Mary Madeiras

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Mary Madeiras
Nationality American
Occupation television director
Known for Another World
Awards Daytime Emmy Award, Directors Guild of America Award

Mary Madeiras is an American television soap opera director.

Contents

Directing credits

All My Children

Another World

Days of Our Lives

General Hospital

Passions

Awards and nominations

Daytime Emmy Award

Directors Guild of America Award

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References

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