Amanda Setton has her first Daytime Emmy nomination, and the General Hospital star sounds like she’s still letting it sink in. The actress, who has played Brook Lynn Quartermaine since 2019, was recognized for the emotional Gio story that forced Brook Lynn, Lois, and the truth about her son into the spotlight. Setton recently reflected on the call, the reel, and why this one hit so hard.
Key Takeaways
- Amanda Setton earned her first Daytime Emmy nomination for Brook Lynn’s emotional Gio storyline.
- Setton credited GH’s writers, producers, crew, and Rena Sofer for helping the story work.
- The Nurses’ Ball payoff made the Brook Lynn, Lois, and Gio reveal especially meaningful.
- Setton said the recognition made her feel like she was floating.
Brook Lynn’s Story Paid Off
Setton spoke to Soap Opera Digest about the nomination and said executive producer Frank Valentini was the one who gave her the news. She referred to it as “the best call ever.” She also credited the team behind the story, saying, “I’m just so grateful to Frank, all the producers and the crew, and especially to the writers of the Gio [Giovanni Mazza] storyline.”
Setton said the Nurses’ Ball scenes with Rena Sofer (Lois) were a major reason the material worked. Brook Lynn had to face the truth about the baby she gave up for adoption, while Lois’ lie blew apart in front of everyone. That’s a lot for one formal event, even by Port Charles standards.
The actress said the payoff felt strong because the writing gave her something real to play. “I really left it all on the table with that storyline,” she said. For Setton, the nomination meant the work had done what she hoped it would: move people.
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Setton Felt the Love
Setton was hiking with her husband when Valentini called, and the news brought what she described as peace, fulfillment, and recognition. She admitted she wanted the nomination because she loved the story and felt trusted with it.
She also shared the moment with Mazza, who earned an Outstanding Emerging Talent nomination. Setton said Gio called her on FaceTime with Braedyn Bruner (Emma), and both young actors were screaming with excitement. She was proud that she and Mazza could share recognition for the same story.
Setton credited GH producer Michelle Henry with helping her shape a reel that told the whole Gio story. She included Brook Lynn’s scenes with Lulu (Alexa Havins), her confrontation with Lois, and the painful kitchen scene with Gio. After calls from Josh Swickard (Chase), Jane Elliot (Tracy), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Steve Burton (Jason), and others, Setton said, “I feel like I’m floating.”
