Erika Slezak

The second of three daytime performers (preceded by Justin Deas, succeeded by Heather Tom) to have won six Daytime Emmys for acting. Whereas Deas and Tom won for multiple soaps and roles across multiple categories, Slezak won all six of her Emmys in Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Viki on "One Life to Live.".

(describing her 5th Emmy win) "Your heart is pounding and you're holding this wonderful trophy and you're thinking how great this is and they rush you off to a press room, and the first thing that a reporter asks is 'So how does it feel, you beat Susan Lucci again, is she ever going to win this Emmy do you think?"