Kelly Monaco originated the highly anticipated role of Samantha McCall in October 2003. Rebellious yet sexy, Sam currently finds herself the mistress of Port Charles' mob boss, Sonny Corinthos, and pregnant with his child.

Ms. Monaco's television credits include a three-and-a-half-year stint on the ABC Daytime drama, Port Charles, where she garnered her first Daytime Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress (2003). Her television debut occurred in 1997, when she landed a recurring role on Baywatch. While shooting Port Charles, she also guest starred opposite Charlie Sheen and Heather Locklear in a season finale of ABC's Spin City. In addition she has appeared in the feature films Idle Hands, Mumford and BASEketball.

Ms. Monaco grew up on the East Coast, where she participated in soccer, swimming, track and softball, among other sports. Her family moved from the bustling city of Philadelphia to the more peaceful environment of the Poconos. In addition to athletics, she participated intensely in speech, debate and theater in high school.

Ms. Monaco is involved in numerous children's charity events and programs for the elderly. She resides in Los Angeles.