It’s that magical time of year again! We’re back with another Top 10 list, and this time, we’re shining the spotlight on our favorite young adult soap stars of 2025. These talented actors, ages 20 to 25, have wowed us all year long with performances full of heart, heat, and pure soap magic.
From emotional scenes that had us reaching for the tissues to jaw-dropping cliffhangers that left us gasping at our screens, these rising stars have proven they can hold their own with daytime’s best.
Check out the list below to see who completely stole our hearts this year, and don’t forget to sound off in the comments with your personal faves!
Honorary Mentions:
- 6. Harrison Cone – Deke Sharpe, The Bold and the Beautiful
- 5. Marissa Reyes – Ari Hernandez, Days of Our Lives
- 4. Louis Tomeo – Aaron Greene, DAYS
- 3. Tyler Joseph Andrews – Theo Carver, DAYS
- 2. Laneya Grace – Electra Forrester, B&B/Colin Cassidy – Aiden Spencer, GH **TIE**
- Jens Austin Astrup – Kai, GH
Top 10 Soap Young Adult Actors of 2025
- 10. Christian Weissman – Remy Pryce, B&B
- 9. Ashley Puzemis – Holly Jonas, DAYS (Was #6 last year)
- 8. Jaden Lucas Miller – Tyrell Richardson, Beyond the Gates
- 7. RhonniRose Mantilla – Chelsea Hamilton, BTG
- 6. Crew Morrow – Will Spencer, B&B
- 5. Tabyana Ali – Trina Robinson, GH
- 4. Rachel Boyd – Sophia Choi, DAYS
- 3. Eden McCoy – Josslyn Jacks, GH (was #3 last year)
- 2. Lisa Yamada – Luna Nozawa, B&B (was #1 last year)
1. Braedyn Bruner and Giovanni Mazza – Emma Scorpio-Drake and Gio Palmieri, GH **TIE**
We’ve got to give a hearty round of applause to everyone who made this year a wild ride, but especially to our top pick for 2025. Drumroll, please… Braedyn Bruner and Giovanni Mazza as Emma and Gio on General Hospital!
These two didn’t just show up on ABC daytime; they lit it up. Every second. Every minute. They did it. And judging by the flood of fan reactions, we’re definitely not the only ones who think so.
Braedyn has those effortless acting chops that make you sit up and pay attention. She brings such fire to the screen, and it’s clear she’s only getting started. She’s clearly an asset to this genre.
Giovanni, on the other hand, has been pure fire this year; charismatic, grounded, and a total scene-stealer in every way possible.
Together, Braedyn and Giovanni have created a dynamic that uplifts the genre. They’re the kind of duo that reminds you why you tune in, why you root for characters, and why daytime TV still hits the heart the way it does.
In short? They earned this, and we can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store for them.
Please NOTE: Not all ages were publicly available for some actors, which is why you may not see certain names you feel (and we do too) should be on the list.
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