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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Is Sonny About to Be Framed for Natalia’s Murder?
If the final moment of Friday’s June 27th episode of General Hospital are any indication, things are looking very bleak for Natalia Rogers-Ramirez (Eva LaRue), who has become even more of one of t most disdainful characters on the canvas of late.
Natalia has demonstrated her bigotry towards her gay son, Marco (Adrian Anchondo) and her gay daughter, Alison aka Blaze, and she was secretly formerly married to a very bad man in Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota). Recently, she basically blackmailed Sonny (Maurice Benard) about ADA Turner (Nazneen Contractor) wanting her to tattle on the mobster, and we know see she’s a drinker, who has two DUI’s on her record. All this, is not boding well for the character sticking around.
In recent scenes, Sidwell would not lift a finger to help his ex-wife after her argument with their son, Marco, and viewers know he wants to bring Sonny down! What better way than to have her killed and put the blame on Sonny! To that point on Friday’s episode, while Natalia was throwing back drinks, Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) shows up at her hotel room at the Metro Court.
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Natalia warns her that Deception is in danger. Natalia says she tracked down a clerical error in Sonny’s funds, and how one of his investments doesn’t look clean and above board. She gives advice to Brook Lynn, that if she can get Sonny to divest his interest in the company, it might not ever come out. At that moment, Brook Lynn realizes something is off with Natalia.
Meanwhile, ADA Turner shows up to Sonny’s with a box as a gift that has a baseball glove in it. She thinks he sent to her and she can’t accept bribes. They trade barbs. Later, while at the church for Daisy’s christening, Sonny tells Jason (Steve Burton) about his visit from Turner, and so he is changing plans. He is sending Paul to pick up Natalia.
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At her room, Natalia is looking at photos of Belize when there is a knock at the door and it’s Paul. He tells her there has been a change of plans, and she is leaving for Belize now, not tonight. She says she wants to wait for Sonny, and if he needs to take a red-eye, she can do that. Paul lowers the boom and says Sonny isn’t joining her. She’s going alone because Sonny is at his granddaughter’s christening.
Natalia is blindsided as she thought Sonny was coming with her, but Paul admits that was never the plan. Natalia tells Paul she needs an hour to pack, so he says he’ll be back for her. Now by herself, Natalia breaks down as she realizes she is cornered. Sonny isn’t coming with her, and she has no future of a new life. She calls Sonny a bastard for abandoning her and wanting her gone.
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Acting swiftly, Natalia grabs her purse and goes to the door to make sure Paul isn’t there and she makes an exit. Back at the christening, Brook Lynn tells Chase (Josh Swickard) that Natalia just told her that Sonny’s second investment in Deception wasn’t clean. Chase stops her, because he cannot talk about this due to his conflict of interest with the PCPD.
At Anna’s (Finola Hughes) office, Turner is called in immediately, because Anna is on to the fact that Turner has been running an investigation through her office without her knowledge. Turner says the reason is, because when it comes to Sonny, Anna cannot be objective. Anna tells her to take her issues to the Internal Affairs division.
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As the episode comes to a conclusion, and just as Daisy’s christening is about to start, Natalia shows up and plants herself in the back pew of the church. Sonny glares at her. Taking this one step further, GH spoilers for next week indicate that on the Tuesday, July 1st episode share, Anna and Chase rush to the scene of a crime. Will it be Natalia’s dead body?
So, what do you think will go down? Will Jenz Sidwell murder his ex-wife Natalia and frame Sonny for it? How do you think Eva LaRue might make an exit? Disappear, be killed, or neither? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
For Natalia, as the old saying goes – don’t go away mad, just go away.
Would serve Sonny right to face prison time for a murder he didn’t commit, while he never paid the consequences for Jagger’s cold-blooded killing.
If Jenz does kill Natalia – let’s see it on screen to show he’s not just a mustache twirling villain.
I got the impression Natalia was playing everyone against each other.. She appeared to “claim” loyalty to Sonny, Sidwell, the DA, and Marco. Then how she told Brooklyn that Sonny’s investment was dirty money.. so I now hope we do see Natalia’s demise.. much like John Cates.. shot dead and gone and not a soul cares.
If I didn’t know better, I’d think that Jill Farren Phelps was writing the send off for Natalia. It has her certain, ahem, flair.
Jill never hired women over 39 so Eva wouldn’t have been cast. She kept Jane around because she needed someone to play off of TG.
