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Zende Forrester's character on CBS' The Bold and The Beautiful has been pivotal on the show. Zende was born in Somalia, Africa, and when he was young, both his biological parents passed away from AIDS. He was put up for adoption in an orphanage and was adopted from Somalia.
The Bold and The Beautiful, which premiered in 1987, revolves around the lives of the residents of Los Angeles. The show is filled with dramatic twists and turns, romantic engagements, and family feuds, focusing mainly on the Forrester, Logan, and Spencer families.
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Zende was adopted by Kristen Forrester and Tony Dominguez when they discovered him at the Somalian orphanage during their honeymoon. Kristen, who belongs to the powerful Forrester family—the business moguls of Forrester Creations—brought him to Los Angeles with Tony and raised him.
They both bonded greatly with him, especially Tony, who was also a patient living with HIV. The couple raised him with a good education and quality of life. Zende grew up to inherit the Forrester family heritage.
Zende's parentage and character on The Bold and The Beautiful explained
On The Bold and The Beautiful, Zende is a designer for Forrester Creations. Even though he was not a part of their direct bloodline, the Forrester family took him in as their own, and he grew up with all the privileges of being a member of one of the most powerful families in Los Angeles.
Kristen's character, his mother on the show, is one filled with love and compassion towards others. She was never involved in the usual Forrester family drama and focused on building a new life for Zende. Tony Dominguez, his father, who had tested positive for HIV, was familiar with living through hardship. Despite having a traumatic childhood in Somalia, Tony's resilience and compassion allowed him to help Zende feel loved and understood.
Kristen and Tony allowed him to live his life on his own terms and made sure he was raised with the values of the Forrester family. They acknowledged his difficult past and did not undermine his struggles.
Zende grew up to be very successful and contributed to the success of Forrester Creations as a designer. His character is often shown clashing with Thomas Forrester while working at Forrester Creations. His relationship with Paris on the show is also a significant plotline of his character.
Recent storylines on The Bold and The Beautiful
Recently on The Bold and The Beautiful, the show explored why Electra was fired from her job at Forrester Creations due to her compromised images being circulated. Brooke confronted Carter and Hope for their recent efforts to dismantle the power hierarchy at Forrester Creations. Remy Pryce, whose email caused Electra to lose her job, has yet to face the consequences of his actions.
Zende, Ridge, Steffy, and Eric were shown trying to come up with a comprehensive plan to take back control of the company. Meanwhile, Will confirmed his paternity, hinting at trouble with Bill. Brooke also plans not to invite Carter and Hope to their family Christmas dinner, which might lead to further tensions on the show.
Fans can watch The Bold and The Beautiful on CBS Network and stream episodes on Paramount+.
