The Bold and the Beautiful, fans are excited about the return of Ivy Forrester, played by Ashleigh Brewer, who will be back in the episodes set to air on October 22, 2024. Her comeback is expected to bring big changes, especially with the ongoing drama about her possible relationship with Liam Spencer, which has viewers talking.
Before Ivy returns, The Bold and the Beautiful has already been full of drama, especially with the changing relationships within the Forrester family. Ivy's interactions with important characters like Steffy Forrester and Carter Walton suggest new developments and possible romantic connections, either rekindling old feelings or starting new ones.
Ivy is not returning alone as she brings a new character who is her niece, Electra Forrester to Los Angeles. Electra, played by newcomer Laneya Grace, will have to navigate through her relationships within the Forrester family.
Electra Forrester is set to make her debut on The Bold and the Beautiful
Laneya Grace is set to make her debut on The Bold and the Beautiful as Electra Forrester, the newest member of the Forrester family. In an interview with TV Insider published on October 10, 2024, Grace talked about her journey to get the role.
While studying at the University of Houston, Grace went through a hectic audition process that eventually brought her to Los Angeles.
“The audition process was a little bit crazy for me… not even a week later, I got the call saying, ‘Hey, you got the role,’ and I was like, ‘Oh, my gosh, this is insane,’” she said.
In the interview, Grace talked about her experience in modeling and acting. She started modeling when she was young and later moved to acting after being asked to be in Avicii’s music video for Wake Me Up when she was 9.
“My dad and I had a talk and he said, ‘Is this something you want to do?’ and I said, ‘Yes, please. This is great,’” said Grace.
Grace talked about her first day on the The Bold and the Beautiful set, saying it was a mix of excitement and nervousness. She was thankful for the friendly welcome from the cast and crew, and she mentioned how supportive everyone was. She also thanked Ashleigh Brewer, saying,
“She is the sweetest person I’ve ever met. She’s like a real-life aunt to me now.”
As for Electra's character, Grace shared that she is ambitious and driven, eager to carve out her place in Los Angeles with her aunt.
“She knows what she wants and she wants to take it,” Grace said, suggesting that there are more complex stories to come. Viewers can look forward to a connection between Electra and Will Spencer, who might discover a strong chemistry when they first meet on screen, as teased in upcoming episodes.
Grace emphasized the significance of becoming part of the Forrester family saying,
"It’s just an incredible legacy to be a part of, I definitely felt a little bit of pressure before I started.”
Who is Laneya Grace?
Laneya Grace is a new face in the soap opera world who is about to debut her role in The Bold and the Beautiful as Electra Forrester, the great-niece of Eric Forrester. Grace was born on June 23, 2004, in San Francisco, California, and grew up in the Bay Area before moving to Texas with her family.
Although she is new to daytime TV, Grace is a known face in the modeling industry and has also acted in the 2024 action movie 72 Hours.
Grace started modeling when she was 3 years old. Her parents sent her pictures to FORD Models, which led to her first campaign with Macy's. Her modeling career paused briefly when she got braces at age seven, but she went back to it after they were taken off.
She then signed with JE Talent and later with Wilhelmina Models. Since then, she has worked on campaigns for brands like Guess and Maleficent Toys. In addition to her successful modeling career, Laneya has a love for science fiction and has appeared in popular music videos, including Avicii’s Wake Me Up, which boasts over two billion views on YouTube.
Fans of the show can watch the new episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful on CBS