Sydney Mikayla has been playing the role since February of 2019, but when Trina originally appeared in a few episodes back in 2017 and 2018, she was portrayed by actress Tiana Le!Mikayla might look familiar to some viewers as she starred as Olive on the Nickelodeon series SCHOOL OF ROCK, based on the hit film. 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. "[11] According to Mikayla, Trina has a "willingness to see the good in people" that makes it hard for her to trust others. The casting department seems to have hit paydirt with Tabyana Ali, another talented young actress who came onto the scene just as Trina was being arrested for a crime she didn't commit. However, it has been hinted that Trina's biological father is actually Curtis Ashford. Sydney Mikayla is leaving GENERAL HOSPITAL where she has been playing Trina Robinson since February 2019. Mikayla stated Trina "has shown herself to be a loyal and protective friend. Team GH! Trina supported both Cameron and Josslyn throughout Oscar's battle with cancer. [6] As Jordan refuses to retract her story, Trina sets out to clear Taggert's name. Trina serves as moral support for Cameron when he goes to court after missing his mandatory community service thanks to the trip. Mikaylas last episode is currently scheduled to air on Wednesday, March 17, and the role is being recast. It appears Spencer will learn about Esme (Avery Kristen Pohl), Ryan (Jon Lindstrom), and Heather's (Alley Mills) escape from Spring Ridge. GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers: The Cops Search for Nikolas! So, my family, they're literally going insane. 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. "[30] Campbell said Mikayla had "been stealing scenes all year on General Hospital as Josslyns best friend. Trina fans were so excited about her arrival on the Port Charles scene that they sent her a gift before her first shows aired. They talk and flirt, with Spencer complimenting her, calling her "badass" and claiming his name is Victor and that he's a barback at the nightclub. General Hospital (GH) spoilers tease that Spencer Cassadine (Nicholas Chavez) and Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) are gearing up for a huge turning point in their relationship. Trina's black fur jacket on General Hospital . "[72] Soap Opera News also listed Mikayla as its Performer of the Week. "GH" spoilers suggest Curtis and Trina (Tabyana Ali) search for answers in the wake of Portia's revelation. . Nneka on GENERAL HOSPITAL Everything You Need To Know. In a statement to Soap Digest, Mikayla said, "I have loved working on General Hospital, but I feel like this is the right time . Actress Sydney Mikayla made her mark on "General Hospital" from 2019 to 2022 as smart-as-a-whip teenager Trina Robinson (via IMDb). With Mikayla in the role, Trina is integrated into the canvas as one of the four young teen characters within the series, along with Josslyn, Oscar Nero (Garren Stitt), and Cameron Webber (William Lipton). She is such a great actress, we have incredible chemistry on screen, and she is such a sweet person. Trina became an important part of the younger set in Port Charles. While they were already impressed, "she really shined this week! Nikolas has an alert that tells him about the break-in. As we all know, she nailed the screen-test and got the part that shed first tried out for three years earlier. ", It's been 10 years since Tabyana Ali started acting professionally, using the name Tabyana Ford when she first began her career, according to IMDb. The thing is, we may be the last to find out that Portia's daughter isn't in her right mind. [5] Trina is furious when Police Commissioner Jordan Ashford (Briana Nicole Henry) announces that Taggert and his DEA partners manufactured against the recently exonerated Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober), an alleged drug lord. "[23] She later said "This role has really allowed me to delve into my dramatic side, and Ive enjoyed every second of it. Tabyana Ali was now General Hospitals Trina and soon to be a part of the budding supercouple, Sprina!. Trina may find Stella, but she could learn more than she bargained for if she becomes privy to the paternity bombshell. On February 19, 2020, it was revealed that Trina's dad is Marcus Taggert. "[74] Cushman insisted that Mikayla deserved Emmy recognition for her work throughout the story. 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 . She and Joss later comfort Cam when his stepfather Franco is stabbed to death. 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. She's had a rough life in which she's had a lot going on that she's been unable to handle. 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). 