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Brytni Melicia Sarpy (born September 21, 1987) is an American actress and model. She is well-known for playing Valerie Spencer on the TV show General Hospital. She also plays Elena Dawson on the TV show The Young and the Restless.

About Brytni Sarpy

Early Life and Education

Brytni Sarpy was born in California on September 21, 1987. Her father is Mel Sarpy and her mother is Kim. Brytni grew up mostly in Sherman Oaks. She went to high school in Upland, California.

After high school, Brytni went to the University of California, Santa Barbara. She graduated in 2008 with a degree in Fine Arts. After college, she worked several jobs to support herself. She was a bartender and a personal trainer. She also worked as a model for sports brands.

Starting Her Acting Career

Brytni started her acting journey in theater plays. She performed in many local shows. People praised her for being good at both serious and funny roles. Brytni is also a trained dancer.

She lives in Los Angeles and has agents who help her find acting and modeling jobs. She has appeared in commercials and print ads for big companies like Nike and AT&T.

Brytni's TV and Movie Roles

Becoming a Soap Opera Star

In 2010, Brytni acted in the movie You Again. She also tried out for roles in other TV shows. She eventually got the main role of Valerie Spencer on the soap opera General Hospital. Her first episode was on March 20, 2015.

In March 2016, Brytni was chosen to host a new reality TV show called The Pitch Room. Later in 2016, her role on General Hospital became less frequent. In 2017, Brytni also starred in the movie Truth or Dare.

In February 2019, Brytni got a regular role as Elena Dawson on the TV show The Young and the Restless. She also had a recurring role on The Haves and the Have Nots.

Brytni's Personal Life

Brytni's parents separated when she was about six years old. Her father mostly raised her. She is very close to her father, who has Parkinson's disease. She has a younger half-brother named Aiden. She also has two other half-brothers and a half-sister from her mother's side.

In 2012, Brytni got a rescue dog named Charlie for her birthday. She is also a pescatarian, which means she eats fish but no other meat. Brytni has spoken openly about her experiences with anxiety and depression.

Brytni started dating her co-star Bryton James in May 2019.

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