Wilson was born in Athens, Greece, but raised in
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She married Michael Wilson on December 31, 1996, and they have a daughter, Skye Alexandra (born February 12, 2001). She began her career as a model before making her screen debut with the role of
Karen Wexler in the ABC daytime soap opera,
General Hospital. She appeared on the show from 1999 to 2003 and also was a regular cast member on
Port Charles from 1999 until her character was killed off in 2003. In 2005, Wilson was cast as
Meg Snyder in the CBS soap opera,
As the World Turns. She succeeded Jennifer Ashe, who was in the role from 1986 to 1989. In April 2010, following the cancellation of the series, it was announced that Wilson would exit the series prior to its September 2010 finale. In 2012, Wilson guest starred in the
CBS crime drama
Criminal Minds. In October 2014, she joined the cast of NBC soap opera,
Days of Our Lives in the recurring role of Bree Tjaden, which she held until early 2015. In October 2015, it was announced she would again appear on
Days of Our Lives, this time in a newly created role. Wilson made her first appearance as Summer on February 5, 2016. She departed later in the year, but returned briefly in January 2020. Wilson returned to
General Hospital in a guest starring recurring role as Karen appearing in Jagger Cate's visions and welcomed Jagger into heaven when the character was killed off. == Personal life ==