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Harrison Chase
Harrison Chase

Sasha Gilmore
Sasha Gilmore, portrayed by Sofia Mattsson, made her first appearance on September 18, 2018. Sasha is approached by private investigator Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner) who believes she is the long lost daughter of his friend Nina Reeves (Michelle Stafford).

Sasha meets with Curtis Ashford who claims she is Nina's daughter. Sasha rejects the notion that she's adopted but agrees to a DNA test to disprove the theory. However the DNA test confirms that Sasha is indeed Nina's daughter. Nina offers Sasha a job as her assistant at Crimson magazine in an effort to keep her close. In November 2018, Nina's husband Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) orders Sasha to leave town before anyone finds out she isn't really Nina's daughter but she refuses to leave. However, Sasha bonds with her "sister" Kiki Jerome (Hayley Erin) who offers her a place to stay. Then Kiki's mother Ava Jerome (Maura West) encourages Sasha to hit on Griffin Munro (Matt Cohen), even though he is dating Kiki. When Kiki kicks her out, Sasha books a room at the Metro Court Hotel and goes off on Ava for causing strife between her and Kiki. Sasha orders room service and passes out only to wake up and find Griffin in her bed. Griffin quickly realizes Sasha was drugged and he was knocked unconscious and tries to explain to Kiki. However, when Kiki is found murdered by serial killer Ryan Chamberlain (Jon Lindstrom), Nina invites Sasha to move in with Valentin to make sure they are safe. Valentin then convinces Sasha to leave town and she agrees much, despite Nina's attempts to get her to stay.

Sasha returns in February 2019 after her grandmother passes away during surgery, at Nina's request. Nina offers Sasha a job at Nina plays matchmaker between Sasha and Michael Corinthos (Chad Duell) hoping a romance will get her to stay. While they click, Sasha rejects Michael's attempts at romance as she fears her past will complicate things. Instead, Sasha suggest they remain friends but they end ups sleeping together anyway. Later, Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring) approaches Sasha about modeling for her at Deception Cosmetics but Sasha turns it down. Valentin disapproves when Sasha announces her intentions to remain in Port Charles as he hoped she would leave once he and Nina (Cynthia Watros) remarried. In July 2019, Michael invites Sasha to his father's private island in Puerto Rico where she is drugged by one of Valentin's enemies Cassandra Pierce (Jessica Tuck). Upon their return, Sasha falls ill and is rushed to the hospital where it is revealed that she is infected with the Avian influenza. Fortunately, with treatment Sasha recovers and she confides in Michael that Valentin hired her to be Nina's daughter. Sasha admits she only agreed because she needed money to cover her ailing grandmother's medical bills but she has grown to love Nina. Though Michael initially dumps Sasha, he quickly forgives her and admits he is nothing like his deranged ex-wife Nelle Benson (Chloe Lanier). Sasha can't cope with the guilt and confides in Nina's aunt Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) and Obrecht orders her to keep quiet for Nina's sake. However, Lulu Spencer (Emme Rylan) overhears and exposes Sasha at the wedding. However, Sasha faces Nina's wrath alone choosing not to expose Valentin. Sasha narrowly avoids prosecution for fraud, but thanks to Michael, the charges are dropped. As Sasha insist that she cares for Michael, his mother Carly Corinthos (Laura Wright) sympathizes with Sasha because of her own dark past.

As Nina and Valentin are set to marry in early 2020, Sasha tries to convince Nina to go through with the wedding despite Nina having found evidence confirming Valentin's deception.

