is a retired American actor. Geary is best known for playing the role of Luke Spencer on the ABC daytime drama ''General Hospital''. He originated the role of Luke in 1978, and went on to earn a record eight Day ...

(2006) * Jason Thompson (2006–2008) * Julie Marie Berman (2006–2008) *

Josh Duhon Joshua Wilson Duhon (born August 27, 1982) is an American actor. Duhon was born in McKinney, Texas, and stands 5'9”. Josh Duhon joined the cast of ''General Hospital'' in March 2007 as Logan Hayes, Lulu Spencer's eventual love interest. He lef ...

(2007) *

Sonya Eddy Sonya Eddy (June 17, 1967 – December 19, 2022) was an American actress. She was best known for playing Epiphany Johnson in the American American Broadcasting Company, ABC soap opera ''General Hospital'' (2006—2022) for which she won a posthu ...

(2007) * Bradford Anderson (2007 & 2008) *

Brandon Barash Brandon Joseph Barash (born October 4, 1979) is an American actor. He is known for playing the roles of Johnny Zacchara on the ABC Daytime soap opera ''General Hospital'' (2007 to 2013, 2014 to 2015) and Stefan DiMera on the NBC Daytime soap ope ...

(2008) * Jason Cook (2008)

General Hospital (California)

* Tyler Christopher (2002 & 2003) *

(2002 & 2003) *

(2002 & 2003) * Chad Brannon (2002 & 2003) * Tamara Braun (2002 & 2003) * Steve Burton (2003) *

(2003) * Billy Warlock (2003) * Lane Davies (2003) *

(2003) *

Cynthia Preston Cynthia Preston, sometimes credited as Cyndy Preston (born May 18, 1968), is a Canadian actress. Life and career Preston was born in Toronto, Ontario. She made her screen debut in the 1986 television film ''Miles to Go...'' playing Jill Clayburgh ...

(2003) * Kin Shiner (2003) * Rick Hearst (2003) *

(2003) * Natalia Livingston (2003) * Greg Vaughan (2003) * Leslie Charleson (2003) * Robin Christopher (2003)

General Hospital: Night Shift

Nazanin Boniadi Nazanin Boniadi (; ; born 1980) is a British actress and activist. Born in Tehran and raised in London, she attended university in the United States, where she landed her first major acting role as Leyla Mir in the soap opera ''General Hospita ...

(2007) * Dominic Rains (2007) * Kent Masters King (2007)

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