In 2020, Van Etten categorized Trina as one of the "young heroines" of the show. 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. Not only is Ali a talented actress, but she is also an author who wrote a children's book, "My Flower Child," which she spoke of on her Instagram in October 2020. [58] The actress was quite "shocked by how rude Trina was to Curtis" in the aftermath of Taggert's supposed death. The wedding guests have left and Portia questions what's wrong with Trina. We love her and are sad to see her go, but of course support her decision and wish her the best.. [] We hope the show has big plans [] for this rising star. The grief and rage this young actress has portrayed through the storyline has been totally believable. With that said, while Curtis will be eager to get down to the truth of . By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. Now that Spencer knows about Ryan Chamberlain (Jon Lindstrom) sending Esme Prince (Avery Pohl) to seduce him and blow up Nikolas Cassadine's (Adam Huss) marriage, he holds himself responsible for the damage that was done. [46] Mikayla described her character to Clich Magazine in 2021: "Trina is an 18-year-old straight-A student, with a passion for track and a love for art. "I have a lot of memories of them talking about General Hospital, about Luke and Laura. However, after Curtis learned she was married, he ended their relationship. Tabyana Ali took over the role on March 25, 2022. She continued that Trina "was eased into the canvas before viewers met" her family. It was a lot! There have been some close calls when it comes to lip locks for these two, but now it's finally time for the real thing! "[72] Soap Opera News also listed Mikayla as its Performer of the Week. 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. [38] Trina's world is "rocked" when she is "used as bait to lure Taggert" into a trap. It's not something she takes lightly and she's still thankful to the folks who've believed in her and . "[20] Carly Silver credited Mikayla for making Trina "one of the most compelling teen characters in Port Charles." They are beautiful and a great addition to my garden.". She is the daughter of Marcus Taggert, who was originally . Monday, February 27, 2023: Today on General Hospital, Curtis demands answers from Portia, Trina fills Joss in on what went down at the reception, and Molly advises the police search Spoon Island. [1] In the summer Trina and Joss comfort Cam after he is abducted and Franco trades himself for Cam's freedom. 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. "[23], ABC Soaps In Depth's Chris Eades said "No matter what she looks like, Trina knows how to have fun!" GH fans have waited for this moment for some time now, and it's well-deserved for both of these roles and their portrayers. Image: Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. When Cyrus claims Taggert faked his death to protect Trina, she tries to access medical records with Joss & Cam's help but they are caught by nurse Epiphany Johnson (Sonya Eddy). Sadly, Trina Robinson is getting pretty rough treatment on "General Hospital"at the moment. Trina also admitted that her 'bad girl' reputation wasn't as true as she made it out to be. 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. "[66] Soaps In Depth said "We immediately felt a connection between Trina and her new boss, Ava. Also, she will go after whatever she wants. [4] Just before the dance, Trina is visited by her father Taggert and he gives his blessing for Cam to take Trina to the dance. However, Trina is a bit more nosy than I am. I was just speechless. In this episode, Trina made a DNA test decision as Portia had some words with Jordan. "[71] Meanwhile, Markos Papadatos of Digital Journal said "one can feel Mikayla's pain and raw emotions" in the "powerful scenes." "[65] Silver later stated that Mikayla found "success on the show, with fans, writers, and critics alike. The thing is, we may be the last to find out that Portia's daughter isn't in her right mind. "[57] Because of her admiration for Taggert, "she feels deeply betrayed and hurt by him. Despite Ava's advice that keeping Taggert's secret would've been too hard on Trina, she wants nothing to do with her father in the New Year. "[39], In the summer of 2017, Josslyn notes that Trina is allowed to date while she is not. All rights reserved. . Trina is saddened when Jordan reveals that she and Curtis are divorcing and Trina is weary of Curtis and Portia's growing closeness. "[21] Mikayla said playing Trina "made me become a better actress." "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. Jordan's on the phone in her office discussing . I was bawling my eyes out.. "[60] Daytime Confidential listed Mikayla at #10 on its list of the "Top 10 Female Entertainers of 2019." She and Joss later comfort Cam when his stepfather Franco is stabbed to death. They were very supportive and encouraging," the actress told Soap Opera Digest. While Ava hesitates due to her lack of experience, Trina makes an impression and lands the gig. "[20] Mikayla also revealed that Trina "is really good at hiding her feelings." Josslyn was in a rebellious mood, and she was eager to meet the new boy in school, Oscar Nero. General Hospital is on television daily, starting at 3pm ET and airing on ABC. In this episode, Trina made a DNA test decision as Portia had some words with Jordan. Tweets. Elsewhere in the promo video for the ABC soap opera, panic spreads around Port Charles following news of the Spring Ridge escape. