General Hospital
GH’s Brook Kerr and Tabyana Ali Talk On: Trina’s Trial, Spencer and Rory, And Their On-Screen Mother/Daughter Relationship
Currently, General Hospital fans are awaiting the verdict in Trina’s trial and just what lengths her mother will go to in order to secure her freedom! With the story playing out on-air, Michael Farman chatted in a new virtual interview with the two women central to the story; Brook Kerr (Portia) and Tabyana Ali (Trina).
As viewers know, Trina was set-up by Esme Prince (Avery Pohl), to make it appear that she taped her best friends, Cameron (William Lipton) and Josslyn (Eden McCoy) having sex, and then posted the video from her phone, so it went viral.
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During the conversation for You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel, Tabyana and Brook weigh-in on what’s gone down at the trial including; how Spencer Cassadine came forward with an alibi for Trina, plus how Portia may put her medical career at risk if she brings Esme’s partner in crime, Oz, out of his coma to get the evidence they need to point the finger on Esme.
In addition, Tabyana and Brook share their thoughts on the men in Trina’s life: Spencer Cassadine (Nicholas Alexander Chavez) and Rory Cabrera (Michael Blake Kruse), and how the #Sprina has a life of its own on social media.
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Brook also shares dishes on Portia’s romantic relationship with Curtis (Donnell Turner), plus the recent noteworthy scenes between Portia and Stella (Vernee Watson), where GH shed light on a mother’s concern; that racial injustice could factor in to the jury’s decision in Trina’s case.
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Tabyana also discusses working alongside GH co-stars, Maura West (Ava) and Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), and what it was like taking over the role of Trina from popular fan favorite, Sydney Mikayla.
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Check out the full chat with Brook and Tabyana below.
Do you want Trina to end up with Spencer or Rory? (You can also cast your vote in our poll below!) Will the jury exonerate Trina? What was your favorite part of the conversation with Brook and Tabyana? Let us know in the comment section.
This was such a great interview!!!!!
While I wish Sidney was still playing Trina I do think Tabyana is doing a great job with the role.
I really hope they don’t turn Rory into a shady character – it is something that soaps often do when they want us to root for a particular couple, in this case Spencer and Trina (Sprina) – but for me Rory is the better choice for her and Spencer needs someone new.
I do have a concern that the verdict will be ‘guilty’ and that Spencer and Trina will be in prison at the same time ): Here’s hoping the verdict is ‘not guilty’ though!
I particularly loved how they talked about their co-stars, such as Maura West, Vernee Watson, Donnell Turner, Nicholas Chavez… (: (: (:
Hey, Richard—-I ‘ve had that same thought since day one of Rory’s introduction. I can’t form a clear opinion yet. So, I won’t jump into any speculation at this point. We shall see.
I am still very interested in Esme’s outcome—would it not be ironic is she were indeed to be found in the south of France?!
Rory is an unnecessary character played by a bland actor. When you couple that with the vivacious and intense Spencer, Rory becomes background.
There has to be a purpose for the Rory character, and I’m not buying that he’s just a do-gooder rookie cop meant to come between Trina & Spencer.
Still say he’s a relative of one of Sonny’s old mob rival families, planted in the PCPD. Either an Alcazar or Rivera, most likely.
Better yet Sonny and Brenda’s son maybe?
Brenda only has one kid, and that was from Teddy Balkan’s dead son, if a Devil remembers correctly. If Rory was to be Sonny’s kid, about the only way they could pull that off is to say that he was Lily’s kid and they both somehow survived the infamous “clink boom” limo explosion.
Now of course, that was one of the most epic GH scenes ever, and they’re so fond of it that they have copied it themselves twice (most recently at the Carly & Jason wedding) so it’s not likely they’re going to throw that away at this point. Not to mention all the Ghost Lily scenes that were shown afterwards, including a Sonny “near death experience” where he meets Lily up in Heaven and she tells him how happy she & their son are upstairs.
This show seems to be in an early 1990s recycle mode right now with all the “Dominique” stuff, so in that sense, a Lily reference probably wouldn’t be far behind. But I still think it’s more likely that he’s Lorenzo Alcazar’s kid. Remember that we never saw Jason kill Alcazar, and I think they left that “ambiguous” on purpose. Later on, there was some evidence that he was alive and well somewhere in South America, as Spinelli found out that somebody was accessing his bank accounts from there. My theory is that Jason let Alcazar go, for the benefit of his “sister” Skye Chandler-Quartermaine (whatever name she was using at the time) and the deal was that Alcazar would live, as long as he promised to never set foot in Port Charles again, and never contact Skye or their kid Lila Rae.
