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General Hospital Casting Middle Eastern Female For Recurring Character: Who Would You Suggest For The Part?
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General Hospital has put out a casting call for an actress to fill a new recurring role.
According to Soap Opera Digest, the ABC daytime drama series is looking for a female “27-34, Middle Eastern, beautiful, courageous & tenacious.”
The part would begin taping in early March.
As to what storyline the new character will be involved in … mum’s the word at this time. So it’s time for you to put your casting director hats on!
Who do you think might be a good fit from daytime, primetime, stage, or feature films, that might be a good fit for the part? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
Cue the comments about already having too many characters. I think the girl who played Greenlee for awhile Sabin Singh(?) would be a good addition.
No kidding.
Sabine Singh ex GreenLee AMC after Rebecca left.
Yes, Tammy…until Rebecca returned. Singh was no match for Budig, in my opinion. Sabine never worked for me.
The actress who played Rama Patel on OLTL…
Hi, Jimmy,
Shenaz ( Rama) , albeit a bit older, would be great. But, she is Indian, not Middle Eastern. Big difference in appearance. The only actress I can think of is Alia Shawkat (sp).
Well, how about Khloe Kardashian? Double LOL.
But she could had been born in the middle east why not?….and NO KARDASHIANS!!!!-LOL
Sure, why not, Jimmy. It is a soap, afterall. LOL.
I’m so glad you haven’t lost your special kind of sense of humor, Jimmy. Good for you…stay strong and keep smiling!!
Thinking of you this Valentine’s Day, jimh….Take care!
waving!
me me me!!
I would love that, su. Go audition!!
Ps. But, I thought you were Indian?
Reshma Shetty
The was an actress who took over the roll of Greenlee for a short time when Rebecca took some time off and was replaced by Sabina Singh from 2007-2008.
She would make a perfect cast as a Middle Eastern beautiful And courageous !
She was that when she played Greelee so in my opinion she would be the perfect one.
Me me me me. 🙂
She’s a a bit older but she’s great Nasim Pedrad.
Archie Panjabi – ex Kalinda from the Good Wife…..She is beautiful and very talented and would make an excellent addition to GH…although she is a tad older than 34….like 10 years older…..but that is who I would choose…
Archie is one of my most favorite actresses, Scott. But, again, she is Indian, not Middle Eastern.
And too talented and busy for GH, CeeCeeGirl! I just hope Archie is back in Shetland when the fourth series commences….By the way, Happy Valentine’s Day, mia amica…I guess you survived your Boston victory weekend and all the wicked winter weather the East Coast has had to offer as of late!
She stars on “Blindspot” on NBC….no way would she does a soap.
My daughter I think would be great! She’s a model and has had some acting lessons! How can I send in her photo?
Send it to:
Never going to happen
666 shot in the dark lane
Hollywood Ca 00000!
No, unless you are friends with Frank and a former AMC or OLTL cast member, FORGET ABOUT IT!
Awwww, Timmmy, you just squashed someone’s dream. LOL.
I think Tre should try. There must be something online.
Always my “Funny Valentine,” Timmm…Hope it is a fine day for you!!!!!
Oh, yeah!!!! Happy Valentine’s Day, guys!!
Hi, Tre,
I just looked it up for you on my ipad.
I simply typed , and it’s right there for you.
Good luck. TRY!!!!! You have nothing to lose.
Oops…I typed, “who do I contact in sending a letter to a Genetal Hospital executive?” The wording sounds weird, but it works.
@Shay.
Thanks, Shay,
Boston was fulfilling…mostly for my husband. He is from Boston and sharing the Patriots’ win with his family and old friends is always an ‘experience’.
Snow days are a nightmare. All the kids end up here, without fail !!!!! I am that much of a pushover when it comes to my own kids, nieces and nephews.
Celia made me feel bad! I wish you well. I was joking because of Frankie Boys favorites always getting the part and your daughter would have a one in a zillion chance BUT its a chance! Good luck.
I know you were joshin’, Timmmy….I was just answering in the same spirit. I’m in a fantastic mood, today.
I was listening to Michael Fairman’s tribute to George Michael, again, for the umpteenth time. The music does wonders for me!!! Who knew he had that voice? Did you?
Thank you, Timmmbo!!! What’s new pussycat???? Whoa oh whoa oh whoa…
That chick that played Vimal’s wife on OLTL Rama
how bout nazanin boniadi , just bring her back to GH, she’s really beautiful, and or nadia bjorlin if she’s not on contract at dool.
Now we’re talking, Aria. Both Iranian….both beautiful….both talented actresses.
