Yvonne Perry

Yvonne Perry Mandez (born October 23, 1966 in Voorheesville, New York, USA) is an American actress. Her big break came in 1992 when she landed the role of Rosanna Cabot on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns. In 1993, she won the Soap Opera Digest award for Outstanding Female Newcomer which was the show's first win in that category. She and on-screen love interest Shawn Christian (ex-Mike) were voted favorite couple countless times in different soap opera magazines. Yvonne is also the godmother of former on-screen sister Maura West's (Carly) daughter Katherine Marie, who was born on January 2, 2002. In 1996, she left the program but returned in 1998 and 1999.

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October 23 - 1966 - Voorheesville - New York - USA - American - Actress - 1992 - CBS - Soap opera - As the World Turns - 1993 - Soap Opera Digest - Shawn Christian - Maura West - 2002 - 1996 - 1998 - 1999

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Since leaving As the World Turns, Yvonne resides in Los Angeles with her husband, professional Greek soccer player Tony Mandez, who she married in 1992, and their two daughters, Robin Mandez, born on 10/5/97 and Shelly Mandez, born on 9/11/00. She remains very good friends with former co-stars, Martha Byrne (Lily, ex-Rose) and Kelley Menighan Hensley (Emily).

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Los Angeles - Greek - Soccer - Tony Mandez - 1992 - Martha Byrne - Kelley Menighan Hensley

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In 2005, she was reported to be filming a movie called "Ten 'til Noon" in which she will play a theater instructor.

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