So the timing of Rory’s arrival in Port Charles is no coincidence. Alcazar surely would have heard about Jason’s most recent alleged “death” and planted his son in the PCPD to determine whether it’s “safe” for him to come back to town. And perhaps he planted somebody in Sonny’s organization as well? Like “Dex”. And the real story there might be that Alcazar found a way to turn one of Sonny’s own children against him, because it’s looking likely to me that “Dex” is really Morgan Corinthos with a case of “Port Charles Amnesia & Plastic Surgery Syndrome”. You may remember that Alcazar was interfering in Sonny & Carly’s life right around the time Morgan was born, and in fact was the reason that Carly was accidentally shot in the head while giving birth to him!
Of course I could always be 666% wrong about all of this, but I doubt the current writers could come up with a better story than the one I just did.
Absolutey, Satan—there is something about Rory that really bugs me—he just happens to be right there at the opportune time—Too creepy, and too good to be true. I’m not familiar with either Alcazar or Rivera—but what you propose makes a lot of sense. Are all the men from these mob families ( on GH) tiny?
I can see Rory and nuTrina as a couple. I definitely do not see her with Spencer. Nope!! Let’s introduce a new girl. Too bad Esme is/was such a badass, psycho—
I agree it’s something about Rory that bothers me. He shows up when Trina was arrested and instantly navigated towards her. This relationship is moving too fast. I do not want to see Trina hurt.
Hi. Lucy—-For some reason I smell a rat—-Rory is definitely a nice guy—but….
He’s either in PC for nefarious reasons or he served as Spencer’s foil, to create friction between Trina and Spencer ( which does not bother me in the least), or as indicated by Satan, put there by badfies.
I absolutely love Rory and do not find him in the least bit “bland”! The actor is terrific in his role too. I am rooting for Rory and Trina and believe that Spencer needs someone new.
Richard w griffin
I absolutely agree with you. Nothing bland about this boy! I just hope he doesn’t turn into a “plant” as Satan suggests.
Normally I would agree, Harry. But this (so far) sweet young man has won me over. It’s such a relief, especially after Esme and Nikokas’ disgusting little romp, to see a genuinely nice character. Yes, I think there’s a story there and, yes, Nicholas Chavez is such a dynamic spellcaster that Rory may seem dull by comparison. But I’m gonna stick with him for now. We may have some pleasant surprises coming our way!
Soaphound
So nice that you agree with me. I love Rory and will be very upset if he turns out other than the sweet guy he’s portraying now.I’m also disgusted with Nickolas and his whole persona, is that the right word? If I was Ava I’d have dumped him a long time ago no matter who/what he was doing. He’s such a loser. Just because they changed actors, they didn’t have to change his whole character.
Has anyone else noticed that this trial has gone on longer than the OJ trial!
Yes, Timmm, I’ve noticed. Boy, have I noticed! I keep thinking I see the judge doing a crossword puzzle. And last week, I was surprised that the “unexpected” witness was Spencer…I was half expecting Kato Kaelin to stroll in.
Ha ha ha, thats funny! And look at her legal team, it is tops! Trina has Curtis, Nicholas, Sonny, Portia and Rory in her corner. Damn what could go wrong? You know she will still take the fall. Her and Nicholas will be at Pentonville together. Awww! Cory is a bit wooden but the rest involved in the story are good. Having said that, its time to wrap this story up!
Timmm
Don’t you mean Trina and Spencer will be in prison together? Spencer give up his lousy Uncle for helping him get out to go to the cemetery that day.
Thanks Violet, yes Spencer and Trina in jail. Nicholas will has his hands filled with Victor. I just love Charles Shaughnessy’s portrayal of Victor. And I hope he puts Nicholas through the ringer. I dont care for Nick. I havent seen anything good in that character since he was with Emily! [Natalia Livingston]
Hellooo, Timmmy—long time no see, my love!! WOW!! Miss the good ole days–you, Shay and I—remember when….?
Ok –so, I know many will vehemently disagree with me, but I am not digesting nuTrina well—I honestly can’t explain it. I am trying really hard to like her—I remember feeling the same way about nuNina, whom I looked upon as an interloper. That is, she could not walk in Michelle Stafford’s shoes, in my eyes.
Now, I’m completely taken by her.