The casting was first reported in September 2018 by Soaps.com. Mattsson left the series in December 2018 but was slated to return. Mattsson returned to the series on February 5, 2019. According to Sofia Mattsson, Sasha protects Valentin and urges Nina not to hold a grudge because "she's feeling so bad about all the that hurt she caused." Sasha also knows how much Valentin loves Nina. The actress had auditioned for the series before and admitted to Soap Opera Digest "This was years ago, and I was not really ready; I totally understand why it didn't go further then." In 2018, Mattsson originally auditioned for the contract role of Willow Tate which ultimately went to Katylyn MacMullen. She auditioned opposite co-stars Chad Duell and Josh Swickard. While she was disappointed, Mattsson was cast in the role of Sasha. She said of her audition: "I did feel ready and I felt like I could handle it. It was obviously very nerve-wracking still!" In spite of the nerves, Mattsson booked the role recurring role which was only supposed to last a few episodes. When the actress was invited to come back, "It was a shock!" Sasha "kept coming back and getting more and more relationships in town." Mattsson was eventually offered a contract in 2019. "I definitely wanted to stay" the actress declared. And her experience made it easy to sign on. "Normally, if you test for a contract [role], you don't really know what you're getting yourself into, but I obviously knew so it was no-brainer. Everybody is amazing over there. I really love it. I didn't have to think hard."

Willow Tate
Willow Tait

Gladys Corbin
Gladys Corbin

Violet Finn
Violet Finn

Brando Corbin
Brando Corbin

Cyrus Renault
Cyrus Renault is a fictional character from the ABC soap opera, General Hospital, played by Jeff Kober. Renault is introduced as a prisoner who has orchestrated the kidnapping of TJ Ashford (Tajh Bellow), the son of Port Charles police commissioner Jordan Ashford (Briana Nicole Henry). Cyrus pressures Jordan into helping him get released in exchange for TJ's safe return and immediately makes enemies with Mayor Laura Spencer (Genie Francis) and resident kingpin Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard).

Jeff Kober's casting was first reported on January 31, 2020.

Martin Grey
Martin Grey is a fictional character from the original ABC soap opera, General Hospital, played by Michael E. Knight. Martin is introduced as the attorney representing Nelle Benson (Chloe Lanier) as she tries to get out of prison.

Michael E. Knight's casting was announced on August 20, 2019 in an exclusive report from Soap Opera Digest. Knight was best known for his Daytime Emmy winning portrayal of All My Children's Tad Martin. Additional details about Knight's role were not made available at press time, but Knight was due to start taping when the series resumed production after its summer hiatus. Knight revealed that he actually reached out to executive producer Frank Valentini about his interest in working again and Valentini relayed the message to head writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O'Connor. Knight began filming on September 10, 2019 and while the character's identity remained secret, head writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O'Connor confirmed that it would be a new character, as opposed to his former All My Children role. Though the character's first name is a "nod" to Tad, Martin was "truly a limited character, someone already on the books." While, Knight's history with ABC Daytime was a factor, Van Etten "knew he could bring a little zest to the General Hospital canvas." Once the writers realized the character could be utilized for multiple stories, they knew Knight was perfect for the role. "It’s helpful to know who the actors are in this situation. We have lots of ideas on how we can expand his character and cross-pollinate his character."

The character is "capable of all manner of shenanigans."

While plans for the character weren't set in stone upon his introduction, Michael Maloney noted that the character shared a surname with Laura Spencer's biological father, Gordon Grey, during an interview in 2019. At the time, Knight assumed it was just coincidence.

Of the character's introduction, Van Etten said "There are a number of people in Port Charles who are in trouble and his character will have an impact on how their stories are solved or further complicated." Knight described the character as a "blank slate" when he first arrived. He continued, "It depends on where they want to take him." First, Martin has to deal with his client, Nelle Benson. Knight credited his co-star Chloe Lanier for coming up with the dynamic between Martin and Nelle. She told Knight "think [of Martin and Nelle as] two sharks circling each other. Our scene grew out of that." That same day, Valentini told Knight that the character would "need a secret" and the writers were discussing ideas. "The chance to do somebody who has skeletons is great."

The casting news was very well received by critics and viewers. Of the casting news, Matt Webb Mitovich said "Now this is more than a tad interesting." Tanya Clark said Knight's casting was "something special to look forward to." "Suffice to say, this is one piece of casting news that made us very happy to hear!"

Lynette Rice said "General Hospital will celebrate a real blast from the past" with Knight's debut. Daniel Montgomery said "finally" of Knight's debut.

"Everyone were taken aback by the fan response" Knight stated.

