Meanwhile, Trina is concerned when Ava checks herself into a mental hospital as she feels she is being haunted by her late daughter, Kiki (Hayley Erin). Each character "holds my interest because each of them is an interesting character in their own right. Trina is about to get another new look! I had to make sure to do different things so that the audience wouldn't get bored! As he is arraigned on fraud charges, Trina encourages Taggert fight so they can mend their relationship. Mikayla described Trina as the "popular prop queen. "Thank you so much to the Sprina/Trina fans and my agents @a3artistsagency for the flowers! The show does not air new episodes on weekends. "[40] With Taggert back in her life, Trina tries to figure out "what she wants to be for her dad and what she wants her dad to be for her."[59]. "[28] In 2019, Kim Brandow of the Inquisitr said "[Trina] started out as more of a bad girl. Perkie's Observations: Dante Heads to Spoon Island to Search For Nikolas on General Hospital. "[72] Soap Opera News also listed Mikayla as its Performer of the Week. Copyright IBTimes 2023. Sign up and stay up to date with our daily newsletter. "[20] Cushman said the scenes brought out Ava's "caring side. Her gut instincts have been telling her it's a bad idea, but she's rationalized those internal whispers to herself as being some kind of weird PTSD she's experiencing following the last trip . She's hardly the type to run around hacking at people and certainly not people she loves, like Ava, or likes, like Diane. I remember before, going to my screen-testing, I was crying for days. Soaps.com is a part of Penske Media Corporation. He tells her his mother died and he has been in Europe. . After all, Trinas portrayer had been battling depression and anxiety for some time. This book is about the bond between a mother and her daughter and the experiences shared together. According to her Instagram bio, Sydney is a "Producer in the Making.". Although she began attending UCLA in the fall of 2021, the actress had previously said that the soap was supportive of working with her school schedule.. Trina is saddened when Jordan reveals that she and Curtis are divorcing and Trina is weary of Curtis and Portia's growing closeness. GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers 2/24/23: Will Dex Have To Leave? Later Spencer goes to Mike Corbin's grave. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Unfortunately, GH executive producer Frank Valentini has confirmed to Soap Opera Digest that the role is being recast, and revealed that it was Mikaylas choice to step down. Image: Disney General Entertainment Content/Getty Images, Image: Priscilla Grant/Courtesy of the Everett Collection. In a statement to Soap Opera Network, the actress said "Right now Im getting into the swing of things at school and navigating the balancing act. "What has happened to make you lose your nerve like this?" Im going to have to learn new things, learn more things about myself, learn more things about this craft that Ive been in for 13 years., And I was excited about it, she clarified, but also I was just overwhelmed by it at the same time., And she wasnt wrong. In this episode, Trina made a DNA test decision as Portia had some words with Jordan. At the park, Trina says she can introduce "Victor" to Cameron and Josslyn. However, the party gets out of hand when the guests start drinking and Josslyn's grandmother Bobbie Spencer (Jacklyn Zeman) breaks up the party. Trina may find Stella, but she could learn more than she bargained for if she becomes privy to the paternity bombshell. This, though, wasnt quite that. [6] As Jordan refuses to retract her story, Trina sets out to clear Taggert's name. ", Here's Everything We Know About Tabyana Ali, General Hospital's New Trina, Trina Robinson is getting pretty rough treatment on "General Hospital". I had a small role on a soap years before, but it wasnt a genre I was familiar with." GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers 2/28/23: Portia Has Another Secret! General Hospital is on television daily, starting at 3pm ET and airing on ABC. Introduced by executive producer Frank Valentini in 2017, Trina is created by co-head writers Jean Passanante and Shelly Altman as the party girl best friend of Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy). Those with kids might even recognize her voice from playing Leelee on the animated series SHIMMER AND SHINE. "[28] However, Trina later admits to exaggerating her reputation. Cameron heard that