Maria Wagner facts for kids

Maria Wagner is an American television director and writer. She is known for her work on As the World Turns, a popular TV show that was on air for many years. As a director, she helped bring the stories to life on screen. As a writer, she helped create the storylines for the characters.

Her Work in Television

Maria Wagner spent many years working on the TV show As the World Turns. This show was a type of drama called a "soap opera," which tells ongoing stories about the lives of its characters.

Directing As the World Turns

Maria Wagner was a director for As the World Turns for a long time, from 1984 to 2010. A director is like the leader of a film or TV set. They guide the actors and crew to make sure the show looks and feels just right. They decide how scenes are filmed and how the story is told visually.

Writing for the Show

For a few months in 2008, Maria Wagner also worked as a "Breakdown Writer" for As the World Turns. A breakdown writer helps organize the script. They make sure all the details for each scene are clear, like who is in the scene, what props are needed, and where the scene takes place. This helps the director and crew prepare for filming.

Winning Awards

Maria Wagner has been recognized for her excellent work in television.

Daytime Emmy Awards

She won a special award called the Daytime Emmy Award twice for her directing work on As the World Turns. These wins were in 1993 and 2007. The Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the best in American daytime television.

Maria Wagner was also nominated for this award many other times. She was nominated in 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1995, 2001, 2002, and 2003. Being nominated means her work was considered among the best, even if she didn't win every time.