Delon de Metz joined The Bold and the Beautiful in October 2020, stepping into the role of Zende Forrester Dominguez. The actor quickly won over viewers with his screen presence and the fresh energy he brought to the long-running CBS soap. Here are five fast facts about the star whose casting made headlines in daytime.
New York State Of Mind
De Metz is of Dutch and Caribbean descent. Born on April 9 in Manhattan, New York, the actor studied at the Horace Mann School before attending Harvard University, from which he graduated with an honors degree in economics.
Mother May I
De Metz never originally planned on pursuing an acting career, but the path opened up thanks to his mother’s encouragement. While he was a sophomore in high school, she arranged for him to meet renowned acting coach Susan Batson in New York as preparation for future college interviews.
That experience sparked his passion for acting, even as his family set clear priorities: he would first focus on academics, gain acceptance to Harvard, and earn his degree. Only after achieving that milestone would he have their full support to follow his dream of becoming an actor. His mother has been a fan of B&B for over 25 years.
Credit Where Credit Is Due
De Metz has built an impressive résumé since making his television debut on The State of Georgia. He quickly followed that up with appearances in Model Minority, Applebaum, Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous, Buttwhistle, Raymond Avenue, and Teen Wolf.
From there, he went on to land roles in popular series such as Girl Meets World, Murder in the First, Castle, Scorpion, NCIS, and NCIS: Los Angeles. De Metz also showcased his range in The Kominsky Method and had a recurring role as Sam Parker on Zoo. His credits continued to grow with The Space Between, and most recently, he appeared on the hit drama 9-1-1.
Check Your Six
The actor appeared on an episode of S.W.A.T. with The Young and the Restless alum Shemar Moore (Malcolm). “I had a great time getting the sh*t kicked out of me by big bro [Shemar Moore] during my guest star on [S.W.A.T.] This character was a big departure from the roles I typically play and shows me in a wildly different light . . . I’ll post more when the episode airs . . . stay tuned to #swat #swatcbs on [CBS],” de Metz posting on Instagram. The actor is also friends with General Hospital‘s Sawandi Wilson (Isaiah).
Off Limits
When he’s not on set, de Metz enjoys practicing martial arts, watching anime, and heading to the beach — preferably with a piña colada in hand.