The most beautiful girl from One life to live, Teresa Patel. Wow, she was all that and then some! I Hope that the powers that be can bring her back.
She be a few years outside the age range, and currently employed. But, isn’t Nadia Bjorlin part Persian?
Yes, she is half Iranian, KansaGuest. The Shah (Reza) changed the name of Persia to Iran.
I just wonder why a Middle Eastern character? Please, Lord…let’s not get political….no more spy stories…
Is this character involved with the Valentin/Anna intractable mystery?
Or, Olivia Jerome’s virulent drama? ……which brings me to ask; is it only moi, or does it seem that Olivia ‘engaged’ Buzz to appear specifically to ‘ recognize’ Ava’s voice in order to steer away from her?
So, okay…Buzz has now become a major participant? Or just a patsy?
The entire precinct scene was so transparent and awkwardly executed….these cops, especially Jordan, act like infantile tyros……chickens with their heads cut off.
However, Maura West did not disappoint. Ava’s in-your-face ‘tude saved the day.
Of course, Julian is the martyr here…oh, be still my heart! Is he a hero or a martyr….confused, LOL. All this to promote Julian to ‘good guy’? Awwww!
I hope this story dies fast.
Let’s go back to Anna and Valentin. That seems to have more promise…sans Lulu.
Just another instance of politically-correct casting, CeeCeeGirl….that ‘s one of the reasons that GH fails to grab me anymore. Instead of creating characters that appeal according to intriguing storyline purposes and clever connections to the canvas in a logical, meaningful and historical perspective, it always seems to be about targeting and satisfying one particular demographic or another….as if “representing” is the most important aspect to the show, instead of just making a great soap with absorbing plots and players regardless of their personal characteristics….Port Charles already has too many unnecessary bodies cluttering its canvas simply for the not-so-subtle purpose of “being there.” Instead of focusing upon the more superficial, obvious points of its individual “residents,” I just wish GH would put forth a more concerted effort to right itself with an increased emphasis toward its apparently under-valued legacy characters….that’s about the only thing that could lure me back to being a regular viewer, since quite frankly, I’ve totally lost patience with the failed formulas the showrunners have repeatedly utilized to try to create buzz and interest for GH.
Agreed, ma belle. Considering the turbulent wind circulating our world, one would think the last thing to do is to engage specific ethnicity. I am not saying this will pan out as I suspect; but, the idea does cross the mind….if so, I find it insensitive.
I do say it, Shay, even at the risk of getting bombarded…’tis my opinion, mesdames et messieurs.
I am last to opine on GH, as it once was….but, so many long-time watchers on here, as I read their sentiments, would love to see GH vets engaged in some storylines again. I suppose there are many reasons why it would not be possible,..but, for those actors/actresses who would love nothing more than to return, then they should.
Of course, in general, a soap is constantly a work in process, but, it seems that the coming and going does not sit well with many.
Also, it is presumptuous of me to jump the gun? Is it done for diversity? Fine….I do have an open mind;, but, allow the ‘nucharacters’ to remain ….case in point: what the heck happened to Aaron? I sneezed and he was gone. What did I miss? It’s stuff like this that drives me up the wall.
As I was researching Brenda Barrett, I had read that he may have been her son? So, what happened to that? ….sounded so interesting to me. I never ‘met’ Brenda ( love Vanessa M), and I was looking forward to that.
I love GH, but, the fantastical ( and the weird science) becomes too much for me. Yes, it does not, seemingly, jive with my persona, as I am a physicist. But, soaps are a ‘feel-good’ medium for me, not a lesson in cryogenics, ‘Frankensteinism’, or the ‘ Invasion of the Body Snatchers’.
As always, an informative, well-written post. You and Alan put my writing to shame…LOL…Later.
Sorry…that should read work in progress.
Well said, Shay. What’s up with GH doing casting calls for people of certain ethnic backgrounds and short runs? GH needs to stop focusing on the passer throughs and the actors whose roles serve no purpose. Amy the nurse is annoying, that role is a waste of $. Nelle, I think we’re all tired of and she doesn’t generate enough energy to likely stay awake thru the end of her storyline. All the legacy regulars just seem to pop in and pop out periodically. Exception is Finn (can he just get off the drugs already so we can move on??) and Sonny and Carla. Might as well change the name to General Mobsters unless the writers can get things back on track.
