On June 27, Cherie Jimenez made her debut on Days of Our Lives in the recast role of Gabi Hernandez. According to Deadline, her first airdate brought a fresh dynamic to the character.
Gabi’s Imprisonment
As fans know, Gabi has been in prison, wrongly convicted for the murder of Li Shin. This twist provided an exit point for Camila Banus, who portrayed Gabi until November 2023. The storyline sets the stage for recent developments with the introduction of Cherie Jimenez.
Camila Banus, who took on the role in 2010, shared with Digest that her departure felt “bittersweet”. She said, I think I’m at a time in my life where personally, it’s a good time for me to step away and just take a reset.
The Recurring Theme of Family
In the recent storyline, Gabi’s brother Rafe (Galen Gering) and husband Stefan (Brandon Barash) have teamed up to prove her innocence. Their belief in her integrity drives ongoing subplots that are sure to engage viewers.
Cherie Jimenez’s Acting Journey
A Manhattan native, Cherie trained at The Professional Performing Arts School and SUNY Purchase Acting Conservatory. Her role on DAYS marks her soap debut, though she’s known for recurring roles on Cinemax’s Banshees and appearances on Pretty Little Liars, NCIS, and The Newsroom.
You might remember her elsewhere; most recently starring in Breaking Tradition on Tubi and taking leads in Lifetime’s Angie: Lost Girls and its sequel Maya. Cherie’s versatility spans genres and roles.
A Look at Cherie’s Personal Life
Cherie has been married to actor-producer Sean Faris since 2017. Faris shared his sentiment about their relationship describing it as deeply passionate, stating on Instagram: Her passion sets my soul on fire.
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