I guess what I’m talking about is JFP’s propensity to send actresses she didn’t care for packing with a side order of humiliation. For example, shortly after JFK arrived as EP of Y&R, the character Genie Francis was playing, Genevieve, suddenly was confronted with one humiliation after another and then she was just written off with no fan fare. I mean, it was wince inducing to watch for us Genie Francis fans. Anyway, while I’m just kidding, kind of, that same pattern of humiliating the character/ actress before killing them off seems to be replicating itself with Eva La Rue’s Natalia. Suddenly she is Alex from Fatal Attraction saying,” I’m not going to be ignored, Sonny?”
Ah, I get what you’re going for. JFP did that a few times on GH as well – notably to Genie again – with the horrid retcon of Rick Webber followed by Laura’s catatonic years.
Exactly. JFP tended to escort out the actresses she didn’t favor with gross indignities. I forgot Genie Francis’s 2 characters under JFP suffered a less than graceful exit two times! Natalia, suddenly suffering from grand illusions in thinking Sonny was going to run away with her and live happily ever in paradise, was completely delusional especially considering they haven’t exchanged so much as a kiss or romantic murmurings. And now it looks like her death is the result of suicide, not homicide as predicted leaving both Sonny and Marco to wallow in guilt.
Do you think they’ll pitch it as a suicide or was it an accidental overdose? Yes, she was depressed, but she was still (slowly) packing. Either way, it’s a sad ending that we haven’t really seen in soaps in a long time.
If she had just taken one dose of pills and washed them down with booze, it could have been an accident. But she went back to that pill bottle two or three times after that. Hard to interpret that as anything other than intentional.
They kill her off, but leave Drew??
Yeah, when I told Frank Valentini I would be willing to send Britt back up as long as I got a soul in return, Natalia was NOT who I was expecting to come down right away.
I mean everybody in Port Charles would really rather see Hallmark Drew headed this direction, am I right??
You are so right!!
Right with you Lew S. Natalia is a useless, whining annoyance who needs to go to prison for her repeated DUI episodes. Drew is a destructive, poisonous snake that spews his venom all over town. It would be a lot more beneficial to immediately rid the world of the poisonous snake. And, I nominate Willow to do the honors since she is the most contaminated by him.
Personally, I’d like to see Wiley be the one to pull the trigger on “Uncle” Drew! What do you think, Satan?
While it might be amusing to see, I really wouldn’t want to put all that on a kid. I mean Joss is in her early 20s, and I think it’s 666% unrealistic that she’s NOT having serious mental “side effects” from taking out Cyrus the Virus, even though she was completely justified in doing so.
Definitely wouldn’t want to see Wiley traumatized for life because he sent “Uncle Drew” to Hell.
I agree that we don’t need to see Wiley traumatized, but attempting to off his not-so-great uncle would be following in his dad’s footsteps – when young Michael was shown attempting to suffocate AJ with a pillow. Luckily they realized it’s not a good look for a soap to have children kill.
Oh, I am right with you! The only problem would be Nina taking the fall for Willow, because she has to protect her daughter! Give me a break!
Oh I would love Nina to take the fall for Willow in a Mildred Pierce kind of move. Not only would it absolve her in Willow’s eyes for sleeping with Drew, it would deliver a terrific character driven, classic, soapy storyline. Let’s serve up Nina with a side of fried chicken and waffles( now if you have not seen Mildred Pierce starring Joan Crawford, you will have no idea what I’m talking about).
I know exactly what your talking about and it would be a hoot! M Mildred Pierce is a classic!
All you “let’s kill Drew” are sooooo short sided. Not every “annoying” person should be murdered. These characters create drama on these shows referred to as daytime, oh what is the word? Oh yeah, dramas.
Yes. I pretty much agree. I love hating Drew and his cheery, Pat Boone demeanor makes his villainous behavior kind of enjoyable.
Drew is more than just annoying. He has been turned into a villain. Annoying is Amy, Lucy and sometimes Cody. They have moments where the can drive you over the edge. Annoying isn’t someone purposely saying something that could hurt a child (Wiley). That is pure mean-spirited and evil.
Neither. I want Eva to stay
WHY?
Eva LaRue did what she could with an unsympathetic, worthless character, but it’s time to say goodbye. Drew will get what’s coming to him, but not yet.
Why would Sonny be guilty for Natalia’s death? He didn’t kill her. Anna even said, that it looked like an accidental suicide (or intentional suicide?)
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Serena Sets Her Sights on Michael; Jason’s Emotional Exit from the Mob
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, new and old motivations come into play with dangerous consequences. According to the just released GH video spoilers video for the week of August 3-7, a bailiff calls out, “All rise!”
