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Cynthia Watros Reflects on Early Struggles and Six Years as General Hospital's Nina

She says a single scene months into her tenure made the recast feel like hers.

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Overview

  • Watros joined General Hospital in 2019, taking over the role of Nina Reeves from Michelle Stafford.
  • For roughly six months after her debut, she says she feared losing the job as she felt her performance wasn’t clicking.
  • She recalls that some viewers initially resisted her portrayal because she was stepping into a well-established part.
  • About six months into her run, she cites a turning-point scene that made her feel, “This is my part now.”
  • Marking six years in the role, she says the show feels like home and thanks executive producer Frank Valentini, the writers, and the cast and crew.