P,S. To further illustrate my point, please allow me to add that too many times on GH, the mere fact that a character with a particular “pc” quality is brought onto the canvas is considered enough to justify their existence, even if there is precious little evident rhyme or reason for them to otherwise be there, when a bit of truly creative forethought and effort could prove immensely valuable to their roles. I will use the examples of Lucas, Brad–and even, Felix—to elaborate. As a member of the Spencer/Jerome clans, Lucas should have been a major player in a multitude of storylines, and the same could have been said of Brad after his own family tree reaching back to the Asian Quarter plot was revealed with far too little fanfare and subsequent exploration. Instead, we were treated to the most minimal, silly little love games with these two—or three, if you count Mr DuBois—then finally a quickie marriage—when their potential for seriously dramatic future participation was all but totally squandered. (In other words, their place on the canvas was simply to provide beefcake, but there was no beef….) Ditto for Felix….he was primarily the water-carrier and chief prop-artist for Cinderbrina’s ongoing fairytale, when he should have been Epiphany’s next of kin, a nephew, cousin, whatever, who simultaneously assumed the Amy Vining mantle of chief hospital gossip/busybody, which would have enabled him to mix and mingle with one-and-all instead of being Sab’s solitary all-purpose go-to-guy, stylist, party planner and shoulder-to-cry-on….again, just an absolute waste of time and talent for an actor who could have been a deeply engaging and meaningful longstanding addition to the GH canvas. This practice of mere “representation” happens with alarming regularity in Port Charles….like Val as the mysterious mixed-race Spencer whose background was never clarified or even questioned…awkward! And just another huge missed opportunity for some sort of satisfying story surrounding a character for whom “being there” (and almost wrecking the Falconeri marriage) was deemed adequate. Perhaps I simply expect more because of my yen for foreign dramas which do a far better job of incorporating what could have been mere pc characters into the real thick of things, making their roles substantial, truly inclusive and integral to the stories told. Take Thomas of Downtown Abbey, whose Machiavellian footman/underbutler often stole the show….he was a classic villain, and even though his oft-repressed sexuality was in large part blamed for his underlying meanness, he could have just as easily been motivated by class envy and been equally effective as a simply nasty straight man, but, he wasn’t…Then there is the highly-effective James Bligh in the “50’s period piece, “A Place to Call Home”…the oh-so-handsome heir-apparent to the family fortune who tried to fit the mold by marrying and producing a son to follow in his footsteps, even though he was hiding his own proclivity for men….a truly soapy detail which has provided countless moments of high drama for the past four seasons….Another great character is the endearing and heartbreakingly sweet curate of “Grantchester,” Leonard Finch, whose comedic chops and sad sack appeal are handled with equal aplomb by the charming actor who plays him…again, he is essential to the show and its many plots and twists, and oh, he just happens to be gay….All I’ve been trying to say is that any dramatic program, regardless of where or when it takes place, should first be concerned with the task of storytelling via engaging and interesting characters, and if a supposedly “pc” choice cannot meet those most basic of criteria, then perhaps they really don’t belong there at that particular juncture.
Oh Shay, you always have your claws in perfect position to make PURRfectly, spot on observations! Happy Valentines Day my dear!
What new pussy cat? Rumor has it Sir Tom Jones is dating Priscilla Presley!
@Timmm.
Key word here, Timmmbo is: Tom….the feline kind.
I’m not worried about the reference to casting a Mid-Eastern character. That takes in a lot of different countries of origin. If anything it’s like Ravi (?) on Y&R. I feel like they are catching up with our continual melting pot kind of world. And it’s happening in many places. If you watch local and national news for instance, or even Big Bang Theory, journalists, hosts, actors come from everywhere and have for some time.
If I have any problem, it’s that I just hope it’s not a character who doesn’t make sense to the story and is just temporary. No matter what nationality/male/female this seems to be frustrating for most MF soap commenters/fans.
I hear you about the “blink and you’ll miss them” comings and goings, CeeCeeGirl! These “Port Charles’ Drive-By Players” are too large in number…first you get the casting news carrot dangled in front of you, then a huge fanfare with those first sightings on the GH canvas, along with the inevitable questions and tantalizing red herring clues—upon which we so breathlessly speculate and discuss here—that never seem to amount to any definitive conclusions….It’s the same old big tease and ultimate letdown, and it’s definitely not a formula for success. As for the chiding we received for our “pc” comments, I’d just like to further expound that I personally don’t see the value in parading around the latest trendy “get” like a prize pony if there’s no genuine intention of providing a more meaty role for the person, no matter who or what they are….not only does it do a disservice to an already overcrowded GH by introducing yet another unnecessary, dead-end character devoid of possibilities for development and a suitably sufficient storyline, but it smacks of exploitation to me….perhaps making “politically correct” casting choices satisfies certain demographical demands, but in the end, does it really benefit anyone if the additions aren’t meaningful and integral to the plots so as to make the show a better, more absorbing viewing experience? I say not, but then, I don’t necessarily subscribe to the adage that “it’s the thought that counts.” For me, it’s all about the final product….good intentions aside.
