Kristian Alfonso

Kristian Alfonso is an American actress, former figure skater, and model best known for playing Hope Williams Brady on the soap opera *Days of Our Lives*.

Kristian Alfonso is an American actress, former figure skater, and model best known for playing Hope Williams Brady on the soap opera *Days of Our Lives*. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, she also appeared in film and television roles including *Baywatch*, *Falcon Crest*, and *The Starmaker*.

Early life and background

Kristian Alfonso was born in Brockton, Massachusetts, and is identified in available sources by the birth name Kristian-Joy Alfonso. Before acting, she was a competitive figure skater and later worked as a model.

Acting career

Alfonso made her screen debut in *The Starmaker* and became widely known for portraying Hope Williams Brady on *Days of Our Lives* beginning in 1983. Her other credits include roles in television series such as *Falcon Crest* and *Baywatch*.

Personal life

Available sources state that Alfonso married Simon Macauley in 1987 and later married Danny Daggenhurst in 2001. Sources also note that she has children, though details vary between sources.

Recognition and legacy

Alfonso is strongly associated with daytime television, especially *Days of Our Lives*, where her character became one of the show’s most recognizable roles. She has also been recognized by soap-opera-focused awards and fan honours.