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The Bold and the Beautiful To Have Historic Soap Fashion Show Including Transgender Models!
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CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful continues their commitment to tell the story of transgender woman Maya Avant (Karla Mosley) with many twists and turns along the way.
While in an upcoming episode on June 24th, it looks like Maya will be invited back into the Forrester mansion and into the arms of the man in her life, Rick Forrester (Jacob Young), there are still more plans to shed light on the transgender community including an upcoming Forrester fashion show where Maya is the lead model.
In an interview with B&B’s executive producer and head writer Brad Bell at TV Insider, the head honcho revealed that Maya will be joined by real transgender models in an upcoming runway show: “We’ll be doing a big fashion show (airing July 16 and 17) where half the models are transgender, including Isis King and Carmen Carrera, who are both very well known. We just shot it and it’s incredibly beautiful and really fun to watch! It speaks to our continued commitment to Maya’s story and to the transgender community. Transgender models are appearing on the runways in Paris and New York. Why not on B&B?”
In addition, when posed the question if things don’t work out between Maya and Rick, would every time a new man enters Maya life she would have to go through revealing that she is a transgender woman, Bell replied: “Who’s to say there won’t be another woman entering the picture for Maya, or another transgender character? This is a truly unique set of circumstances—hard to find in soaps these days—so it’s been great fun thinking of the possibilities. Right now we’re concentrating on developing a strong foundation for Rick and Maya, one that is to be respected and admired. But trouble will come. It always does.”
What do you think about the upcoming fashion show with the inclusion of transgender models? What do you think of Bell’s answer that if Rick and Maya fall apart perhaps there may be another transgender character or another woman, entering Maya’s life? Do you think that could really happen on B&B? Do you think Rick and Maya’s love will persevere and they will be together for a long time? Weigh-in below!
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I remember Isis from ANTM.
I look forward to all the fashion shows. Should be interesting.
While I can appreciate B&B’s commitment to this story, it doesn’t change the fact that Maya was a royal bitch for over a year and treated ACTUAL Forresters like garbage. She does not get a pass from me bc she is transgender, like I should feel empathy and root for her. No thanks, I liked Rick better with Caroline, and Ridge needs to go back to Brooke, in the form of Ronn Moss. There are NO cornerstone couples to anchor this show!!! And when Thomas comes back, I have a deja vu feeling that he will steal Caroline from Ridge, like Ridge stole Brooke years ago!!!!!
From Eric!!!
I agree that Maya and Rick should be called on the carpet for their treatment of family. Unfortunately, Eric seemed to give Rick a pass on that. I would love for Thorne to come back and give it to Rick for the way he treated Aly, his niece.
I have that exact same thought. There had to be a reason why Eric brought up Ridge stealing Brooke from him all those years ago. Bell is setting up a deja vu storyline where Ridge is the insecure one. I like it. It’s smart storytelling. I hope they get a very hot actor to play Thomas so that Caroline is torn between two Forresters. Besides, as Bell said, trouble always comes for a couple, and if written right and cast right, this could be juicy trouble for Caroline and Ridge.
I think it’s wonderful
The one thing B&B does the best out of all 4 remaining soaps is being consistent with its storytelling, whether it be for better or worse. Cast changes seem to be a constant on the other 3 soaps, especially on GH. While its interesting to bring in new characters and talented actors and actresses, B&B focuses on the cast that it has (for the most part) and writes stories that include most of the cast. Yes, there are characters that are underused, but every soap has that. However, B&B utilizes its core cast the best and its umbrella stories are consistent, character-driven, and not as outlandish as GH is, or how Y&R has become under Pratt.
However, I was taken aback that Bell said Maya was B&B’s new leading lady. Say what?! It’s not that I have a problem with Maya as a character, or being transgender. In fact, I think making her transgender was the best decision B&B has made in a while. The problem is that B&B has characters like Brooke, Katie, Felicia, Bridget, Jackie and Taylor (ones who have greater ties to the show, and some who are actual Forresters), who are all capable of being leading ladies, but B&B chooses to either not write much for them (like Brooke and Katie), or take them off the canvas entirely (Felicia, Bridget, Jackie and Taylor).
