General Hospital (GH) spoilers reveal that there are some big questions on the minds of GH viewers: Is Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) dead or alive? Use left and right arrow keys to navigate between menu items. Paula Smith is a manager and film producer. Laura Wright and Wes Ramsey’s New Puppy Is the Cutest — See the Photos! Maurice Benard is married, Paula Smith on 11th August 1990, in Temecula, California. I hate it! Thank you Paula, for being one in a million. Their first child, a girl whom they named Cailey Sofia was born on the 18th of September, 1994. His wife Annabel Lee’s (Madeleine Hamer) disappearance and his subsequent exoneration creates a divided mystery among the town and moreover her bloodthirsty family. Given that May is mental awareness month, it is an especially good time to hear from Emmy-winning actor and Temecula resident Maurice Benard. Today is our anniversary. Join Facebook to connect with Paula Smith and others you may know. The couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony on August 11, 1990. Check out some of their most romantic moments in the special photo gallery below! Congratulations to GENERAL HOSPITAL star Maurice Benard (Sonny) and his beautiful wife, Paula, who celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary on Aug. 11! Maurice Benard, the longtime star of ABC soap opera General Hospital, is a two-time Emmy Award–winning film and television actor, a member of the prestigious Actors Studio, and an advocate for mental health awareness. Sometimes in life you meet someone Who is part of your life my wife absolutely is my life anybody Who knows us knows this to be true. Happy Valentine’s Day, luv. He gave me a family and together we learned what that truly means. The charismatic actor is happily married to his long-haul girlfriend, Paula Smith. 5th December 2004) and Heather Ann (adopted 20th April 2008). “So if we get in an argument, she likes us to not hold on to it,” he said. Maurice Benard Opens up About Writing His Autobiography (EXCLUSIVE), Laura Wright Reveals How She Broke Her Foot, GH Alum Natalia Livingston Shares Beautiful Photos of Her Baby Girl, "The night that changed my life... Lady in green. In fact, her husband starred in an independent film she produced in 2015 called The Ghost and The Whale. Situated on over an acre of land, this custom-built home boasts nearly five thousand square feet of living space. Thank you Paula. He was also nominated in 1996, 1997, 2004 and 2006. Happy birthday, sweetheart. He gave me a family and together we learned what that truly means. “My first year of dating my unbelievably gorgeous wife. ♥️", "I had to steal this from my daughter Cailey. Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos, General Hospital) and his real-life wife, Paula discuss their challenges as a couple. No words can describe who she has become.", "Happy new year to all! Be sure to join our We Love General Hospital Facebook group to chat about all the latest storylines and juicy gossip! But she’s helped me in that area and I think it helps. He has been married to the actress and producer who doesn’t have many works, Paula Smith, since 1990. For his portrayal, Mr. Benard received the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in 2003. Many of their friends and … Apparently even if he's a Mafia capo, father knows best. Here’s my story My wife oh my wife. Besides that, Maurice and Paula also have 4 children. Love GH? Are the Soaps on Today? Maurice has also adopted Paula's sister's daughter after her mom died. Love GH? General Hospital fans have watched Maurice Benard in a lot of emotional moments over the years as Sonny Corinthos, but now they have the opportunity to see him in a real-life emotional moment. Emmy® Award winning Actor Maurice Benard joined the cast of General Hospital in the role of Sonny Corinthos in August 1993. ♥️", "I had to steal this from my daughter Cailey. The couple adopted Paula’s sister’s daughter Heather Rose after her mother’s death in 2008. General Hospital actor Maurice Benard, 45, and his wife Paula recently added a fourth child to their family when they adopted Paula’s 15-year-old younger sister. Maurice Benard, The Emmy award-winning GH star’s home is an entertainer’s dream. My first year of dating my unbelievably gorgeous wife. 29 YEARS of a BEAUTIFUL LIFE…. Sonny Corinthos has had more than his fair share of lovers on GENERAL HOSPITAL, but portrayer Maurice Benard has only one true love, and that is his beloved wife, Paula. After Paula’s sister passed away, the couple adopted her daughter. But I will say there’s been many times in my life where I didn’t have the belief in myself and she would always say, 'I know you can do it because you’re stronger than you know and I believe in you.' I’ve never seen her looking so vulnerable and lovely as she did that night. Since Maurice Benard is such an open book — hey, he literally wrote one! Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos, General Hospital) just took on one of his most important jobs to date: officiating his daughter's wedding ceremony. Thank you, sweetheart.