General Hospital‘s Tabyana Ali has been dealing with an onslaught of racist comments since joining the show as a recast for Trina Robinson in 2022. This past weekend, Ali took to her X (formerly Twitter) account to address the online hate she has been receiving.
Tabyana Ali Responds with Poise
Since stepping into Trina Robinson’s shoes, Tabyana Ali has faced numerous negative and racist comments, particularly after her character’s on-screen romance with Spencer Cassadine, played by Nicholas Chavez. Despite the vitriol, Ali responded with remarkable grace.
Her message was clear: To anyone that hates me. That’s absolutely fine. I don’t know you and you don’t know me but regardless, I’m sending you peace, safety, and prosperity… I also pray you touch some grass, see the sun, eat a delicious meal, and find something to do. Peace and love.
The Final Words She Had
Ali expanded on her stance in several follow-up posts. She urged her followers not to engage in negativity cycles: If you see anybody sending hate, send a ‘?’ so they can reflect on themselves and start becoming the person the Lord intended!
She emphasized that feeding into hate only perpetuates it and advocated for peaceful and constructive responses instead.
Michele Val Jean Stands Firmly Behind Ali
Michele Val Jean, co-executive producer of The Gates, showed public support for Ali by questioning why anyone would direct hate towards such a talented actress. In a poignant social media post, Val Jean stated: But my question here is – why would anyone hate you? It’s there for the haters to examine their biases.
A Look at Tabyana’s Journey on General Hospital
General Hospital‘s Tabyana Ali initially joined the cast in place of Sydney Mikayla when Mikayla left to pursue higher education. Since then, Trina Robinson has become an essential character involved in significant storylines and relationships within Port Charles.
Trina’s storyline has been dynamic, intersecting with other important characters such as Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy), Cameron Webber (William Lipton), Spencer Cassadine (Nicholas Chavez), and Officer Rory Cabrera (Michael Kruse). Her battles and triumphs are key aspects of ‘General Hospital’.
Reactions from Fellow Actors
Frank Valentini, the executive producer of ‘General Hospital’, attested to the significance of soap operas like GH in shaping TV culture today: Soap operas are an original American art form that’s been copied into other forms of television; our show is a drama that also has elements of comedy and action-adventure.
, providing appreciation for all actors’ contributions including Nick Chavez who shows adeptness portraying Spencer Cassadine on screen.
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