Genie Francis got her start in television on General Hospital as a
teenager and literally grew up in the enormously popular role of Laura.

As portrayed by Genie Francis, Laura has become one of the most beloved
characters in daytime television. In 1981, after five years on General Hospital,
Ms. Francis left the show, and returned briefly two years later and again in 1984
and finally on October 29, 1993. The wedding of Laura to Luke Spencer (played by
Anthony Geary) in November 1981 remains the most-watched daytime drama event
in the history of television. The fictional couple’s romance even garnered a cover
story in Newsweek magazine.

Genie’s extensive television work also included recurring appearances on
Murder She Wrote. Ms. Francis created the role of Ceara Connor on ABC’s
daytime drama, All My Children in 1990. Her portrayal of an adult incest
survivor earned her critical and viewer plaudits. On the stage, she has appeared
in “Crimes of the Heart” and “See How They Run”. In 1991, Genie made her New York City debut in “The Baby Dance” at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in Greenwich Village.

Most recently Ms. Francis returned to General Hospital where she won an Emmy
for her portrayal of a mentally ailing Laura. This was followed by a Hallmark movie called The Note, which was so well received, she revived her role for the sequel,
The Note 2: Taking A Chance on Love.

Francis resides in California where she is the busy mother of two. She is a also
strong advocate of children's rights, particularly in the entertainment industry.