| Kristian Alfonso | |
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Full Name |
Kristian-Joy Alfonso |
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Birthdate |
September 5, 1963 |
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Birthplace |
Brockton, Massachusetts, USA |
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Spouse |
Danny Daggenhurst (2001-present) |
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Children |
2 |
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Occupation |
Actress |
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Years Active |
1983-2023 |
Kristian Alfonso joined Daytime in 1983 when she was cast as Hope Williams on Days of our Lives. It wasn't long before Alfonso was involved in one of Daytime's most popular super couples being paired with Peter Reckell's Bo. Alfonso left DAYS in 1987. In 1990, Alfonso made a four month return appearance where Hope was "killed off". Four years later, Alfonso returned to the show as an amnesiac Hope. Alfonso left DAYS in October 2020. Alfonso returned to her role as Hope in the second season of Beyond Salem and on the main show in March to April 2023.
Personal Life[]
Alfonso has been married to Danny Daggenhurst since 10/06/2001. They share one child, Jack (b. 07/18/2002). Daggenhurst also has a son from a previous relationship, Spartan. Alfonso was previously married to Simon Macauley (08/15/1987-1991), they share one child together, Gino (b. 10/1990).
Trivia[]
- Alfonso was a competitive figure skater winning a gold medal at the Junior Olympics.
- Alfonso wore Hope's wedding dress in her own wedding in 1987.
Soapography[]
- Hope Brady on Days of our Lives (04/14/1983-04/20/1987; 04/27/1990-08/03/1990; 05/06/1994-10/14/2020; 03/17/2023-04/28/2023)
Awards and Nominations[]
Daytime Emmy Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
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| 1985 | Ingenue | Hope Williams, Days of our Lives | N |
| 2002 | Special Fan Award - America's Favorite Couple | Bo and Hope, Days of our Lives | W |
| 2005 | Special Fan Award - Irresistible Comibination | Bo and Hope, Days of our Lives | N |
Soap Opera Digest Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
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| 1984 | Exicting New Actress - Daytime | Hope Williams, Days of our Lives | W |
| 1986 | Favorite Daytime Super Couple | Bo and Hope, Days of our Lives | N |
| 1996 | Hottest Female Star | Hope Brady, Days of our Lives | N |
| 1999 | Hottest Female Star | Hope Brady, Days of our Lives | W |
| 2000 | Favorite Actress | Hope Brady, Days of our Lives | N |
| 2001 | Favorite Couple | Bo and Hope, Days of our Lives | W |
Young Artist Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Best Young Actress - Daytime | Hope Williams, Days of our Lives | N |
| 1984 | Best Young Actress - TV | Hope Williams, Days of our Lives | N |
| 1986 | Outstanding Young Actress - Daytime | Hope Williams, Days of our Lives | N |
Gold Derby Awards
| Year | Category | Series | W/N |
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| 2010 | Lead Actress - Daytime Drama | Hope Brady, Days of our Lives | N |