Unfortunately, Shay, I did not watch the British Awards. Sorry I missed it.
Oh, I didn’t watch them either, CeeCee….As we’ve previously discussed, I avoid these award shows like the plague….and this one was every bit as bad as those on our own shores…..it’s just that in addition to the Trump-trashing, there was also a healthy dose of Teresa May/Brexit-bashing!…No, I read about the George Michael tribute in an online British daily and it carried numerous photos of and a link to the event. Andrew, Pepsi and Shirlie were most dignified in their presentation, although a musical salute with Goopy’s ex singing along with footage of George himself performing missed the mark….I think it would have been far more fitting if some of his ’80’s contemporaries had taken part instead…Boy George, Spandau Ballet and especially Elton John…these were people who knew George way back when and had strong personal ties to him. What could have been better than one last duet of “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me???”
Does Priyanka Chopra have a sister?
Priyanka is sooo beautiful, Timmmy. She doesn’t have a sister, but I see that she has a model cousin, Mannara.
….. again, they are Indian, not Middle Eastern. The Middle East, I think, stops at Iran….
Michael Fairman should contact Andrew Ridgeley and its WHAM all over again! Good voice, for sure! Did you see Bruno Mars tribute to Prince? What a talent!
I did watch Bruno Mars. Love him. Love Prince. I was very selective this year, watching the Grammys, Timmmy.
No matter where I turn, it’s all about protests and bashing. I feel imprisoned in my own body having to be confronted with so much hate. Rebels without a true cause.
So, I only watch that which deserves my attention.
Michael Fairman just blew me away. Love his voice. I would certainly buy his music.
I taped the Grammys. I to am tired of all the hate. I wouldnt pay a nickel to see Beyonce, Katy Perry, Bruce Springsteen, Barbra Streisand, HELLDonna or the movies of Streep, Baldwin or Tarantino. ALL haters. ONE Hollywood actor had the class and reason ability to say hey, its a done deal, give the president a chance and thats the handsome, talented and classy Matthew McConaughey!
Amen to both CeeCee and Timmm! I’ve become so “selective” in my viewing that I can barely stand to watch any American-based programs and many so-called performers anymore….nearly every entertainment offering is heavily-laced with negative propaganda. Other than a bit of early morning/late night news from certain providers, that’s pretty much it for me. All else comes from carefully chosen sites on the internet and/or foreign sources, which sadly enough, are often less-biased than their US counterparts. And as if it weren’t already difficult to find neutral ground upon which to enjoy one’s self, now “shopping until one drops,” is pretty much a moot activity, as well, thanks to all those retailing giants and their vicious, politically-motivated merchandising decisions and commentary. Fine!….Over 90% of my closet consists of classically-styled shoes and apparel I have yet to wear even once….I can last a lot longer than all of those un-American companies that feel the need to force their biased views on the consuming public…if you don’t respect our right to support the candidates of our choice without being vindictive, then we just won’t buy whatever it is you are selling. P.S. I always found Matthew McConaughey to be a pretty patriotic, if not conventional, sort of dude, Timmm, but I did have to go “hmmmm” when he participated in that God-awful “I Will Survive” video….it seemed a bit out of character for his usually independent image, but then he did try to redeem himself later when he stated that President Trump deserved a chance to prove himself….soooo, I am reserving my disappointment in him for the time being!
@Shay.
I know, I know, Shay. Pathetic, eh?
I watch my soaps, HG-HD ( I think I missed my calling, LOL), and Spongebob Squarepants. HaHa. I think I must know every episode by heart. My son watches episodes of that cartoon over and over.
Try ME TV, COZI, LAFF, ANTTV….Love the Carol Burnett repeats, Johnny Carson, “Night Court”…love all the ‘old’ programming.
Late last night we watched an episode of “Twilight Zone” , ‘Living Doll’. I guess that’s how the “Chucky” concept was born. LOL.
Well, ma belle….there are, also, books I could read….and I do…on many sleepless nights.
