Screen Share Report: Lisa Yamada and Karla Mosley Dominate 2025
Lisa Yamada and Karla Mosley - Howard Wise/jpi studios/Quantrell Colbert/CBS
The CBS soap opera Beyond the Gates closed out 2025 on a high note. The series premiered in February and is the first American soap opera to feature a predominantly Black cast since NBC’s Generations (1989-1991). Beyond the Gates is also the first new soap opera to debut in the United States since One Life to Live’s television series finale on ABC in 2012, as well as the first daytime drama to debut in the United States since NBC’s Passions (1999-2008).
Other strides towards representation for people of color were made on CBS’s The Bold and the Beautiful in 2025, with contract actress Lisa Yamada consistently topping monthly episode counts. Meanwhile, Peacock’s Days of Our Lives has maintained a healthy blend of actors of color in its cast. On the other hand, ABC’s General Hospital and CBS’s The Young and the Restless have fallen behind with representation of people of color. The longest-running American soap opera in production, General Hospital, features several actors of color in its cast who don’t appear in every episode of a given month. Meanwhile, The Young and the Restless has fewer performers of color in its cast than any of the other four soap operas on the air.
Clifton Davis - Quantrell Colbert/CBS
Beyond the Gates: Contract performers Clifton Davis (Vernon Dupree) and Karla Mosley (Dani Dupree Hamilton) each appeared in 14 out of 20 episodes in December 2025, more than any performer of color that month. This is an impressive feat for Mosley, who topped monthly episode counts from August to October. Additionally, Mosley was featured in more episodes of Beyond the Gates in 2025 than any actor of color, appearing in 137 out of 199 episodes.
Alex Alegria (Tomás Navarro) and Brandon Claybon (Martin Richardson) tied as the contract actors of color who were featured in the fewest episodes of Beyond the Gates in December. They appeared in seven episodes each. Meanwhile, former contract actor Maurice Johnson (original actor for Ted Richardson) appeared in only 36 episodes throughout the year, concluding with his last episode on May 13. Richardson is now portrayed by contract actor Keith D. Robinson as of May 15. This marked the first, and thus far, only recast for Beyond the Gates.
Contract and recurring performers of color on beyond the gates
Recurring:
David Lami Friebe (Izaiah Hawthorne): 6
Darryl W. Handy (Detective Marcel Malone): 6
Bonita Brisker (Sharon): 5
Jasmine Burke (June): 5
Maria Howell (Tracy): 5
Maurice P. Kerry (Randy Parker): 5
Kenjah (Madison): 4
Dominique Madison (Lynette): 4
Jaden Lucas Miller (Tyrell Richardson): 4
Destiny Love (Laura Peterson): 3
Malachi Malik (Elon Hawthorne): 3
Robert Christopher Riley (Dr. Carlton Fitzgerald): 3
Rachael Thompson (Dr. Ahn): 3
Ellie Wang (Caroline Lee): 3
Karan Kendrick (Mona Wilson): 2
Arle Michel (Peaches): 2
Contract:
Clifton Davis (Vernon Dupree): 14
Karla Mosley (Dani Dupree Hamilton): 14
Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree): 13
Daphnée Duplaix (Nicole Dupree Richardson): 12
Sean Freeman (Andre Richardson): 12
Trisha Mann-Grant (Dana Thomas): 12
Keith D. Robinson (Ted Richardson): 12
Timon Kyle Durrett (Bill Hamilton): 11
Colby Nixon (Katherine Richardson): 11
Ambyr Michelle (Eva Thomas): 10
Marquita Goings (Hayley Lawson): 9
Jibre Hordges (Jacob Hawthorne): 9
Arielle Prepetit (Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne): 9
RhonniRose Mantilla (Chelsea Hamilton): 8
Alex Alegria (Tomás Navarro): 7
Brandon Claybon (Martin Richardson): 7
Contract and recurring performers of color on Beyond the Gates
Recurring:
Ernestine Johnson (Shanice Johnson): 65
Najah Jackson (Samantha Richardson): 61
