Soap fans are about to see a different side of Jordi Vilasuso. While he’s still recurring on Beyond the Gates as Grayson Perez, the actor is stepping into another intense role in the upcoming thriller They Took My Daughter, which premieres Wednesday, July 1.
Known for his work across daytime television, primetime television, film, and theater, Vilasuso continues to add to an already impressive résumé. This time, he’s taking on a role that places him at the center of a dangerous and suspenseful story.
Key Takeaways
- Jordi Vilasuso stars in the new thriller They Took My Daughter.
- The film premieres on Wednesday, July 1.
- Vilasuso plays the villainous Xavier.
- Vanessa Simmons and Angela Simmons star in the film.
- The thriller centers on a mother’s fight to rescue her kidnapped daughter.
- The movie is part of TV One’s July 2026 programming lineup.
Jordi Vilasuso Plays the Dangerous Xavier
In They Took My Daughter, Vilasuso portrays Xavier, a key figure in a trafficking network that becomes the focus of a desperate rescue mission.
The thriller follows Adrianne, a protective mother played by Vanessa Simmons, whose worst fears become reality when her daughter suddenly disappears.
What begins as a seemingly promising job opportunity for college student Nikole quickly turns into a nightmare.
Drawn in by the money and glamour of an exclusive private club, Nikole ignores her mother’s concerns. But when she decides to walk away after witnessing a horrific crime, she is kidnapped before she can reveal what she saw.
She’s then taken to a remote compound run by Xavier, where young women are held captive and cut off from the outside world.
A Mother’s Race Against Time
With authorities unable to help and powerful people determined to keep their secrets hidden, Adrianne decides to take matters into her own hands.
Joined by her boyfriend Byron, played by Darrin Dewitt Henson, and her loyal friend Shellie, played by Angela Simmons, Adrianne launches a dangerous mission to find her daughter before it’s too late.
Adding another layer of excitement to the project is the on-screen reunion of sisters Vanessa and Angela Simmons, who play best friends in the film.
A Star-Studded Cast
The thriller features an ensemble cast that includes:
- Vanessa Simmons
- Darrin Dewitt Henson
- Angelique Valentine
- Jordi Vilasuso
- Dennis L.A. White
- Victoria Gabrielle Platt
The film is executive produced by award-winning filmmaker and MegaMind Media founder Tressa Azarel Smallwood alongside film financier Donte Lee.
Directed by Tim Cruz, They Took My Daughter is part of TV One’s highly anticipated July 2026 programming lineup.
The Story at a Glance
According to the official logline:
A mother’s worst nightmare becomes reality when her daughter disappears after taking a job at an elite private club. With no help from authorities, she risks everything to rescue her from a trafficking network willing to kill to protect its secrets.
Will you be tuning in to see Jordi Vilasuso in They Took My Daughter? And are you excited to see him take on such a different role from Grayson Perez?
Let us know in the comments below.
Watch the trailer below.
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