Trina's boyfriend knew a weed dealer and he asked Trina for the dealer's number. Trina also admitted that her 'bad girl' reputation wasn't as true as she made it out to be. Port Charles Joined July 2021. Trina Robinson is the daughter of Dr. Portia Robinson and Lt. Marcus Taggert. Later Trina runs into Spencer who is wearing only shorts and sunbathing on Pier 54. The grief and rage this young actress has portrayed through the storyline has been totally believable. In 2018, Trina was dating a junior and hid some condoms in Josslyn's backpack so Trina's mother wouldn't find them. After Oscar was diagnosed with cancer, Cameron wanted to help his friend's pain with pot cookies. She and Joss later comfort Cam when his stepfather Franco is stabbed to death. General Hospital spoilers and updates reveals Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) has been feeling less than secure about taking this couple's trip with her boyfriend, Rory Cabrera (Michael Blake Kruse). And it doesnt get much better than that. And [she] was looking around" wondering if she had another chance to shoot the scene. ", "GENERAL HOSPITAL: Laura Learns She Has 'Family Ties', Julian's on the Brink, Trina Gets to the Truth", "Michael Fairman TV Names The Best and Worst in Soaps 2020", "Sydney Mikayla Talks Teenage Troubles and Friendships on General Hospital", "Here's Hoping General Hospital Just Paved the Way for Hayden's Return Plus, Will Carly Hand Back Power to Sonny? On July 5, 2019, it was revealed that Mikayla was put on contract with the series. I think he saw something, even currently. Trina was happy to take care of all of the arrangements because Trina had been used to being . In a statement to Soap Digest, Mikayla said, "I have loved working on General Hospital, but I feel like this is the right time . Her first on-screen appearance was as a contestant on the game show "Win, Lose, or Draw," but she's also appeared on several other television series, including "New Girl," "Shimmer and Shine," and "The Big, Big Show.". After Le only appeared in three episodes, Trina was recast with Sydney Mikayla on February 20, 2019. She continued that Trina "was eased into the canvas before viewers met" her family. Sydney Mikayla is leaving GENERAL HOSPITAL where she has been playing Trina Robinson since February 2019. The actress auditioned twice for the role. A twitter page dedicated to the possible pairing of Spencer Cassadine & Trina Robinson from #GH, & their portrayers, @sydneymikayla & @nicholasachavez. She's Taggert's daughter with Dr. Portia Robinson (although Curtis suspects he's her dad), so make room for Mommy at G.H. [41], In December 2019, Mikayla remained tight lipped about Trina's backstory in an interview. When I first met him, he was so nice to me so for him to play my dad is such an honor. Trina was next seen on March 5, 2018 at an alternative prom created by Oscar. "[80] The site later said, Mikayla "showed she can make the most out of heavy emotional material and she holds her own in scenes with the one and only Maura West, too. Enjoy lunch with General Hospital's Nicholas Alexander Chavez in Los Angeles! "[20] Carly Silver credited Mikayla for making Trina "one of the most compelling teen characters in Port Charles." Will Michael and Willow Get Married on GH? ET on ABC. Trina walks into The Savoy down the street covered in fake blood after chasing after Spencer and losing him. Though he apologizes, Cam has to convince Trina not to end their friendship with Dev for good. Sonny gets suspicious, Joss teases Drew, Terry advises Liz, Dante asks for help, Heather tries to reassure Esme, Ava wants action, Curtis wants answers, and Trina demands to know . Mikayla described the scenes as "emotionally draining" which was further exacerbated by her wardrobe. Could I do the dramatic looks or cry on cue? Trina supports Cam as he struggles to cope with Franco's rejection as he doesn't remember their family. "[22] In 2021, she stated "What I love about playing Trina is the versatility that she has on screen. Tabyana Ali was now General Hospitals Trina and soon to be a part of the budding supercouple, Sprina!. Days later, Cam and Dev are caught in an explosion that kills Dev and leaves Cam blaming himself, despite Trina and Cam insisting otherwise. She didn't say, "Don't give him a chance, don't ever trust him, he's a horrible person." She just advised Trina to take care of herself. Matt Cohen Previews His Romantic New Movie. [1] In the summer Trina and Joss comfort Cam after he is abducted and Franco