Alicia Coppola Joins THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS!

Alicia Coppola is joining the cast of THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS!

Well known for her appearances in numerous primetime series like NCIS, JERICHO, and AMERICAN DREAMS, Coppola’s career really took off in daytime when she played Lorna on ANOTHER WORLD in the early ’90s.

Coppola will be playing Dr. Meredith Gates, and is scheduled to make her debut on Wednesday, April 13. At this time, storyline details are hush hush, as is the length of her stint. Who in Genoa City will require her medical services? Stay tuned!

“We are all in for a ride with Meredith Gates!” the actress tweeted. “Can’t wait!”

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