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In the ABC soap drama General Hospital, Nicholas Alexander Chavez was known for playing Spencer Cassadine. Chavez started playing the role in 2021, making Spencer's story come alive as he dealt with complex family issues and a wealthy lifestyle.
Spencer Cassadine's life was full of mystery, love, and danger. From family conflicts to his relationship with Trina Robinson, Spencer kept the audience hooked. His presumed death on General Hospital in January 2024 shocked fans, especially after his dramatic fall from the cruise ship with Esme Prince.
Nicholas Alexander Chavez first left General Hospital temporarily to continue his other project with Netflix but then announced his permanent departure in May 2024.
Nicholas now plays the role of Lyle Menendez in Netflix’s new true crime documentary series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, released on 19 September. The series follows the 1989 case where the Menendez brothers were convicted for the murder of their parents, making headlines worldwide.
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Who is Nicholas Alexander Chavez’s character Lyle Menendez?
Joseph Lyle Menéndez also known as Lyle Menendez, was born on January 10, 1968. He is one of the Menendez brothers, who are known for killing their parents, José and Kitty Menéndez, in Beverly Hills on August 20, 1989.
Lyle and his younger brother, Erik, were found guilty of first-degree murder in 1996 and were given life sentences without the possibility of parole. The case gained widespread attention as the brothers defended their crime with the shield of self-defense. They accused their father for years of both sexual and emotional abuse.
The prosecution maintained that the murders were financially motivated as both the brothers spent a lot of money after their parents died. The defense said Lyle and Erik killed their parents because they were afraid for their lives. The brothers were found guilty after two trials.
The case gained a lot of media attention with people interested in the shocking details of their wealthy life, the violent crime, and the arguments made by their lawyers. Lyle Menendez is still in prison with his brother, serving their life sentence.
Who is Nicholas Alexender from General Hospital?
Nicholas Alexander Chavez was born in Houston, Texas, and spent his childhood in both Sugar Land, Texas, and Denver, Colorado, after his parents separated when he was five years old.
He has three younger half-siblings. As a child, Chavez loved outdoor sports such as snowboarding, hiking, and mountain biking, and he also had a strong interest in acting. He was part of the Colorado Children's Chorale and started acting in high school, influenced by his role as Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird.
Chavez later went to Rutgers University but left to focus on acting in Los Angeles. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he worked various jobs while pursuing his acting career. Some of his famous roles include Jason Curtis in Crushed (2022), Spencer Cassadine in General Hospital (2021-2024), and Lyle Menendez in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024)
Nicholas has been nominated twice for the Daytime Emmy Award and won once in 2022 for his role as Spencer under the category of Outstanding Younger Performer in a Drama Series
Fans of General Hospital can watch the new episodes of the show on ABC and Hulu.
