Y&R Spotlight: The Sensational Actress Behind GC’s Sex Trafficking Victim Crystal!

The newest addition to The Young and the Restless (YR) cast, 22-year-old Morgan Obenreder (Crystal) is a newcomer to daytime as well, which means many fans might not know who she is.

As part of the horrific sex trafficking ring that operates in Genoa City, Sharon (Sharon Case) helps Crystal, who is being sold repeatedly. Obenreder’s first airdate is slated for July 31.

Here are five fast facts about Y&R’s newest actress.

Nominated
Obenreder’s portrayal of Samantha Endcott in the sci-fi action film Rz-9 earned her a Best Actress in a Feature Film nomination from The Northeast Film Festival.

NCIS
If you’re an NCIS fan, you may recognize this young actress from 2016’s episode Déjà Vu. On the hit primetime show, she portrayed Navy Seaman Mary Burk.

Double Mommy
Lifetime movie fans may remember this lovely actress from the movie Double Mommy. She portrays Jess, who unexpectedly ends up pregnant with twins — with two different fathers!

Woman’s Best Friend
She has an adorable dog named Louie who she says has been her best friend these past 13 years. She shares lots of beautiful moments with him on her social media accounts, and they are absolutely precious together.

Go T.E.A.M.!
Ogenreder’s portrayal of Natalee Vrendenburgh in Mr. Student Body President is perhaps her most recognizable. The web series is available on Go90.com.

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