49th Annual Daytime Emmy Winner: Outstanding Younger Performer

The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Performer in a Drama Series goes to Nicholas Alexander Chavez, who plays Spencer Cassadine on General Hospital. Other Younger Performers nominated in the same category include Lindsay Arnold (Allie Horton, DAYS), Alyvia Alyn Lind (Faith Newman, Y&R), William Lipton (Cameron Webber, GH), and Sydney Mikayla (Trina Robinson, GH).

Newcomer Nicholas Alexander Chavez took over the pivotal role of Spencer Cassadine, stepping into the role previously held by fan-favorite Nicolas Bechtel. Chavez quickly won fans and critics over with his multi-layered performance as a troubled rich kid.

2021 found young Cassadine stalking his stepmother along with his partner in crime, Esme Prince, still reeling from his father’s faked demise, and serving jail time. With key scenes opposite veterans like Genie Francis, Maura West, Maurice Benard, and Charles Shaughnessy, Chavez proved he can handle himself.

Soap Hub congratulates Nicholas Alexander Chavez on taking home Daytime Emmy gold and the Soap Hub Award in his rookie year.

Daytime Emmy History

In 1972, the first daytime-themed Emmy Awards were handed out during the primetime ceremony, when The Doctors and General Hospital were nominated for Outstanding Achievement in a Daytime Drama — with The Doctors winning the first Best Show Daytime Emmy. Also at that same ceremony, Outstanding Achievement by an Individual in a Daytime Drama was awarded to Mary Fickett from All My Children.

Soap History

The Bold and the Beautiful made its debut in 1987 and introduced glitz and glamour to daytime soap operas. It has outlasted other soaps to become a mainstay for many households. Needless to say, three decades of storylines have kept viewers locked in and wanting more. BB airs weekdays on CBS. Check your local listings for air times.

Days of our Lives made its debut in 1965 and is one of the longest-running daytime soap operas in American history. It has outlasted other soaps to become a mainstay for many households. Needless to say, five decades of storylines have kept viewers locked in and wanting more. DAYS airs weekdays on NBC. Check your local listings for air times.

General Hospital made its debut in 1963 and is the second longest-running daytime soap opera in American history. The longest-running sudser is Guiding Light. While it’s not the longest-running sudser, General Hospital is the longest-running soap opera currently on air. GH airs weekdays on ABC. Check your local listings for air times.

The Young and the Restless made its debut in 1973 and introduced more sexual undertones and younger characters to daytime soap operas. It has outlasted other soaps to become a mainstay for many households. Needless to say, four decades of storylines have kept viewers locked in and wanting more. YR airs weekdays on CBS. Check your local listings for air times.