The long-missing Gabriela Josephina Hernandez, better known as Gabi, finally resurfaces on Days of our Lives. Cherie Jimenez takes over the fiery role of Rafe’s baby sister and Stefan’s beloved wife, a young woman who’d been rotting in prison for a murder she didn’t commit for months. But, thankfully, she’s finally been exonerated and sprung.
Here’s What You Should Know
Jimenez replaces Camila Banus, who exited the soap last November after 13 years in the front burner role. Albeit a newcomer to daytime, Jimenez has numerous credits, including Pretty Little Liars, NCIS, and The Newsroom.
Want to know more about the actress? Here are seven things to know about her.
1. Jimenez is a born and bred New Yorker. She grew up in the Lower East Side, Washington Heights, Alphabet City and Brooklyn.
2. She has been passionate about performing since childhood. Jimenez honed her skills while attending Professional Performing Arts School and SUNY Purchase Acting Conservatory, both in New York.
3. Jimenez made her acting debut back in 2001. She played the role of Maria in the movie, Jump Tomorrow.
4. She’s married to actor Sean Faris (The Vampire Diaries, Life as We Know It, Pretty Little Liars). The couple tied the knot on September 5, 2017, at Burning Man, an annual art and music celebration held in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert
5. Jimenez and Faris share a two-year-old son, Phoenix, and they’re both absolutely devoted to him. “Getting to know the sweet, beautiful soul that is our Son has been the greatest blessing,” posted Jimenez on her Instagram account. “You are MAGIC Phoenix.”
6. An IMDB search reveals that Jimenez has occasionally been credited as Cherie Daly. It was during a stretch when she opted to use her adoptive father’s surname professionally. However, she has since decided to revert back to her birth name.
7. You can follow Jimenez on Instagram at cheriealexandra. She has over 41,000 followers.
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