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Actress Carly Hughes shines on both stage and screen. She is widely recognized for her Broadway performances and for portraying Angela over four seasons on the ABC family comedy "American Housewife." During the recent holiday season, Carly starred in Lifetime's new festive film, The Christmas Edition, alongside Rob Mayes and Marie Osmond. In the movie, she plays a journalist who takes over a newspaper in Alaska, boosting its success and sparking a romance with the former owner’s son. Additionally, she released her debut EP of holiday classics, titled 'Mistletoe & Carly.'
Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, Hughes was raised in Columbia, Maryland. Her talent was acknowledged in 2003 when she received the prestigious Princess Grace Award for Acting and Excellence in the Arts. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre, she moved to New York City to chase her theater dreams. Hughes has performed in eight Broadway productions, most recently starring as Velma Kelly in "Chicago," the Leading Player in "Pippin," and Lucille/Shirley of the Shirelles in "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical." She appeared on "The 2014 Tony® Awards," "The Today Show," and "The View" to perform "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," contributing to the 2015 GRAMMY® win for Best Musical Theater Album. Her Broadway credits also include "The Book of Mormon," "Ghost: The Musical," "Ragtime," "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," and "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas." Beyond Broadway, Hughes has starred at regional theaters nationwide, and her voice features prominently in the musical film "Lucky Stiff" by Ahrens & Flaherty.
On screen, Hughes has guest-starred on HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Netflix's "Insatiable," and appeared in the Netflix film "Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave."
Outside of performing, Hughes enjoys cooking for friends and exploring wines. She hosts a popular Instagram series called "Cooking with Carly" and often watches the Food Network to broaden her culinary skills. Known among friends as "Crafty Carly," she spends time creating handmade scarves and gift baskets. She also loves traveling to immerse herself in different cultures and aims to visit a new destination every year.
