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Naomi Matsuda Praises Bold and the Beautiful Stunt Coordinator for Li and Poppy Fight Scene

B&B used some expert help for Li and Poppy’s recent confrontation.

The Bold and the Beautiful characters Poppy and Li, and actress Naomi Matsuda; with the Soap Hub logo.B&B actress Naomi Matsuda thanked the show's stunt coordinator for helping with Li and Poppy's recent altercation.
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Naomi Matsuda plays the tough-as-nails Li on The Bold and the Beautiful. Li has faced many challenges, some of which include danger. Whenever a scene calls for Matsuda to get physical, she relies on experts to help.

Sisterly Fight

Li’s protectiveness of her family often unleashes her fierce side. The doctor has gotten into plenty of fights to save her loved ones. Who could forget her catfight with Sheila (Kimberlin Brown) over Finn (Tanner Novlan)? Then last year, she helped take down Luna (Lisa Yamada) who held Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) captive. When it comes to family, mainly her son Finn, Li doesn’t hold back.

Recently, Li learned that her sister Poppy (Romy Park) slept with Finn and that he fathered her daughter Luna. Li confronted Poppy about taking advantage of her son. Their confrontation turned physical when Li began choking Poppy and slammed her against the wall.

The fight scene was jaw-dropping and applauded by many fans. None of it would have been possible without the help of the show’s stunt coordinator. On her Instagram page, Matsuda post a photo of her and Park with B&B’s stunt coordinator Mickey Cassidy. ”Thank you Micky Cassidy, amazing stunt coordinator,” Matsuda wrote in the caption. “Choke scene with Li & Poppy. We had a blast!”

While the actresses had fun rehearsing and filming the scene, it wasn’t a joy for their characters. Li eventually released Poppy from her chokehold, but the emotional damage is done. Poppy’s betrayal is too much for Li, who orders her sister out of her life.

Li’s emotions are running high now that she knows about the secret. Moving forward, she might find herself in more altercations as she protects Finn, Steffy, and their family.

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