I LOVE the Daytime Emmys, as I suspect many of you here do as well. In 2008 and 2010, I created the SON DAYTIME EMMY DREAM BALLOT, where we vote, based on the pre-noms, on who we would nominate if we were the ones voting for the Emmys. This year, I've decided to take it a step further.

As some of you know, my Dream Ballot is based on what SOW used to do in their magazine years ago. You may also recall that they used to have a For Your Consideration feature as well, which they would publish when the ballots were sent out. So, this year, I've decided to do an SON: For Your Consideration. The Daytime Emmy Pre-Noms will be announced on Friday, February 25th, and the deadline for voting was yesterday, so we're a bit late for a true FYC ballot, but we'll do it anyway. Here's how it works:

Vote for pre-noms for any and all shows that you watch. You may pre-nominate 2 actors in each category for each show. You can either post your choices in this thread or send them to me via PM. The deadline for voting will be Sunday, February 20th and I will post the FYC winners on Monday, February 21st. Thought this would be a fun warm up for the Dream Ballot, which I will be doing, of course, after the pre-noms come out. Happy voting!

Categories-

Outstanding Younger Actor

Outstanding Younger Actress

Outstanding Supporting Actor

Outstanding Supporting Actress

Outstanding Lead Actor

Outstanding Lead Actress

Note to mods- Can we please keep this in the DTS forum? It's WAY early to put it in the Daytime Emmy forum, as nobody visits there right now and I'd like to get as much participation as possible. Please & thank you!

Edited February 3, 201114 yr by juniorz1

How the HELL is Dominic Zapogrna a supporting actor? The guy is in the most episodes out of everyone!

He must go to Minshew for guidance in these matters. The episode where Sonny shot him was pretty good and he had a great speech. I assume that is what he will be submitting.

Some tidbits on the voting so far:

AMC- Debbi Morgan, Finn Wittrock, Shannon Kane, and Natalie Hall have the most votes of any actors on any soap, all with 9. They're all pretty much locks. Fans are split whether Jacob Young is lead or supporting, though he has a good amount more bids for supporting. He also has 9 votes, but between 2 categories. The second Lead Actress spot is pretty much up for grabs, same with the second Younger Actor spot. Supporting Actress is still an open race, though 2 actresses are ahead of the pack.

ATWT- Only 2 of us have voted! Where art thou, ATWT fans?

B&B- Shockingly, KKL has a vote in supporting even though she's on every day and the show is ABOUT Brooke. Don Diamont is ahead in the Lead Actor pack, though the second spot is up for grabs. Supporting Actor is very tight, with 4 actors duking it out. Supporting Actress is a mess- 8 ladies have received votes and there's no clear leader. Wood & Matula are the only Younger Actress choices that have received votes, and there's 2 clear leaders in Younger Actor, with a possible spoiler.

DAYS- Suzanne Rogers has more votes than anyone in the cast with 8 and is pretty much a lock for Supporting Actress. The second slot is too close to call, with 3 actresses vying for the spot. Molly Burnett, Lauren Boles, and Shelley Hennig are in a dead heat for Younger Actress, and Younger Actor is tight between 4 actors as well. Supporting Actor, Lead Actor, and Lead Actress all have 2 clear leaders, though the lead categories still have some wiggle room for others to pull through.

GH- Lexi Ainsworth is a lock for Younger Actress, but the other slot is a toss up between 5 others. Same with Younger Actor- Chad Duell is a lock, but the second spot is anyone's guess between 3 actors. Supporting Actress is a tight race, thanks to fans being split as to whether NLG & Kimberlee McCullough are leads or supporting. Both have more votes in lead though and are in the hunt there. Jonathan Jackson has a clear lead in Supporting ACtor, but the second spot is tight between 2 guys. Benard & Burton pretty much own Lead Actor, but Lead Actress is anyone's game, with 3 actresses mainly competing for the 2 spots.

OLTL- The Aldersons are the clear leaders in the Younger categories, with the other spot being very divided and anyone's game. Suppporting Actress is a 3 way tie right now, and Supporting Actor is a tight race between 3 guys. Jerry VerDorn and Florencia Lozano are the clear leaders in the Lead categories, but the second spot is a tight race in both categories.

Y&R- The voting turnout is almost as bad as ATWT. The Younger categories each only have 1 person voted for that actually qualifies. Supporting Actress has 2 clear leaders, while Supporting Actor is anybody's game. Lead Actor & Actress also have clear leaders, but with such a low voting turnout thusfar, anybody can sneak in & take the lead.

Some tidbits on the voting so far:

AMC- Debbi Morgan, Finn Wittrock, Shannon Kane, and Natalie Hall have the most votes of any actors on any soap, all with 9. They're all pretty much locks.

ATWT- Only 2 of us have voted! Where art thou, ATWT fans?

I dont think many like her. This is just a case of her being the only choice bc there arent many young actresses on the show. She qualifies by default

C'mon you guys, we need more votes!

