Erika Slezak Signs Short-Term Deal With General Hospital

Erika Slezak, the six-time Daytime Emmy-winning actress best known for her iconic role as Victoria Lord Buchanan on "One Life to Live," has signed a short-term contract to join the cast of ABC's "General Hospital." While Slezak does not yet know the character she will portray or the timing of her scenes, both she and Executive Producer Frank Valentini have expressed excitement about her return to daytime television and working together again. Slezak's casting marks a significant return to the soap opera world after more than a decade since "One Life to Live" ended in 2012, including a brief online revival in 2013. Fans have eagerly welcomed the news, anticipating her impact on "General Hospital," which is currently featuring dramatic storylines involving characters like Michael and Willow. Slezak’s extensive experience and acclaimed career, including record-setting Emmy wins, make her addition to the show highly anticipated, although specific plot details remain under wraps. Her recent work includes guest roles on primetime series such as "The Resident" and "Blue Bloods."