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GH Stars Vie for Emmy in New Category
17 Jul
Summary
- Two General Hospital actors nominated in the same new category.
- Actors play young lovers Emma and Gio on the soap opera.
- The new Outstanding Emerging Performer category debuted in 2025.
Actors Braedyn Bruner and Giovanni Mazza, who portray the popular on-screen couple Emma Scorpio-Drake and Gio Palmieri on 'General Hospital,' are both nominated for Daytime Emmys. They are competing in the newly established Outstanding Emerging Performer category for the year 2025. This category is specifically for actors in their first contract role on a soap opera, who had been in that role for less than two years by December 31, 2025.
Mazza joined the show in May 2024 as Gio, a character who discovered he was Brook Lynn and Dante's son. Bruner debuted in December 2024 as the adult Emma Scorpio-Drake. Their characters developed a close friendship that evolved into a romantic relationship, with Emma supporting Gio through his identity discoveries.
Both actors expressed astonishment and joy at receiving their first Emmy nominations, especially as they are best friends and performing colleagues. They eagerly anticipate the event, with Bruner already planning her red carpet attire for the October 30th ceremony. The Emmy Awards will reveal the winner in this exciting new category.