In 2020, Knight received a Daytime Emmy nomination Outstanding Guest Performer. The nomination actually marked a historical milestone for Knight as it made him the first actor to be nominated in every acting category, Younger, Supporting, Lead, and Guest.

Carolyn Webber
Carolyn Webber, played by Denise Crosby, the mother of Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst) and wife to Jeff Webber (William R. Moses).

In 1981, Jeff (then Richard Dean Anderson) files for divorce from his estranged wife Heather (Robin Mattson) having settled with his son Steven Lars in Carson City, Nevada. In 1982, Carolyn is mentioned by name when her brother-in-law Rick Webber (Chris Robinson) visits for Thanksgiving. In addition to Steven, Jeff and Carolyn have two daughters of their own, Sarah and Elizabeth.

In 2007, Elizabeth names her son Jake after Carolyn's father, Martin.

John Durant
John Durant is a fictional character from the American soap opera, General Hospital, played by Corbin Bernsen. A renowned federal prosecutor, John is introduced as the biological father of Carly Corinthos (Tamara Braun), wife of mobster Sonny Corinthos in 2004. The ambitious John sets his sights on Carly's husband mob kingpin Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and her hitman best friend Jason Morgan (Steve Burton).

Corbin Bernsen's casting was first announced in July 2004. The character of John Durant was announced in August 2004.

While celebrating his success in bringing down a powerful drug syndicate in New York, renowned federal prosecutor John Durant meets Carly when she stops an attempt on his life. Carly initially claims to be a law student, but when Durant calls her bluff, she lies and claims she's a novelist and one of her characters is inspired by him. John tells Carly that he is divorced and never had a family because he was so devoted to his career. However, he admits that he was in love as a teenager when he lived in Florida. When Carly is vague about her own background, John becomes suspicious and enlist Steven Webber to find out who she is. John comes looking for Carly and she agrees to meet with him, if only to get rid of him. Unbeknownst to Carly, John plants a bug in her hotel room. Meanwhile, Steve delivers the DNA results to John which confirms that he and Carly are related. John reveals that he is going to pump Carly for information then use her to put her mobster husband Sonny Corinthos in prison. Once John says even if a mobster has a family, it doesn't make him any less guilty, Carly decides she's heard enough. Steven revels that Sonny found the bug and sent it back. John implores Steven to find everything he can on Sonny so they can bring him down. John orders Steven to get close to Carly.

