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General Hospital Spoiler Pic: A Vincent Pastore Sighting!

Don't forget, General Hospital fans:

Vincent Pastore is set to appear in Port Charles as Max and Milo's father. Look for him to take an interest in Diane.

Here's an early look at the former Sopranos star in a scene:

Vincent Pastore on General Hospital

Frank Dicopoulos to Appear at Breast Cancer Benefit

Frank Dicopoulos - the actor that portrays Frank on Guiding Light - will appear at the Reach to Recovery Breast Cancer Benefit on Sunday, April 6. It's set to take place at 550 Cherrington Parkway in Coraopolis, PA.

Tickets and more information are available at www.breastcancerbenefit.org.

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Frank Dicopoulos Dishes on Daughter, Guiding Light

On Guiding Light these days, a certain Aussie beauty has Frank concerned about his daughter, Marina.

As relayed to Soap Opera Digest, meanwhile, his portrayer, Frank Dicopoulos, can relate.

"I'm overprotective of my real family," the actor said. "I can't imagine Frank Dicopoulos being in the same position as Frank Cooper. It would be horrible!"

Dicopoulos is the father of daughter Olivia Dicopoulos, who also stars on Guiding Light as Vanessa and Matt's daughter, Maureen.

"I have a wonderful relationship with both of my children," said Frank, "but it's different between the sexes. I love my son, but with my daughter it's a different thing. There's always a special bond between fathers and daughters."

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On the show, Dicopoulos says he was "kind of concerned about the Thanksgiving scene" recently because his character comes off as a jerk. But his bond with Marina is in jeopardy due to his refusal to accept her love for international criminal Cyrus.

How would any father react to that?

"It's a tough situation," said Dicopoulos. "I'm sure a lot of people out there are going to be able to relate to it. As a parent, you just want to do the best you can for your children and protect them."

Overall, viewer reaction to the story line appears to be mixed.

"Some fans say, 'back off,' and, 'lay off of her,'" said Dicopoulos. "Then I get people who defend me and say, 'Good for you! If had a dad like Frank, I wouldn't be in my situation.' Then some fans jump on the other fans' opinions. It's crazy!"

In the Soap Opera Spotlight: Frank Dicopoulos

Frank Dicopoulos has been on Guiding Light for years. Does this mean fans know all there is to know about the actor?

Let's find out. Check out these fun facts...

  • Frank Dicopoulos PicDicopoulos sold dental instruments on the side during his modeling days.
  • He began his own pool-cleaning service after moving to Los Angeles.
  • He set an NCAA track record for high hurdles in high school.
  • The actor is a founding member of Kenyon College's Archon Society coed fraternity.
  • He was a stage manager for his college's production of C.C. Pyle and the Bunion Derby, which was directed by famous alumnus Paul Newman.
  • In 1994, Dicopoulos was diagnosed with Basal Cell Carcinoma, which he overcame. He's now a national spokesperson for the American Cancer Society.