It’s been a minute since Sophia Paras has been seen on The Bold and the Beautiful as Kelly Spencer, but fear not—she’s coming to a screen near you as a series regular on a brand-new series set to premiere in 2027! Paras has officially joined the cast of Love Comes Softly, an exciting new period drama set to drop on UP Faith & Family, where she will bring the character of Emily Davis to life.
Key Takeaways
- Sophia Paras joins Love Comes Softly as a series regular.
- She’ll play Emily Davis, daughter of Sheriff A.J. Davis, played by Zak Steiner.
- The period drama is set to premiere on UP Faith & Family in 2027.
- Paras is known to soap fans as Kelly Spencer on The Bold and the Beautiful.
Sophia Paras Lands a Major New Role
Based on the beloved novels by Janette Oke, the franchise originally captured hearts as a hit television movie on the Hallmark Channel starring Katherine Heigl, Dale Midkiff, and Skye McCole Bartusiak, directed by Michael Landon Jr. Now, the story is getting a fresh, character-driven series adaptation!
Taking to Instagram to celebrate the major career milestone, Sophia’s mom, Anastasia, couldn’t contain her excitement.
“THE SECRET IS FINALLY OUT!!!” she wrote, before sharing the heartwarming backstory. “After months of keeping one of the biggest and most exciting secrets of our lives… we can FINALLY share what Sophia has been working on!!! I am absolutely bursting with pride and excitement to officially announce that Sophia has joined the principal cast as a SERIES REGULAR in the brand-new television series LOVE COMES SOFTLY, premiering in 2027 on UP Faith & Family!”
She went on to reveal more about Sophia’s exciting new character, noting that Sophia will play Emily Davis, the daughter of Sheriff A.J. Davis, played by Zak Steiner.
Anastasia is Excited
Anastasia expressed how much joy the journey has brought their family, sharing: “What started as an opportunity we could barely wrap our heads around has become something so much bigger than we ever imagined. Watching Sophia pour her heart into this character, grow as an actress, and fall completely in love with the world they’ve created has been one of the greatest joys of my life.”
She added that beyond the scripts and cameras, the incredible friendships and memories have made the experience unbelievably special, concluding with: “And the best part? This adventure is only just beginning!”
We want to send a huge congratulations to Sophia Paras on landing this amazing new role!
Are you excited to see Sophia Paras step into the world of period drama on Love Comes Softly, and do you hope Kelly Spencer pops back up in Los Angeles on The Bold and the Beautiful soon? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Photo Credit: Howard Wise/JPI Studios.
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