OLTL's Gina Tognoni (ex-Kelly)

OLTL's Gina Tognoni (ex-Kelly)

Both you and Laura Koffman recently returned to the soap for a short stint. How was it like seeing everyone - and working on OLTL - again? Do you know how can fans contact Laura?

"Returning to One Life To Live gave me so much pleasure. I got to see everyone again and work with the people I missed so much. The great thing about it was I didn't have to prepare so much and it wasn't too overwhelming. That's the awesome part about only coming back for a few episodes...Not a heavy work load, just a lot of fun. It was great working with Laura and Kassie together again. The three of us got to relive that "Cramer Women connection"....Just wish Robin Strasser could have been there to enjoy it. To contact Laura, just write to this address. It's the studio address and they're really good about forwarding mail to the actors who have left. :-)

Laura Koffman

c/o One Life to Live

56 West 66th Street

New York, New York 10023 "

You're currently starring on the star-studded movie Pride and Loyalty. Can you tell me a little about this experience, and your character?

"Working on 'Pride and Loyalty' was such a great experience. It's a lot different from doing daytime. It's a lot harder and it takes so much more time, but the cast and crew were amazing. A lot of talent went into this movie and so far it's been a success. Sonia Satra, who used to play Barbara Graham on the show, is the woman behind this movie. She just worked so hard on it and did such a great job. I got to work with a lot of daytime players that I've always wanted to work with (e.g. Mark Counsuelos, Rebecca Budig, Marj Dussay). They were so good in this film.

As far as my character, I really enjoyed her. She's a tough girl, a lot like Kelly. My character in the movie gets shot and I had to fall on gravel, wearing my clothes and scraping my knees...LOL...OLTL would have never made me do that. They would have at least given me knee pads, but I enjoyed playing the whole reality of it all. I was so blessed to be a part of this movie and so far it's been one of the best things in my acting career...I've met so many great people from it. :-) "

Do you still write poems? Is there a poem you can share with your fans?

"I have written poetry since the day I learned my ABC's. I love it so much. I did a lot of writing before I began acting and then I got too busy to sit down and write. I have written a lot of songs and when I get the chance I like to sit at my piano and put it all together. I'm hoping someday to come out with a book of my poetry and songs. I'll definitely work on that and let you all know the details. :-) "


	With Love To... The SOAPS! Y&R Fan Event Coverage - NEW \| OLTL's Melissa Archer (Natalie) \| GL's Crystal Chappell (Olivia; ex-Maggie, OLTL; ex-Carly, DAYS) \| Soaps In Depth \| OLTL's Gina Tognoni (ex-Kelly) \| Y&R's Michelle Stafford (Phyllis) \| Amc's Walt Willey (Jackson) \| The 'Ripa' Effect \| Laura Addicts \| Kelly Ripa Haven OLTL's Gina Tognoni (ex-Kelly) Both you and Laura Koffman recently returned to the soap for a short stint. How was it like seeing everyone - and working on OLTL - again? Do you know how can fans contact Laura? "Returning to One Life To Live gave me so much pleasure. I got to see everyone again and work with the people I missed so much. The great thing about it was I didn't have to prepare so much and it wasn't too overwhelming. That's the awesome part about only coming back for a few episodes...Not a heavy work load, just a lot of fun. It was great working with Laura and Kassie together again. The three of us got to relive that "Cramer Women connection"....Just wish Robin Strasser could have been there to enjoy it. To contact Laura, just write to this address. It's the studio address and they're really good about forwarding mail to the actors who have left. :-) Laura Koffman c/o One Life to Live 56 West 66th Street New York, New York 10023 " You're currently starring on the star-studded movie Pride and Loyalty. Can you tell me a little about this experience, and your character? "Working on 'Pride and Loyalty' was such a great experience. It's a lot different from doing daytime. It's a lot harder and it takes so much more time, but the cast and crew were amazing. A lot of talent went into this movie and so far it's been a success. Sonia Satra, who used to play Barbara Graham on the show, is the woman behind this movie. She just worked so hard on it and did such a great job. I got to work with a lot of daytime players that I've always wanted to work with (e.g. Mark Counsuelos, Rebecca Budig, Marj Dussay). They were so good in this film. As far as my character, I really enjoyed her. She's a tough girl, a lot like Kelly. My character in the movie gets shot and I had to fall on gravel, wearing my clothes and scraping my knees...LOL...OLTL would have never made me do that. They would have at least given me knee pads, but I enjoyed playing the whole reality of it all. I was so blessed to be a part of this movie and so far it's been one of the best things in my acting career...I've met so many great people from it. :-) " Do you still write poems? Is there a poem you can share with your fans? "I have written poetry since the day I learned my ABC's. I love it so much. I did a lot of writing before I began acting and then I got too busy to sit down and write. I have written a lot of songs and when I get the chance I like to sit at my piano and put it all together. I'm hoping someday to come out with a book of my poetry and songs. I'll definitely work on that and let you all know the details. :-) "