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GH’s Parry Shen Delivers the ‘Power Performance of the Week’

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How many of us have lost, or had to say goodbye to our best friend? Somehow fate or illness intervenes and cuts short someone you share so many memories with.

On last Thursday’s episode of General Hospital, Dr. Britt Westbourne’s (Kelly Thiebaud) family and friends gathered for her memorial at the GH chapel.  However, viewers knew of the special connection between Britt and her bestie, Brad Cooper (Parry Shen).

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Devastated at losing Britt, upset that she never told him she about her diagnosis with Huntington’s Disease, and mourning her death, Brad comes to her former office, where Britt was the Co-Chief of Staff at the hospital. After exchanging heartfelt moments with Britt’s mother, the grieving Liesl (Kathleen Gati), and Scott Baldwin (Kin Shriner), Brad (with a paper bag in hand) spends some time alone in Britt’s former office, which has now been cleaned out.

Next, Brad takes out a carton of ice cream (for those who know the back-story, Britt and Brad would sit together each with ice cream and watch the red carpet at the Nurses’ Ball on TV and hoot and howl at the residents of Port Charles), and thus begins a very emotional and five-hankie moment, where Brad recalls all the key moments in their friendship.

Parry Shen was so touching in this scene, that if you have been a fans of Britt and Brad’s friendship, we are sure you shed some tears.

Later, during the memorial, Brad is pained listening to the others eulogize Britt, and when it is his turn to speak, he does his best to get through it and pay homage to his best friend.

We will miss the Brad and Britt friendship as will many GH viewers for it was one-of-a-kind on the soaps – two originally, not so nice people, doing bad things and finding common ground with each other, and eventually turning their lives around and being there to support each other.

For all of these scenes mentioned above, Michael Fairman TV names Parry Shen’s work, the Power Performance of the Week.  You can check out a clip featuring Shen below.

Now, let us know, what did you think of Parry’s Performance during Britt’s memorial episode? Comment below.

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It would have been nice to have Lucas pay a visit. Sadly, Brad will now disappear like all the other LGBTQ characters on the show!

Why? He’s part of the WU family and will hopefully be pulled into that business.

I love Brad, Soaphound—-I’m with you—let’s hope he does get pulled into his aunt’s “business”, as dark as it is.—His performance was so real. I cried!!
Aside—Sterling Robinson called his daughter a blushing bride, yeah, Right—she’s so virginal, she’s not sure of her own daughter’s paternity. Between her and Trina I don’t know whom I dislike less or more. I cannot warm up to either.
But, I love aunt Selina —-go figure!!‍♀️

Oops—Sorry, Stephanie—-I’m so used to corresponding with Soaphound, my hand automatically typed her pseudonym LOL

He was phenomenal! I really hope they find something else for him to do now that Britt’s gone. He still has work for his aunt and an ex-husband hiding out somewhere in the hospital. There’s plenty of history to play out and plenty of potential for Perry and Brad.

Well deserved! And yet he is so under used. I hope we see more of Brad than we currently do.

I read that he is also married with two children… best straight man playing a gay man role ever !

brian
I also like the other black male nurse, very friendly with Opiphany. Can’t remember his name but also liked him at the Nurses Ball too.

Felix (much love for him)

I’ve always liked Brad, even when he was the ultimate bad boy; I know many don’t. I hope Britt’s bequest helps him become his own man…and perhaps find one of his own as well. Parry Shen is really sexy, that impish smile snd gorgeous hair. I hope he stays front and center for a while.

Parry’s performance was compelling. I wanted to jump into the television and hug him and tell him that life will get better and Britt will forever be in his heart. If ever there was any doubt about Parry’s ability as an actor that scene says it all. Great job Parry. I can’t wait to see what comes next.

It’s time to give Brad a new love interest. My “fan-fic” ties him into another big storyline. What if Taggert knew all along that Trina wasn’t his bio-daughter? That he (and maybe Portia) were hiding something else – that Taggert was gay? With a strict traditional raising as a cop, Marcus never felt safe coming out. Have him connect with Brad. It actually gives Taggert and Brad something to do and is a twist on the tired “who’s the daddy” storyline. Taggert would clash with Selina’s influence over Brad.

