Lawrence Saint-Victor got his start in soaps way back in 2006, playing the role of Remy Boudreau on Guiding Light. Therefore, it’s been a stellar 20-year journey in the daytime genre. Now, two decades later, the talented actor and writer has officially earned his very first Daytime Emmy nominations!
Key Takeaways
- Lawrence Saint-Victor received his first Daytime Emmy nominations.
- He earned nominations as both an actor and writer.
- The actor learned the news while dropping his son off at camp.
- Saint-Victor credits Bradley Bell for believing in him and Carter’s story.
Lawrence Saint-Victor Reveals How He Learned the News
When this year’s nominations were revealed, Saint-Victor scored a double nod: nominated as an actor for Outstanding Lead Performance for his portrayal of Carter Walton on The Bold and the Beautiful, and as a writer, with the series recognized in the Outstanding Writing Team category.
Daytime television is notoriously fast-paced, with actors memorizing dozens of pages of dialogue daily to shoot in practically one take. Landing this recognition is a major milestone, and Saint-Victor shared with Soap Opera News exactly how he found out about the exciting news.
“I found out about my two Daytime Emmy nominations while I was dropping my son off at camp,” Saint-Victor revealed.
“I knew the nominations were coming out that morning, so when I saw Bradley Bell’s name pop up on my phone while I was waiting in the drop-off line, I was hoping it was good news. Sure enough, he was calling to congratulate me on being nominated for both Outstanding Lead Performance and Outstanding Writing Team.”
Twenty Years in Daytime Television
He admitted, “It was such an incredible surprise. I’m honestly speechless.”
Reflecting on his two decades in the business, Saint-Victor expressed immense gratitude for the trust the show’s executive producer has placed in him.
“I’ve been working in daytime television for 20 years, and to receive this kind of recognition means so much. Brad entrusted me with such incredible material, especially through Carter’s journey in the takeover story and the Hope and Carter storyline, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to bring that character to life the way I envisioned.”
Even with the huge spotlight on his individual talent, Saint-Victor remained incredibly humble.
“While it’s an amazing honor to be recognized, I really see these nominations as a testament to Brad’s trust in me and the opportunities he’s given me. I’m incredibly thankful.”
Huge congratulations to Lawrence Saint-Victor on his incredibly well-deserved nominations, and we wish him all the absolute best on Emmy night!
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