Jaden Lucas Miller (Tyrell Richardson): 50
Jason Graham (Douglas McBride): 44
Maurice P. Kerry (Randy Parker): 39
Kenjah (Madison): 37
Jasmine Burke (June): 34
Darryl W. Handy (Detective Marcel Malone): 30
Ellie Wang (Caroline Lee): 26
Karan Kendrick (Mona Wilson): 25
Bonita Brisker (Sharon): 21
Maria Howell (Tracy): 21
Brianna Roberts (Allison): 20
Malachi Malik (Elon Hawthorne): 19
David Lami Friebe (Izaiah Hawthorne): 18
Destiny Love (Laura Peterson): 18
Robert Christopher Riley (Dr. Carlton Fitzgerald): 18
Carlos Palacio (Diego Sánchez): 13
Adam Dunlap (Drake): 10
Alex Cheeks (Donnell McBride): 9
Camryn Jade (Jessica): 9
Arle Michel (Peaches): 8
Contract:
Karla Mosley (Dani Dupree
Hamilton): 137
Daphnée Duplaix (Nicole Dupree Richardson): 126
Timon Kyle Durrett (Bill Hamilton): 117
Colby Nixon (Katherine Richardson): 113
Jibre Hordges (Jacob Hawthorne): 111
Ambyr Michelle (Eva Thomas): 111
Arielle Prepetit (Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne): 111
Sean Freeman (Andre Richardson): 110
Trisha Mann-Grant (Dana Thomas): 108
Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree): 105
Clifton Davis (Vernon Dupree): 104
Brandon Claybon (Martin Richardson): 103
RhonniRose Mantilla (Chelsea Hamilton): 99
Marquita Goings (Hayley Lawson): 92
Keith D. Robinson (Ted Richardson): 71
Alex Alegria (Tomás Navarro): 67
Maurice Johnson (Ted Richardson): 36
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The Bold and the Beautiful: Contract actor Lawrence St.Victor (Carter Walton) was featured in eight out of 22 episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful in December 2025, more than any contract or recurring actor of color on the soap opera. Meanwhile, with only two appearances, Delon de Metz (Zende Forrester Dominguez) was the contract actor of color who was featured in the fewest episodes in December, with only two appearances. Lastly, contract actress Romy Park (Poppy Nozawa) and recurring performers Dan Martin (Lieutenant Bradley Baker) and Naomi Matsuda (Li Finnegan) didn’t make any appearances in December.
Throughout 2025, contract actress Lisa Yamada (Luna Nozawa) made more appearances than any performer of color across all five soap operas in production. Yamada appeared in 142 out of 251 total episodes for the year. Furthermore, recurring actor Dan Martin (Lieutenant Bradley Baker) was featured in only 12 episodes, fewer than any contract or recurring actor of color on The Bold and the Beautiful in 2025.
Contract and recurring performers of color on the bold and the beautiful
Recurring:
Dan Martin (Lieutenant Bradley Baker): 0
Naomi Matsuda (Li Finnegan): 0
Contract:
Lawrence St.Victor (Carter Walton): 8
Murielle Hilaire (Daphne Rose): 3
Delon de Metz (Zende Forrester Dominguez): 2
Romy Park (Poppy Nozawa): 0
contract and recurring performers of color on the bold and the beautiful
Recurring:
Naomi Matsuda (Dr. Li Finnegan): 68
Cassandra Creech (Dr. Grace Buckingham): 24
Dan Martin (Lieutenant Bradley Baker): 12
Contract:
Lisa Yamada (Luna Nozawa): 142
Lawrence St. Victor (Carter Walton): 100
Murielle Hilaire (Daphne Rose): 75
Romy Park (Poppy Nozawa): 44
Delon de Metz (Zende Forrester Domiguez): 30
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Days of Our Lives: In December 2025, contract actor Tyler Joseph Andrews (Theo Carver) was the leading performer of color on Peacock’s Days of Our Lives. Andrews appeared in a total of 12 out of 23 episodes throughout the month, more than any contract or recurring performer of color on the soap. Recurring actress Tina Huang (Melinda Trask) was featured in only one episode in December, fewer than any performer of color on Days of Our Lives. Lastly, recurring actress Shi Ne Nielson (Amy Choi) didn’t make any appearances in December.