Instead, a character that was just introduced two years ago takes center stage? That’s exactly what happened with Hope when she was re-introduced as a teenager; stories and characters were shoved aside to allow for the endless, repetitive, all-about Hope show, which lasted FIVE years. After a while, enough is enough. I don’t like seeing important characters with huge potential, that should be involved in major story/have story of their own pushed aside so that characters like Maya and Hope, who are good as supporting roles, can take the forefront of story for extended periods of time. It just doesn’t make sense to me, especially with a half-hour soap where every second of air time is precious.
I actually get what you mean but I do think that in just a few years you can no if a character will be leading or supporting in a legitimate sense. To me Hope will always be in the supporting part of B&B they made her centre stage & KM is an amazing actress but Hope is a supporting character that shouldn’t have been given the A-storyline for so long but she was a good supporting character. I also think we should take into account the generational issue. Yes Brooke, Katie & Taylor ( & Stephanie if she was still on the show) have emerged as leading actress for the vet actors. To me Felicia, Bridget & Jackie were supporting characters I don’t see them as leading lady’s they each had storyline’s take place that could have made them that but they just didn’t fit. For the younger generation on the show Maya & Steffy have emerged as leading lady’s for the new generation. I’m more of a Maya fan so I would happily see Maya in that role. She isn’t a Forester, Logan or Spencer so having a fresh character that isn’t apart of the major families on the shows is great and a nice change. Also I think it might have missed some people or they haven’t taken it into consideration that Rick & Maya or Raya are now a supercouple. They are a modern day soap supercouple. I don’t see Karla Mosley putting herself in the leading Actress category for the Emmy’s but if she stays on the show than we will definitely see her in leading actress at some point
but to each there own 🙂
I would welcome the new story line including Transgenders. Now that B&B has no happily married couple, I think Rick & Maya should remain a strong married couple heading up Forester Creations! Bring back the beauty of Fashion shows !
It is beautiful seeing that The Bold and the Beautiful is not shying away from such a hot-topic. And it’s kind of incredible that the only half-hour soap is the one that is tackling these issues. It’s inspiring, and I look forward to seeing how this transgender storyline develops into the core history of the series.
B&B has done a fine job in handling the Maya transgender story. No happy couples on B&B? There’s Deacon & Quinn, as well as Charlie & Pam. The writing has been crisper and better use of more characters in the last few months. I’m so excited there’ll be a fashion show. Perfect for #tbt !
There’s one thing that never changes on this board and that’s when people aren’t fond of certain characters they only remember the bad thing or things they did or said. While other characters who may have behaved in the same manner get a pass. I guess that’s just the way the mind works when you don’t like a character.
I’m a Raya fan so maya an rick are in for the long hall they are end game love them they have a lot fans supporting them team raya all the way
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LISTEN NOW: Soap Nation Live! with Michael Fairman Daytime Emmy Nominations Special 2019
Tonight on Soap Nation Live! with Michael Fairman,we celebrate the just announced 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations with our sixth annual broadcast.
Join Michael and his in-studio co-host Days of our Lives‘ Arianne Zucker (Nicole) for our 90 minute plus Daytime Emmy Nominations spectacular as we chat it up with some of the actors who will be going for gold on Emmy night on Sunday, May 5th.
Arianne and Michael will be joined by NATAS Senior VP Daytime Emmy Awards, David Michaels who will be on hand to offer commentary on the Emmy voting and more.
Listen in as we welcome nominees: Tyler Christopher, Peter Bergman, Beth Maitland, Marci Miller, Maura West, Laura Wright, Chloe Lanier, Billy Flynn, Brytin James, Eric Martsolf, Martha Madison and many more!
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The nominations have just been announced by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) nominees for the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. And it was NBC’s Days of our Lives which led the pack in total nods with 27. In second was ABC’s General Hospital with 25. However, CBS led all networks with 65 nominations in all.
This year’s ceremony will be held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards will also be held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Friday, May 3, 2019.
The Daytime Emmy Awards recognize outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television production and are presented to individuals and programs broadcast from 2:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. during the 2018 calendar year.
“We are very excited today to announce the nominees for the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards,” said, Adam Sharp, President & CEO of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). “We look forward to a grand celebration honoring the best of Daytime television both in front of the camera and behind as we return for the third year in a row to the classic Pasadena Civic Auditorium.”
