Daisy Tompkins

Daisy Tompkins is a fictional character on the soap opera Life of Today and is portrayed by Briana Jenkins. She made her first appearance on October 4, 1994 on a recurring status.

Casting
Briana E. Jenkins made her first appearance as Daisy Tompkins on October 4, 1994. At first the actress was asked to be placed on a contract, but she kindly denied and was placed on a recurring status upon request. In November 1996, after two years on a recurring status, Jenkins was placed on contract. On February 1998, Jenkins was fired from the soap and ended her run April 29, 1998.

In 2000, executive producer DeAria Phoenix confirmed that Jenkins would be returning to the soap. Jenkins return to the role July 3, 2000 on a contract status. In 2006, Briana E. Jenkins opt not to renew her contract, and she was bump to a recurring status, She stated in a interview: "I just want everyone to know that I'm not leaving the show, I'm just recurring right now". The following year, she confirmed she will be leaving the soap, her last airdate was August 16, 2007.

After four years off the canvas, show's creator exclusively confirmed that Jenkins will be returning to the soap once again. Briana Jenkins made her return September 13, 2011. In January 2013, Jenkins confirm her exit once again, last airing February 28, 2013.

However, Jenkins return for the show's 20th anniversary, and made a three-episode appearance from October 30-November 1, 2013.