Over the course of 2025, contract actress Cherie Jimenez (Gabi Hernandez) appeared in 87 episodes out of the year’s 260, more than any contract or recurring performer of color on Days of Our Lives. Meanwhile, December 2025 screen time leader Tyler Joseph Andrews appeared in only 26 episodes throughout the year, fewer than any contract actor of color on the soap. Furthermore, recurring performers Tina Huang (Melinda Trask) and Shi Ne Nielson (Amy Choi) were only featured in 22 episodes throughout 2025, fewer than any performer of color on Days of Our Lives.
Contract and recurring performers of color on days of our lives
Recurring:
Tina Huang (Melinda Trask): 1
Shi Ne Nielson (Amy Choi): 0
Contract:
Tyler Joseph Andrews (Theo Carver): 12
Raven Bowens (Chanel DiMera): 8
Al Calderón (Javi Hernández): 8
Jackee Harry (Paulina Price Carver): 8
Cherie Jimenez (Gabi DiMera): 7
Rachel Boyd (Sophia Choi): 5
Elia Cantu (Jada Hunter): 5
Marissa Reyes (Arianna Horton): 4
James Reynolds (Abe Carver): 4
Contract and recurring performers of color on Days of our lives
Recurring:
Tina Huang (Melinda Trask): 22
Shi Ne Nielson (Amy Choi): 22
Contract:
Cherie Jimenez (Gabi Hernandez): 87
Raven Bowens (Chanel DiMera): 86
Jackee Harry (Paulina Price Carver): 71
Al Calderón (Javi Hernández): 65
Elia Cantu (Jada Hunter): 61
Rachel Boyd (Sophia Choi): 58
Marissa Reyes (Arianna Horton): 41
James Reynolds (Abe Carver): 36
Tyler Joseph Andrews (Theo Carver): 26
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General Hospital: Contract actor Donnell Turner (Curtis Ashford) was featured in 14 out of 21 episodes of General Hospital throughout December 2025, more than any actor of color on the ABC soap opera. This number ties him with Clifton Davis and Karla Mosley of CBS’s Beyond the Gates for appearing in more episodes than any actor of color across all five soaps. Meanwhile, recurring actress Lydia Look (Selina Wu) appeared in only two episodes during the month, fewer than any performer of color on General Hospital. Lastly, recurring actresses Dioni Michelle Collins (Nurse Deanna Sirtis) and Cassandra James (Dr. Terry Randolph) didn’t make any appearances in December 2025.
Contract actress Brook Kerr (Dr. Portia Robinson) appeared in 115 episodes of General Hospital in 2025, more than any performer of color on the soap. Recurring actresses Christina Ferraro (Dr. Navarro) and Cassandra James were featured in fewer episodes than any performer of color on General Hospital, with two appearances each. This is especially concerning as General Hospital lacks representation for transgender characters, and James is a trans woman. Since her introduction in 2018, Randolf hasn’t had many compelling storylines, making her presence feel performative. James’ lived experiences as a transwoman can bring a compelling perspective to her character, and it’s a waste for General Hospital not to explore that avenue.