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Introduced to the world of General Hospital in 2017, Trina Robinson was first played by Tiana Le. Later Trina runs into Spencer who is wearing only shorts and sunbathing on Pier 54. He tells her his mother died and he has been in Europe. On July 5, 2019, it was revealed that Mikayla was put on contract with the series. As we all know, she nailed the screen-test and got the part that she'd first tried out for three years earlier. Troy interrupted the prom but then Oscar punched him and Troy left. As Ali put it, Everything that I was comfortable with was about to be uncomfortable. Cyrus confronts Trina and Portia and Curtis intervenes but Trina isn't interested in his help. Adored General Hospital actress Sydney Mikayla has decided to leave her role as Trina Robinson. After Le only appeared in three episodes, Trina was recast with Sydney Mikayla on February 20, 2019. Until the recast, "Trina was not in the forefront at all for a while but came back on the scene when Oscar's health took a turn for the worse. Its an honor to share the screen with her. "I didn't know when [the casting news] was going to be made public, but I was in the middle of doing a scene and my phone started going off," Ali told Soap Opera Digest. [52] Cushman said Mikayla was "absolutely fantastic. All Rights Reserved. Really well done. He claims he wants to protect the child from his father, Nikolas Cassadine (Marcus Coloma). Also, Willow continued to waste away and didn . General Hospital Spoilers - Trina Robinson Sticks To Her Guns At Trina and [] 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.. 2023 SheMedia, LLC. She's got these two babies with men that she didn't even agree to have babies with she didn't even know she was having either of them, either, until they were born and being raised by other mothers. I had to make sure to do different things so that the audience wouldn't get bored! "[22] In 2021, she stated "What I love about playing Trina is the versatility that she has on screen. When a double dose of calamity - her kidnapping and her fathers shooting - rocked Trinas world, Sydney Mikaylas stirring performance made for shattering viewing. [] 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. "[53] Trina is furious with Curtis for dragging her to safety when gunfire breaks out as Taggert gets shot. "Finally getting a dad helped answer some questions and I was so glad. "[9] Mikayla stated that "Trina idolized her father and his lie about having been killed caused a shift in their relationship. Enjoy lunch with General Hospital's Nicholas Alexander Chavez in Los Angeles! Trina Robinson is a fictional character from General Hospital, an American soap opera on the ABC network. 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). "[54] In celebration of Mikayla's first anniversary in 2020, Campbell said "Its hard to just not love young Trina on General Hospital. Sydney asked to leave in order to focus on college, he explained. "[16] Soap Opera Digest said Trina "tells it like it is." "[28] However, Trina later admits to exaggerating her reputation. All Rights Reserved. GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers 2/28/23: Portia Has Another Secret! [8] Dev suddenly lashes out at Joss and Trina after Joss rejects his romantic advances. "[67] Campbell said "Watching Mikayla with Maura West now that Trina is Avas art protg is another delight and an inspired pairing. [52] An excited Mikayla said "I've kind of learned in GH history, getting kidnapped is a right of passage." You will also receive a . 78 Following. "[38] Michael Maloney observed that unlike most portrayals of fictional mother-daughter relationships, Portia and Trina are not "at odds." When "General Hospital" was first looking for an actress to play Trina on a regular basis, as she was a recurring character played by Tiana Le in 2018 (via Soaps In Depth), Tabyana Ali auditioned for the part, but it ultimately went to Sydney Mikayla.However, Ali was a finalist, and, when she got the chance to try out for the part again, she was ready to make it her own. The role of Trina was originally played by actress Tiana Le when the character made her first appearance in 2017 for a few episodes and then again in 2018. "The cast made it really easy for me to get comfortable and pick up everything. "I had seen her be fiery before, but the temporary hatred she seemingly had for him took me by surprise. . It came down to me, Sydney, and I believe one or two other girls, so when I got the call three years later, I was ecstatic, thinking this would be another chance to be on General Hospital and hoping I would make it to the producer session.". 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.". Trina was known as a 'bad girl' and is first seen throwing an unsupervised party with underage drinking and boys at Josslyn's house. We cant say we blame her for feeling out of sorts at the thought. At the park, Trina says she can introduce "Victor" to Cameron and Josslyn. We really dont like being told what to do by anyone. However, nobody told her she was going for the same exact role she almost landed three years ago; the script contained a fake character name. 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. , Everything that I was comfortable with was about to be uncomfortable decision as Portia some! As one of the `` young heroines '' of the Spring Ridge.. 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