Marco moves quickly these days on General Hospital. One minute, he’s standing beside Lucas, secretly helping him track down Britt’s medication before she and Jason slip out of Port Charles. Next, he’s back in the chaos created by his father, Sidwell. Somewhere inside all that movement sits the actor behind him, Adrian Anchondo, who recently paused long enough to look back on the year that changed his life.
Key Takeaways
- Adrian Anchondo shared an Instagram post reflecting on how the role changed his life.
- He said he had only two days to prepare for his first day on set and described the fast-paced nature of daytime production.
- He was considering leaving graduate school when he accepted the role.
- Castmates congratulated him as fans praised his performance and chemistry with Lucas.
Looking Back at the Beginning
Anchondo wrote on Instagram, “Happy one year to my best friend, Marco! Thank you for coming into my life and teaching me a few things. 75 episodes in one year! My life has changed so much because of you, and I am forever grateful.” He then expressed his happiness that fans get to either love or hate Marco.
He attached a still shot and a short video from Marco’s first meeting with Lucas, a reminder of where his story began. In the same message, Anchondo admitted that those early days were full of nerves. “I can’t begin to tell you how nervous I was this first day,” he wrote, explaining that he had only two days to prepare before stepping onto the set.
He described how quickly the rhythm of daytime television affected him. One rehearsal. One take. The fast pace of the production. At the time, he was still weighing whether to leave graduate school for the role, all while trying to get in shape for Marco’s first shirtless scene.
A Year That Changed Everything
Looking back now, the actor summarized the experience simply. “It’s been a rollercoaster ever since,” he wrote, adding that he has been “in great hands” along the way. For a character who often finds himself caught between loyalty, family pressure, and danger in Port Charles, that ride seems far from over.
His castmates quickly flooded the comments with support. Carlo Rota, who plays Marco’s onscreen father Sidwell, wrote, “My sweet and lovely son!” Rory Gibson (Michael) simply added, “👏👏.” Eva LaRue, who portrayed Marco’s late mother Natalia, shared, “Love you, Mijo! You’ve proven time and again you are capable of great things – On to the next great thing!🔥🙌.” Nazneen Contractor (Justine) chimed in with “Marco 4 EVA!” Jen Ray (Suzanne) reminisced about those early days, writing, “I think I was in one of your first episodes if I am remembering correctly! We talked about your new gig & your graduation!!! Congrats to YOU!!!!”
Even Tanisha Harper (Jordan) joined in with an enthusiastic, “Yay!!” Fans responded with their own wave of encouragement, as one follower wrote, “Happy one year! As a GH fan, ‘Marco’ and ‘Lucas’ are the new super couple. I love both the dark and light sides you bring to the character.” Another viewer added, “Love you as Marco. You are doing an amazing job and nice to look at too.” (Find out which storyline Anchondo was grateful for.)
