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Giovanni Mazza Joins General Hospital as Brook Lynn’s Cousin

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Chase (Josh Swickard) and Brook Lynn’s (Amanda Setton) wedding is bringing several new faces to General Hospital. Now comes word that violinist and actor, Giovanni Mazza is set to show up for the nuptials which begin the week of May 13th.

Mazza will play Giovanni Cerullo, the cousin of BLQ, who will play the violin at their wedding ceremony.

Giovanni, who is based in Chicago, has performed at many live events and television shows including for the NBA (see below). As an actor, he started at the young age of 8 in commercials and indie based films out of Chicago.

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He got his first speaking role at 10 on Nickelodeon’s Bella and the Bulldogs.  Giovanni holds a dual citizen in the United States and Italy. Deadline broke the casting news.

Will GH keep Mazza around for the summer months when the teen scene usually is featured more in story on the soaps? Stay tuned.

Watch Giovanni perform at the L.A. Lakers, and then let us know if you are looking forward to seeing him on GH? Comment below.

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I think this is the actor some fans hoped would play the new Spencer Cassadine. GH already has several male characters (Jake, Aiden, Danny, Rocco, etc.) on the teen scene this summer. I wonder if they will bring Charlotte back and what other female characters will be added to the teen scene this summer.

I doubt Charlotte will be around in the summer as both Laura & Val the Bastard are likely to be on extended “summer vacations”. So Charlotte would have nobody to live with. I think we can assume Anna is out of the question, and she might be on vacation herself.

The show needs to add a couple of teen female characters. I don’t think they have any on the show to play opposite the boys. I know there is a rumor GH may bring back Emma Scorpio-Drake, but she’s too old (in character) for the teens. I think Georgie is the only pre teen/teen female besides Charlotte.

WHY???

We are on overload now with kids, why add more, especially if it will be another troublesome one, which he probably will be. If they ever have one bullying Leo, that’s it for me.

Summer ! The shows try to bring younger eyes to the show in the summer…. so hense all the younger actors story’s and presence in the summer months.

Please. It’s not the 70s anymore, and NOBODY under the age of 60 watches soaps. NOBODY. I don’t know why the powers-that-be haven’t figured this out yet. According to Deadline, the average age of the GH viewer is…SIXTY EIGHT YEARS OLD.

Actually you’re wrong. There are a couple of hundred thousand who are 18-49 and that’s the demographic the soaps are trying to grow because that’s who the advertisers are trying to reach. With that in mind, to pull in a younger audience they’re unfortunately screwing up the vets and legacy families. What they should do, which is what soaps have always done, is keep the legacy families going with multi-generations on simultaneously. We should have AJ, Dillon, Lucky, Nikolas, Spencer, Emma…but they’ve all been written off and instead, they’re bringing on new families and characters.
Anyway, this current actor is a violinist (fantastic I might add) and he was cast as a cousin to Brook Lynn and will be playing music at her wedding. No idea if it’s just a one day spot or if he’ll be staying for a while but I think he’ll be a great addition. I know if I was 20, his picture would be up on my wall! LOL

I’m in my 40s and watch soap operas.

God forbid they should have lots of family at their wedding.

He’s going to be playing Brook Lynn’s cousin. He’s a violinist in real life and in-story he’s going to be part of the wedding music. Very talented guy; he’ll be a great addition whether for just that day or longer. Also he’s not Leo’s age; he’s nineteen.

I know, I know, dear Violet. But, look at this kid. Be still mine heart!!❤️ LOL

Gorgeous kid; incredibly talented. I watched a few of his videos. Between his looks and his talent he’s going to soar in the music world and probably any creative endeavor he pursues….

All I can say is…”Oh, mamma mia!!!!!!! “ com’è bello!!

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General Hospital’s Rena Sofer Remarries Sanford Bookstaver

Congratulations are in order for Rena Sofer (Lois Cerullo, General Hospital) and her longtime love, TV director and producer, Sanford Bookstaver. The couple re-tied the knot over this past weekend in a wedding ceremony.

In a post on her Instagram, Sofer shared the details, expressing, “This weekend on what would have been our 21st wedding anniversary I got to Re-Marry my best friend Sanford Booksaver once again!”

