LINDA EVANS
Award Winning Actress, Entrepreneur, Gourmet Cook, Bestselling Author and Inspiration to Millions Presents the Keynote Address on
Saturday at 12:00 PM



A gifted and gorgeous actress, Golden Globe Award-winner Linda Evans dazzled audiences with her debut appearance on “The Big Valley” as Audra, the daughter of Victoria Barkley, played by Barbara Stanwyck, who became a nurturing figure in her life and acting career. She starred with leading men including Richard Burton, Steve McQueen, George Peppard, Lee Marvin, Robert Shaw, and of course John Forsythe — in the TV megahit “Dynasty.”

Linda has enjoyed an enviable career living and playing among Hollywood’s royalty. In her memoir “Recipes for Life” Linda warmly and candidly shares her inspiring life story, from the loss of her dad when she was 15 and family struggles to make ends meet to ending up dining with kings, queens, and presidents, to the heartbreak behind her high-profile romances, her spiritual journey toward empowerment and peace, and her lifelong love of cooking delectable foods.

Linda recounts the behind-the-scenes reality of her epic catfight scenes with Joan Collins while playing Krystle Carrington on “Dynasty”; her long friendship with the three other ex-wives of John Derek — including Bo Derek, who was a teen when John fell for her and left Linda; her winning appearance on the British TV reality show, “Hell’s Kitchen,” working under Michelin-starred chef Marco Pierre White; how she ended up behind the camera, shooting Evel Kneivel’s famous daredevil jump at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas; the drive with her lively friend Bunky that landed her in jail, and much more. She relates meaningful moments of her inner experience, as well — how she learned to take the pressure of performance and turn it into excitement, reached for and claimed independence, and found a deeply enriching lifestyle in Washington State.

Linda’s remarkable life and career provide an inspirational backdrop to her Keynote Address taking place on Saturday at 12:00.

Immediately following her Keynote Address, Linda Evans will conduct a Book Signing of “Recipes for Life” an insight into the world of beloved actress and gourmet-caliber cook with stories behind the so-called scandals and scrumptious steaks, salads, soups, and more — deliciously! The Linda Evans Book Signing takes place at the Book Pavilion at Arizona’s Ultimate Women’s Expo!
 


DEIDRE HALL
 Award Winning Actress, Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author and Inspiration to Millions Presents the Keynote Address on Sunday at 1:00 PM





Delighting her fans for more than thirty years as Dr. Marlena Evans on NBC’s Days of our Lives, Deidre has emerged as one of Daytime’s most beloved actresses and the only actress to simultaneously star in a daytime and a prime-time drama, the only star to win five daytime “Best Actress” awards and the only daytime actress to star and executive produce a ratings winning autobiographical movie of the week.

She has been nominated for three Emmys and received two People’s Choice Awards as well as being honored by the American Women in Radio and Television Association.

As a role model for millions of women, Deidre set the bar high for herself and for fans who have welcomed her into their homes for more than three decades. Deidre created the character Jessie Witherspoon in the family drama Our House, which won her the “best actress” award for two consecutive years and has starred in ten movies of the week including her A&E “Intimate Portrait”, ranking one of the highest rated in their history. Her autobiographical movie of the week, Never Say Never, raised social awareness about the miracle of surrogacy.

Deidre’s charitable involvement includes Childhelp USA, the Revlon Breast Cancer Foundation, The Ronald Mc Donald House, Habitat For Humanity, Aids Walk L.A. and St. Jude’s Research Hospital for Children. Deidre became the spokeswoman for the National Alzheimer’s Association after her father succumbed to the disease and she has been an advocate of green living, dedicating herself to the fight for nutritional lunches in American schools.

In her latest role, Hall has become an author and publisher and includes us in her conversation about food, friends, shopping, and cooking in "Deidre Hall's Kitchen Closeup." Most recently, she has released “How Does She Do It” a Beauty Book with co-author and longtime pal Lynne Bowman. Deidre shares beauty secrets, personal stories and professional tips gleaned from decades in front of the camera, starting with “What Beauty Is and Why It Matters,” to getting the sleep you need, skincare, hair care and much more.

Deidre’s remarkable life and career provide an inspirational backdrop to her Keynote Address taking place on Sunday at 1:00.

Immediately following her Keynote Address, Deidre Hall will conduct a Book Signing of “How Does She Do It” and “Deidre Halls’ Kitchen Closeup” at Arizona’s Ultimate Women’s Expo!