Solo Act:

Getting hired at GH has changed the life of Michael Saucedo (Juan) in more ways than one. When he joined the show a few months back, Saucedo was actively pursuing a singing career in a four-guy band called Shades of One.

The group have since split up, but instead of giving up music all together, the actor has decided to take the solo route, "I can call myself 'Shades Of Juan'," Saucedo says with a smile. But seriously, "I am in the recording studio now, working with a production team. For me, music is something that is with me from the minute I wake up till the minute I go to bed."

With the way GH likes to showcase musical talents, does Saucedo see the possibility of singing on the show anytime soon? "It would nice. But right now, I think Juan is just trying to stay in town," the actor says with a laugh. "Thoughts of a singing career aren't on his mind right now. Not getting beat up and staying out of the hospital are.

[Soaps In Depth 12-14-99]