The GH star and Daytime Emmy-winner added,”The journey we are about to begin is the most exciting adventure, in a new state and town, but most thrilling is that we get to do it together as husband and wife!”

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Alluding to their time apart, Rena noted, “The three years we spent apart were humbling and heartbreaking but vital to us finding each other again. The love I have for you now is the foundation of my life. I can’t imagine another moment NOT walking through life with you hand in hand and our hearts entwined. You are the love of my life, and it’s not ‘oops we did it again, but I’m so grateful we did it again!❤️❤️❤️”

Previously, Sofer was married to GH and Days star, Wally Kurth (Ned and Justin, respectively) from 1995-1997, and the two share a daughter together, Rosabel Rosalind Kurth. Rena and Sanford were previously married from 2005 to 2017 and share a daughter together, Avalon Leone.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Alexis , Finn, and Kristina Face Life-Altering Moments

This week on ABC’s General Hospital could bring a shift in the lives of several lives in Port Charles. In the latest promo for the daytime drama series, Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) is seen in court facing her accuser, the brother of her former lover, the late Neil Byrne, in the form of Lane Davies as Fergus Byrne.

Will Alexis finally be reinstated as a lawyer? Will Fergus and Alexis actually hit it off since Lane and Nancy Lee Grahn played the beloved Mason and Julia Capwell on Santa Barbara, and Davies was previously on GH as Dr. Cameron Lewis?

Meanwhile, a pregnant Kristina (Kate Mansi) is reeling after seeing her father, Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) lose his grip and threatening to kill Jason (Steve Burton) and Dex (Evan Hofer). Will her unborn baby be in danger?

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Finally, Finn’s (Michael Easton) sobriety is really tested and it all seems to be inadvertently caused by the Cerullos. First, at the wedding reception of Brook Lynn and Chase, Carmine hands Finn a glass of champagne after his daughter Violet’s performance. Not paying attention, he takes a sip of champagne during a toast.

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Now, Carmine and Gloria send a bottle of bourbon to Finn with their “warmest regards.” However, Finn can’t stop himself from pouring himself a drink.  Will Finn finally give in, and we are off to the races with another addiction storyline for the good doctor? Stay tuned.

Check out the latest GH preview below.

Now, let us know. What do you think will happen with Finn, Alexis and Kristina on this week’s GH? Share your theories in the comment section.

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General Hospital’s Maurice Benard Defends Sonny Going Postal, “It Could Definitely Happen”

Last Friday’s May 17th cliffhanger of General Hospital saw Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) beating up Dex (Evan Hofer) and threatening to shoot and kill both Dex and Jason (Steve Burton), who is restraining him outside the ballroom at the wedding reception of Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase (Josh Swickard).

For months, Sonny has been taking less than his prescribed dosage of medication to control his bipolar disorder.  The mobster has no idea that he has been duped by Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart), who is the one that set this dangerous situation in motion, in an effort to eliminate Sonny and eventually Jason from interfering in Pikeman taking over the territory.

One fan questioned the validity of Sonny’s reaction to Dex and Jason after the pei, when he took to X and expressed, “People off their medications don’t necessarily go around hitting people and being out of control. This was the WRONG message to send. I don’t expect anything from Frank Valentini and General Hospital anymore, but you could’ve (and should’ve) stopped it cold.”

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Maurice Benard replied back to that comment and defended the actions of Sonny given the circumstances. The three-time Daytime Emmy-winner shared, “This is true but when you have a character like Sonny who’s volatile and is drinking and is manic and his thoughts are taken him over it could definitely happen like I said, ‘bipolar ain’t pretty.”‘

GH has portrayed Sonny’s battle with mental illness and the importance of keeping on your meds, plus the issues surrounding it for years. However, some fans have not been pleased by this latest plot point.

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The pick-up of the story begins tomorrow on Monday, May 20th where teasers for the episode share: Sonny is horrified. Blaze consoles Kristina (who walked in on her dad threatening Jason and Dex) and Jason summons Carly.

So, what did you think of the plot point of Sonny threatening to kill Dex and Jason, after beating up Dex, given his growing paranoia? Comment below.

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