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Natalia Ramirez is a newly introduced character on General Hospital, making her debut in 2024. She is portrayed by actress Eva LaRue, best known for her long-running role as Maria Santos on All My Children. LaRue’s addition to the General Hospital cast brings another seasoned daytime performer into the fold.
Her character, Natalia, is the mother of Blaze and is quickly becoming entangled in key storylines involving the Corinthos family. ABC officially announced Eva LaRue’s casting in early 2024, and her arrival was met with enthusiasm from soap fans familiar with her previous work.
Veteran soap actor Eva LaRue stars as Natalia Ramirez on General Hospital
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Eva LaRue (born December 27, 1966, in Long Beach, California) is an American actress and model, best known for her daytime roles and primetime appearances. She began acting at age six and won the Miss California Empire title in 1984.
LaRue launched a successful modeling career, working with agencies like Frederick’s of Hollywood and appearing on magazine covers including InStyle Weddings and Latina.
Her breakthrough came with the role of Dr. Maria Santos Grey on All My Children (1993–1997, 2002–2005), earning a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress. LaRue also composed a song featured on the show.
She moved to primetime, playing the role of Detective Natalia Boa Vista on CSI: Miami (2005–2012). She subsequently won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2020 for her guest appearance as Celeste Rosales on The Young and the Restless.
LaRue debuted on General Hospital as Natalia Rogers‑Ramirez on February 26, 2024. In an interview with Soap Opera Digest on February 23, 2024, LaRue talked about her reasons for stepping back into the soap opera world,
"Well, first of all, the scenes are so well-written and there’s so much depth and so much to chew on that as an actress, it is literally what you get into the business for, you know what I mean?"
"All the different perspectives, wading through all the emotions. Natalia [intersects] with Sonny at one point and those scenes were really well-written and really great. It’s just been like this delicious meal for me to savor as an actress," she added.
What is Natalia Ramirez's storyline on General Hospital?
Natalia Ramirez, portrayed by Eva LaRue, has been a part of the ABC daytime drama General Hospital since February 2024. She is the mother of Alison Rogers and Marco Rios. Natalia first appears when she unexpectedly walks in on Alison and Kristina Corinthos-Davis in an intimate moment.
Initially in denial about Alison’s s*xuality, Natalia reacts poorly, prompting tension between them. Despite attempts to reconcile, Natalia continues to struggle with her daughter's identity and career choices.
At a Deception Cosmetics meeting, she objects to Alison becoming the new "Face of Deception," suggesting instead a dual spokesperson role. Her past is gradually revealed, including a contentious relationship with ex-husband Jenz Sidwell, a shady businessman.
On February 14, 2025, it was disclosed that they were once married, and later, that Marco Rios is their son. Natalia attempts to hold Sidwell accountable for illegal dealings involving zincite, a cosmetic mineral, but their encounter escalates into a personal and professional confrontation.
Natalia has committed perjury, withheld past ties with Sidwell, violated Sonny’s trust by revealing his health issues, and has been arrested for public intoxication more than once. She was also involved in a car accident with Kristina and was followed by Sidwell’s henchman.
In an interview with Soap Opera Network on February 23, 2024, LaRue commented on her character,
"Natalia is a very conservative Latina, single mom who raised her daughter to be all of these amazing things, supported her and her talent, and went out of her way to make sure she had all she wanted."
"My first scenes are such chewy material, and I was really grateful for that. Natalia walks in as Blaze is coming out of the shower and Kristina is in her bed, so this feels like a major betrayal to her because Blaze has been keeping this big secret," he added.
Stay tuned for more updates on General Hospital.
