The Bold and the Beautiful’s Lisa Yamada Makes Daytime Emmy History
The Bold and the Beautiful star Lisa Yamada has officially made history, taking home her first Daytime Emmy Award in a groundbreaking win that marks a major milestone for both her and the CBS soap.
A Historic Win for Lisa Yamada
At the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, Lisa Yamada, who plays Luna Nozawa, was crowned the very first winner of the Best Emerging Talent category — a brand-new honor introduced this year. Competing against The Bold and the Beautiful co-star Christian Weissmann (Remy), The Bay’s Olivia d’Abo (Fifi), and Days of Our Lives actresses Ashley Puzemis (Holly) and AnnaLynne McCord (Cat), Yamada’s victory drew emotional reactions from fans and peers alike.
The moment her name was announced by The Young and the Restless legend Michelle Stafford and television personality Ross Mathews, Yamada broke into tears and embraced Weissmann, her close friend and fellow nominee.
An Emotional Acceptance Speech
Overcome with emotion, Yamada delivered one of the evening’s most heartfelt speeches. “Thank you so much for this recognition. Acting has been my dream since I gained consciousness, and my dreams are coming true right now,” she said through tears.
She went on to thank The Bold and the Beautiful executive producer Brad Bell, calling her role as Luna “the honor of my life.” Yamada also gave a warm shout-out to Don Diamont (Bill Spencer) for his mentorship and to her “bestie” Weissmann for his constant support.
But the most touching part of her speech came when she thanked her parents. “Most importantly, I want to thank my mommy and my daddy,” she said, pausing to collect herself. “You sacrificed so much for me to pursue this silly dream of mine. I am so lucky to be your daughter. I love you so much.”
Even in her emotional state, Yamada managed to laugh at her own “ugly crying,” winning hearts both in the audience and online.
Transforming Luna Nozawa
Yamada’s Emmy win comes after a standout year in which her character, Luna Nozawa, evolved from a kind-hearted newcomer into one of the soap’s most unpredictable figures. Her portrayal balanced Luna’s dark turn with moments of humor and vulnerability, making her a villain that viewers “love to hate.”
Critics and fans alike have praised Yamada for bringing layers to Luna’s transformation — from innocence to chaos — and for helping redefine what a modern soap antagonist can be.
A Milestone Moment for The Bold and the Beautiful
Although The Bold and the Beautiful had a light showing in nominations this year, Yamada’s victory gave the long-running series a proud moment in Emmy history. It not only spotlighted her rising-star status but also celebrated a new generation of talent shaping the future of daytime television.
Congratulations to Lisa Yamada on her history-making win and her unforgettable portrayal of Luna.