Casting
The character was originated by Jennifer Gatti from June 1986 to June 1987. Paige Turco assumed the role in July 1987 and played Dinah until February 1989. Wendy Moniz next portrayed the character from early February 1995 to March 1999. In May 2004, it was announced that former One Life to Live actress Gina Tognoni would step into the role of Dinah. She debuted in the role in July 2004. Following the cancellation of Guiding Light, Tognoni opted out of her contract early.
Tognoni has won two Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for the role in 2006 and 2008, and was also nominated in 2007.
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