Just wishful thinking.

Wondering if Zeke, Portia’s brother, will be Brad’s new love at The Savoy.

I was thinking the same thing when Zeke appeared followed by Brad showing up to give Curtis Selina’s gift. Then Brad didn’t stay so maybe not.

I cried watching Perry/Brad’s heart wrenching performance at Britt’s memorial. I cried again just now watching the recap video. I’ve always liked poor, misunderstood Brad and I’m a HUGE fan of Perry’s. I hope that GH gives him a center storyline… His scenes are all too wonderful!

I completely agree that Parry Shen’s performance at Britt’s memorial was the Power Performance of the week. He had me in tears when Brad brought ice cream into Britt’s office & “spoke” to her & the scene at Britt’s memorial, as well as earlier scenes when Brad is facing Britt’s death, were both touching & heartbreaking.

Honestly, I wasn’t a Brad fan for a long time. But Perry won me over as I read about him in Soap Opera Digest & began following him on Facebook. Besides being a wonderful actor, he is a charming & witty writer, a devoted husband & father of 2 beautiful girls & an amazing technophile!! I’ve watched soaps on & off for over 50 years & nothing has touched me as much as Brad’s sorrow over Britt’s death.

I hope GH is smart enough to give a redeemed Brad a permanent residence in Port Charles, as well as some interesting & continuing storylines on GH. Its time for Brad to find a new bestie as well as a new boyfriend. I hope to continue to see Brad–& Parry–livinging up the small screen for years to come. Both Asians & LGBTQ folks are sorely underused & underrepresented in the acting profession. Parry plays both will great skill & sensitivity.

Thank you for featuring Parry Shen with these powerful scenes. His character is underused and overloved, that is, if any of us can ever be “overloved….” That being said, Love to all!

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THIS WEEK on GENERAL HOSPITAL: Dex and Josslyn’s Relationship at a Crossroad, Jason Contacts Diane For Help

Previews for the week of March 18-22nd on General Hospital, plus the latest promo for the daytime drama series, share that Jason’s (Steve Burton) return has already affected so many lives, especially given the fact that several key people aka Michael (Chad Duell), Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) and Danny (Asher Antonyzn) know his location at this moment.

Eventually, Jason (Steve Burton) will get in touch with Diane (Carolyn Hennesy), from what one can only assume is legal help. However, John (Adam J. Harrington) seems hot on Jason’s trail, but the question remains, if Jason was working for John as seemingly revealed in a flashback to keep out of prison, are the two working together … or are they mortal enemies?

Meanwhile, it looks like its curtain for now in the relationship between Dex (Evan Hofer) and Josslyn (Eden McCoy). After Nina (Cynthia Watros) dropped a bombshell about Cyrus (Jeff Kober), Joss gets an earful of information from Dex, when he admits that he was in Cyrus’s hospital room to kill him on orders from Sonny (Maurice Benard).

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According to Soap Opera Digest, Eden McCoy shared, ” I think what’s different about this situation, and what pushes her over the edge, is that it wasn’t, like, a self-defense situation. It wasn’t at a shoot-out. He wasn’t protecting Sonny. Cyrus wasn’t doing anything! And I think that really scares her, to see him in the light of voluntarily killing someone in their sleep. That is very different from, like, shooting someone that’s shooting at Sonny. She is just in shock, like she can’t actually believe it.” As told by McCoy, “At that point, Josslyn says.’I can’t do this anymore,’ and makes her exit.”

Take a look below at the rest of the official teasers for the week.

MONDAY, MARCH 18

Dex makes a confession to Josslyn. Tracy shares a moment with Sonny. Diane offers encouragement to Alexis. Kevin explains what might have led to Marshall’s misdiagnosis. Stella has an unlikely encounter. 

TUESDAY, MARCH 19

Josslyn opens up to Carly. Dex confides in Anna. Sonny offers Natalia some valuable insights. Jason gets a visitor. Brook Lynn lays into John.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20

Tracy sees a new side of Cody. Alexis informs Molly about her plans. Natalia has a revelation. Anna makes an admission to John over drinks.

