Brandon Barash, best known for his role as Johnny Zacchara on General Hospital, has exciting news to share! He and his wife, Isabella, are expecting their third child. The couple already has one son, Joaquin Lee Barash, born in September 2023, and Barash shares an 11-year-old daughter, Harper Rose, with his ex-wife, Kirsten Storms (Maxie Jones on General Hospital).
Brandon made the announcement on March 5, 2026, with a heartfelt Instagram post. He shared a series of photos documenting Isabella’s pregnancy, including a sweet shot from their gender reveal party. The couple is expecting a baby boy. “I heard the news today, OH BOY!!!” Brandon wrote. “Family pictures are about to look a lil different…and A LOT more love to go around.” The baby is due in June, and the family couldn’t be happier.
Fans of Barash will remember him from his time on General Hospital, where he portrayed Johnny Zacchara from 2007 to 2013. His character was involved in numerous unforgettable storylines. After GH, Barash took on the roles of Stefan O. DiMera and Jake DiMera on Days of Our Lives from 2019 to 2024. After wrapping up his DOOL run, he moved to Nashville in 2025 with his growing family.
Barash’s announcement received a flood of love from his fellow soap stars. Co-stars from both General Hospital and Days of Our Lives flooded the comments with congratulations. Eileen Davidson, Galen Gering, and Jason Thompson were among those who sent their well wishes.
Soap Opera Daily extends its heartfelt congratulations to Brandon, Isabella, Harper, and Joaquin. As the family prepares for their newest addition, we wish them all the best in the coming months. With so much love to give, we can’t wait to see their family grow!