Marci Miller (born August 2, 1988) is an American model and actress. She portrayed the role of

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'' from 2016 to 2018 and from 2020 to 2022. Miller's performance of Abigail has been met with critical acclaim, earning three Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2018, 2019 and 2022.

Early life

Miller was born and raised in the small farming town of North Liberty, Indiana (pop 1,900), and attended the local John Glenn High School, where she excelled in basketball and theatre. She studied Vocal Performance at nearby Bethel College. After graduating college, she moved to Louisville, Kentucky, to pursue theatrical opportunities followed by moving to Los Angeles where she studied Film Master Class at Baron Brown Studio, in Santa Monica, California. Miller has a younger sister who is named after the iconic ''Days of Our Lives'' character,

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Career

In late 2015, Miller joined the cast of ''American Fable'' as Gavin MacIntosh's mother, in the lead role of Sarah. In June 2016, it was announced that Miller had joined the cast of ''

'', in the role of

, making her first appearance on November 10. In addition to her aforementioned roles, she has starred in a number of movies, including: '' Most Likely to Die'', ''J Plus C'', ''Children of the Corn: Runaway'' and '' Death Race 2050'', as well as a number of short films. In May 2018, ''Soap Opera Digest'' announced Miller had opted not to renew her deal with ''Days of Our Lives'' and would exit the role. In June 2020, it was announced that Miller would return to the role. In February 2021, Miller and husband Ryan were featured as a rollerskating couple in a music video for

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pop duo JUICYPEAR’s single “Keep Your Love On.”

Personal life

Miller is married to Ryan Matteson. She also helps with her husband's organic farm-to-table business, KaleCart. Marci gave birth to their daughter in March 2021.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Miller, Marci American television actresses American film actresses American soap opera actresses Living people Actresses from Indiana 1985 births Bethel College (Indiana) alumni 21st-century American women