@CeeCeeGirl….Yes, I have my moments with retro-tv, as well…not just ME, but AntennaTV and even Decades, upon occasion. All great choices when one wants to see the “way things used to be….” (I’ve caught “Living Doll,” and I happened upon another creepy doll-based tale just last evening…did you see it???? Lately, I’ve been watching some “Mannix” episodes, too….starring that recently-departed good guy actor, Mike Connors…He was such a fine, well-dressed, handsome gentleman detective of the 60’s/’70’s with brawn, brains and a great moral code!) I’m also a huge fan of historical documentaries, mysteries and period pieces, primarily from the UK, but there are so many other wonderful international offerings these days, I truly have no problem finding something to satisfy my interests, although I must admit I’m still really missing “Downton Abbey!” Honestly, I’ve viewed hundreds of series and movies in the same dramatic vein, but there is something so uniquely special about that particular show….it remains unparalleled!
Hey CeeCeeGirl! I did receive your response in my inbox, and I thought I would add that if you enjoy the ’60’s-themed programming, check out “Endeavour,” the prequel to Inspector Morse….Season 3 and 4 were particularly centered upon the more psychedelic aspects of the decade in terms of fashions and storylines. If you are interested in the earlier years replete with white gloves and pillboxes, then by all means look in on “Call the Midwife.” I just viewed the sixth season, which is set in 1962–the earlier episodes encompassed the late ’50’s and early ’60’s–and there is one ongoing character that is especially appealing named “Nurse Trixie!” She has a very “Maxie” vibe…dressed to the nines, same perky personality….just not quite as ditzy, since she is a medical professional, after all, but she is cute as a button in that same angelic, porcelain, white-blonde retro-sort of way! Whilst I don’t mind watching shows from that era, I’m actually pretty glad I missed it as a living, breathing formative experience….I’m really not into militancy in any way, shape or form…maybe that’s why I so felt at home in the 1980’s….it was a very peaceful, prosperous and patriotic period in which to exist, rather like the 1950’s….As for me, my favorite historical times in terms of fashions and drama are the Victorian, Edwardian and Jazz Age years….the clothing was so luxe, elegant, feminine and detailed….just beautiful! I can never get enough of them…..
Thanks, Shay.
I see so many missing replies….that’s ok. I just don’t want you to think I ignore you.
I will check those shows out, albeit pillboxes are not my thing, LOL. I am not a hat girl, per se. I love big, floppy hats and berets.
Hey, CeeCee (and Timmm, too…) Did you see the touching salute to George Michael on the recent BRIT Music Awards???? It featured an extremely now-staid Andrew Ridgely who looked more like a distinguished Oxbridge don than a former popstar…he has well and truly left that crazy life behind! Joining him were the WHAM back-up girls, Shirlie and Pepsi….Pepsi still has got the major mojo going, but Shirlie reminds me of a dowdy little EastEnd housewife….then again, she always struck me as kind of plain and mousy, yet she still managed to snag that oh-so-dishy Martin Kemp of Spandau Ballet fame…and oddly enough, later of “Eastenders!” He remains quite luscious to this day, in all his “silver-fox” glory, and those two have had a very long and happy marriage, so good on them!
Timmm, Shay, Celia…we’ve had our interesting discussions on soaps over the years. But I want to say I, and I assume many others, are as frustrated as you. While all info coming at us, from all sources, has to be questioned, what you call propaganda is truth to maybe 50+% of the population. Or at the very least what some have called “fake media” has served us well over the years. Until, IMO, social media’s unvetted sources, and technic verified/un-verified ” leaks.”
As for shopping retail…in my experience over the years, $’s ultimately rule. If it’s selling it stays. However, there may be some concern from some retailers that the also don’t want to discourage the full spectrum of their larger shopper base who may have felt marginalized recently. Just a thought. And like you, Shay, I still have a stash of what I consider better made clothing before all the cheaper quality outsourcing started. And get compliments on it. But that”s another story, and would hope it does come back to manufacturing in the USA.
Celia…Love Carol, Johnny, Twilight Zone. 🙂
Rose, I do speak my mind and have opinions. However, I dont mean ill will just because I believe in something or someone. For instance, I am not a fan of the Patriots. [Sorry Jude] BUT I tip my hat to Tom, Bill and that organization. They win! Not always fairly BUT they are the greatest team of at least the 21 century. Its a fact. I dont like it but its true. ANYONE would love to have Tom Brady on his or her favorite team because he wins. Our nations quarterback [The current president] is not to popular. He has offended many. BUT, I believe he is the better choice. He sits in the White House as our president. Give him a chance. Maybe he can keep the rapist and drug dealers out of our country. [We have enough!] Maybe he can keep jobs in the USA. Maybe we can buy something from one of our own tax payers in this great country? Maybe we can bring our men and women home to their families. Maybe HIS healthcare plan will work? The last guys did NOT! Eliminate the hate and lets be great, black, white, yellow and brown. What has our president done to you, the American citizen that marches down main street and bitches about a guy who has had a month in office. Imagine if you were given ONE month to figure out something so big, so new, being president! NO president walked into office and had all the answers in ONE month! God bless Rose and this great country. Buy America, be an American!