Stay safe—Ciao❤️
Too long C! I miss the good old days, fore sure. Time goes by but you and I are still riding down the same road! 100 percent agree with you on your opinion of the new Trina. She doesnt have the energy and glow that made her and Spencer a good couple. This new girl can act but she has no chemistry with Spencer or Rory. And Rory, to wooden. He needs to have a bit more experience before he gets into a role on a soap. And Nina, spot on, Michelle is Nina BUT I am so glad she is on Y&R playing Phyliss. She is the ONLY actress who can play Phyliss! Do you think if Michelle would have stayed on GH that her and Maurice would have had good chemistry? And speaking of Sonny, Chet has to go! He makes Steve Burton look like Marlon Brando! [I miss Steve]
TCB,
Timmm
Yes!! NuTrina emanates neither spark nor sparkle —perhaps she’s still green? And, Rory? He seems a little too old and mature for these barely-out-of-High School-kids.
More than that, though, T—there”s a tiny hint of something sinister about him. My imagination? Maybe—but, it I’m right, he’s a pretty good actor for demonstrating that quality.
We all want for character we love to remain on screen forever—but, sadly, in life, nothing lasts forever–I have the Momday morning blues!! LOL
Cuao, my love!!❤️
Celia, I’m ambivalent here. I don’t mind nuTrina but the original Trina was unique. She had a fire and a conscience that the new one doesn’t seem to have the energy for. That said, she meshes with Rory much better than Spencer. NuTrina and Spencer would look like Mutt and Jeff, just no spark. And I am SO TIRED of Carly’s self-righteous anti-Nina screed. Someone needs to toss her in the shallow end of that cheesy pool!
Everything you said, Soaphound–the original Trina had that certain je-ne-sais-quoi thing going. In your face, without regret—that’s moi. You bite me? I’ll bite you back a million times more, with words—I may be petite, but I don’t cower!! Ergo, that’s what I believe made her unique.
Spencer!! Ahh, Spencer!! If I were only ten years younger!!–. HaHa!!
Seriously, I am truly into his acting and his persona. He is so alive, no matter the scene or situation. And, he is so sexy–I bet he doesn’t even realize it. And, that is exactly what gives him the allure.
Carly? The purest of queens? Didn’t she shoot someone in the head? LOL. She is the perfect symbol of holier-than-thou. You don’t want to know my grandmother’s adjectives. Double LOL.
I’m right with you on Spencer, Celia. Only I’d have to turn the clock back to the 80s to be in his ballpark. Even watching him THINK is sexy. Chase is still my favorite heartthrob but I’m glad to have them both, since they’ve ruined Nikolas for me. Esme? Really? Did he delouse afterward? I wanted to myself!
Yeah–Chase is Adonis reincarnate—but, Spencer is the quiet, pensive and brooding Romeo and his unrequited love for Giulietta!!
You’re too funny—Esme was a parasite, but i assume Avery is versitile—had she been introduced as a good girl with sass, she would have made a better match for Spencer—NuTrina is simply a garden variety of “good” girls.
Stepping out a bit, Soaphound—but there’s no other site to post this.
Who do you think stabbed Ava? I think it was Esme..
Anyone interested in Michael Blake Kruse who plays Rory can Google and find a whole lot of photos of him, his beautiful wife and baby girl. I was very surprised at his extensive background and experience before GH. I thought he looked a little mature for Trina who’s supposed to be 18-19, right? Well he is 32.
So glad he’s going to Chicago P.D if only just to visit. I hope he’ll stay and take over Jay’s part who will be leaving. Good news to he and his family with new baby coming.
General Hospital
Dee Wallace to Play the Late Jackie Zeman’s On-Screen Sister on ‘The Bay’
The Daytime Emmy-winning streaming series,The Bay, has revealed some major casting news. Former General Hospital guest star, Dee Wallace (ex-Patricia Spencer), who is best known for her roles in the blockbuster films ET and Cujo, is joining the show for its ninth season.
Wallace will take on the role of Charlotte Grace, who in story, happens to be the sister of Sofia Madison, played by the late Jackie Zeman (ex-Bobbie Spencer, GH).
In an intriguing twist, Dee came to General Hospital as the older sister of Luke (Tony Geary) and Bobbie. Patricia was key to the plot in the “Fluke” storyline where GH played out the harrowing backstory that Luke killed both his parents to protect himself and his siblings.
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Dee was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 2016 for Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series for her work on GH.
Additional casting news from The Bay for season 9 includes: Mack Wilds, best known for his role as Dixon on 90210, joining the show as a recast Will Campbell. The character was last seen in season 3.
