Ever wonder what it’s really like to be on a soap opera? General Hospital diva Tabyana Ali is here to set the record straight—and it’s not all about delivering epic monologues. In a new Instagram post, Ali treated fans with a behind-the-scenes clip to showcase the chaotic world of daytime TV. And let us tell you, it’s way tougher than it looks, but Tabyana couldn’t be more grateful. Dive in to see things through her lens!
General Hospital: One Take, Ten Scenes, and No Time to Breathe
The General Hospital actress decided to finally answer the million-dollar question: what’s it like to be on GH? Sitting in bed with a cup of tea, Ali spilled some serious inside scoop. “It’s probably one of the greatest gifts I have ever received,” she said. But hold on before you start feeling too good about it.
Tabyana admitted that acting in soaps turned out to be something far more intense. She joked, “I booked a boot camp. Soap operas are not for the faint of heart.” Wait, what? Boot camp? Yep, it’s a high-pressure job that pushes actors to their limits every single day. Moreover, Ali broke down the exhausting schedule of a soap star.
Some days, these performers shoot anywhere from one to five episodes, with around ten scenes in just one hour. The real struggle? They usually get only one take to nail it. Tabyana can’t emphasize enough how demanding the genre is. Nevertheless, she called soap operas “the best acting school there is” because there’s no room for mistakes.
Ali Is Beyond Grateful
Despite the jam-packed schedule, Ali wouldn’t trade this experience for anything. The actress loves that the ABC soap allows her to explore different aspects of storytelling. “I’m grateful to be part of GH, not just as an actor but as a writer, director, and communicator,” she shared.
Meanwhile, Ali Tabyana has some wisdom bombs for all the aspiring actors out there who think soaps aren’t “serious” enough. “They’ll teach you more about the craft and yourself than you ever imagine.” One fan wrote, “This was so beautifully said. Well done.” But the most common reaction?
Fans are flabbergasted to learn the nitty-gritty behind making a daily soap opera. “You make it look easy, but y’all are literally roughing it from the start! WOW!” one fan commented. Others pointed out how many Hollywood A-listers got their start in soap operas. Agreed.
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