The Scarola Twins Honor World Prematurity Day — See How They’ve Grown!

By Michelle Moro Parkerton Updated: November 18, 2020

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Yesterday, Nov. 17, marked World Prematurity Day. The special day to raise awareness of preterm birth holds a special meaning for GENERAL HOSPITAL twins Ava and Grace Scarola, who share the role of Avery. The girls are happy, thriving 6-year-old first graders today, but they were considered preemies when they were born on April 26, 2014.

“It’s World Prematurity Day,” their mom, Erin, wrote, sharing a photo of teeny Ava and Grace in a hospital bassinette. “Taking it back to 2014 today. Thankful to Cedars Sinai [Hospital] for keeping us safe until delivery at 36 weeks and during our short time in NICU.”

Like most premature babies, Ava and Grace’s first few days were spent in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where they received special treatment and observation from specially trained health care staff. “We may have started out tiny, but our parents say we have made up for that ten-fold with our personalities and strong-will mindsets. Sending all our love to the preemie families out there.”

The twins have been playing Avery Corinthos on GH since December 2014. So fans have been able to see the adorable girls who take turns playing Sonny and Ava’s daughter grow up right before their eyes! See just how much Ava and Grace have grown over the years by scrolling through the gallery below!

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Ava and Grace were born on April 26, 2014. “They may have been preemies, but they have always been strong,” shared their mom, Erin.
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The Scarola girls — Ava, Grace, and big sister Sophia, who is two years older — are definitely cuteness overload!
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How were their parents able to tell infant Ava and Grace apart? “Ava used to have a little red mark on her eyelid,” confessed Mom.
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The twins were already seasoned acting pros before they even turned two years old. “Working it today,” wrote the girls’ mom wrote during a day Ava and Grace spent at the GH set.
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The tiny dancers stepped into tutus for their first dance class at two years old. “Nailed it!” reported mom.
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The tiny actresses were super excited about a big callback, even if they didn’t end up booking the role. “While the callback didn’t go as well as we had hoped,” wrote mom, “we are extremely grateful and blessed to have been considered.”
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Summer days for the twins includes Italian camp! Yep, the bellissima girls are bi-lingual in Italian and English!
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Besides dance class, Ava and Grace also love playing soccer. “They had a wonderful time making new friends, learning to work as a team, and overall, just having fun!” revealed their mom.
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The first day of kindergarten was a big moment not only for Ava and Grace, but their mom, too! “So proud and excited for these two,” confessed their mom. “One went in with no issues, the other had a few tears, and Mommy is feeling empty-nested.”
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The twins share a super-close bond, as most twins do. “Best friends forever,” says mom of their connection. Aw, how sweet!