Michelle Stafford Joins "GH" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 05-01-2014, 05:21 PM

It's Official: "General Hospital" Nabs Former "Young and the Restless" Star Michelle Stafford

by Kimberly Roots
5/1/14

After saying adios to Genoa City last year, "Young and The Restless" vet Michelle Stafford made her return to daytime with a surprise entrance on Thursday’s "General Hospital".

Stafford’s long-rumored addition to the cast was made official when her character Nina, the presumed-dead wife of Michael Easton’s Silas, suddenly appeared at the very end of the episode.

GH headwriter Ron Carlivati told Daytime Confidential that executive producer Frank Valentini snuck Stafford on set to tape the secret scene in the hopes that fans wouldn’t see it coming.

“We’ve been sweating it out ever since that it would stay under wraps!” the scribe said.

http://tvline.com/2014/05/01/general...ord-cast-nina/

comedyfreak · 05-03-2014, 06:52 AM

So this is Nina Clay interesting.

80sTrivia · 05-04-2014, 08:39 PM

Wow... had no idea she was headed to GH. They certainly kept that a secret! She is an amazing actress, so I'm sure she will bring an intense spin on a new character!

HuntingtonM15 · 05-04-2014, 09:01 PM

Not excited to hear this. While I still love Y&R, there is something missing in Genoa City when Phyllis isn't on the canvas. I hope this GH thing is short-lived, and she heads back home where she belongs.

isiahthomas · 11-12-2014, 02:12 PM

I asked my mom about Michelle yesterday and my mom said Michelle just recently came back to Young and the Restless. I love Michelle's character Phyllis even though I don't watch the show anymore. Michelle is hot and Nick who dated her on the show should've stayed with her. My mom told me Nick and Sharon broke up again.

HuntingtonM15 · 11-14-2014, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isiahthomas

I asked my mom about Michelle yesterday and my mom said Michelle just recently came back to Young and the Restless. I love Michelle's character Phyllis even though I don't watch the show anymore. Michelle is hot and Nick who dated her on the show should've stayed with her. My mom told me Nick and Sharon broke up again.

No. The character Phyllis came back to Y&R, Michelle Stafford did not. Phyllis is now portrayed by Gina Tognoni, and I have to say that she's doing an excellent job.

april4972 · 11-15-2014, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuntingtonM15

No. The character Phyllis came back to Y&R, Michelle Stafford did not. Phyllis is now portrayed by Gina Tognoni, and I have to say that she's doing an excellent job.

I agree! I liked her on OLTL but I really like her as Phyllis. I'm sure it's hard to replace such a fan favorite and she is making the character her own!

HuntingtonM15 · 11-15-2014, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by april4972

I agree! I liked her on OLTL but I really like her as Phyllis. I'm sure it's hard to replace such a fan favorite and she is making the character her own!

She definitely is. Phyllis started out with an evil side, but she softened over the years. It's understandable, because someone who is truly evil doesn't typically have much longevity on a show. But it seems that Gina is bringing a bit of it back to the character, which is nice.

80sTrivia · 11-15-2014, 03:39 PM

Gina Tognoni is the only actress that I can think of capable of taking over the role of Phyllis from Michelle. I've caught a few episodes with Gina, and she is great, as always. I've also caught some of Michelle's performances on GH, and she's incredible in her new role!

wickedmountain · 04-19-2015, 12:14 AM

She is great

wickedmountain · 04-19-2015, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 80sTrivia

Gina Tognoni is the only actress that I can think of capable of taking over the role of Phyllis from Michelle. I've caught a few episodes with Gina, and she is great, as always. I've also caught some of Michelle's performances on GH, and she's incredible in her new role!

I Liked Gina on Guiding Light to

HuntingtonM15 · 04-19-2015, 12:33 AM

I have to say congratulations to Gina on her Daytime Emmy Lead Actress nomination for Y&R! She earned that nomination quite quickly.

05-01-2014, 05:21 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,106	Michelle Stafford Joins "GH" *It's Official: "General Hospital" Nabs Former "Young and the Restless" Star Michelle Stafford* by Kimberly Roots 5/1/14 After saying adios to Genoa City last year, "Young and The Restless" vet Michelle Stafford made her return to daytime with a surprise entrance on Thursday’s "General Hospital". Stafford’s long-rumored addition to the cast was made official when her character Nina, the presumed-dead wife of Michael Easton’s Silas, suddenly appeared at the very end of the episode. GH headwriter Ron Carlivati told Daytime Confidential that executive producer Frank Valentini snuck Stafford on set to tape the secret scene in the hopes that fans wouldn’t see it coming. “We’ve been sweating it out ever since that it would stay under wraps!” the scribe said. http://tvline.com/2014/05/01/general...ord-cast-nina/ Attached Images

05-03-2014, 06:52 AM	#2
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,059	So this is Nina Clay interesting.
	__________________ www.facebook.com/comedyfreak

05-04-2014, 08:39 PM	#3
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,715	Wow... had no idea she was headed to GH. They certainly kept that a secret! She is an amazing actress, so I'm sure she will bring an intense spin on a new character!
	__________________ Perfect Gift Books for Pop Culture Fanatics: Thank You for Being a Friend: A Golden Girls Trivia Book The Bouquet Residence: A Keeping Up Appearances Trivia Book Cooking With the Golden Girls: Fun & Delicious Recipes from a Hilarious Miami Kitchen Love in the Afternoon: The Ultimate Soap Opera Trivia Book The Last Great Decade: The Ultimate 90s Trivia Book Betty White: A Celebration

05-04-2014, 09:01 PM	#4
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	Not excited to hear this. While I still love Y&R, there is something missing in Genoa City when Phyllis isn't on the canvas. I hope this GH thing is short-lived, and she heads back home where she belongs.

11-12-2014, 02:12 PM	#5
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	I asked my mom about Michelle yesterday and my mom said Michelle just recently came back to Young and the Restless. I love Michelle's character Phyllis even though I don't watch the show anymore. Michelle is hot and Nick who dated her on the show should've stayed with her. My mom told me Nick and Sharon broke up again.

11-15-2014, 03:39 PM	#9
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,715	Gina Tognoni is the only actress that I can think of capable of taking over the role of Phyllis from Michelle. I've caught a few episodes with Gina, and she is great, as always. I've also caught some of Michelle's performances on GH, and she's incredible in her new role!

04-19-2015, 12:14 AM	#10
wickedmountain Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 15, 2015 Posts: 25	She is great

04-19-2015, 12:33 AM	#12
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	I have to say congratulations to Gina on her Daytime Emmy Lead Actress nomination for Y&R! She earned that nomination quite quickly.