 On April 6, 2012, executive producer, Frank Valentini announced on Twitter that Hughes had been placed on contract with the series.In October 2015, it was reported that Hughes has inked a deal with the series and will remain in the role of Anna.Anna is introduced in 1985 as skilled jewel thief who takes an interest in Robert Scorpio (Tristan Rogers) and his wife Holly Sutton (Emma Samms).