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Sharon Case
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Case at the 2013 Monte-Carlo Television Festival
Born (1971-02-09) February 9, 1971 (age 54)
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

Joshua Morrow & Sharon Case - Monte-Carlo Television Festival
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

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1989–90 General Hospital Dawn Winthrop Recurring role
1990 Doogie Howser, M.D. Blonde girl Episode: "Ask Dr. Doogie"
1991 Diplomatic Immunity Ellen Hickel
Beverly Hills, 90210 Darla Dillon Episode: "April Is The Cruelest Month"
Episode: "Spring Dance"
Parker Lewis Can't Lose Donna Sue Horton
Joanne
Episode: "Future Shock"
Episode: "My Fair Shelly"
Cheers Bride Episode: "Go Make"
1992 Silk Stalkings Bonnie Abagail West Episode: "Working Girl"
1992–93 As the World Turns Debbie Simon Recurring role
1994–present The Young and the Restless Sharon Newman Regular role
1994 Valley of the Dolls Anne Welles Regular role; 65 episodes
2009 Poor Paul Lisa Web series
2014 Hell's Kitchen Herself Season 12 Episode 4: "17 Chefs Compete"

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1997 ... Men Circulating Nurse HBO television film
2005 Wentworth Emily
Dream Emily
Short film
Carpool Guy Vanessa
2007 Repressions Janie Short film
2010 Dad's Home Hope Hallmark television film

Awards and nominations

List of acting awards and nominations
Year Award Category Title Result Ref.
1996 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Nominated
1997 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Nominated
1997 Soap Opera Digest Award Hottest Romance (shared with Joshua Morrow) The Young and the Restless Nominated
1998 Soap Opera Digest Award Hottest Female Star The Young and the Restless Won
1999 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Won
2000 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Nominated
2003 TV Soap Golden Boomerang Award Younger Female Star The Young and the Restless Won
2003 Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Supporting Actress The Young and the Restless Nominated
2004 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Nominated
2008 Method Fest Award Best Actress (Short Film) Repressions Nominated
2016
Soap Awards France Best Actress of the Year The Young and the Restless Nominated
2017
Soap Awards France Best Actress of the Year The Young and the Restless Nominated
2018
Soap Awards France Best Couple of the Year — "Sharon and Nick"
(shared with Joshua Morrow)
The Young and the Restless Nominated
2018
Soap Awards France Best Actress of the Year The Young and the Restless Won
2019
Soap Awards France Best International Actor / Actress The Young and the Restless Won
2020
Soap Hub Awards Favorite The Young and the Restless Actress The Young and the Restless Won
2021
Soap Awards France Best International Actress The Young and the Restless Won
2023
Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Nominated
2025
Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Pending

See also

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