“The incredible level of talent and craft reflected in our nominees continues to show the growing impact of Daytime television and the incredible diversity of programming the viewing audience has to choose from,” said, Executive Director, Daytime, Brent Stanton. “With the help of some outstanding new additions to our staff, Rachel Schwartz and Lisa Armstrong, and the continued support of Luke Smith and Christine Chin, we have handled another record-breaking number of entries this year. Many thanks to our hundreds of great judges, who through their hard work and dedication, have come up with a stellar list of nominees that exemplfy the best in Daytime!”
The 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards is a presentation of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Both of this year’s show will be led by Executive Producer, David Michaels, SVP, Daytime (NATAS) and Executive Producer, David Parks, Ignition Entertainment.
Congrats to all the nominees and now here who is in the running for Emmy gold in major performer and show categories, and creative categories, below.
Outstanding Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
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Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Marci Miller, Days of our Lives
Heather Tom, The Bold and the Beautiful
Maura West, General Hospital
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, The Bold and the Beautiful
Laura Wright, General Hospital
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Maurice Benard, General Hospital
Peter Bergman, The Young and the Restless
Tyler Christopher, Days of our Lives
Billy Flynn, Days of our Lives
Jon Lindstrom, General Hospital
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Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Kassie DePaiva, Days of our Lives
Linsey Godfrey, Days of our Lives
Martha Madison, Days of our Lives
Beth Maitland, The Young and the Restless
Mishael Morgan, The Young and the Restless
Vernee Watson, General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Max Gail, General Hospital
Bryton James, The Young and the Restless
Eric Martsolf, Days of our Lives
Greg Rikaart, Days of our Lives
Dominic Zamprogna, General Hospital
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Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series
Hayley Erin, General Hospital
Olivia Rose Keegan, Days of our Lives
Victoria Konefal, Days of our Lives
Chloe Lanier, General Hospital
Eden McCoy, General Hospital
Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series
Lucas Adams, Days of our Lives
William Lipton, General Hospital
Kyler Pettis, Days of our Lives
Garren Stitt, General Hospital
Zach Tinker, The Young and the Restless
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Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series
Philip Anthony-Rodriguez, Days of our Lives
Patricia Bethune, General Hospital
Wayne Brady, The Bold and the Beautiful
Kate Mansi, Days of our Lives
Thaao Penghlis, Days of our Lives
Outstanding Digital Daytime Drama Series
After Forever
The Bay The Series
Giants
The New 30
Youth & Consequences
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Outstanding Lead Actress in a Digital Daytime Drama Series
Jade Harlow, The Bay The Series
Vanessa Baden Kelly, Giants
Liana Liberato, Light as a Feather
Shanti Lowry, Bronx SIU
Liz Vassey, Riley Parra
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Digital Daytime Drama Series
Mitchell Anderson, After Forever
Kristos Andrews, The Bay The Series
Kevin Spirtas, After Forever
Brian White, Bronx SIU
Wayne Wilcox, Only Children
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Outstanding Writing Team for a Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Directing Team for a Drama Series
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
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Outstanding Art Direction/Set Direction/Scenic Design for a Drama Series
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Drama Series
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Technical Team for a Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
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Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing for a Drama Series
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Live and Direct to Tape Sound Mixing for a Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
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Outstanding Costume Design for a Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Hairstyling for a Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Makeup for a Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Game Show
Family Feud
Jeopardy!
Let’s Make a Deal
The Price Is Right
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
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Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program
Couples Court with the Cutlers
Judge Judy
Judge Mathis
Lauren Lake’s Paternity Court
The People’s Court
Outstanding Informative Talk Show
Access Live
The Dr. Oz Show
Rachael Ray
Red Table Talk
Today Show with Kathie Lee & Hoda
Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
A Little Help with Carol Burnett
The Real
The Talk
The View
Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host
Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest LIVE with Kelly and Ryan
Adrienne Houghton, Loni Love, Jeannie Mai, Tamera Mowry-Housley, The Real
Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood, Eve, Carrie Ann Inaba, Julie Chen, The Talk
Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Meghan McCain, Abby Huntsman, Sara Haines, The View
Wendy Williams, The Wendy Williams Show
Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host
Dr. Mehmet Oz, The Dr. Oz Show
Kellie Pickler Pickler and Ben
Steve Harvey, Steve
Rachael Ray, Rachael Ray Show
Kathie Lee Gifford, Hoda Kotb, Today Show with Kathie Lee & Hoda
For the complete list of Emmy nominations in all categories click here.
So, what did you think of this year’s Daytime Emmy Nominations? Did your favorites get in? Who do you think got snubbed? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
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