The Bold and the Beautiful fans were shocked when Luna turned out not to be dead after Liam shot her. Things got worse when she took advantage of Will and is now pregnant with his baby. She’s had a long couple of years full of malice and family heartache, which shows how her portrayer, Lisa Yamada, deserved her Daytime Emmy award. Yamada’s still reeling from that win, and her powerful message afterward is striking a chord with fans far beyond the soap world.
Key Takeaways
- Lisa Yamada shared a heartfelt Instagram post after her Daytime Emmy win, thanking her cast, crew, and fellow nominees.
- She honored her immigrant parents for their sacrifices in supporting her dream.
- She celebrated becoming the first performer of Asian descent to win a Daytime Emmy for acting in a network soap opera.
- Fans responded with an outpouring of love and pride, praising her talent and authenticity.
A Message From the Heart
A day after the ceremony, Yamada shared a moving message on Instagram, writing: “Still reeling from last night. There aren’t enough words to express my gratitude to everyone who’s helped me get here. My heart is so full. To my @boldandbeautifulcbs family — thank you for changing my life. Thank you for creating a space where I can be vulnerable and pour my heart into every scene.” She also thanked her fellow nominees, explaining that she’s a fan of theirs, and, “Having my name listed alongside yours was truly an honor.”
She then turned to something near and dear to her heart, stating, “I come from two immigrant parents who helped me navigate an industry that was so foreign to them, all while trying to understand a language not their own. Even when we didn’t have much, they never hesitated to pay for every acting class, every headshot, and drive me to every audition.”
Yamada then made a profound statement: “So to be the first performer of Asian descent to win a Daytime Emmy for acting in a network soap opera…I’m so deeply humbled. To the late-night self tapes, the tears over missed roles — this career is really f****ng hard. But I’d tell little Lisa, the one who cried herself to sleep dreaming of a moment like this: we did it, girl.”
A Win That Resonates
Co-stars and fellow soap stars flooded her feed with love. “You did THAT. And you’re so special Lisa,” wrote Crew Morrow (Will). Kimberlin Brown (Sheila) posted, “So proud of you baby girl ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.” Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke) added, “I am so happy for you!! Congrats!! Well deserved! 👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥❤️🙌.” Jennifer Gareis (Donna) chimed in with, “Amazing! Congrats! 🎉🎊” to “‼️❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️‼️,” while Delon de Metz (Zende) commented, “You deserved it, congrats!”
Fans matched that energy with their own heartfelt messages, as one viewer wrote, “Congratulations. You deserved that award.” Another added, “Sobbing, I’m so proud of you, congratulations, my angel ily 🥹♥️🏆.” A follower shared, “Fans are so proud of you!! You’re an amazing, spicy, dramatic add to this show!! You’re extremely talented!! Keep shining!!!!” Someone else commented simply, “She is a phenomenal actor.”
Many followers highlighted how meaningful her speech was, especially when she spoke about her parents. One person wrote, “The words for her parents 🥹 that was so sweet,” while another said, “Safe to say… your bilingual speech was our fave & resonated with all #children of #immigrants 🤟🏽Congrats!” Fans didn’t just celebrate a win — they connected with her story. (Learn how Yamada went grocery shopping after her win.)
