Kate Mansi has officially said goodbye to the daytime soap opera General Hospital.
The 38-year-old actress, who has been playing Kristina Corinthos-Davis on the long-running show for the past three years, confirmed that she’s not renewing her contact with ABC.
Speaking with journalist Stephanie Sloane, the actress shared that she left the show for a few reasons.
“I’ve made the very difficult decision to leave General Hospital,” Kate said. “I have a few new projects that require my full attention and with my husband [Matt McInnis] currently producing a series filming primarily abroad, I needed the flexibility to travel while continuing to develop and work in Los Angeles.”
She further said, “I’m incredibly grateful to [executive producer] Frank [Valentini], ABC, and our writers for the care they gave Kristina.”
“It’s been such a meaningful and unforgettzble ride. I’ve loved being a fiery Corinthos-Davis girl in such a phenomenal family,” continued the Emmy-winning actress. “When Frank first approached me about the role, two things deeply resonated with me: the opportunity to show my support for the queer community by playing an LGBTQ+ character, and to help tell an endometriosis storyline.”
“Together, I truly feel we honored both of those stories in a way that mattered. And the fact that I got to direct was simply the icing on the cake! Now, it feels like the right time for both Kristina and me to step into new adventures,” Kate added.
