New York – January 24, 2019 – The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the Drama Performer Pre-Nominations for the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards.

“We are very proud to officially launch the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards with this list of extremely talented actors and actresses” said Brent Stanton, Executive Director, Daytime Emmy Awards Administration. “We are also very excited that this year the pre-nomination round includes the very talented performers from the Digital Drama Series.”

“Following the success of last year’s show, we look forward to the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards being even bigger and better,” said David Michaels, Senior Vice President, and Executive Producer, Daytime Emmy Awards. “Today’s list of talent bodes well for a spirited competition and a star-studded show”

The process used to determine the Pre-Nominated performers follows:

An online judging ballot containing all entrants in nine performer categories was sent to all registered, eligible peer judges. The ballot contained a randomized order of performers in each category, regardless of their show affiliation. Judges were required to view clips online containing the work of each performer entry before selecting their top 10 performer choices in each category. Please note that there are 11 Supporting Actresses in a Digital Drama due to exact ties in the voting.

Ballots were submitted directly to Lutz & Carr, Inc., an independent accounting firm, who tabulated the results. The candidates below who received the highest number of votes now advance to the blue ribbon screening round, scheduled to begin on February 21, 2019, which will determine both nominees and recipients. Please note that this release also contains the names of the entrants for the Younger Actor and Actress categories in a Drama Series as well as Guest Performer in a Drama Series who will proceed directly to the Blue Ribbon Round. Nominations will be announced on Wednesday, March 20, 2019.

Pre-nominated performers in alphabetical order follow below:

OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES

Sharon Case, as Sharon Newman

The Young and the Restless, CBS

Eileen Davidson, as Ashley Abbott

The Young and the Restless, CBS

Amelia Heinle, as Victoria Newman

The Young and the Restless, CBS

Finola Hughes, as Anna Devane

General Hospital, ABC

Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, as Steffy Forrester

The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS

Marci Miller, as Abigail Deveraux DiMera

Days of Our Lives, NBC

Michelle Stafford, as Nina Reeves

General Hospital, ABC

Heather Tom, as Katie Logan

The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS

Maura West, as Ava Jerome

General Hospital, ABC

Laura Wright, as Carly Corinthos

General Hospital, ABC

OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES

Maurice Benard, as Sonny Corinthos

General Hospital, ABC

Peter Bergman, as Jack Abbott

The Young and the Restless, CBS

Eric Braeden, as Victor Newman

The Young and the Restless, CBS

Tyler Christopher, as Stefan DiMera

Days of Our Lives, NBC

Scott Clifton, as Liam Spencer

The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS

Billy Flynn, as Chad DiMera

Days of Our Lives, NBC

Drake Hogestyn, as John Black

Days of Our Lives, NBC

Jon Lindstrom, as Ryan/Kevin Collins

General Hospital, ABC

Stephen Nichols, as Steve “Patch” Johnson

Days of Our Lives, NBC



Jason Thompson, as Billy Abbott

The Young and the Restless, CBS

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES

Tamara Braun, as Dr. Kim Nero

General Hospital, ABC

Kassie DePaiva, as Eve Donovan

Days of Our Lives, NBC

Linsey Godfrey, as Sarah Horton

Days of Our Lives, NBC

Camryn Grimes, as Mariah Copeland

The Young and the Restless, CBS

Martha Madison, as Belle Black

Days of Our Lives, NBC

Beth Maitland, as Traci Abbott

The Young and the Restless, CBS

Mishael Morgan, as Hilary Curtis

The Young and the Restless, CBS

Kirsten Storms, as Maxie Jones

General Hospital, ABC

Sal Stowers, as Lani Price

Days of Our Lives, NBC

Vernee Watson, as Stella Henry

General Hospital, ABC

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES

Darin Brooks, as Wyatt Spencer

The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS

Max Gail, as Mike Corbin

General Hospital, ABC

Bryton James, as Devon Hamilton

The Young and the Restless, CBS

Thad Luckinbill, as JT Hellstrom

The Young and the Restless, CBS

Eric Martsolf, as Brady Black

Days of Our Lives, NBC

Wes Ramsey, as Peter August

General Hospital, ABC

Greg Rikaart, as Leo Stark

Days of Our Lives, NBC

Christopher Sean, as Paul Narita

Days of Our Lives, NBC

Aaron D. Spears, as Justin Barber

The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS

Dominic Zamprogna, as Dante Falconeri

General Hospital, ABC

OUTSTANDING YOUNGER ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES

Alyvia Alyn Lind, as Faith Newman

The Young and the Restless, CBS

Kiara Barnes, as Zoe Buckingham

The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS

Sasha Calle, as Lola Rosales

The Young and the Restless, CBS

Hayley Erin, as Kiki Jerome

General Hospital, ABC

Cait Fairbanks, as Tessa Porter

The Young and the Restless, CBS

Camryn Hamm, as Shauna Nelson

The Young and the Restless, CBS

Olivia Rose Keegan, as Claire Brady

Days of Our Lives, NBC

Victoria Konefal, as Ciara Brady

Days of Our Lives, NBC

Chloe Lanier, as Nelle Benson

General Hospital, ABC

Eden McCoy, as Josslyn Jacks

General Hospital, ABC

Nia Sioux, as Emma Barber

The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS

Lexi Stevenson, as Mattie Ashby

The Young and the Restless, CBS

OUTSTANDING YOUNGER ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES

Lucas Adams, as Tripp Dalton

Days of Our Lives, NBC

Adain Bradley, as Xander Avant

The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS

Noah Alexander Gerry, as Charlie Ashby

The Young and the Restless, CBS

Tristan Lake Leabu, as Reed Hellstrom

The Young and the Restless, CBS

William Lipton, as Cameron Webber

General Hospital, ABC

Kyler Pettis, as Theo Carver

Days of Our Lives, NBC

Garren Stitt, as Oscar Nero

General Hospital, ABC

Zach Tinker, as Fenmore Baldwin

The Young and the Restless, CBS

OUTSTANDING GUEST PERFORMER IN A DRAMA SERIES

Philip Anthony-Rodriguez, as Miguel Garcia

Days of Our Lives, NBC

Patricia Bethune, as Nurse Mary Pat

General Hospital, ABC

Wayne Brady, as Dr. Reese Buckingham

The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS

Daniel Hall, as Scott Grainger

The Young and the Restless, CBS

Monica Horan, as Kiernan

The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS

Cassandra James, as Dr. Terry Randolph

General Hospital, ABC

Kelly Kruger, as Mackenzie Browning

The Young and the Restless, CBS

Kate Mansi, as Abigail Deveraux

Days of Our Lives, NBC

Thaao Penghlis, as Andre DiMera

Days of Our Lives, NBC

Jeremy Ray Valdez, as Detective Alex Sanchez

The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS

James Read, as Gregory Chase

General Hospital, ABC

Hunter Tylo, as Dr. Taylor Hayes

The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS

Danny Woodburn, as Ken

The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS

OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DIGITAL DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES

Nikko Austen Smith, as Jilly Mitchell

Jacqueline and Jilly, UMC

Vanessa Baden Kelly, as Journee

Giants, YouTube.com

Ji Bak, as Molly

Only Children, Vimeo.com

Ashley Clements, as Sona

Sona, Legendary Digital Networks

Jade Harlow, as Lianna Ramos

The Bay The Series, Prime Video

Liana Liberato, as McKenna Brady

Light as a Feather, Hulu

Shanti Lowry, as Yolanda Rodriguez

Bronx SIU, UMC/Prime Video

Haley Ramm, as Violet Simmons

Light as a Feather, Hulu

Alesha Reneé, as Calysta Jeffries

The Rich and the Ruthless, UMC

Liz Vassey, as Dr. Gillian Hunt

Riley Parra, Tello Films

OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DIGITAL DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES

Mitchell Anderson, as Jason Addams

After Forever, Prime Video & Binge Networks

Kristos Andrews, as Pete Garrett

The Bay The Series, Prime Video

James Bland, as Malachi

Giants, YouTube.com

Richard Brooks, as Augustus Barringer

The Rich and the Ruthless, UMC

Richard Brooks, as Magnus Mitchell

Jacqueline and Jilly, UMC

Yuri Lowenthal, as Max Levodolinsky

Orbital Redux, Project Alpha

Kevin Spirtas, as Brian Stone

After Forever, Prime Video & Binge Networks

Tim Wardell, as Mohammed

Only Children, Vimeo.com

Brian White, as Jimmy Blue

Bronx SIU, UMC/Prime Video

Wayne Wilcox, as Ray

Only Children, Vimeo.com

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DIGITAL DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES

Marion Akpan, as Nancy Stephenson

Anacostia, YouTube.com

Crystal Lee Brown, as Tamera

Giants, YouTube.com

Erin Cherry, as Brenda

After Forever, Prime Video & Binge Networks

Celeste Fianna, as Tamara Garrett

The Bay The Series, Prime Video

Cady Huffman, as Lisa

After Forever, Prime Video & Binge Networks

Joy McElveen, as Mellori

Giants, YouTube.com

Carolyn Ratteray, as Caitlin Priest

Riley Parra, Tello Films

Irene Roseen, as Maeve Fielding

The Rich and the Ruthless, UMC

Victoria Rowell, as Jacqueline Mitchell

Jacqueline and Jilly, UMC

Karrueche Tran, as Vivian Johnson-Garrett

The Bay The Series, Prime Video

Brianne Tju, as Alex Portnoy

Light as a Feather, Hulu

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DIGITAL DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES

Matthew Ashford, as Steve Jensen

The Bay The Series, Prime Video

Ameer Baraka, as Darius

Bronx SIU, UMC/Prime Video

Brandon Beemer, as Evan Blackwell

The Bay The Series, Prime Video

Carl Gilliard, as Dr. Munroe

Giants, YouTube.com

Wil Lash, as Scott Taylor

Anacostia, YouTube.com

Tremayne Norris, as Carlos Daniels

Anacostia, YouTube.com

Marc Anthony Samuel, as Mark Levodolinsky

Orbital Redux, Project Alpha

Sean Samuels, as Ade

Giants, YouTube.com

Terrence Terrell, as Kwasi Asamoah

Giants, YouTube.com

Alex Wyse, as Cooper

Only Children, Vimeo.com

OUTSTANDING GUEST PERFORMER IN A DIGITAL DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES

Denise Boutte, as Jasmine

Bronx SIU, UMC/Prime Video

Lou Diamond Phillips, as Martin

Conversations in L.A., Prime Video

Sean Patrick Flanery, as Ty Garrett

The Bay The Series, Prime Video

Anita Gillette, as Frannie

After Forever, Prime Video & Binge Networks

A. Martinez, as Nardo Ramos

The Bay The Series, Prime Video

Amy Pietz, as Mrs. Shannon Pierce

Conversations in L.A., Prime Video

J. August Richards, as Andrew Prescott

Giants, YouTube.com

Eric Roberts, as Alexander Fortnoy

New Dogs, Old Tricks, Prime Video

Kelsey Scott, as Sadiyah Siobahn

Giants, YouTube.com

Marina Sirtis, as Gail Finney

Riley Parra, Tello Films

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