Hello, Timmmbo!!!! Did you perchance send me a response about the late, great Mannix ( Mike Connors) and his “Fair” secretary, Miss Peggy—aka, Gail Fisher? I received a message in my inbox and it sounded like something you would say, so I figured I’d take a stab that it was indeed from you! By the way, did you know that the lovely, but also sadly departed, Miss Fisher did a guest spot many years back as a judge on GH? That how I mainly remember her….holding court…in a Port Charles court!!!!!
Sweet Shay, you know me! Yes, that was me. O loved Joe Mannix, his car and his wise and wonderful secretary. I want to buy the episodes but I just dont have the time to watch them! I wish Mike would have done more in his later years. I do not remember Gail on GH. What year? Who was she, like all the other judges in PC, NOT going to send to jail! Well, except Blackie Parrish, wow did he do his time!
BINGO, TIMMMBO!!!! So glad I called it correctly….I was not all that familiar with the Mannix show….rather before my time, yet I do recall watching some late night reruns some years back, although they were from the end of the program’s run. I never saw the early days until MeTV recently began broadcasting the show at 2am on weeknights. (I had not even realized that the first season featured Joe working for an investigative firm headed up by Joseph Campanella…that was, um, interesting….) My only vague recollections were that Mannix was a suave, well-dressed gentleman detective who was smart, polite, principled and not of the coarse, skirt-chasing, hard-drinking, law-bending variety of private dicks that were often portrayed in dramatic series….That the unforgettable Mr. Connors passed away shortly after his show finally made a comeback to the tv airwaves after so many years away was a sad coincidence….Oh, I do remember he reprised his famous role on Dick Van Dyke’s “Diagnosis Murder” once or maybe twice…that was about the only time I saw him in his later years, although he had quite a long and varied career according to his obit….As for Gail Fisher’s stint as a wholly-credible judge on GH, I cannot state the exact time period—it had to be sometime in the ’80’s, but I do know it was when the show was still really hot and the courtroom scenes actually bore some resemblance to their real life counterparts, and were not of the insane kabuki theater-like atmosphere we see today!!!!!! Yes, Mr. Parrish is the Port Charles’ posterboy for “Do the crime, do the time….” Unfortunately, that may end up being his character’s greatest claim to fame on the GH canvas….especially if we are not treated to an update and subsequent cameo appearance by John Stamos on one of these anniversary shows! Free Blackie!
PRIYANKA CHOPRA!!!
Ouch!!! Deafening. LOL.
Great voice Michael !!! Kudos!!!
How about bringing back Dr. Saira Batra or Nurse Leyla Mir? While they’re at it, they should bring back Dr. Leo Julian.
Those of you who are complaining about them bringing in too many “pc” characters – it’s the 21st century, so get over it. No one wants to see an all-white TV show any more except for racists. It’s not realistic.
Why do you spin words, with all due respect? No one said anything about having an all-white cast.
I could care less what character is brought in. White, black, yellow, red or purple. I, for one, just wondered why they are being so specific? Did you read the intro? We certainly did not bring it up Middle Eastern. What does it have to do with racism?
But, of course, there is always the odd poster whose name is so unfamiliar, to stir the proverbial pot.
It ain’t working on me, mon amie!!
No one, the cast is bloated as it is and needs to be deflated.
Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 16
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the full list of nominees for the upcoming 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and it was CBS daytime’s The Young and the Restless and broadcast television newest soap opera, Beyond the Gates that racked up the most nominations with 18 and 16, respectively.
The full reveal on Tuesday follows the announcement of several major categories including Lead Actor and Actress on Monday via Extra and Entertainment Tonight and The View today revealing Daytime Drama Series and more.
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmys ceremony is set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California.
Photo: CBS
In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS expressed, “We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television, As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
“Each year, the Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and dedication that drive this vibrant community of storytellers,” said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Daytime Emmy Awards. “Congratulations to this year’s nominees, whose work continues to entertain, inspire and connect with audiences every day. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements in Hollywood this October.”
The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional and legal/courtroom programming.
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Gold & Silver Circle Inductees, and ceremony host will be announced at a later date.
Now below, check out the nominees in the daytime drama, talk show, entertainment news series and creative arts categories and congratulations to all!
