Here’s What the Cast of ‘The Young and the Restless’ Look Like Today
This article appeared in www.peoplish.com and has been published here with permission.Eva Longoria – Then
Stunning Eva Longoria shot to fame playing Gabrielle Solis on Desperate Housewives, which ran on ABC from 2004 to 2012. Yet before moving into Wisteria Lane, she lived in Genoa City, masterfully portraying evil, crazy nutjob Isabella Braña.
Eva once said “I feel like I’ve been very lucky in the roles I’ve played: Isabella, for example, was so complex, so full of anger and love at the same time.” Just one year after leaving Y&R, Eva landed her role on Desperate Housewives.
Eva Longoria – Now
Eva Longoria is one of the most successful ex-Y&R actresses. She founded her own film and TV production company, UnbeliEVAble Entertainment, advertised for L’Oreal and Pepsi, and starred in films like The Sentinel, For Greater Glory, Frontera, Lowriders, and Overboard.
She also opened a Hollywood restaurant with her partner, celebrity chef Todd English. The mom of one boy has also released her own cookbooks and clothing line plus part-owns National Women’s Soccer League team Angel City FC.
Robert Parucha – Then
In the 1980s, two mustaches ruled the airwaves. The first, of course, belonged to Hawaaiian Ferarri-driving private detective and ladies’ man, Magnum P.I., played by Hollywood hunk Tom Selleck. The only mustache that came close to Magnum’s was Robert Parucha’s.
If they had a mustache fight, Magnum would have beaten Parucha hands down. He played Victor Newman’s brother Matt Miller on Y&R between 1985 and 1987. Then he jumped ship to play Eddie Reed in The Days of Our Lives.
Robert Parucha – Now
Before and after his residence on Y&R, Robert appeared in the original Dynasty, L.A. Law, The Client, Santa Barbara, and alongside ex-colleague The Hoff in Baywatch. In 2003 and 2020, he reprised his Matt Miller role.
Approaching 70, Parucha is married with three grown-up children. According to his Twitter profile, he is a Deacon, a dog lover, and a fan of playing beach volleyball when he gets the opportunity. It’s a tough life… being a soap opera actor!
Can you believe The Young and The Restless has graced our screens for over half a century? Television audiences first met Genoa City’s residents in 1973, and the CBS daytime soap opera has been going strong ever since. So join us as we meet some favorite faces, and discover who still appears on America’s most beloved soap and who went on to global fame.