THURSDAY, MARCH 21

Drew has a proposition for Nina. A photo shoot at Deception goes wrong. Laura and Heather find some common ground. Willow is worried by her actions.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22

Jason reaches out to Diane for help. Maxie calls Lucy out. Cody and Olivia comfort each other. Sasha makes a huge decision. Chase and Brook Lynn are stunned.

Now below, watch this week’s promo for the action in Port Charles.

What storyline are you looking forward to the most? The least? Let us know in the comment section.

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REPORT: General Hospital Alum, Robyn Bernard, Homeless & Battling Addiction, Before Her Passing at 64

Robyn Bernard passed away earlier this week on March 12th, when her body was found in an empty field, which is allegedly behind a 7/11, and some trailer homes, in San Jacinto, California. The actress and singer, and former General Hospital alum, played Terry Brock from 1984-1990 and was 64-years-old at the time of her death.

New reporting on the life that she led over the past year, and longtime mental health issues and struggles with addiction, paint a picture that may have led to her death. Although it should be noted, the toxicology report is currently not completed or released. However, the sheriff department stated that no foul play is suspected.

Now, according to the Daily Mail, friends of Bernard spoke on how she had become part of their homeless community, and that she she struggled with alcohol addiction, and had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia through the latter part of her life.

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In their accounts, things went south for Robyn when in 2014 she moved to the community in San Jacinto, which is 84 miles from Los Angeles. At that time, she moved into a trailer park for senior citizens and was beloved for her singing by her neighbors.

The report also notes that in 2015, tragically, Bernard’s trailer park home was burned to the ground taking 7 of her 8 beloved cats and all of her possessions. After that, Robin stayed with many people of the community, but the previous management chased her off of the premises. She then broke up with her boyfriend and eventually stopped communicating with her parents.

Bernard’s final home was in a community called Parkview Estates, facilitated by Riverside County’s Adult Protective Services Department.  According to police records obtained by Daily Mail, through 2017-2019, Bernard faced numerous DUI drugs and alcohol arrests during that period.

Joni Woods, who lives opposite the space where Bernard’s trailer once was said: ‘I used to see her (Robyn) around town all the time pushing her shopping carts. She always had four or five of them, and I always felt so bad for her.” Robyn’s former boyfriend, Dan Berlin, expressed that the last time he had seen the GH alum was two years ago, “She was out there, talking to herself in a nonsense way. She was a schizophrenic.’

The friends of Bernard shared: “She used to say that Hollywood screwed her over,” adding, “They did her dirty and that’s why she ended up living in San Jacinto of all places.”

Share your thoughts on this tragic story of the last part of Robyn’s life, which again, stresses the importance of trying to find the appropriate help for those dealing with mental illness, being homeless, and addiction. 

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While ‘General Hospital’s’ Dante Lays in a Coma; Dominic Zamprogna Has Some Great New Portrait Headshots

On General Hospital, Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) has thus far survived two bullets to the chest, and is laying in a coma. Sam (Kelly Monaco), his lady love, is by his side and beside herself after learning her ex Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) is alive and is of the belief that Jason have been the shooter who tried to take out Dante.

Sonny (Maurice Benard) has been wracked with guilt after he wasn’t so kind to his son, before the PCPD cop got shot. Meanwhile, Jason is hiding out at the Quartermaine boat house trying to recover from the gun shot wound he received.

While Dante’s life is still hanging in the balance, it appears that his portrayer, Dominic Zamprogna, took a diverse range of headshot and portrait photos under the eyes of talented photographer Jackson Davis. The photos were posted on Davis’ Instagram account.

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A few former GH castmates commented on the photos including Marc Anthony Samuel (ex-Felix) who expressed: “Dante, Dante, Dante…,” and Mark Lawson (ex-Dustin) posted, “Dom!!!! Handle yo’ biz.”

Zamprogna joined General Hospital back in 2009 and has been nominated four times for a Daytime Emmy Award throughout his time thus far on the ABC daytime drama series.

So, what do you think will happen to Dante? Will he wake up and be just fine, or will he have another medical condition? What do you think of Dominic’s new headshots? Comment below.

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