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context: at no. 7 in AfterEllen.com's list of "Top 50 Favorite Female TV Characters" Specific General Callie Torres Calliope Iphegenia "Callie" Torres, M.D. is a fictional character from the medical drama television series "Grey's Anatomy", which airs on the ABC in the United States. The character was created by series' producer Shonda Rhimes, and is portrayed by Sara Ramirez. She was introduced in season two, as a senior orthopedic resident, as a love interest for intern George O'Malley (T.R. Knight). Eventually becoming an attending orthopedic surgeon, the character was originally contracted to appear on a recurring basis, but received star billing </s> and then sharing her every other school year and Christmas. Callie is referenced occasionally by Arizona and Sofia after her departure from the show. At the conclusion of season 14, Arizona departs the show to move to New York and it is implied that the two will ultimately reconcile after Callie and Penny are mentioned to have broken up. Ramirez was seen by ABC executives, in her Broadway performance of "Spamalot", which garnered their attention. Due to their admiration, the network offered Ramirez a role on any ABC television series, of her choice, and she chose "Grey's Anatomy". Ramirez further </s> of his sexual encounter, but becomes increasingly suspicious, and announces her desire to conceive a child. Shortly thereafter, however, she discovers that O'Malley has been unfaithful, ending their marriage. Though her personal life is troubled, Torres thrives professionally when she is appointed as the hospital's Chief Resident. However, she soon begins struggling to cope in the role, and is demoted soon thereafter. Torres forms a friendship with Erica Hahn (Brooke Smith), the hospital's new chief of cardiothoracic surgery. The two embark on a relationship when Hahn jokingly kisses Torres in an elevator to tease Sloan. Neither has been with another
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