Trina Robinson first appeared on June 23, 2017 when her best friend, Josslyn Jacks called Trina to arrange a party while Josslyn's mother was out of town. Portia revealed that the reason she had an affair with Curtis 20 years ago was because she felt unloved by Taggert (Ral Andrews). See who else is heading to General Hospital with our handy photo gallery of actors joining the show! Trina may find Stella, but she could learn more than she bargained for if she becomes privy to the paternity bombshell. [8][9] Ali is on contract. Trina supported both Cameron and Josslyn throughout Oscar's battle with cancer. Ava and Austin prepared for the worst as the cops descended on Spoon Island. "[28] However, Trina later admits to exaggerating her reputation. [44] In 2020, Trina is revealed to be Taggert and Portia's daughter. The role was originated played by Tiana Le from 2017 to 2018. Because Portia is a doctor, Trina also grows up exploring her mother's medical journals.[47]. 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. As Ali put it, Everything that I was comfortable with was about to be uncomfortable. 02/27/2023 12:00 am. GH's Trina was a day player in Joss and Cameron's class for two years before getting an internship at Ava's gallery and blabbing to the other high school kids who was crushing on whom. "This book is for mothers and daughters everywhere of all ages. "[34] Dustin Cushman of Soaps.com felt Trina was "the most open and forthcoming" of her peers. "[56] Mikayla was delighted to work opposite Kerr. 2023 SheMedia, LLC. Trina offers to take him to the park instead. She and Joss later comfort Cam when his stepfather Franco is stabbed to death. However, an earthquake hits and Trina suffers minor injuries. Its an honor to share the screen with her. Trina is excited when she and Joss are both accepted to Port Charles University while Joss is sad to be waitlisted by her first choice. Mikayla described the scenes as "emotionally draining" which was further exacerbated by her wardrobe. 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. In General Hospital, Trina Robinson is known for playing a bold teenager with a reputation for getting what she wants, and viewers of the soap opera may be curious about the actor's real age. "Im the 2nd person to play this character, so unlike other roles Ive done, Trina didnt really get in introduced I just kinda jumped into the character so it felt like jumping in 12 feet of water. On Christmas Eve, Trina tells Joss that Dev has a crush on her.[3]. Despite her own grief over Oscar's passing, Trina does her best to support Joss and Cam, even participating in Joss's attempt at a sance. 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 . Copyright IBTimes 2023. She continued that "Trina really does her own things, and she has interests of her own. It was down to Sydney [Mikayla] and I and probably another girl for Trina. Throughout 2019, Trina (Mikayla) serves as a supportive friend to Joss and Cam. Jordan's on the phone in her office discussing . ABC. Later Spencer creeps around the gallery and Trina runs into him. "General Hospital" spoilers say Spencer (Nicholas Chavez) is alarmed. 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. "[67] Campbell said "Watching Mikayla with Maura West now that Trina is Avas art protg is another delight and an inspired pairing. Because Trinas portrayer didnt just read for the show once, but twice. "[9] Mikayla stated that "Trina idolized her father and his lie about having been killed caused a shift in their relationship. Viewers might recognize her from her recent role in the Shudder original movie Horror Noire, or appearances in primetime series like THE BIG SHOW SHOW or NEW GIRL. She vacated the role in March 2022; Tabyana Ali replaced her later that month. Dakota (flirtation; 2018)Cameron Webber(flirtation; kissed twice, 2020)Dev Cerci(crush; kissed, 2019; deceased)Dustin Phillips(crush, 2020; deceased)[2]Spencer Cassadine(in love with)(attraction/flirtation; 2021-22)("dated"[3]; 2022-23)(dating; 2023-present)Rory Cabrera(dated, 2022; deceased). [2] Later, Cam realizes Trina likes Joss's "cousin" Dev Corbin (Ashton Arbab) and she ask for his help getting Dev to like her. Later that year, Mikayla began appearing as a series regular. "[68] Cushman said "it was a nice surprise, one I and likely others didnt see coming. General Hospital (GH) spoilers hint Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner) and Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) will continue to try and process recent events. We love her and are sad to see her go, but of course support her decision and wish her the best.. Sometimes getting to where we were meant to be is a struggle. Curtis and Portia's wedding reception took a shocking turn after Trina learned a devastating secret, and on the Friday, Feb. 17 episode of "General Hospital," Portia's lies may cause her to lose . Other "GH" spoilers tease Victor (Charles Shaughnessy) issues urgent orders, Anna (Finola Hughes) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) grow concerned, Laura (GenieFrancs) is gobsmacked, and Mac (John J. York) gets a chilling reception. Trina also invited a new student, Oscar Nero, who she knew Josslyn had a crush on. Trina seemed to be interested in Dakota at the prom but there was an earthquake and Trina received minor injuries in the aftermath. While they were already impressed, "she really shined this week! [77] Mikayla lost to Days of Our Lives actor Victoria Konefal, who plays Ciara Brady. "I asked them questions before we went on set and they were very insightful about what to do, how to carry everything out, what to do on the weekends [to prepare for the work week]. "[51] Soaps In Depth also hoped Trina would get more focus. [50] She is also suspicious of Josslyn's step cousin, Dev. "When my agent called me about the audition, I was excited, but Id never really watched soaps. While she isn't too broken up about it, Trina suspects that he is into Joss though Dev denies it. I really had a chance to explore my acting chops and really go into depth with this character, which Ive been grateful to do. But the crazy part, she noted, is that both times, she read for Trina. On her approach to playing the scenes, she stated "I definitely took it down the more dark path, for sure." FOLLOW MORE IBT NEWS ON THE BELOW CHANNELS, IBT Fast Start - Let the best of International News come to you. Spencer later apologizes to Trina about not showing up and gives her a water bottle. ", "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? And it's not like she's adverse to stirring things up! General Hospital recap for Tuesday, February 28, 2023. 