The Young and the Restless star Zuleyka Silver says Audra is flawed but has a heart 

Zuleyka Silver (Audra Charles) continues to make an impact on The Young and the Restless | Image: CBS; JPI
Zuleyka Silver (Audra Charles) continues to make an impact on The Young and the Restless | Image: CBS; JPI

Audra Charles may be facing some setbacks on The Young and the Restless, but her portrayer, Zuleyka Silver, has much to celebrate. The actress recently announced a big milestone in her life and offered up some insights into her assertive alter ego.

Zuleyka Silver Anniversary on The Young and the Restless

"Exactly three years ago today, I filmed my first Y&R scene. Where does time go?!!" Zuleyka posted on Instagram. "When I look back, I realize how much I’ve grown from that excited yet nervous woman who walked onto set that day -- not knowing exactly what I was getting into.

"Still, I chose to rise to the occasion and gave it my all," the actress continued. "Still do. I have learned so much along the way and wouldn’t trade this experience for anything!! So with all that being said -- here’s a little Y&R dump to share and celebrate this moment with you all 🎉."

"I know Audra has y’all pulling your hair out right now (sometimes I want to yell at her, too🤭)," Silver noted. "But not all is lost ha ha. Truth is, I really enjoy playing her and getting to know her more and more with every script. She’s so fun, flawed, but still has heart (somewhere deep down 😅). I appreciate all your support for this bad girl! Happy 3 years to me 🥂 salud!"

Everyone loves a bad girl

Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) is Genoa City's "bad girl" right now on The Young and the Restless | Image: CBS
Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) is Genoa City's "bad girl" right now on The Young and the Restless | Image: CBS

Silver's Y&R pals are thrilled to have the actress as part of the Genoa City landscape. "It's a dream to have you as a friend on and off screen," shared Courtney Hope, whose character Sally has offered Audra a sympathetic ear, following her defeat in Nice and fallout with Victor (Eric Braeden).

"Happy anni boo boo! Miss you and the gang," chimed in Brytni Sarpy, who recurs on Y&R as Dr. Elena Dawson.

"Best addition to the #YR cast in a while!!" posted @gingypug. "We love Audra, she’s good and yet bad too!! Such an interesting character played by an amazing actress. Hope you stay in for a very long time. #TeamAudra❤️."

Soap Central has shone a spotlight on Charles in recent articles, celebrating her birthday, pointing out her terrific acting in scenes with Michael Mealor (Kyle), and how we could see her becoming the next Mrs. Newman. We congratulate Silver on her third anniversary as Audra Charles on The Young and the Restless.

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