THAT WAS THE SOAP OPERA YEAR THAT WAS: GINA TOGNONI -- DEFENDING CHAMP

Guiding Light's Gina Tognoni (Dinah) returns to defend her 2006 win in the Outstanding Supporting Actress Emmy race against previous winner Lesli Kay (Felicia B&B; she won for ATWT's Molly), daytime legend Genie Francis (Laura; GH), Heather (most nominations before the age of 30 plus two wins in Younger Actress) Tom, the woman who took over Gina's previous OLTL role, and others.

Will Gina prevail once again? Check out our photos of her nominated year and let us know your thoughts in the Comments box below!