Photo: JPI
Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Stacy Haiduk (as Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives
Karla Mosley (as Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Michelle Stafford (as Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless
Heather Tom (as Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful
Tamara Tunie (as Anita Williams Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Eric Braeden (as Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless
Steve Burton (as Jason Morgan), General Hospital
Scott Clifton (as Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful
Thorsten Kaye (as Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful
Christian Jules Le Blanc (as Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Linsey Godfrey (as Sarah Horton), Days of Our Lives
Camryn Grimes (as Mariah Copeland), The Young and the Restless
Beth Maitland (as Traci Abbott), The Young and the Restless
Trisha Mann-Grant (as Leslie Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Amanda Setton (as Brook Lynn Quartermaine), General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Sean Dominic (as Nate Hastings), The Young and the Restless
Timon Kyle Durrett (as Bill Hamilton), Beyond the Gates
Michael Graziadei (as Daniel Romalotti), The Young and the Restless
Roger Howarth (as Matt Clark), The Young and the Restless
Mike Manning (as Bradley “Smitty” Smith), Beyond the Gates
Lawrence Saint-Victor (as Carter Walton), The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Braedyn Bruner (as Emma Scorpio-Drake), General Hospital
Al Calderon (as Javier Hernandez), Days of Our Lives
Alice Halsey (as Rachel Black), Days of Our Lives
Giovanni Mazza (as Gio Palmieri), General Hospital
Ambyr Michelle (as Eva Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Arielle Prepetit (as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jasmine Burke (as June Hughes), Beyond the Gates
Jeff Kober (as Cyrus Renault), General Hospital
Eva LaRue (as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez), General Hospital
Christopher Sean (as Paul Narita), Days of Our Lives
Ray Wise (as Ian Ward), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
3rd Hour of TODAY
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live With Kelly and Mark
TODAY With Jenna & Friends
The View
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin & Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri
Outstanding Entertainment News Series
Access Hollywood
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
Outstanding Daytime Personality (Daily)
Mona Kosar Abdi, Derek Hough & Terri Seymour, Extra
Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith & Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Tonight
Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover & Mario Lopez, Access Hollywood
Star Jones & Corey Jovan, Divorce Court
Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program
Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood — An Entertainment Tonight Special
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter
Variety & CNN Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Working In the Theatre
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
Have Guitar Will Travel World
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Let Frankie Cook,” Getting the Band Back Together
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Outstanding Technical Direction and Video for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 104
The Bold and the Beautiful,” Episode 9511
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade”
The Jennifer Hudson Show, ” Episode 4041
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
General Hospital, Episode 15719
The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Episode 5033
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13273
So, what do you think of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations? Who are you happy to see receive a nomination and who do you think was snubbed? Weigh-in via the comment section.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Shares Reaction to His Lead Actor Daytime Emmy Nomination, ‘It Was to Honor Leslie Charleson’
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Award nominations kicked-off on Monday with the announcements of four major categories including, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series — Actor, and among the nominees is General Hospital’s Steve Burton (Jason Morgan).
Burton is already a two-time Daytime Emmy winner in the Supporting Actor category for his roles as GH’s Jason and his turn as Dylan McAvoy on Y&R. However, Steve is yet to win in the Lead Actor category and he has received 11 nominations along the way in his daytime career.
Following the reveal that he is a 2026 Daytime Emmy nominee, he and his GH co-star, podcast co-host and comedy show partner, Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) taped a special edition of their That’s Awesome podcast just featuring Burton’s reaction to the news.
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FOR LESLIE CHARLESON
Steve expressed, “I know it’s such a cliche to say, ‘I’m just so honored to be nominated.’ But truly, I’m so grateful to be nominated, so grateful to just be on the show off and on for 30 plus years and to be nominated with the guys in my category. Just to get the opportunity. Frank (Valentini, executive producer, GH) texted me right away. I was just like, ‘Thank you for the opportunity to get to do what I do.'”
Taking in the moment, Burton thanked those who helped him select the material for his nominated reel. “Unless you win, you don’t get to say things. So. I’m going just say a few things: Elizabeth Korte (co-head writer, GH) helped me a lot with the material, (as did) Michelle Henry, who’s a producer on the show, Laura Wright (Carly, GH), and then my wife Michelle (Lundstrom). I believe it was Jill Phelps who told me that when A Martinez felt like he had a great show or great scenes, he would mark it down. So, when Emmy time comes, you have all the show numbers written down, and you don’t have to think about it, because that’s half the battle (finding the material).
Burton explained how meaningful this nomination is for him, because of playing the scenes of Jason losing Monica, and his closeness with the late, great Leslie Charleson.
