The actress steps into CBS’s iconic daytime drama, appearing opposite one of soap opera’s most recognizable leads.
By Emily Brown
In stepping into the world of CBS’s venerable daytime drama The Bold and the Beautiful, Tullia Ferraro takes her place among television’s most enduring ensemble casts. Her scenes opposite Thorsten Kaye—who portrays Ridge Forrester, a character synonymous with soap-opera gravitas—demonstrate her ability to adapt seamlessly to a fast-paced production alongside one of the genre’s most recognizable leads.
Since its 1987 debut, The Bold and the Beautiful has become one of the world’s most watched daytime dramas, broadcasting in more than 100 countries. Its smooth production schedule, global syndication, and daily viewership make it a unique platform for actors to reach a wide, loyal audience. The show is known for glamorous fashion storylines, complicated love triangles, and the cliffhangers that keep viewers returning day after day.
Thorsten Kaye has portrayed Ridge Forrester since 2013, inheriting one of the show’s most iconic roles from Ronn Moss, and has earned critical attention in the genre, including Daytime Emmy recognition. His presence brings both dramatic weight and credibility to every scene—placing Ferraro in dialogue with not only a lead but a touchstone in daytime drama.
In her appearance on The Bold and the Beautiful, Ferraro shared a brief but memorable scene opposite Thorsten Kaye. Even in a short exchange, timing and presence are crucial in the fast-paced world of daytime drama, where production moves quickly and scenes are often filmed in a single take. Ferraro delivered her lines with clarity and ease, supporting the emotional tone of the moment and fitting seamlessly into the show’s established rhythm. Her ability to adapt quickly to the production environment and interact naturally with a lead actor underscores a professional ease that can make even a brief appearance stand out.
While many daytime actors rotate in and out, The Bold and the Beautiful is currently embracing location shoots and renewed narrative ambition. In 2025, the show filmed in Naples and Capri, Italy, injecting fresh visual spectacle into longstanding storylines and demonstrating its commitment to ambitious production. Those episodes are already generating buzz among fans, both for the romantic settings and the tensions that unfold overseas.
For an actress like Ferraro, being part of a soap in such a moment offers both challenge and opportunity: to perform amid location variation, outdoor dynamics, and in scenes that may find resonance well beyond a studio set. It is precisely during these high-visibility stretches that supporting actors can stand out—when lighting, setting, and narrative pressure combine to focus attention.
Ferraro’s role on The Bold and the Beautiful may have been brief, but it reflects her ability to step into an established world, work alongside respected leads, and bring professionalism to a tightly run production. In the high-volume, high-visibility world of daytime drama, even a short appearance can become part of the show’s ongoing narrative fabric.
