Emayatzy Corinealdi is an American actress who made her debut into the film and television industry with a role on The Young and the Restless. The actress played the character of Nurse Susan Mehta on the soap, a role that was introduced in 2007.
Corinealdi played the role of Susan on the soap as a regular for four episodes in 2007. She worked at the local hospital and was a brief part of the storyline.
However, the actress soon exited The Young and the Restless to appear on the Hallmark film The Nanny Express in 2008.
Who is Emayatzy Corinealdi? Actress profile explored
Emayatzy Corinealdi was born on January 14, 1980 in Kentucky. She went on to study in New Jersey at the Actor's Training Studio. Then, her more formal training took place at the William Esper Studio in New York City, followed by Playhouse West. Some of the actress' major film and television roles include:
- 2010: Romantically Challenged as Tiffany
- 2012: Middle of Nowhere as Ruby
- 2012: The Silent Treatment as Loretta
- 2014: Criminal Minds as Ellen Samsen
- 2014-17: Hand of God as Tessie Graham
- 2014: Teacher in a Box as Mrs Tandon
- 2014: Gun Hill as Janelle Evans
- 2014: In the Morning as Cadence
- 2014: Addicted as Brina
- 2015: The Invitation as Kira
- 2015: Miles Ahead as Frances Taylor Davis
- 2015: Rosewood as Gigi Gaston
- 2017-19: Ballers as Candace Brewer
- 2019: The Red Line as Tia Young
- 2019: Beats as Vanessa Robinson
- 2022: Reasonable Doubt as Jax Stewart
Corinealdi has also won the Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Performer and received a nomination for Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead.
What is the current storyline on The Young and the Restless?
Recently, The Young and the Restless witnessed much turmoil as Sharon lost stability and killed Heather without anyone knowing. Now, as the walls close in on her, Sharon is all set to lash out and make some questionable choices to keep her alibi intact.
Meanwhile, Daniel deals with the loss of Heather, and even has to communicate his grief to his daughter Lucy. Additionally, Audra tries to convince Sally to take some action and fight back after Adam and Chelsea's affair.
Audra is also facing her own problems with Kyle, and both are set to have a heated face-off.
As always, Victor Newman has an adversary to deal with. Spoilers indicate that his enmity with Billy shall sour even more in the upcoming episodes.
Nick will also find himself caught between his two exes, like old times. When Sharon and Phyllis fight, it remains to be seen who will emerge with the upper hand in that battle.
Audiences can watch The Young and the Restless streaming via CBS and Paramount+. New episodes of the soap are released on all weekdays.