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Gabi Hernandez is a character on the American soap opera Days of Our Lives. This character first appeared in 2009 and was played by Gabriela Rodriguez until 2010, when Camila Banus replaced her.
She has been in love with Chad DiMera, Nick Fallon, Will Horton, and others and has also been the center of many controversies. She has been accused of pushing Abigail down the stairs and of trying to suffocate Julie Williams.
Gabi's portrayal by Camila Banus has been highly applauded for not only being Latina but also integrating the Latina community into the show. Banus quits the show in November 2023, and Cherie Jimenez might take on the role in 2024.
Cherie Jimenez and Al Calderon join as the two new additions to Salem in Days of Our Lives
Cherie Jimenez and Al Calderon are the newcomers to the cast of Days of Our Lives. The show's official Instagram account announced them as new characters, which made the fans excited about their roles too.
Guesses are being made by fans that they could be portraying the Hernandez siblings, Gabi and Dario. By casting Jimenez and Calderon, the series is showcasing its dedication to diversifying representation and the introduction of new dynamics to thrill the audience.
Why did Camila Banus leave Days of Our Lives?
Camila Banus, known for portraying Gabi Hernandez on Days of Our Lives, walked away from the show with her husband, Marlon Aquino, to start a family. Quitting was not a snap choice, and Banus wanted to speak with the soap writers and see if they were able to provide a more convenient timetable.
Nevertheless, when the talks proved futile, she knew that it was time for her to leave. Banus filmed her last episode on April 28, but it won't air until many months later due to the show's ahead-of-date taping schedule.
Banus said that she feels grateful to the show and the fans for their support through the 13 years in which Gabi made the viewers go through a rollercoaster of emotions.
In an article she penned for Today.com, Banus wrote,
"Although it was a demanding and grueling job, I did amazing things while playing Gabi Hernandez — things I never would’ve been able to do on any other set, like being kidnapped eight times or causing a gas explosion that might destroy the entire town or doing my own stunts and getting tackled or blowing up a person’s wedding."
She added,
"That’s what made walking away earlier this year such a difficult decision."
Who played Gabi before Camila in Days of Our Lives?
Gabriela Rodriguez portrayed the character of Gabi Hernandez on Days of Our Lives from 2009 to 2010 and was replaced by Camila Banus in 2010. The character of Gabi Hernandez on the show Days of Our Lives has been an entertaining element in the show's plots since the time it was introduced in 2009.
Banus was given the part in 2010, and she took part in different love storylines, such as being involved with Chad DiMera, Nick Fallon, JJ Deveraux, Eli Grant, Stefan DiMera, and Jake Lambert. Aside from that, Gabi has been caught up in other controversies; that is, she has been wrongly accused and spent some time in prison.
With Camila Banus last playing the role of Gabi back in prison, fans are highly anticipating her comeback to the series. As per Soaps She Knows, Cherie Jimenez, who is expected to portray Gabi, has previously appeared in series like Pretty Little Liars, The Newsroom, and NCIS. Despite this, nothing has been confirmed at this point, and fans will hopefully get positive surprises soon.
Watch Days of Our Lives on Peacock.
