General Hospital’s Wes Ramsey, who portrays polarizing character, Peter August on the ABC daytime drama series, responded to a recent take on his role from cast mate, Tristan Rogers (Scorpio) when a video made its way through social media.
The video was from a Cameo appearance, where Rogers offered an assessment of the Peter August storyline and expressed that while he knows Ramsey is a strong actor, he felt he was “wrong for the character” being that Peter was the son of the evil Faison played by Anders Hove.
Rogers also came to the defense of Ramsey and shared: “Don’t be too hard on Wes Ramsey. He’s got himself into a horrible storyline, and the storyline is the fault of the show. What they’ve literally done is they’ve painted themselves into a corner, and they don’t know how to get out of it.”
Currently, Peter’s story is front and center on GH with his wedding to Maxie (Kirsten Storms), and the fallout from all of the character’s dirty deeds.
Now Ramsey took to his Instagram account to address what transpired and his thoughts on the perils of social media, professionalism and acting, expressing: “Actors are storytellers, shapeshifters, chameleons. We’re also in the business of cultivating trust bc that’s how the best work is brought to life. We have to trust our imaginations, our instincts. We have to trust our fellow actors, because without them, there’s no scene to play. In the collaborative efforts of bringing any show to life, we also have to trust our directors each day to steer the arch of our story (like a conductor with a symphony) & trust our writers who are tasked with composing the symphonies we play out. I came up in a world of classical theater, where trusting the play, text, story is essential to the tightrope balancing act of making magic. You will never hear me critique (on any public platform) the people responsible for the creative opportunities I enjoy each day. Without the trust of my writers, directors, producers & fellow actors, it would be impossible to live out my dreams. My job (& my only job) is to bring fearlessness, playfulness & passionate conviction to what has been created for me. My aim is to stretch myself (beyond the limits of where I think my boundaries may lye) each time I’m entrusted with material that allows those boundaries to be tested.
Every actor must believe they are the right person for their part or they will never achieve their potential, let alone surpass it. I was raised a gentleman & have two wonderful parents to thank for that, however, my polite personality (while rendering me easy to get along with on set) should have little bearing on my caliber of performance nor my castability as a professional. I am leery of the pitfalls of social media & believe there are advantages to maintaining some mystery (even as a public figure) but I will always defend & protect what I hold dear (my job & my career) when they are publicly challenged, especially by those closest to me, whom I love & respect. Please know I bear no ill will. As a society, we are all still learning the full ramifications of living in an internet dominated culture. To all my many fans out there who offer encouragement & support, I hear you & am grateful for you. I’m having a blast… 🙂. Onward we go.”
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Michael, you did great! “Here comes a fake couple” LOL! Thanks for sharing!
Love It!! So glad Michael Fairman got to participate in the GH Nurses Ball for the 50 th Anninversary of GH!!
Gonna watch the episode again tonite with my daughter to make sure I see Michael!!!
michael you are hilarious!
Yes, I saw you! Just wanted to see more of you!! I know you were thrilled to be there. What a nice treat!!
This is hilarious,Michael. We couldn’t tell if your camera was working or not. You are a good sport to inflick this on yourself. Thought the red carpet was a great idea. You might want to go to a camera store so you’ll know where the flash is next time. Funny!..
I think you did a good job especially loved the interview, looking good!
Loved the red carpet! Really loved Jack Wagner’s song-he still can sing it! GH the way it was, wish all the oldies could stay. It’s been great. Love all the extras and their real life parts that are with the soap genre.
The nurses ball had its corny moments but in a fun way…disappointed not seeing Audrey there with Liz…almost forgot JW could sing…i still think Robin will show up but itll be Britt pulling a Duke/Faison, i think,thanks to her Dr. Evil mother…who is Dr. Os husband anyway…was her husband Colonel Klink? lol And as for you Micheal F. you shouldve told us sooner so id pay attention more to the camera people lol but ill watch again on soapnet! I always do when i miss something lol
Wait just a minute Micheal Fairmen! Your cameo wasnt the big suprise at that nurses ball was it? What a letdown! Just kidding there pal…i love to joke around! LMAO!!!
P.S. would love it Micheal if you make another cameo…as Dr.Os evil husband and papa of Dr. Britch! That would be hilarious! LMAO!!!
Got to watch it again Micheal…my sister taped it…you did a great job as a reporter and you looked right at home. You should do more cameos on all the soaps(maybe as a photographer at a soap couples wedding? Y&R shouldve had you be a photorapher or a reporter doing a cover story on Victors and Nikkis wedding) Not that silly cameo suggestion i was joking about as Dr.Os hubby and Britts father! but im serious about the other suggestions i just made.
Michael! You look fabulous darling on the carpet! Charming and adorable..put a smile on my face 😉
Welcome, Michael Fairman, once again, to The Red Carpet and to the 2013 Nurses’ Ball! You were totally in your element.
Love it!!! You were great! Your expressions were priceless!!! Hope you had fun!!! So glad they let you do that!
You are so lucky and you did a great job, thanks for sharing. OXOX
0ooops !! Michael, forgot to put batteries in the camera .. 🙂
Well deserved. I’ve been watching GH all week for the first time ever because of the coverage here on Michael Fairman On Air On Soaps. Loving it.
Too funny I tell you Jack Wagner can still sing I will miss him when he leaves sorry I wish he was staying you guys can have your Roger Howarth I will take JW any day he belongs on this show.
The Nurses Ball was great today!
I love this, you should do more of this type of work. Lmao great.
Enjoyed the red carpet today and will be so looking forward to Monday. Just can’t wait to see Noah Drake aka Rick Springfield perform.
Congrats to you, Michael! Hope you had fun!
Hey Michael. The Dummy’s Name is Mr. Mumbles. Jody
Must be named after Sonny. Great Job Michael. All your hard work here and ,you finally get some recognition. I have a camera like that and it still gives me fits..
LOL!
Michael Fairman – You are one of the sexiest on that red carpet.
what more needs to be said.
you have an enviable position… in the daytime world….
LOVE Serials.
Thanking you.
Congratulation Michael! Love your comments
Hilarious, Michael! . You were so funny! Great fun! Thanks for making me laugh! You should have your own soap!! 🙂
lighthearted and fun!
LOVED Carly’s dress! Anyone know who the designer is and where I can get it? It’s MY 50th birthday this year too and I’d love to wear “Carly’s” dress to my party.
Where did the costume department get the dresses for the nurses ball. Especially Maxi’s!