trades himself for Cam's freedom. It also broke the news that Tabyana Ali would debut in the role soon after, and Ali was not prepared for the social media reaction as Trina fans welcomed and embraced her from the start. "My aunts and my mom and my grandmothers, they just passed it down to me," Ali explained to Soap Opera Digest. "[29] Tamilu of Soap Central praised the show's casting of its younger characters, including Mikayla as Trina. Mikayla took over in 2019 and became a fan-favorite as Trina navigated Port Charles teen scene, a crush on Cameron, a friendship with Josslyn, and most recently, a budding (and complicated) romance with Spencer. But the crazy part, she noted, is that both times, she read for Trina. Trina is later furious at Cam for pulling a gun on Jason and later Jordan and she admits that if he looked like her, his life could have ended in tragedy. General Hospital (GH) spoilers for Tuesday, February 28, tease that Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner) will try to have a heart-to-heart with Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali), but they'll struggle to get on the same page.Trina will insist they'll have to agree to disagree and will remain somewhat aloof as they talk. While she is happy he is alive, Trina is furious that he let her grieve and didn't trust her with the truth. "[34] Dustin Cushman of Soaps.com felt Trina was "the most open and forthcoming" of her peers. Trina Robinson is a fictional character from General Hospital, an American soap opera on the ABC network. General Hospital Spoilers: Trina Robinson Shocked. Portia's (Brook Kerr) lies continue to take center stage. Analysis: Goldman Sachs Faces Hard Sell For Its Consumer Assets, 'Very Unlikely' Foreign Actor Caused Havana Syndrome: US Intelligence, Tech Rivals Chase ChatGPT As AI Race Ramps Up, Florida's DeSantis Presses Prosecutor Over Suspect In Fatal Shooting. She is such a great actress, we have incredible chemistry on screen, and she is such a sweet person. [] The actress has taken a character just meant to be the best friend of a legacy character and made her someone to root for every day. Katelyn MacMullen Speaks Out! Silver said "the sky's the limit for Trina! Mikayla was removed from the contract actors section of the closing credits on October 8, 2021. https://twitter.com/GeneralHospital/status/1335207293261115392, https://daytimeconfidential.com/2021/05/02/ghs-sydney-mikayla-heading-off-to-ucla, https://soaps.sheknows.com/general-hospital/comings-and-goings/624945/general-hospital-recasts-trina-tabyana-ali-sydney-mikayla-exits/, https://www.instagram.com/p/CbQ8yv-vNSp/?utm_medium=copy_link, https://www.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital/trina-recast-on-general-hospital, Faked an injury to distract the medical examiner so, In the line of fire as she and Cam fled the warehouse in which a gun battle took place [Feb 28, 2020], Forcefully grabbed at gunpoint by Cyrus when her father showed up [Jun 3, 2021], Left with fake blood running down her face and body after accidentally setting off, Terrorized at Spencer's party by a disguised, Fallen ill after drinking a hot toddy that had been, Framed by Esme who purchased some art images with Trina's credit card on a burner phone she slipped into Trina's purse [revealed Apr 11, 2022], Along with Spencer, preyed on by The Hook Killer and was possibly about to be stabbed with her hook until Maxie interrupted the prowling [Dec 30, 2022]. "[54] In celebration of Mikayla's first anniversary in 2020, Campbell said "Its hard to just not love young Trina on General Hospital. Change is often for the good, but that doesnt make it any less scary especially when it comes to huge, life-altering change. [20], Mikayla said "Getting GH was definitely a breath of fresh air" as she had run into some difficulty booking roles because she was tall for her age. I have loved working on GH, Mikayla told Digest, but I feel like this is the right time to dive in and enjoy my college experience to the fullest. She was looking for a place to watch the fireworks. General Hospital (GH) spoilers hint Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner) and Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) will continue to try and process recent events. [26][27], Upon her introduction in 2017, Trina was characterized Trina as a "party girl. This show has been around since they were kids, so they're like, 'One of our own is going to be on General Hospital? 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