Lisa Yamada Makes Daytime Emmy History With Heartfelt Speech

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Oct 18, 2025

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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Lisa Yamada (Luna Nozawa) is still riding high after her emotional Daytime Emmy win, sharing a deeply personal and inspiring message on Instagram that’s resonating across the soap community.

Lisa Yamada Makes Daytime Emmy History With Heartfelt Speech

“Still reeling from last night. There aren’t enough words to express my gratitude to everyone who’s helped me get here. My heart is so full,” Lisa began, reflecting on the monumental night that saw her make history as the first performer of Asian descent to win a Daytime Emmy for acting in a network soap opera.

In her touching post, Lisa thanked her @boldandbeautifulcbs family —

“Thank you for changing my life. Thank you for creating a space where I can be vulnerable and pour my heart into every scene.”

She also extended love to her fellow nominees, calling them “beautiful people” and “a big inspiration.”

But it was her tribute to her parents that truly hit home:

“I come from two immigrant parents who helped me navigate an industry that was so foreign to them, all while trying to understand a language not their own. Even when we didn’t have much, they never hesitated to pay for every acting class, every headshot, and drive me to every audition.”

Lisa’s words struck a chord with fans everywhere — not only for her authenticity but for what her win represents: progress, diversity, and perseverance in daytime television.

“To the late-night self tapes, the tears over missed roles — this career is really hard. But I’d tell little Lisa, the one who cried herself to sleep dreaming of a moment like this: we did it, girl.”