If there’s one thing gay pop culture loves more than a handsome soap star, it’s a handsome soap star in love—and Adrian Anchondo is giving us exactly that. The General Hospital heartthrob recently sent fans into a collective swoon after going Instagram official with his boyfriend, fellow soap actor Colton Little, and honestly? It’s the soft, sweet, joy-filled energy we all needed.
Anchondo, who joined General Hospital in March 2025 as the enigmatic lawyer Marco Rios, has quickly become one of daytime TV’s most talked-about newcomers. But this week, it wasn’t courtroom drama or steamy storylines making headlines—it was romance, tenderness, and a kiss captured under tropical skies.
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The reveal came via Instagram, where the GH actor shared a carousel of photos and videos from a dreamy holiday getaway spanning Puerto Rico and Florida. One standout image shows Little planting a gentle kiss on Anchondo’s cheek—intimate, affectionate, and refreshingly unfiltered.
“This Christmas made my heart pop,” Adrian wrote, thanking Puerto Rico and Florida for the memories. It wasn’t flashy or overproduced; it was genuine, warm, and deeply human. In a world of carefully curated celebrity relationships, Anchondo’s post felt like a breath of fresh air.
Photo Credit: @javichondoFans were quick to notice—and even quicker to celebrate.
A Soap-on-Soap Love Story
Yes, this is a soap world crossover romance, and we love that for us.
Anchondo’s boyfriend, Colton Little, is also a familiar face to daytime viewers. He currently appears on Days of Our Lives in a recurring role as Andrew, an ISA agent and the son of legacy characters Shane and Kimberly. Naturally, fans of both shows immediately clocked him in the comments, turning the post into a mini soap fan convention.
There’s something undeniably charming about two actors navigating love within the same famously demanding industry—especially one as intense, passionate, and public as daytime television.
Anchondo’s Rise on General Hospital
For those still getting to know him, Anchondo made his General Hospital debut as Marco Rios, a lawyer with a mysterious past and undeniable chemistry with Lucas Jones (played by Van Hansis). Their storyline added emotional depth and intrigue to the show, while also continuing General Hospital’s legacy of inclusive storytelling.
Photo Credit: @javichondo
Fun fact: Anchondo and Hansis actually met 20 years ago at a theater festival in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Anchondo has since shared that he had a small crush back then—a full-circle moment that feels almost too perfect for daytime TV.
Beyond General Hospital, Anchondo’s résumé includes Law & Order: Organized Crime, FBI: Most Wanted, and How to Get Away with Murder. In other words: this man stays booked.
Love, Vulnerability, and Showing Up Authentically
What makes Anchondo’s relationship reveal especially meaningful is his openness about mental health. In a previous Instagram post, the actor candidly shared his ongoing struggles with anxiety, self-doubt, and intrusive thoughts, particularly within the pressures of performing.
He spoke about late nights questioning himself, the emotional toll of rejection, and the weight of fan commentary—alongside deeper reflections on aging, identity, and acceptance of his sexuality and ethnicity. It was raw, vulnerable, and strikingly honest.
Seeing Anchondo now—relaxed, smiling, and visibly happy—feels like a quiet triumph.
Why Anchondo’s Joy Matters
In an industry that often rewards perfection and punishes vulnerability, Anchondo’s story resonates. It’s not just about a cute couple or a holiday kiss—it’s about queer joy, visibility, and the power of choosing happiness even when the journey has been complicated.
For gay fans especially, seeing a rising star like Anchondo living openly, loving openly, and thriving both professionally and personally hits different.
The Takeaway: We’re Rooting for Anchondo
Whether you know him as Marco Rios, that guy from Law & Order, or now as one half of daytime TV’s newest adorable couple, one thing is clear: Anchondo is having a moment—and it’s a beautiful one.
Here’s to more love, more sunshine, more vulnerability, and yes, more shirtless vacation content if he feels like sharing. We’ll be watching—and cheering him on—every step of the way.