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. On March 4, 2022,Soap Opera Digest broke the news that Sydney Mikayla was leaving "General Hospital" and that her last episode would air on March 17. While she is happy he is alive, Trina is furious that he let her grieve and didn't trust her with the truth. When Joss is too sad to attend, Trina accompanies Cam to Elizabeth and Franco's wedding reception. With that said, while Curtis will be eager to get down to the truth of Trina's paternity the week of February 27th, the . [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. [70] "That's how you do it" Hinsey said in praise of the writers slow approach to expanding Trina. [14], Mikayla's casting was announced by Soap Opera Digest after her debut. The role was originated by actress Tiana Le from June 23, 2017 to March 5, 2018. 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. I like to keep my head down and stay out of peoples way, but Trina does quite the opposite. 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. Viewers are also able to watch the show on the ABC official website, as well as on Hulu. Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) is determined to stick to her guns, Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) continues an investigation and Ava Jerome (Maura West) is frustrated. On a break, I checked it out and I was like, 'Oh, my gosh, it's out!' Image: Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic/Getty Images. From the criminal underworld to the hospital bed confessional, General Hospital follows the families of Port Charles through the dramatic ups, downs, back-to-lifes and long-lost-twins of soap opera life. Sydney Mikayla is leaving GENERAL HOSPITAL where she has been playing Trina Robinson since February 2019. 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. Friday's, March 25th episode of General Hospital, brought with it the on-screen debut of Tabyana Ali as Trina Robinson. 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. And the jury reaches a verdict in the week of Aug 8-12 on GH. Trina later runs into Nikolas in the gallery and pepper sprays him in the face. The General Hospital recap features Trina Robinson making up her mind about her paternity situation. He assumes she was searching for him and suggests they wear their birthday suits. Port Charles Joined July 2021. For the most part, Trina is mentioned in passing by her friends. "[20] Mikayla also revealed that Trina "is really good at hiding her feelings." On July 5, 2019, it was revealed that Mikayla was put on contract with the series. [12] She reprised the role on March 2, 2018. Obviously, Sydney took it and thrived with it., Then, years later, Ali came back to read for General Hospital again. "I was, like, rolling on the floor wearing a dress and heels because Trina and Cam were going to the winter formal [when they were taken hostage]. 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). "[36] Soap Opera Digest praised the dynamic between Mikayla and Kerr as Trina confronted Portia about her affair.[84]. She's currently a student at Port Charles University alongside her friends, Josslyn Jacks and Cameron Webber. "[30] Hope Campbell said Trina is "assertive, smart, sassy, insightful, and does not let anyone push her around. Its an honor to share the screen with her. Will Curtis dump Portia after learning he may be Trina's biological father? 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. Trina seemed to be interested in Dakota at the prom but there was an earthquake and Trina received minor injuries in the aftermath. Trina struggles to cope with Taggert's presumed death and blames Portia's ex-boyfriend Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner). I was auditioning for two other people and didnt know until I got the script that it was for Trina.. "[33] Mikayla felt Trina was a better person because "She really cares about other peoples problems. She is the daughter of Marcus Taggert, who was originally presumed dead before it was revealed he had faked his own passing. Im learning a lot from the other teen actors and from the veterans on the show, too. Hopefully, I represent Black girls on screen in a positive light. Instead, Trina finds things to distract herself instead of lashing out. Silver said "the sky's the limit for Trina! "[67] Campbell said "Watching Mikayla with Maura West now that Trina is Avas art protg is another delight and an inspired pairing. However, she said "every time I did, something would kind of change, like, every time I thought I had a fact, it wasn't really true, so it was really hard trying to guess. I had a small role on a soap years before, but it wasnt a genre I was familiar with." All Rights Reserved. In the previous episode, Trina demanded answers after learning Portia was keeping an important secret. Tabyana Ali took over the role on March 25, 2022. [] Fast-forward to 2020 and boom! While the character does not appear much, she is mentioned often by Joss and Oscar. As we all know, she nailed the screen-test and got the part that she'd first tried out for three years earlier. Mikayla described Trina as the "popular prop queen. 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]. 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