Days of our Lives is giving Arianna a fresh face, with Vico Escoria stepping into the role, and she’s not just easing into the part. The newcomer introduced herself with a quick video that also served as a personality preview, and one detail immediately stood out: a pattern in her past roles that feels just a little too on-brand for Salem. It was playful, sure, but it also felt like a wink that came across as a subtle nod to the chaos this show tends to invite.
Key Takeaways
- Vico Escoria steps into the role of Arianna, bringing fresh energy to DAYS.
- Her intro video doubled as a personality preview, highlighting her background and charm.
- Escoria revealed a recurring trend in her past roles, with most of her characters ending up pregnant.
- The detail felt like a playful wink that fits Salem’s history of chaotic storylines.
- Castmates and fans quickly welcomed her, signaling strong early support.
A Welcome That Came With a Hint
DAYS shared a video on Instagram with the caption, “Get to know Vico Escorcia, who is taking over the role of ‘Ari’ tomorrow! Give her a warm welcome below. 💙⏳.” It played like a standard intro at first: a few quick facts, a little charm, and then that final reveal about her past characters.
“Hi, I’m Vico Escoria. I play Ari, and these are 3 things you should know about me,” she began, continuing with, “Number one, I am actually half French and half Mexican, so I am fluent in English, Spanish, and French. Number two is I just adopted a puppy. Her name is Lupe, and she became my entire world.” She explained that she’s a “dog mom” and is obsessed with her new four-legged friend.
Then she wrapped things up with a fact that could be construed as a portent for her new character. “Number three is out of the last ten characters I’ve played, seven have gotten pregnant at some point,” she revealed, teasing, “I know all of the bellies, so Ari, watch out.”
A Pattern That Feels Very Salem
Castmates wasted no time jumping in. Hank Northrop (Liam) welcomed her with a burst of enthusiasm: “THE BIGGEST WELCOME TO @vicoescorcia 👏❤️ I can’t wait for everyone to see how bright you shine!! ⭐️⏳,” to which the actress replied, “@hank_northrop I adore you, Hank 💕 Thank you!!!”
Fans followed suit, and the tone stayed warm with one writing, “Welcome to the Salem family! ❤️ As a mega fan of the show, I’m excited to see what you bring to the character!” while another added, “Number Four: she’s a queen 🔥.”
One viewer kept it simple with, “They are so lucky to have you! Keep shining brightly, mamacita! ⭐️,” and another pointed out, “she looks like Gabi!” Overall, the fans were very welcoming and look forward to what Escoria will bring to Ari. (Find out why we love Ari and Liam.)
