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Giovani Maza Speaks Out: Gio’s World Shattered by Family Secrets on General Hospital
In a stunning twist on General Hospital, Giovani Maza’s character Gio is facing the biggest upheaval of his young life — and fans are feeling every moment of it. The revelation that he was secretly adopted and that Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) is his biological father sent shockwaves through the canvas, not only altering his identity but also the way he views family, trust, and the meaning of belonging.
During a recent interview with Soap Opera Digest, Maza opened up about the emotional journey his character has undergone since discovering the truth. “Gio wants the truth,” he shared, “and he knows he can count on Emma [played by Braden Bruner], Lulu, and Sonny [Maurice Benard] to be honest with him.”
It was Lulu who uncovered the long-buried secret that Brooke Lynn had given him up at birth. Despite the painful nature of the discovery, Gio is grateful that Lulu persisted in finding out the truth. “She’s the reason he even knows who he really is,” Maza explained. “He appreciates that.”
Although the truth disrupted Gio’s seemingly happy life, Maza believes his character would rather know than live a lie. “Before the reveal, Gio was a much happier person — but he wouldn’t want to be kept in the dark his entire life,” he said.
Maza also praised Lulu’s resilience and the way she balances her family life, revealing that Gio sees her as a role model. “She’s the kind of person he wants to become as he grows older,” Maza shared. His admiration for Lulu goes beyond gratitude — he respects the way she lives her life and seeks to emulate her strength and empathy.
As Gio’s emotional arc continues to develop, his relationship with Emma has also piqued viewers’ interest. Maza teased that fans should stay tuned to see how that pairing might unfold.
One of the most powerful elements of Gio’s journey is his shifting concept of family. After feeling betrayed by the people who raised him, Gio starts to form what Maza calls a “chosen family” — a tight-knit inner circle based on mutual trust rather than blood. “Families aren’t just bonded by blood,” he said. “They can also be the people we choose.”
Gio’s relationship with Sonny remains mostly intact, despite initial doubts. “He had always wondered why Sonny paid for his education,” Maza revealed, “and suspected he might have known something. But thankfully, Sonny had no idea.” That reassurance helped maintain their bond, and Maza noted that “nothing really changed” between them.
However, things are a bit more complicated with Rocco (Finn Carr), Gio’s newly revealed brother. The two had been living together at the Quartermaine mansion without realizing they were related. “But Rocco is so innocent — he reminds Gio of himself,” Maza reflected. “I think they’ll build a really strong bond over time.”
And in a twist few expected, Gio’s budding connection with Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) is becoming a surprise fan favorite. “They’re the pairing we never knew we needed,” Maza said with a smile.
As General Hospital continues to unravel Gio’s story, viewers are being treated to a nuanced, heartfelt exploration of identity, truth, and the families we forge — both by birth and by choice.