John tries to get district attorney Ric Lansing to hire Steven as forensic investigator in Port Charles but he refuses. John runs into Carly and claims he is in Port Charles on business. Meanwhile, John makes it clear that he's willing to use Carly, if she's his daughter, to take down Sonny. He just needs Steven to prove it. John, who has aspirations of becoming mayor, plans to use his connection to Carly to bolster his political career. However, according to Steven, Carly isn't his daughter. John is suspicious as to why Carly would approach him at all if she's not his daughter. Using Steven's sister Elizabeth Webber, John finds out that Carly's mother is Bobbie Spencer, a woman who worked as a prostitute in Florida, whom he hasn't seen in nearly 30 years. When John confronts Steven with the information, Steven admits he lied to protect John. Against Steven's advice, John visits Carly under the guise of wanting to build a relationship. Though Sonny is immediately suspicious, John invites Carly to dinner. Carly makes it clear that if he is coming after Sonny, they can't have a relationship. Though he assures her his intentions are pure, Carly is still suspicious and he agrees to take it slow if she's willing. Sonny confronts John and tries to run him out of town accusing him of using Carly. However, insist he just wants to know Carly. Despite his sincerity, Carly wants nothing to do with John. John confides in Steven that despite her rejection, he is determined to use Carly to bring down Sonny. John then turns to Bobbie. Though Bobbie met John as a customer, she did fall for him. However, he was in love with a rich schoolmate, Susy Brandes. When Bobbie found out John was dating Susy, she told Susy about their affair so she'd dump him. An a heartbroken John confronted Bobbie and told her he never wanted to see her again. Bobbie learned she was pregnat a few weeks later, and suspected John was the father. However, by the time she worked up the courage to tell John about her pregnancy, the Durants had moved away as his father was a captain in the air force and they never stayed in one place for too long. Bobbie found John again, but by that time he was working in law enforcement full-time and Carly was living with the Bensons. John rose through the ranks and quickly became a federal prosecutor. John confronts Bobbie at the hospital and she warns him not her hurt Carly and Bobbie reveals Carly's baby son Morgan is in the hospital. John finds Carly with her son Michael praying in the hospital chapel and he prays for Morgan as well. As Morgan recovers thanks to Steven, John does his best to convince Sonny that he is only Port Charles for Carly and the boys. John congratulates Steven on winning Carly's trust by saving Morgan and Carly's best friend Jason Morgan overhears them and warns John against going after Sonny. John claims that he'll ignore Sonny for Carly's sake, but warns Jason that if he interferes in his relationship with Carly, he won't hesitate to go after him. Carly warns John that if she ever has to choose between him or Jason, it is always Jason. John is surprised when Michael suddenly turns on him, thanks to Jason. John claims that he won't risk losing Carly to bring down Sonny. John puts pressure on Lorenzo Alcazar. He will bury proof that implicates Alcazar in the murder of Mary Bishop if his cooperation with an investigation against Sonny. Though Alcazar agrees, John questions his motives, accusing Alcazar of wanting Carly for himself. John sends Carly a family photo album to peak her curiosity. John introduces Carly to his family through the photos, and they talk about his mother, Rachel Heston Durant. A lawyer, Rachel didn't practice much when John was growing up because they moved often because of his father's military career. Once her husband retired, Rachel went back to law and became a district judge. She pushed John to pursue law too claiming he was born for it. As an act of rebellion, John became a public defender instead. In 1988, after Rachel sentences several members of a crime family to life in prison, her family is attacked and Rachel died in John's arms. At Rachel's funeral, a member of the Zacostas crime family gave John money to help his family. That day, John decided to become a federal prosecutor and used the money to by a brand new suit for his first trial, and he won. Sonny soon tells John that Alcazar filled him on his plan and John claims Alcazar is lying. John and Sonny agree to stay out of each other's way. John calls off his truce with Alcazar and threatens to lock him up for double crossing him.

Sterling Robinson
Sterling Robinson

Zeke Robinson
Zeke Robinson, played by Gavin Houston, is the brother of established character Portia Robinson (Brook Kerr).

Zeke comes to Port Charles, alongside his father, Sterling (Ricco Ross), to surprise Portia at the rehearsal dinner before her wedding, thanks to her fiancé Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner). Zeke updates Portia on their ailing mother as she cannot travel and passes along their great-grandmother's broach for Portia to wear. At the wedding, Zeke meets Trina's friend Spencer Cassadine (Nicholas Chavez). Zeke and Sterling congratulate the newly weds before they leave town. Later, Portia confides in Zeke that Curtis left her shortly after their wedding after finding out he is Trina's father. Portia swears Zeke to secrecy and advises him against coming back.

On June 5, Zeke makes an unannounced return to check in on Portia and Trina as their relationship is on thin ice. Zeke reveals he is staying at the Metro Court Hotel for business. Portia enlist Zeke's help to get Trina away from her Spencer, now her boyfriend. Meanwhile, Zeke commiserates with Jordan (Tanisha Harper) as she confides in him that she kissed her ex-husband only for him to go back to his wife and they have sex. Later, Zeke meets with his client Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) about taking a deal with the SEC. Then, he meets with Portia and her friend Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst) for dinner. Zeke wants to see Jordan again but she turns down the idea and admits that Curtis is the ex she kissed. Though Jordan ask him to keep quiet, an irate Zeke lets it slip to Portia.

Houston's return was confirmed in the June 5 edition Soap Opera Digest.


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Chris Eades said "Fans were quite taken with" Zeke upon his debut, "so they were understandably delighted when Zeke returned to GENERAL HOSPITAL on June 5."

Jeff Webber
Jeff Webber is a fictional character from General Hospital, an American soap opera on the ABC network.

In 2022, William Moses was hired to recast the role.

Virginia Benson
Virginia Benson was introduced as the adoptive mother of Carly Benson.