Kate Mansi is an American actress. She is best known for playing the role of Abigail Deveraux on the NBC series Days of Our Lives from 2011 to 2016,[1] for which in 2017, she won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.[2] She returned to the role in 2018, last appearing in May 2020. In 2023, she joined the ABC daytime series General Hospital in the role of Kristina Davis.
Kate Mansi | |
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 Mansi at the 2014 GLAAD Media Awards | |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | Official website  |
Early life and career
editKate Mansi is of English, Irish and Italian descent, and she studied film and public relations at Pepperdine University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree.[3]
Until the end of 2016, Mansi played Abby on Days of Our Lives.[4] Mansi returned to Days of Our Lives in November 2018 for a short-term period of time and then again in 2019 at which point she resumed the role of Abigail up until 2020.
In 2013, Mansi launched a campaign to raise $20,000 for Charity: Water, "giving up" her birthday to raise awareness for the cause of clean water.[5] She announced through her Twitter account on December 30 that she succeeded in raising the full amount.[6]
In May 2023, it was announced she had joined the cast of General Hospital in the role of Kristina Davis.[7] In May 2026, she announced that she would be leaving General Hospital.[8]
Personal life
editOn May 31, 2025, Mansi married producer Matt McInnis.[9]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | How I Met Your Mother | Amanda | Episode: "The Fight" |
| 2011–2016, 2018–2020 | Days of Our Lives | Abigail Deveraux | Series regular (2011–2016) Recurring role (2018–2020) |
| 2017 | Small Shots | Marissa | 1 episode |
| 2023 | Casa Grande | Hunter Clarkman | Series regular |
| 2023–present | General Hospital | Kristina Davis | Series regular |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Unwanted Guest | Amy Thomas | Lead role |
| 2017 | Boyfriend Killer | Krystal Kellers | Lead role |
| 2018 | Maternal Secrets | Aubrey | Lead Role |
| 2018 | Muse | Maria | Lead role |
| 2018 | Nightclub Secrets | Zoe | Lead role |
| 2019 | The Perfect One | Maria | |
| 2020 | The Office Mix-Up | Lacey | Lead role |
| 2026 | Casa Grande | Hunter Clarkman | Main role |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Days of Our Lives | Won | ||
| Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series | Days of Our Lives | Nominated | ||
| Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | General Hospital | Nominated |
References
edit- ↑ "Kate Mansi". NBC.com. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
- ↑ "Kate Mansi Wins Daytime Emmy For Outstanding Supporting Actress". Daytime Confidential. Confidential Media, Inc. April 30, 2017.
- ↑ Rice, Ryan. "Kate Mansi". Life+Dog. Archived from the original on September 3, 2015.
- ↑ Owen, Rob (September 9, 2016). "TV Q&A: Replacing Jennifer Antkowiak at KDKA, Steelers games on WTAE, 'The Night Of'". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved September 16, 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ Giddens, Jamey (September 25, 2013). "INTERVIEW: Days of Our Lives' Kate Mansi on "Giving Up" Birthday For Charity:Water and Abigail Losing Her V-Card". Daytime Confidential. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ↑ Mansi, Kate [@KateMansi] (December 30, 2013). "We did it! #k20 @charitywater campaign comes to a successful close! View my closing announcement video for details" (Tweet). Retrieved January 8, 2017 – via Twitter.
- ↑ "Exclusive: GH Recasts Kristina!". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. May 4, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ↑ Sloane, Stephanie (May 24, 2026). "Kate Mansi exclusive! Why I'm leaving GH". SoapSteph's Daytime Dish. Archived from the original on May 24, 2026. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- ↑ Donnellan, Sara (June 3, 2025). "TV star didn't tell anyone she was getting married — not even her wedding guests". NJ.com. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ↑ "The 44th Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations" (PDF). New York City: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. March 22, 2017. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
- ↑ "Daytime Emmy Nominations: 'Days Of Our Lives' Leads Programs & CBS Tops Networks". Deadline Hollywood. March 20, 2019.
- ↑ "The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Nominations" (PDF). New York/Los Angeles: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. 2025. Retrieved July 10, 2025.