“The nomination’s an amazing thing, and it’s beautiful, but really it’s to honor Leslie Charleson. A lot of my material was because of her, and how I started on the show as a Quartermaine, it just means a ton,” shared Burton. “Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) has obviously has been instrumental, and I’ve said it from day one and I’ll shout it from the rooftops. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here, and to be working with the people that we work with is incredible.”
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SHOULD JOHN OLIVER BE NAMED HOST OF THE DAYTIME EMMYS?
During the end of his conversation with Anderson, Steve suggested that the host of the Daytime Emmy should be Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver, who recently guest starred as the head of the WSB named Z on General Hospital, and is soon to show up on Days of Our Lives in a mystery role in August.
Thus far, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has not revealed their host for the upcoming ceremony to be held on October 30 in a venue to be named in Hollywood, California.
You can watch Steve sharing his reaction to receiving his 2026 Lead Actor Daytime Emmy nomination below on a special segment on the That’s Awesome podcast.
Now let us know, are you glad that Steve chose scenes surrounding Jason mourning the loss of the woman that raised him, Monica Quartermaine for his Emmy reel? What do you think of John Oliver as a suggestion to host the Daytime Emmys? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason Reconnects with Danny; Tristan Roberts Arrives in Port Charles, Lots of Nods to #16
General Hospital’s 16,000th episode was packed with little reminders through points in today’s script that the ABC daytime drama series has set another milestone and it paved the way for the return of fan favorite and newly nominated Daytime Emmy Lead Actor nominee Steve Burton (Jason Morgan). The 16,000th episode also introduced viewers to the new surgeon in Port Charles Dr. Tristan Roberts played by Dean Geyer.
Here are the key takeaways and what went down on the July 13 episode: Tristan and Jason are seated next to each other on a plane heading to Port Charles. Throughout the flight, a beaten up Jason has flashbacks to being thrown into, and being held captive in a cell and tortured. It appears Jason is suffering from some form of PTSD from what he was put through after being dragged out of Port Charles by the WSB months ago.
As the plane prepares to land, Tristan tells Jason there would be a car waiting for him once they land and to enjoy the rest of his life. Later, Tristan arrives at the nurses and doctors hub at GH and approaches Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst). He tells her his name and that he is the new surgeon on staff.
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A REUNION PLUS A HEAD NURSE DEFENDS SONNY
Meanwhile, at the end of the episode, Jason is outside the Quartermaine boathouse looking bewildered when he runs into Danny (Asher Antonyzyn), who is so thrilled to see his father, and the two hugs each other as tears are shed.
Elsewhere, Elizabeth tells Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he thinks its a great idea for him to get the 16th seat on the hospital board, but when it comes times to convince Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) of that, things go awry when Tracy, Laura and Sonny try to work things out. After Tracy launches into Sonny about killing Alan and Monica’s son AJ, Sonny walks away dejected.
Next, Sonny runs into Elizabeth, where he informs her what happened with Tracy. So what’s a head nurse to do? Elizabeth marches into the conference room and reminds Tracy of all the different donations and ways Sonny has contributed to the hospital from the Stone Cates AIDS wing, to the Michael Corinthos Center for Pediatric Head Injuries as well as his constant support each year for the GH Nurses’ Ball.
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WSB WAR SCARS
Then, in one of the best parts for longtime fans of the series, Elizabeth talks about her legendary grandparents, Audrey and Steve Hardy and she tells Tracy they would have wanted Sonny to have a seat on the board for all the good that he has done for the hospital. After Elizabeth states Sonny’s case, things took a turn and Tracy and Sonny wound up shaking hands as Sonny is board member #16.
In the how great was it to see Anna (Finola Hughes) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) together scenes department, the pick-up of last Friday’s cliffhanger is played out as the two former lovers fill each other in on what has gone down in their lives in the last several months including Valentin admitting he had been living in Carly’s attic, and Anna realizing she was kidnapped by Cullum, Sidwell and Cassius Faison. During their conversation, Anna sees the hallucination of Peter August (Wes Ramsey) right while Valentin is standing there.
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Later Anna was on her way to saying goodbye to Valentin, when the two share an emotional hug. After Valentin made his exit, Peter reappeared and warned Anna to not let Valentin distract her because she has important work to do. Anna answers, “I know.”
So, what did you think of General Hospital’s 16,000 episode? What do you think is wrong with Jason? What is the important “work” that Anna has to do? Were you glad to see Sonny get a seat on the hospital board, or not so much. Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, check out the scenes on Jason and Tristan’s long flight to Port Charles.
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