Sonny Corinthos is perhaps one of the most iconic characters in “General Hospital” history.

In the reel, he explained his heritage and joked about why everyone assumes he’s Italian like Sonny.

“I am full-blooded Spanish,” he shared.

Maurice Benard frowning

“Nobody really knows that because I’ve been playing an Italian gangster for about 30 years.”

Benard said, “The benefit is you don’t have to method act.

It’s pretty much written right there for you.

Maurice Benard concerned

The drawback is that sometimes stuff can get to you.

Maurice Benard looking sideways