 Not only does Sonny's introduction make him the only representation of a gay character on daytime television at the time as "All My Children's" iconic lesbian character, Bianca Montgomery (Eden Riegel) made her final appearances when the soap went off the air in September 2011, he was also the first "official" gay character in "Days of Our Lives's" 47-year history.Upon his arrival in 2011, Sonny's life seemed very easy going and Freddie Smith hinted that "At some point, there will be conflict in Sonny's story.