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| Jordan Ashford | |||||||||
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| General Hospital character | |||||||||
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| Duration | 2014–present | ||||||||
| First appearance | March 14, 2014 | ||||||||
| Classification | Future; regular | ||||||||
| Created by | Ron Carlivati | ||||||||
| Introduced by | Frank Valentini | ||||||||
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Jordan Ashford is a fictional character from General Hospital, an American soap opera on the ABC network. The role was originally played by Vinessa Antoine from 2014 to 2018. Briana Nicole Henry took over the role from 2018 to 2021. Tanisha Harper stepped into the role in 2022.
Jordan was introduced in 2014 as the estranged mother of TJ Ashford (Tequan Richmond) who shares a past with Shawn Butler (Sean Blakemore). It is ultimately revealed that Jordan sent TJ to live with Shawn when she was working undercover for the DEA.
Storylines
[edit]2014–2021
[edit]2022–present
[edit]Development
[edit]Creation and casting
[edit]Antoine
[edit]Antoine made her unannounced debut on March 14, 2014.[1] In an interview with Soaps In Depth, Antoine revealed that she immediately connected with the character. "From the firs time I read about the character on my computer, I knew this woman." Antoine further explained that as a single mother, "I relate to Jordan!"[2] In 2018, when Antoine was cast as the lead in the Canadian primetime drama, Diggstown, it was announced that the actress would no longer appear as a series regular.[3] But the actress was expected to appear on a recurring basis.[4] However, on July 16, 2018, Antoine announced that she would vacate the role and Jordan would be recast.[5]
Henry
[edit]On August 10, 2018, Soap Opera Digest announced Henry's casting.[7]
Harper
[edit]On February 23, 2022, Deadline Hollywood announced Harper's casting. The actress was set to debut in March 2022 as a series regular.[11] Harper said of her casting on social media, "Rules were meant to be broken, because if they weren’t, I wouldn’t have a job!"[12] In a statement to Soap Opera Digest, Harper explained "Coming onto a soap, there’s a lot to learn, but I can’t say enough how lovely everyone has been, and patient with me and helping me out. I’m so excited to be here!"[13]
Characterization
[edit]Personality
[edit]Soaps In Depth described Jordan as "a woman with a suspicious past."[16] The magazine later described the character as a "formidable femme fatale."[2]
Backstory
[edit]Introduction
[edit]A representative for the show said "Her unexpected arrival causes Shawn in particular to be concerned about her true motives for coming to town."[16]
Relationship with Shawn Butler
[edit]TJ's paternity
[edit]Relationship with Curtis Ashford
[edit]Departure (2021)
[edit]Reintroduction (2022)
[edit]Reception
[edit]Soaps In Depth said "It's rare that a daytime newcomer is an instant hit in a brand new role. But Antoine has pulled off that feat."[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Vinessa Antoine Debuts On General Hospital!". On-Air On-Soaps. The Michael Fairman Company. March 14, 2014. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Rossi, Rosemary A. (July 21, 2014). "Risky Business". Feature Interview. ABC Soaps In Depth. Vol. 18, no. 29. United States: Bauer Media Group. pp. 44–47.
- ^ Wong, Tony (July 14, 2018). "General Hospital actress will make Canadian TV history". Toronto Star. Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd. (subsidiary of Torstar). Retrieved February 23, 2022.
- ^ Bowe, Jillian (July 16, 2018). "Vinessa Antoine Moves to Recurring on General Hospital; Cast as Lead on Canadian Series". Daytime Confidential. Confidential Media, Inc. (SAY Media). Retrieved February 23, 2022.
- ^ Bowe, Jillian (July 16, 2018). "Vinessa Antoine Officially OUT at General Hospital". Daytime Confidential. Confidential Media, Inc. (SAY Media). Retrieved February 23, 2022.
- ^ Brar, Jeevan (March 5, 2020). "Exclusive Interview: Diggstown's Vinessa Antoine". The TV Watercooler. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
- ^ SOD (August 10, 2018). "EXCLUSIVE: GH HIRES NEW JORDAN!". Soap Opera Digest. American Media, Inc. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
- ^ Eades, Chris (August 13, 2018). "Briana Nicole Henry Is "So Excited" to Join the Cast of GENERAL HOSPITAL as the New Jordan!". Soaps In Depth. Bauer Media Group. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
- ^ "Jordan is Recast!". Ins & Outs. Soaps In Depth. Vol. 22, no. 37. Bauer Media Group. September 10, 2018. p. 9.
- ^ "A new co-star… And a new gig!". Ins & Outs. Soaps In Depth. Vol. 22, no. 38. Bauer Media Group. September 24, 2018. p. 11.
- ^ a b c Petski, Denise (February 23, 2022). "General Hospital: Tanisha Harper Joins ABC Drama in Recasting for Jordan Ashford Role". Deadline Hollywood. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on February 24, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
- ^ Eades, Chris (February 24, 2022). "Tanisha Harper Is the New Jordan on GENERAL HOSPITAL!". Soaps In Depth. Bauer Media Group. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
- ^ SOD (February 24, 2022). "TANISHA HARPER JOINS GH AS JORDAN". Soap Opera Digest. American Media, Inc. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
- ^ "Meet GH's new Jordan". Late-breaking News. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 47, no. 11. American Media, Inc. March 14, 2022. p. 5.
- ^ "Quick Take with Tanisha Harper". Late-breaking News. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 47, no. 15. American Media, Inc. April 11, 2022. p. 10.
- ^ a b "Who is Jordan?". Ins & Outs. ABC Soaps In Depth. Vol. 18, no. 31. United States: Bauer Media Group. March 31, 2014. p. 12.