Younger Actress: Shelley Hennig (Stephanie, DAYS), Lexi Ainsworth (Kristina, GH), Kim Matula (Hope, B&B )

Younger Actor: Eddie Alderson (Matthew, OLTL), Chad Duell (Michael, GH), Finn Wittrock (Damon, AMC), Scott Clifton (Liam, B&B ), Chandler Massey (Will, DAYS)

Supporting Actress: Lauren Koslow (Kate, DAYS), Suzanne Rogers (Maggie, DAYS), Jamie Luner (Liza, AMC) Melissa Claire Egan (Annie, AMC), Marie Wilson (Meg, ATWT) Was the Nutmeg stuff in 2010?

Supporting Actor: Eric Sheffer Stevens (Reid, ATWT)

Lead Actor: Don Hastings (Bob, ATWT), Jerry ver Dorn (Clint, OLTL)

Lead Actress: Kathryn Hays (Kim, ATWT), Colleen Zenk (Barbara, ATWT), Kimberly McCullough (Robin, GH)

Edited February 9, 201114 yr by Amello

I based mine off of who submitted their names:

ALL MY CHILDREN

Lead Actress in a Drama Series

• Alicia Minshew

• Debbi Morgan

Lead Actor in a Drama Series

• David Canary

• Darnell Williams

Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

• Julia Barr

• Melissa Claire Egan

Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

• Cornelius Smith, Jr.

• Jacob Young

Younger Actress in a Drama Series

• Brittany Allen

• Natalie Hall

Younger Actor in a Drama Series

• Finn Wittrock

AS THE WORLD TURNS

Lead Actress in a Drama Series

• Maura West

• Colleen Zenk

Lead Actor in a Drama Series

• Jon Lindstrom

• Michael Park

Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

• Lesli Kay

• Julie Pinson

Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

• Trent Dawson

• Eric Sheffer Stevens

Younger Actor in a Drama Series

• Mick Hazen

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

Lead Actress in a Drama Series

• Susan Flannery

• Katherine Kelly Lang

Lead Actor in a Drama Series

• Don Diamont

• Jack Wagner

Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

• Jennifer Gareis

• Heather Tom

Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

• Rick Hearst

• Aaron D. Spears

Younger Actress in a Drama Series

• Jacqueline MacInnes Wood

• Kim Matula

Younger Actor in a Drama Series

• Scott Clifton

• Zack Conroy

DAYS OF OUR LIVES

Lead Actress in a Drama Series

• Kristian Alfonso

• Crystal Chappell

Lead Actor in a Drama Series

• John Aniston

• James Scott

Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

• Suzanne Rogers

• Arianne Zucker

Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

• Mark Hapka

• Jay Johnson

Younger Actress in a Drama Series

• Molly Burnett

• Shelley Hennig

Younger Actor in a Drama Series

• Casey Deidrick

• Chandler Massey

GENERAL HOSPITAL

Lead Actress in a Drama Series

• Kelly Monaco

• Laura Wright

Lead Actor in a Drama Series

• Maurice Benard

• Steve Burton

Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

• Brianna Brown

• Jane Elliot

Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

• Jonathan Jackson

• Jason Thompson

Younger Actress in a Drama Series

• Lexi Ainsworth

• Haley Pullos

Younger Actor in a Drama Series

• Chad Duell

• Nathan Parsons

ONE LIFE TO LIVE

Lead Actress in a Drama Series

• Susan Haskell

• Florencia Lozano

Lead Actor in a Drama Series

• Jerry verDorn

• Robert S. Woods

Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

• Hillary B. Smith

• Bree Williamson

Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

• Brian Kerwin

• Mark Lawson

Younger Actress in a Drama Series

• Kelley Missal

• Brittany Underwood

Younger Actor in a Drama Series

• Eddie Alderson

• David A. Gregory

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Lead Actress in a Drama Series

• Jeanne Cooper

• Michelle Stafford

Lead Actor in a Drama Series

• Peter Bergman

• Christian LeBlanc

Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

• Tracey E. Bregman

• Tricia Cast

Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

• Jeff Branson

• Billy Miller

Younger Actress in a Drama Series

• Emily O'Brien

Y&R

Outstanding Younger Actor

Outstanding Younger Actress

Outstanding Supporting Actor

Outstanding Supporting Actress Jess Walton (Jill Abbott), Tracey Bregman (Lauren Fenmore)

Outstanding Lead Actor Eric Braeden (Victor Newman), Peter Bergman (Jack Abbott)

Outstanding Lead Actress Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki Newman), Tricia Cast (Nina Webster)

Edited February 9, 201114 yr by DaytimeFan

How is GH breaking the rules and how can they get away with it? Can someone explain?

I think the shows brass dictated who could submit instead of allowing anyone to submit if they wanted to. Something went down at OLTL last year where they still did an in house vote and those that were selected had their entry fee paid, but they couldn't stop others from submitting their name. Crystal Hunt submitted and ended up getting the pre-nom when she wasn't the choice of the in house vote.