Sharon Case facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sharon Case
Case at the 2013 Monte-Carlo Television Festival
Born	(1971-02-09) February 9, 1971 (age 54) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Occupation	Actress, jewelry designer, model
Years active	1989–present
Spouse(s)	Unknown (1988) Sandy Corzine (2007–09)

Sharon Case (born February 9, 1971) is an American actress and former model. She is best known for playing the character Sharon Newman on the popular CBS television show The Young and the Restless. She has played this role since 1994.

Case started her career as a model when she was 17 years old. She later decided to focus on acting. Before joining The Young and the Restless, she acted in other TV shows like General Hospital and As the World Turns. For her work as Sharon Newman, she won a Daytime Emmy Award in 1999.

Personal Life

Sharon Case was born in Detroit, Michigan. When she was a young girl, she was very involved in dancing, especially ballet and jazz. At age three, her family moved to Chatsworth, California.

From 2007 to 2009, she was married to a businessman named Sandy Corzine. Case is also active on social media, where she connects with her fans. For a time, she was in a relationship with her co-star from The Young and the Restless, Mark Grossman.

Career

Early Work

Before becoming an actress, Case worked as a model. She thought it would be a good way to get started in the entertainment business. When she was 17, a scout at a modeling event noticed her. She was offered a modeling job in Japan, where she worked for five months.

After returning to Los Angeles, she began acting in theater. She had main roles in musicals like Grease, The Wizard, and The Nutcracker.

Television and Film

In 1989, Case got her first television role as Dawn Winthrop on the show General Hospital. She worked hard for her audition to get the part. After leaving General Hospital, she appeared in several other shows in 1991, including Beverly Hills, 90210 and Cheers.

From 1992 to 1993, she played Debbie Simon on another TV drama, As the World Turns. Case enjoyed playing Debbie, a character who struggled with her emotions. In 1994, she was a regular actress on the show Valley of the Dolls.

In 1997, Case had a role in the HBO movie ... Men. She chose a smaller role in the film that she was more comfortable with. In 2007, she starred in a short film called Repressions, where her performance was praised by critics.

The Young and the Restless

Case with co-star Joshua Morrow in 2013.

In 1994, Sharon Case began playing Sharon Newman on the CBS show The Young and the Restless. She was the third actress to play the part, but she has played it the longest. When she started, she only expected to be on the show for six months, but she is still playing the role today.

Her character, Sharon, has gone through many changes over the years. She started as a young woman from a poor background and grew into a mother and a businesswoman. One of her most famous storylines is her romance with Nicholas Newman (played by Joshua Morrow).

Over the years, some of Sharon's storylines have been controversial. Case has said that she was not happy with some of the character's romantic pairings. Some storylines were not popular with viewers or the cast. However, many people have praised Case for her acting. Tommy Garrett of Canyon News called her performance "flawless."

The character of Sharon has also dealt with important issues like kleptomania and bipolar disorder. Case's portrayal of these struggles has been an important part of the show.

Jewelry Line

In 2010, Case launched her own line of fashion jewelry called "Pomp". She created it with her friend, fashion stylist Elif Inanc. They wanted to design jewelry that was stylish, fun, and affordable for everyone.

The collection first appeared on the shopping channel QVC. The pieces were designed to be worn for any occasion. Case described the jewelry line as "chic, fun and hip."

Filmography

Television

Film

Awards and nominations

See also

In Spanish: Sharon Case para niños