Ms. Budig was born June 26, 1973 in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky.

Prior to All my Children, Budig played Michelle Bauer on The Guiding Light from 1995-98. Other film credits include "The Sports Illustrated for Kids Show " (1997) TV Series as Co-Host; James Dean: Race with Destiny (1997) as Natalie Wood aka James Dean: Live Fast Die Young (1997) (USA: video title); God's Lonely Man (1996); Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys (1995) as Patty Conrad aka Demolition Day (1995); Star Hunter (1995) (V) as Carrie; Batman Forever (1995) and Moment of Truth: Murder or Memory? (1994) (TV) as Kathy Hansen .

Ms. Budig’s hobbies include knitting and running (New York Marathon Time: 3:43:56)