upon first introduction, kate howard is approximately 40 years old (born 1972, later retconned to 1969) and famous for being the editor-in-chief of a high fashion magazine, similar to the character of miranda priestly in "the devil wears prada". her history is told through bits of dialogue, primarily between her and the character sonny corinthos (maurice benard). through these glimpses, it is revealed kate howard was born constanza louise falconeri, connie for short by those who knew her. she was raised in bensonhurst, new york, to an italian american family, where she worked at a bakery and attended sacred heart catholic school in brooklyn, new york.