General Hospital's Eva LaRue Says 'People Hated' Her Character as Natalia Exits After Just One Year
Longtime soap opera fans are reeling after news broke that Eva LaRue is leaving General Hospital. The actress, who portrayed the controversial Natalia Ramirez, will be exiting Port Charles after a mere year on the show. In a recent interview, LaRue candidly revealed that her character faced a significant backlash from viewers.
LaRue joined General Hospital in 2022 as Natalia Ramirez, the disapproving and openly homophobic mother of Blaze Ramirez, played by Jacqueline Grace Lopez. Natalia arrived in Port Charles with a clear agenda: to disrupt Blaze's life and control her decisions. From the outset, Natalia’s character was designed to be a villain, and it seems her portrayal resonated with viewers – perhaps a little *too* strongly.
“People hated my character so much,” LaRue admitted in a recent conversation. “And that's fine! That’s what you want sometimes. You want to stir things up, and that's what I did.” While she acknowledges the negative reactions, LaRue also expressed pride in bringing a complex and challenging character to life.
Natalia’s storyline involved considerable conflict with Blaze and other residents of Port Charles. Her disapproval of Blaze’s relationships and life choices created numerous dramatic moments and fueled ongoing tension. The character’s rigid beliefs and judgmental attitude often put her at odds with the more accepting and progressive values of the community.
The decision to write Natalia out of the show after just one year raises questions about the character’s arc and the overall direction of the storyline. While some viewers may be relieved to see Natalia go, others will miss the drama and conflict she brought to General Hospital. It remains to be seen how Natalia’s departure will impact Blaze and the other characters she interacted with.
Eva LaRue is a beloved actress with a long and successful career in both daytime and primetime television. Known for her roles in Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless, LaRue is a seasoned veteran of the soap opera world. Her exit from General Hospital marks the end of a brief but memorable chapter in the show’s history.
Fans are already speculating about what’s next for LaRue and for Blaze. Will Blaze find peace and happiness without her mother’s constant interference? And will General Hospital explore the reasons behind Natalia’s deeply ingrained prejudices?
