Now in her 28th year on General Hospital as nurse Bobbie Spencer, Jacklyn Zeman has become to millions of Daytime viewers a true contemporary, a role model. She is one of the most visible and likeable actresses on network television.

Born in Englewood, New Jersey, Jacklyn completed her high school studies at 15 and studied dance on a scholarship to New York University. Soon she was dancing and modeling professionally while continuing her studies. A desire to act on Daytime television led Jacklyn to her debut on ABC-TV's One Life to Live. After her character's untimely demise, Jacklyn was asked to go to Los Angeles to create the role of Bobbie Spencer on General Hospital.

In addition to television work, she has performed in off-Broadway and community productions. She recently guest starred, portraying herself, in the hit stage production of Menopause the Musical at the Coronet Theatre in West Hollywood, CA. The sold-out audiences had a chance too see her wearing her song and dance hat. She starred in Come Blow Your Horn, Barefoot in the Park, and The Boyfriend. Feature film credits include Garry Marshall's Young Doctors in Love, John Hughes' National Lampoon's Class Reunion and The Day the Music Died. Under her own production banner she co-produced and co-starred in an original play Seacliff California.

Jacklyn received critical acclaim for her starring role in Montana Crossroads, an ABC Afterschool Special, and took a break from her busy General Hospital schedule to co-star as a lawyer in the ABC Comedy movie for television, Jury Duty. She has been featured in several primetime specials for The Disney and ABC networks, and has guested on, Chicago Hope, Mike Hammer, Love, American Style, Fantasy, Sledgehammer and Madd TV.

Travel, a favorite pastime, has been incorporated into appearances on Runaway and Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. Jacklyn is a frequent guest on some of television's top talk and game shows. Her appearances include Good Morning America, Oprah, Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, Donahue, Rosie O'Donnell, Master Chef, I've got a Secret, Hollywood Squares, Family Feud and Wheel of Fortune. She hosted a popular E! Entertainment special profiling the Men of Daytime, and co-hosted a series of specials, EPCOT MAGAZINE, at Disney World for The Disney Channel.

Interior design is a favorite interest for Jacklyn, so she has appeared on At Home With, on the E! Entertainment Network, Home and Garden with Rob Weller, Treasures in Your Home, Great Day America on the PAX television channel, and Soap Pads with Kim Zimmer.

Jacklyn co-hosts ABC-TV affiliate morning shows throughout the country, and was an occasional co-host of ABC's Home Show, contributing special segments on beauty, health, fitness and fashion. Her philosophy is simple. "I try to take good care of my family and myself without spending a lot of time on a beauty routine. We lead a very healthy lifestyle." She adds: "Beauty really does come from within."