Cameron Mathison, a familiar face in Kenyan living rooms thanks to the enduring popularity of daytime soaps like General Hospital, has confirmed that his marriage to Vanessa Arevalo is over. For the legions of Kenyan soap opera fans who have followed Mathison from his days as Ryan Lavery in Pine Valley to Drew Cain in Port Charles, the news comes as a shock. Unlike the dramatic, vase-throwing exits typical of the characters Mathison plays, this real-life plot twist appears somber and measured. A Kenyan Fan FavoriteIn Kenya, where soap operas are not just entertainment but a cultural touchstone that bridges generations, Mathison is household royalty. The fantasy of the perfect soap star life has been punctured, replaced by a more relatable, if melancholic, reality.

Source: The Star February 16, 2026 10:02 UTC