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SOAPSCOOFDanielle von Zerneek makes St on her ownBy Nancy M* Rekbardt• Workiog or 'Geaeral Hospital' has been a unique experience.' says bubbly 17-year-old actress Danielle von 2erneck who portrays complex teen-ager Louisa Swenson-“My work is exciting and it's been a wonderful training ground It has taught me great discipline.'’Miss vos Zeroecfc. who recently graduated from high school, landed the “GH~ role all on her own, keeping mtnn during auditions that her mom is well-known actress Jube Mannix {who did a short stint on *‘GH as Heather back in 71) and her dad is producer Frank roo Zerneek.Danielle von ZerneekAlthough she spent many hours on the sets of various TV modes produced by her father, and always knew she wanted to be an actress, she saw. “My parents wouldn't allow me to work professional!? until 1 was old enough todrive myself to auditions. And I'm glad of their advice, too. since I've seen wbat can happen to the lives of child stars.’In her somewhat short career. Miss von Zerneek has appeared in three TV movies. •Sharon; Portrait of a Mistress. “The Love Canal and The Custody of Strangers.” Of the latter two films, she says, If _ you sneezed, you missed me.” She has also appeared In commercials.“2 had a hard time combining school and a career. she says. Miss von Zerneek has. for now. put off going on to college in order to continue with her career- “But. If I get Wiled off *GET then 1 may go oo to college- But right now, since I want to be an actress, I like to think of myself as being exrolled in the GH* School of the Arts-”When she isn't emoting oo -GH. Miss von Zerneek. who currently resides at borne with ber parents, likes to “hang out- with her 33-year' old boyfriend. Englfsh-boro Toej Lignos. She also spends time taking acting and gymnastics classes.Regarding Lon. Miss von Zerneek candidly admits she'd like to see ber character confront her still secret past troubles.*Td also like Lon to reject BlacWe once to a while and stand on her own. Asked if Here's any of berself in Loo. Miss von Zerneek said that there weren’t many similarities but acknowledged. 1 can sometimes identify with Loo’s anger, because I can get bke that anee m awhile myself.
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Doylestown Intelligencer
Doylestown, Pennsylvania, US
Sun, Oct 09, 1983
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