"Feeling Incredibly Grateful" — Jacqueline Grace Lopez shares heartfelt appreciation for General Hospital milestone

Jacqueline Grace Lopez has played the role of Allison "Blaze" Rogers, on ABC’s long-running soap opera General Hospital. She is an American actress, singer, writer and producer. While highlighting the impact of her role, she wrote about how grateful she is,

“Grateful for this moment.”

Jacqueline shared a post on June 3, 2024, on Instagram, showing her journey with General Hospital and the importance of representation.

“Representation matters. So many have been & will be touched by sharing this moment. Congrats to you on this moment & to all the amazing girls that are smiling from seeing themselves is a beautiful positive light. Keep shining,” said a fan @autigers4ever on Instagram.

Following this post, the fans of Blaze and the show commented on their thought and experiences using #represenatationmatters.

“My sister wanted to get into the arts, but back then there was hardly anyone that looked like us. Anyone Asian was playing a stereotype and that was far and few between. I’m thankful to see the representation. I was elated to see you in the opening. There’s a lot more story to tell and I’m here for it,” said another fan @beyondthescars_

“You are amazing! One of my favorite people and I don’t include many on my list. I am glad that you are being seen and can give hope and strength to others,” said another user @kelliburns13

Fans are not only moved by her post on Instagram, but also her comeback to the show which they have been waiting for.

“You and your character brought me back to GH. Thank you for your part and for representation. It really does matter!” said a fan @anschnee

“So glad you have join the show I think you are the best!!! Keep up the good work love you on the show!!! so happy for you love the post with your parents so proud of you!! Love all your post,” said another fan @57sammyboy

Besides her character Blaze in General Hospital, she is known for her work in El Camino (2015), The Girl Without Cats (2017), and Light as a Feather (2018).

“I’m so HAPPY!!!! I have to start watching this show so they know how important you are!” said a fan @sherry_mandujano

Comments by Fans (Image via Instagram / jgracelopez)

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Jacqueline Grace Lopez shared her journey with General Hospital

Jacqueline was born on July 12, 1985, in Chicago and has worked in television shows and movies. Her journey with General Hospital started in 2015 when she first appeared as a babysitter between 2015 and 2016.

Later in 2022, she recurred in the daytime show with a new character of Allison “Blaze” Rogers, which has been loved by the fans since it started.

In a recent post that she shared on Instagram describing her journey to General Hospital, she wrote,

“Only older, do I truly see and feel how #representationmatters. Grateful for this moment for so many reasons. Thank you @generalhospitalabc.”

She spoke about how she looked when she was a kid and how she tried to change the smallest things about herself, like wearing contacts since junior high school.

“Growing up in the 90s I was this little Filipino Latina with big bucks teeth and glasses since the third grade.”

She added,

“I think I got contacts maybe in junior high.”

In the post, she shared how she could never relate to anything she saw and how that made her feel left out.

“I never really saw myself represented in anything.”

She continued,

“And now older I really see how that contributed to my feeling invisible.”

She added,

“So to get this moment to realize that there might be some kid home from school or someone who sees someone who looks like them if that can help them dream big, I know that would have helped me and that means everything.”

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Fans can watch new episodes of General Hospital on ABC.