Mary Madeiras facts for kids

Mary Madeiras is an American television director who has worked on many popular soap operas. A soap opera is a type of TV show that tells long, ongoing stories about the lives of many characters. Mary Madeiras is especially known for her work directing shows like Another World and General Hospital. She has won important awards for her directing skills.

What Does a TV Director Do?

A television director is like the captain of a ship when making a TV show. They are in charge of how the show looks and feels. The director tells the actors where to stand and how to say their lines. They also work with the camera crew to decide how each scene is filmed. Their job is to make sure the story is told clearly and excitingly for the audience.

Her Work on Popular TV Shows

Mary Madeiras has directed many well-known soap operas. She spent a lot of time working on Another World from 1991 to 1999. On this show, she started as an Associate Director, helping the main director.

Later, she became a director for other big shows. She directed episodes of Days of Our Lives and Passions. In 2002 and 2003, she also directed episodes for General Hospital, which is one of the longest-running TV shows. She also worked on All My Children in 2003.

Winning Big Awards

Mary Madeiras has been recognized for her excellent work with several major awards. These awards show how talented she is as a director.

She has won the Daytime Emmy Award twice for her directing. She won in 1992 for her work on Another World. Later, in 2004, she won another Daytime Emmy for directing General Hospital. The Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the best in daytime television.

She also won a Directors Guild of America Award in 1993. This award was for her directing on Another World. The Directors Guild of America gives awards to directors who show outstanding skill in their craft. Winning these awards means she is one of the best directors in television.