Genie Francis and Finola Hughes Sign on For More 'General Hospital'

Finola Hughes and Genie Francis.

Daytime Emmy award winning actresses Finola Hughes and Genie Francis have signed on for more General Hospital, it was announced today by executive producer Frank Valentini. Hughes has played Anna Devane on and off since 1985, while Francis first joined the ABC soap opera as Laura Spencer in 1977.

"We are thrilled that Genie and Finola will continue to make General Hospital their home for years to come," said Valentini. "These enormously talented actresses have created timeless characters that resonate with our fans."

Hughes won her Emmy in 1991, to go along with four other nominations in 1990, 2000 and 2002 (for her work on All My Children, and 2015. Francis won in 2007, and was also nominated in 1997 and 2012.