Maria Wagner is an American television soap opera director and writer. Directing credits. As the World Turns. Director (1984–2010) Breakdown Writer (January 2008 – March 2008) Awards and nominations. Daytime Emmy Award. Win, 2007 & 1993, Directing, As the World Turns. Nomination, 1985–1990, 1992, 1995, 2001–2003, Directing, As the World Turns. External links. Maria Wagner at IMDb. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Wagner