Kelly Monaco is an American actress, model, and reality television personality.
She was born on May 23, 1976, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Monaco began her career as a model, working for various magazines and companies before transitioning to acting.
She is perhaps best known for her role as Sam McCall on the popular daytime soap opera General Hospital, a role she has played since 2003.
Monaco has also appeared in a number of other television shows, including Baywatch, Port Charles and Dancing with the Stars.
In addition to her acting career, she has also been a successful reality television personality.
Monaco won the first season of Dancing with the Stars in 2005 and has since appeared on several other reality shows, including The Bachelor and Celebrity Apprentice.
Kelly Monaco husband
Monaco has been in relationships with several people, but she is not currently married.
Her previous long-term relationship was with Mike Gonzalez, whom she met while they were both lifeguards at a local resort and attended community college together.
Kelly Monaco career
Monaco began her career as a model, appearing in various magazines and advertisements.
She gained national attention in 1997 when she was chosen as Playboy’s Playmate of the Month for April. This led to her being cast in several television shows, including Baywatch and Late Last Night.
In 2000, Monaco joined the cast of the soap opera Port Charles as Livvie Locke.
She played the role until the show’s cancellation in 2003.
Monaco then joined the cast of the popular soap opera General Hospital as Samantha McCall; she has played the role since 2003 and has become a fan favorite.
She has also appeared on several reality television shows.
In 2005, she was a contestant on the first season of Dancing with the Stars and went on to win the competition.
Monaco also appeared on the reality shows Dirty Soap and Celebrity Family Feud.
In addition to her acting and reality television work, Monaco has also done voiceover work for video games and animated television shows.