Brooke Alexander (born December 13, 1963)^{[citation needed]} is an American actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World America 1980 and represented her country at Miss World 1980 in London where she placed Top 7. She is best known for her role as con-artist Samantha Markham in As the World Turns (1994–1996).

Early life and education

Alexander was born in Kailua, Hawaii. She attended the University of California, Los Angeles.^{[citation needed]}

Career

In 1980, she was Miss Hawaii World, later crowned Miss World America, giving her the right to compete in the 1980 Miss World pageant where she placed sixth runner-up.^{[citation needed]}

Alexander originated the role of con-artist Samantha Markham on As the World Turns in 1994 and played the role until 1996. She has had roles in Magnum, P.I., Island Son, P.S. I Luv U, Tattingers, and The Last Nightmaster and has also appeared on One Life to Live as Julia Michaels (2001).

She was host of the WorldBeat on CNN, then moved to Fox News in a correspondent capacity, also appearing daily in segments previewing the day's program schedule.^{[citation needed]}

From 2006 to 2007, she was a host of the "Real Simple" lifestyle television program based on Real Simple magazine.

Personal life

On September 26, 2009, Alexander married tennis player Marko Zelenovic. She give birth to a son named Jace in 2004.^[1]

Filmography

Film

Television