Andrea Giles Rich facts for kids
Andrea Giles Rich is an American television director. She is well-known for directing soap operas, which are TV shows that tell long, ongoing stories about the lives of many characters.
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What Does a TV Director Do?
A television director is like the captain of a ship for a TV show. They are in charge of how the show looks and sounds. They tell the actors what to do and make sure the cameras are in the right places. They also work with the crew to make sure everything runs smoothly.
An associate director helps the main director. They often handle many important tasks behind the scenes, making sure the show stays on schedule and that all the different parts come together correctly.
Shows Andrea Giles Rich Directed
Andrea Giles Rich has worked on several popular soap operas.
All My Children
- She was an occasional director for All My Children from 2002 to 2003. This means she directed some episodes during that time.
As the World Turns
- She also directed some episodes of As the World Turns from 2001 to 2003.
- Before that, in the late 1990s, she was an associate director for the show.
Guiding Light
- Andrea Giles Rich spent many years as an associate director for Guiding Light, from 1996 to 2009. This was one of the longest-running shows she worked on.
One Life to Live
- Earlier in her career, she was an associate director for One Life to Live from 1987 to 1993.
Awards and Recognition
Andrea Giles Rich has been recognized for her directing work.
Daytime Emmy Award
The Daytime Emmy Award is a special prize given to the best TV shows and people who work on them, specifically for programs that air during the daytime.
- Win: In 2007, she won a Daytime Emmy Award for her directing work on Guiding Light. This was a big achievement for her.
- Nomination: She was also nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in 1988–1989 for her directing on One Life to Live.