Contract and recurring performers of color on general hospital
Recurring:
Jens Austin Astrup (Kai Taylor): 11
Parry Shen (Brad Cooper): 4
Robert Gossett (Marshall Ashford): 3
Vernee Watson (Stella Henry): 3
Lydia Look (Selina Wu): 2
Dioni Michelle Collins (Deanna Sirtis): 0
Cassandra James (Dr. Terry Randolph): 0
Contract:
Donnell Turner (Curtis Ashford): 14
Tabyana Ali (Trina Robinson): 13
Tanisha Harper (Jordan Ashford): 10
Brook Kerr (Dr. Portia Robinson): 10
Nazneen Contractor (Justine Turner): 9
Sawandi Wilson (Dr. Isaiah Gannon): 8
Adrian Anchondo (Marco Rios): 4
Contract and Recurring performers of color on General Hospital
Recurring:
Jens Austin Astrup (Kai Taylor): 76
Vernee Watson (Stella Henry): 37
Eva LaRue (Natalia Ramirez): 25
Parry Shen (Brad Cooper): 22
Dioni Michelle Collins (Nurse Deanna): 10
Robert Gossett (Marshall Ashford): 9
Stephen A. Smith (Brick): 8
Lydia Look (Selina Wu): 7
Christina Ferraro (Dr. Navarro): 2
Cassandra James (Dr. Terry Randolph): 2
Contract:
Brook Kerr (Dr. Portia Robinson): 115
Donnell Turner (Curtis Ashford): 111
Tabyana Ali (Trina Robinson): 90
Tanisha Harper (Jordan Ashford): 83
Sawandi Wilson (Dr. Isaiah Gannon): 76
Adrian Anchondo (Marco Rios): 61
Nazneen Contractor (Justine Turner): 44
Zuleyka Silver - CBS
The Young and the Restless: Over the course of 2025, The Young and the Restless on CBS has fallen behind the other four soap operas in representation for people of color. In December, contract actress Zuleyka Silver (Audra Charles) was featured in eight episodes of 22 for the month, more than any performer of color on the daytime drama. Meanwhile, contract actor Bryton James (Devon Winters) appeared in just two episodes. Lastly, recurring actress Valerie Pettiford (Amy Lewis) didn’t make any appearances in December.
Throughout 2025, contract actress Zuleyka Silver (Audra Charles) made more appearances than any performer of color on The Young and the Restless. Silver was featured in a total of 90 of the year’s 254 episodes. Recurring actresses Mishael Morgan (Amanda Sinclair) and Valerie Pettiford (Amy Lewis) were featured in just 25 episodes, fewer than any performer of color on The Young and the Restless.
contract and recurring performers of color on the young and the restless
Recurring:
Valerie Pettiford (Amy Lewis): 0
Contract:
Zuleyka Silver (Audra Charles): 8
Christel Khalil (Lily Winters): 6
Nathan Owens (Holden Novak): 5
Sean Dominic (Nate Hastings): 3
Bryton James (Devon Winters): 2
contract and recurring performers of color on the young and the restless
Recurring:
Mishael Morgan (Amanda Sinclair): 25
Valerie Pettiford (Amy Lewis): 25
Contract:
Zuleyka Silver (Audra Charles): 90
Christel Khalil (Lily Winters): 77
Sean Dominic (Nate Hastings): 64
Nathan Owens (Holden Novak): 60
Jermaine Rivers (Damian Kane): 43
Bryton James (Devon Winters): 38
Timon Kyle Durrett, Colby Nixon, Jibre Hordges, Brook Kerr
Top Appearances of 2025: With the premiere of Beyond the Gates on CBS in February 2025, great achievements were made towards representation for people of color in the media. Outside of daytime’s newest drama, further steps were taken by the four legacy soaps regarding representation. For example, Lisa Yamada of The Bold and the Beautiful appeared in more episodes than any performer of color across five soap operas in production. However, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless have the fewest performers of color in their cast, with only six. Similarly, three of these actors on The Bold and the Beautiful didn’t appear in December, leaving much to be desired concerning representation for people of color.
Additionally, The Young and the Restless consistently features its performers of color in less than half of a given month’s episodes. These statistics suggest that America’s highest-rated soap would do well to focus on balancing its characters and storylines better moving forward. Furthermore, General Hospital has the second-highest number of actors of color in its cast, at 14. At the same time, there’s still room for improvement when it comes to the frequency of screen time for these actors and the quality of their storylines. Going into 2026, we celebrate diversity and inclusion in our favorite soaps, and remember there’s still much work to be done with representation for people of color in the media.
