Sean Dominic has had an incredible year with his first Daytime Emmy nomination. The Young and the Restless star is nominated for Supporting Actor. But Dominic says none of it would be possible without his co-stars Zuleyka Silver and Valarie Pettiford.
Key Takeaways
- Sean Dominic earned his first Daytime Emmy nomination.
- Dominic submitted scenes with Nate, Audra, and Amy for his reel.
- The actor credits Zuleyka Silver and Valarie Pettiford for his nomination.
Sean Dominic Believes Zuleyka Silver and Valarie Pettiford Deserve Recognition
For seven years, Dominic has played Genoa City’s favorite doctor turned businessman Nate Hastings. Last year, the actor was front and center as Nate faced the death of his brother Damian (Jermaine Rivers) and his breakup with Audra (Silver). Dominic’s emotional performance earned the actor his first Daytime Emmy nomination for Supporting Actor.
In an interview with Soap Central, Dominic discussed his Emmy reel. Naturally, he included Nate and Audra’s breakup with her begging him for forgiveness.
“Learning that she had lied was the tipping point. She betrayed Nate. It just broke him, you know?” Dominic explains.
The star also made sure to submit a scene with Amy (Pettiford) for his reel. In the scene, Amy discusses Nate forgiving Audra following their breakup.
Nate and Amy’s scenes were special for Dominic given the pair’s dynamic. “Amy’s almost like a mother figure to Nate.”
Although Dominic is excited about his nomination, he feels that Silver and Pettiford deserve more credit. “I love both Valarie Pettiford and Zuleyka. They gave me everything.”
First Time Nominee and Winner?
This is Dominic’s first Daytime Emmy nomination, and he’s one of the favorites to win. However, the actor faces tough competition with his Y&R co-stars Roger Howarth (Matt) and Michael Graziadei (Daniel), The Bold and the Beautiful‘s Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter), and Beyond the Gates Mike Manning (Smitty) and Timon Kyle Durrett (Bill).
Although he seems like a longshot as seen in the past; there’s been many surprises. So, one shouldn’t count out Dominic.
October 30 will be a big night for Dominic, who could make history by being a first-time nominee and winner. Silver, Pettiford, and the Y&R cast will be there to cheer him on along with the rest of the show’s nominees.
If Dominic’s name is called on Emmy night, he’ll be sure to call out his two leading ladies. Without them, Dominic’s nomination wouldn’t have been possible.
