Sydney Mikayla Transitions from General Hospital to New Film Role

Sydney Mikayla, known for her role as Trina Robinson on the soap opera *General Hospital*, has transitioned to a new phase in her career with the release of her horror film *Crybaby Bridge*. Mikayla, who graduated from UCLA last September, reflects on her decision to leave *General Hospital* to focus on her studies, stating, “I wanted to do the same thing with college and I’m so grateful that I had the opportunity to do so.” She emphasizes the importance of immersing herself fully in her endeavors, noting that balancing acting and education was challenging.

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In *Crybaby Bridge*, Mikayla portrays Samantha Kane, a character she describes as complex and distinct from Trina. “Sam had a darker tint to her; Trina had a lot more of that light and warmth,” she explains. This role allowed her to explore different aspects of her acting abilities, as she found Sam's adventurous spirit a stark contrast to Trina's cautious nature. Mikayla expressed excitement about stepping out of her comfort zone, stating, “It was definitely a fun exploration to play someone that is so different from me.”

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Mikayla's experience on the set of *Crybaby Bridge* was enriched by her collaboration with co-stars, particularly Florencia Lozano, who plays her mother in the film. Mikayla describes Lozano as a maternal figure and a close friend, highlighting their connection both on and off set. “We actually just went to see a show together when I was in New York,” she shares.

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Reflecting on her time as Trina, Mikayla expresses gratitude for the support she received from the *General Hospital* cast and crew. She acknowledges the significance of her role in the love story of Trina and Spencer Cassadine, dubbed “Sprina” by fans. Mikayla states, “Playing Trina was an honor, honestly,” and credits the opportunity to develop the character to her professionalism and dedication. She also praises Tabyana Ali, who took over the role, saying, “Of course, I want to shout-out Tabyana Ali for killing the role of Trina Robinson.”

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As Mikayla embarks on her post-college career, she remains open to diverse roles that challenge her. She expresses a desire to explore comedy next, stating, “The sky’s really the limit.” With *Crybaby Bridge* now available on Prime Video and DVD, Mikayla is poised to continue her growth as an actress while cherishing the legacy of her time on *General Hospital*.

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• “First of all, I’m so grateful to the cast and crew for being so understanding and accepting of my decision. Everyone was so supportive, and I genuinely appreciate that. With that being said, no regrets [about leaving]. For me — and I think I wanna take this into adulthood — I don’t really think there’s such a thing as multitasking. Yes, you can do multiple things at once — I was doing General Hospital, going to school, doing classes, but I felt like I wasn’t really able to immerse myself in any one thing. I was rushing from work to be able to then, ‘Okay, now I’m going to do my homework real quick,’ and then I was at school, but people were doing events or joining clubs, and I was like, ‘I absolutely can’t do that. I need to be focused on work.’ I feel like I did really immerse myself in General Hospital and I got to make amazing relationships with the cast and crew, and I got some accolades that I’m so forever grateful for. I wanted to do the same thing with college and I’m so grateful that I had the opportunity to do so.” — Sydney Mikayla

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• “If there’s a scary sound or a noise, Trina would probably be like, ‘No way! I’m not going anywhere near that and I’m gonna make sure to tell my mom.’ Sam is like, ‘No, I’m gonna go check it out, I’m gonna go against what my parents are saying.’ It was definitely a fun exploration to play someone that is so different from me.” — Sydney Mikayla

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• “For her, “Playing Trina was an honor, honestly.” — Sydney Mikayla

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• “Of course, I want to shout-out Tabyana Ali for killing the role of Trina Robinson,” — Sydney Mikayla

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Mikayla's journey reflects a commitment to personal and professional growth, as she navigates the evolving landscape of her acting career.

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