Kristina Corinthos-Davis

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**Kristina Adela Corinthos-Davis** is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera *General Hospital*. She is the daughter of mob boss, Sonny Corinthos and attorney, Alexis Davis.She was born onscreen on November 19, 2002.

* Early Years
Born onscreen on November 19, 2002, the role of Kristina was played between a doll and an infant when the character was first born. No information was ever released on the first baby playing the role,

The role was cast with Kara and Shelby Hoffman taking over as Kristina. The twins occupied the role from July 23, 2003 to late 2003. However, they were soon recast with another pair of twins, Emma and Sarah Smith.

Kali Rodriguez, who is most recognizable as young Kristina, debuted on November 15, 2005 and left the show on August 13, 2008, as the show had plans to age Kristina to a teenager.

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In May 2009, it was announced teen actress Lexi Ainsworth had been cast in the role of an aged Kristina. Ainsworth first appeared on June 4, 2009.

Response from fans and critics was very positive and Ainsworth was put on contract on June 24, 2009.

Ainsworth confirmed on October 7, 2011 via Twitter she'd been let go and has just filmed her last episode. Ainsworth last appeared in the role on November 4, 2011.

During her time as Kristina, Ainsworth was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Younger Actress in 2011 for her abuse storyline.

**Characterization**

With the SORAS aging of Kristina in 2009, Kristina is initially introduced as a bit of a wild child.

Kristina's trouble making ways during her first few months as "Kristina" are described as "phase". She often throws caution into the wind just to defy her parents because of how she grew up.

However, several major events in her life, including causing her step-mother, Claudia's]) car accident and miscarriage facilitate a character transition and Kristina morphs into somewhat of a "good girl".

In May 2009, it was announced teen actress Lexi Ainsworth had been cast in the role of an aged Kristina. Ainsworth first appeared on June 4, 2009.

Response from fans and critics was very positive and Ainsworth was put on contract on June 24, 2009.

Ainsworth confirmed on October 7, 2011 via Twitter she'd been let go and has just filmed her last episode. Ainsworth last appeared in the role on November 4, 2011.

During her time as Kristina, Ainsworth was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Younger Actress in 2011 for her abuse storyline.

Kristina's trouble making ways during her first few months as "Kristina" are described as "phase". She often throws caution into the wind just to defy her parents because of how she grew up.

After much speculation and rumor as to whether Ainsworth would return to the role, several sources reported that the show was looking to bring Kristina back to Port Charles.

## Background

Kristina was formerly believed to have been the daughter of Alexis Davis and her then-fiance Ned Ashton.

d teen Zander Smith, which leads to Alexis reluctantly becoming the full-time lawyer for Sonny and his enforcer Jason Morgan.

1. ↑ https://tvsourcemagazine.com/2009/05/972-meet-the-new-kids-on-gh/
2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X1HJ3ob-h0&list=PL041CCDCE32ED5C16
3. ↑ http://daytimeconfidential.com/2009/06/25/kristina-gets-a-contract
4. ↑ Dan J. Kroll (2011-10-11). Lexi Ainsworth confirms exit as GH's Kristina. Soap Central. Retrieved on April 17, 2012.
5. ↑ http://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/ghs-ainsworth-out/
6. ↑ Introducing Lexi Ainsworth as General Hospital's New Kristina!. Soaps She Knows (2009-05- 26). Retrieved on April 17, 2012.
7. ↑ General Hospital Interview: Lexi Ainsworth. Soaps She Knows (2010-01-25). Retrieved on April 17, 2012.
8. ↑ https://tvsourcemagazine.com/2009/05/972-meet-the-new-kids-on-gh/
9. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X1HJ3ob-h0&list=PL041CCDCE32ED5C16
10. ↑ http://daytimeconfidential.com/2009/06/25/kristina-gets-a-contract
11. ↑ Dan J. Kroll (2011-10-11). Lexi Ainsworth confirms exit as GH's Kristina. Soap Central. Retrieved on April 17, 2012.
12. ↑ http://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/ghs-ainsworth-out/
13. ↑ General Hospital Interview: Lexi Ainsworth. Soaps She Knows (2010-01-25). Retrieved on April 17, 2012.