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- Who is the real Damian on Young and the Restless? Jermaine Rivers teases new ‘mystery’ man in Genoa City (mp.newsbreakapp.com)
Local viewers of “The Young and the Restless” are buzzing after a recent plot twist revealed the man they believed to be Damian was an imposter. It turns out Holden was impersonating Damian to gather intel for the real Damian.
Now that the truth is out, fans have even more questions, especially after a recent episode hinted at a potential romance between Lily and the real Damian.
So, who is this mysterious Damian? He’s portrayed as guarded and distrusting, particularly after being manipulated by his mother, Amy, and brother, Nate. He’s also reeling from recent revelations about his father.
Actor Jermaine Rivers, who plays Damian, describes him as strategic and cautious. Damian is a businessman who prefers to avoid drama. Upcoming episodes promise to reveal more about his character.
Rivers, an Army veteran, transitioned to acting after retiring in 2013. He built his resume with commercials and roles on shows like “Law & Order: SVU,” “The Resident,” and “The Gifted.” Interestingly, he also worked with Nathan Owens (Holden) on “Devious Maids.”
This role on “The Young and the Restless” marks Rivers’ first foray into the soap opera world. He has a previous connection to the show, having starred in the film “Den of Thieves,” directed by Christian Gudegast, son of Eric Braeden (Victor).
Both Damian and Rivers are here to stay, and viewers are eager to see what unfolds.