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In addition, Olivia d’Abo who played Karen Arnold on the the sitcom, The Wonder Years joins the show in the role of Felicia “Fifi” Garrett-Martin, the daughter of Lex Martin played by Tristan Rogers.
What do you think of Dee Wallace playing the on-screen sister, once again to the late Jackie Zeman on The Bay? Comment below.
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GH’s Adam J. Harrington Reveals the Behind the Scenes Story of Becoming John “Jagger” Cates
When Adam J. Harrington showed up on all-new episodes of General Hospital, it shocked viewers of the long-running ABC soap opera, because he was the recast John “Jagger” Cates.
The character was previously played more than 30 years ago by Antonio Sabato Jr., and as fans of the soap have seen, Harrington’s version of Jagger and his circumstances are quite different. As it turns out, Adam was in the dark at what GH role he would be eventually cast in.
Speaking with GH co-stars, Steve Burton (Jason) and Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) on their Daily Drama podcast, Harrington shared the behind the scenes journey that led him to being the new version of John.
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Adam shared, “I went into a chemistry read with Laura Wright (Carly) for a different character. I was told I wasn’t going to get the character, but hang tight, there’s something else. Then, that kind of took a couple of months and now we’re in December (2023), and then all of a sudden it was like, ‘here you go.'”
Once Adam was given a role on GH, he explained, “I still didn’t know who I was playing. I should have asked at that point. So the deal gets done, and I go, ‘By the way, who am I playing?'”
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That’s the point where the GH powers-that-be let him in on just what he was about to take on. “They sent me a one sheet with John “Jagger” Kates in the description,” shared Adam. “It wasn’t until I went on YouTube and spent a good three or four days, watching all of Steve (Burton’s) storylines in the nineties (that I figured it out). By the way, they were fantastic. The production value … it was amazing the level of the acting, and the relationships you guys had. I really enjoyed it. So, that’s how I found out (about the character).”
Burton and Anderson asked Harrington about his thoughts on being a recast. “I thought it was important to go back to his circumstances and his upbringing, because that wouldn’t change no matter what he had become in the 20 or 30 or 70 years since we’ve seen him,” Adam shared. “I looked at what Antonio Sabato Jr. did and thought, ‘There was no way in hell I can even touch that or even come close, nor do I want to.’ The only thing I recognized was given his upbringing and what he’d gone through, it was a common sense of humor in there that’s either used defensively or as a way of getting through the world.”
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As to how Adam should approach the part given it was a recast, he noted, “What I had been told from the brass is don’t worry about following that same emotional storyline. He’s gone away for a very, very, very long time, become successful and he’s come back. Basically, they were saying, you bring in you.”
Being part of the fabric of GH for awhile now, Harrington expressed, “I will say this about my experience so far. I am in absolute awe of the cast and the crew and watching how you do this on a train that refuses to stop. I said to a friend, ‘I’m on a train that’s going a hundred miles an hour, and they slow down to about 90 to kick you off after your scene is done.'”
So, what are your thoughts on Adam as John “Jagger” Cates after now seeing how the role has evolved and changed since its original version over 30 years ago? Comment below.
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John J. York Back at General Hospital
On Friday, May 10th, General Hospital fans received some wonderful images and news. John J. York who has played the beloved Mac Scorpio on the ABC daytime drama series is back at work and taping all-new episodes of the show.
“Mac is back!” read the General Hospital social media post hashtag. John is pictured with longtime leading lady, Kristina Wagner and in other pics with Wagner, along with his TV son, Josh Kelly. York has played the younger brother of Robert Scorpio (Tristan Rogers) since 1991.
Previously, York announced he was taking time off from GH to undergo treatment for myelodysplastic syndromes and multiple smoldering myeloma (two blood and bone marrow disorders). This included chemo treatments, finding a blood doner match for blood stem cell transplant and more.
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Late in 2023, York shared an update on his health on social media. At that time, John expressed, “(Things) are actually going along very well. I’m still in the middle stages of everything.” He added, “I’m feeling really good. Hopefully, hopefully, things go the way they are, maybe be back on the show late spring, early summer.
York’s return pics were greeted with wonderful excitement from his GH co-stars on the Instagram post, including co-stars Finola Hughes (Anna) and Cameron Mathison (Drew).
Michael Fairman TV is wishing John well, and thrilled to see he is back at work.
Share your thoughts as “Mac is Back” to General Hospital via the comment section below.
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