Now it’s Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) vs. Curtis (Donnell Turner), as the surgeon is suing the owner of the Savoy for assault that ruined is ability to operate. At the end of the day, which of these men has enough evidence against the other? Portia (Brook Kerr) is by Isaiah’s side, while Jordan (Tanisha Harper) is with Curtis.
Next, Lucy (Lynn Herring) has a plan to get the controlling shares of Deception away from Michael (Rory Gibson). She wants her daughter, Serena (Kelly Kruger) to seduce Michael. She tells her, “Pick out your most seductive suit.” Soon, we see Serena in her bathing suit at the Metro Court face to face with Michael.
Later, there is a small baggie containing three blue pills. Nina (Cynthia Watros) ask Willow (Katelyn MacMullen), “What did you do?” We also see Michael asking the same thing of Jacinda (Paige Herschell). Leading into this week, viewers know that Willow doesn’t want the former escort anywhere near her children, Amelia and Wiley. Is this how she stops her, or is Jacinda up to old tricks and wants to frame Willow? Remember when Jacindsa drugged Drew (Cameron Mathison)? Stay tuned.
Finally, in the pick-up from last Friday’s cliffhanger, an emotional Jason (Steve Burton) continues to tell Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he cannot work for him anymore. Sonny ask, “So that’s it? You’re Out?” We fade to black.
Take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week below.
MONDAY, AUGUST 3
Jason makes a sacrifice for Danny. Elizabeth becomes privy to a secret. Carly is touched. Valentin has a warning for Nina. Josslyn cautions Brennan.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
Brook Lynn and Chase celebrate a milestone. Trina gets an earful. Carly’s plan backfires. Curtis is skeptical. Michael is anxious about his family’s’ future.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
Sonny wants answers. Ava is struck with inspiration. Curtis’ trial begins. Brook Lynn wrestles with a big decision. Lucy and Serena scheme.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Sonny makes a stunning announcement. Serena makes her move. Willow faces a new threat. Isaiah takes the stand. Lucy questions Laura.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
Josslyn is taken aback. Ava courts a new ally. Jordan and Anna catch up. Isaiah vents to Lucas and Elizabeth. Michael questions Jacinda.
Check out the latest ABC promo for General Hospital entitled, “What Did You Do?” below.
Now weigh-in: Do you think GH is about to pair Serena with Michael? Is it curtains for Jacinda? Can anyone stop Willow once and for all, or make her pay for her crimes? What will Jason do without Sonny and the mob? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.
Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).
In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.
Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:
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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.
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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.
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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.
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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.
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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.
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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!
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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.
Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.
Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.
So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.
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Vincent Pastore of ‘Sopranos’ Fame and ‘General Hospital’s’ Maximus Giambetti Dies at 80
Vincent Pastore, best known for his memorable role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos has passed away.
The veteran actor was found dead on August 1st in his home in the Bronx, New York. Pastore was 80-years-old. The cause of death is yet to be determined.
As well as his role on The Sopranos, many soap fans will recall he played multiple smaller roles on the beloved One Life to Live from 1995 and 2004. However, in 2008, he landed the short-term role as Maximus Giambetti on General Hospital.
PASTORE WANTED TO BE ON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Maximus was the mobster father of Sonny Corinthos’ (Maurice Benard) bodyguards: Max (Derk Cheetwood) and Milo (Drew Cheetwood)
According to Soap Opera Digest, Pastore told Soaps In Depth back in 2009, after appearing in a SOAPnet promotional campaign as a celebrity fan of General Hospital: “‘I’d love to be on the show. So they called up GH’s casting director (Mark Teschner) and Bobby (Robert Guza Jr. ex-head writer, GH) and they wrote me in!”
Pastore was a huge General Hospital fan from way back, who at one point told producers that he would watch the ABC soap opera while working in bars and nightclubs in the 70s and 80s.
Throughout his decades long career, Pastore appeared in films including: Goodfellas, Carlito’s Way and Men of Respect, The Jerky Boys: The Movie and the 1996 HBO TV movie Gotti.
In TV, besides The Sopranos, Pastore’s credits included: Law & Order, The Practice, Son of the Beach, Queens Supreme, Hawaii Five-0, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, plus the miniseries The Last Don II. Most recently, Vincent was a series regular on Gravesend and guest starred on Yellowjackets.
Pastore is survived by his daughter, Renee, son-in-law and granddaughter.
Share your remembrances and condolences for Vincent Pastore on his memorable role on ‘The Sopranos’ and his time on ‘General Hospital’ via the comment section below.
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