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. Spencer goes to Trina's party at The Savoy, entering the back way and scaring Trina. On March 4, 2022, Soaps.com revealed that Mikayla will be leaving the show to focus on college and the role will be recast with actress Tabyana Ali. Consider. [75] Mikayla was nominated for Outstanding Younger Performer in a Drama Series at the 48th Daytime Emmy Awards[76] for the scenes. [] Mikayla has earned kudos for her relatable, realistic portrayal of Port Charless most grounded teen. "[33] Mikayla felt Trina was a better person because "She really cares about other peoples problems. "[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. General Hospital Spoilers - Trina Robinson Sticks To Her Guns At Trina and [] Actress Tabyana Ali will make her daytime debut later that month. Introduced to the world of General Hospital in 2017, Trina Robinson was first played by Tiana Le. She accompanies them on a road trip with a terminally ill Oscar and comforts Cam as he struggles to accept his mother Elizabeth Webber's (Rebecca Herbst) relationship with reformed serial killer Franco (Roger Howarth). [28] The party ultimately served as the catalyst to introduce Oscar as Josslyn's love interest. Sydney Mikayla is leaving GENERAL HOSPITAL where she has been playing Trina Robinson since February 2019. "I am so happy to announce that my first children's book 'My Flower Child' is now out on Kindle ebooks and will soon be ready for paperback! During the week of February 20-24, the show will deliver a passionate kiss between Trina and Spencer. It's not something she takes lightly and she's still thankful to the folks who've believed in her and . 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. She took Trina from Josslyn Jacks' (Eden McCoy) best friend and sidekick to a young leading heroine involved in a star-crossed love story with Spencer Cassadine (Nicholas Alexander Chavez). On a break, I checked it out and I was like, 'Oh, my gosh, it's out!' When Cam suspects Franco faked his death to spare their family the pain of watching him die from a brain tumor, the girls help Cam break into the hospital morgue to identify Franco's remains. It was really big for me. "I have a lot of memories of them talking about General Hospital, about Luke and Laura. Cameron heard that Trina's boyfriend knew a weed dealer and he asked Trina for the dealer's number. "I had seen her be fiery before, but the temporary hatred she seemingly had for him took me by surprise. While the character does not appear much, she is mentioned often by Joss and Oscar. Trina is relieved when Taggert is released into Jordan's custody and sentenced to house arrest as he awaits trial. More: Meet the woman who left viewers seeing double, I want to also take the time to really thank [executive producer] Mr. Frank Valentini for seeing something in me, she added. "Finally getting a dad helped answer some questions and I was so glad. Trina was happy to take care of all of the arrangements because Trina had been used to being . "Her maternal energy is great." Trina also forges friendship with Ava Jerome (Maura West) when she interns at Ava's art gallery. [14], Mikayla's casting was announced by Soap Opera Digest after her debut. "[63] Thompson described Trina as a "fantastic supporting player. "[79] Michael Fairman TV praised Mikayla for delivering her scenes opposite a temporary recast in Asante Jones, "not Andrews, whom she had previously developed an on-screen chemistry with as father/daughter. Kim Brandow observed that the writers used Trina "to bring a little drama into Josslyn's life as a teen." "[22] In 2020, Mikayla said "In the past I have often played the same type of comedic roles, so to be given a character with so much depth is the opportunity of a lifetime. I was auditioning for two other people and didnt know until I got the script that it was for Trina.. Cyrus confronts Trina and Portia and Curtis intervenes but Trina isn't interested in his help. Later Trina runs into Spencer who is wearing only shorts and sunbathing on Pier 54. Because of the distance, Trina doesn't know much about her parents' marriage and Portia doesn't talk about it. Trina's black fur jacket on General Hospital . As he is arraigned on fraud charges, Trina encourages Taggert fight so they can mend their relationship. "[20], As she celebrated her first anniversary on the show, Mikayla said to ABC Soaps In Depth "Its all still so new and exciting for me. 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. Its not something she takes lightly and shes still thankful to the folks whove believed in her and supported her on this journey. GH fans have waited for this moment for some time now, and it's well-deserved for both of these roles and their portrayers. 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The magazine hailed Mikayla as "a charismatic actress, who has created a believable, likable, down-to-earth figure in Trina." GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers 2/24/23: Will Dex Have To Leave? Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. After all, Trinas portrayer had been battling depression and anxiety for some time. The teens are sentenced to Saturday detention where Dev admits that he is an illegal immigrant and that he is posing as Joss's cousin so he can stay in the country; they are sworn to secrecy. On Friday, March 25, 2022, Tabyana Ali made her debut in the role. For the most part, Trina is mentioned in passing by her friends. The Emmy-nominated actress' departure from the ABC soap opera follows her decision last October to bump down to recurring status so she could have more time for school.. Trina also admitted that her 'bad girl' reputation wasn't as true as she made it out to be. "I actually didn't know I was going out for the role of Trina," Ali said. General Hospital fans have been waiting for a "Sprina" reunion of sorts ever since she learned from Cameron that the letter Spencer had written actually contain a confession of how he really felt about her and now viewers are going to get to see that moment play out when Trina heads to Pentonville to pay Spencer a visit. Portia shows up and Spencer turns down an offer to have dinner with the Robinsons. "[39], In the summer of 2017, Josslyn notes that Trina is allowed to date while she is not. Use right arrow key to move into submenus. While Trina had friends, "its great that she has someone whom she can turn to, too. Carolyn Hinsey, Soap Opera Digest (2020)[48], Trina is introduced in 2017 when Josslyn enlist her help throwing a party. [43] In the summer of 2018, Trina worked as an intern at the Port Charles Museum of Fine Arts. 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