Erika Slezak
American actress in soap operas
Born
August 5th, 1946
78 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An actress gained fame for a prominent role in daytime television. Played Victoria Lord on the soap opera 'One Life to Live' for over four decades. Received multiple Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series during the tenure on the show. The character became iconic over time, and the series developed a loyal fan base throughout its run.
Played Victoria Lord in 'One Life to Live'
Won 2 Daytime Emmy Awards
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