From his first-ever audition to Sundance-bound actor, 19-year-old Giovanni Mazza is on a whirlwind ride through Hollywood — and it all started with a surprise twist of fate at .

“My life completely changed,” Mazza told TooFab in an exclusive interview. “General Hospital was actually my very first in-person audition. I had just moved to L.A. at 18 to train for two months — now it’s been almost nine.”

Something Big Is Coming for Gio

Mazza plays Gio Palmieri, a fan-favorite newcomer to the long-running soap. And while the first few months have built out his character's relationships, Mazza teased that something “very big” is about to unfold.

“We’re finally diving into who Gio really is. Fans are going to be very, very excited,” he said.

Speculation has been swirling among viewers and even his own family about the character’s mysterious background.

“It’s funny — my cousin texted me, like, ‘Is so-and-so your parent?’” he laughed. “I love hearing those theories. They actually help me explore the character even more on-screen.”

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