Soap Wire: Performer of the Week - Ambyr Michelle on 'Beyond the Gates'

I know we’ve been MIA for about two weeks, but this week’s Performer of the Week and honestly, probably for the last three weeks running has to be Ambyr Michelle. I was waiting until we finally got to see the big reveal, and let me just say: Miss Ambyr did not disappoint.

For the past few weeks, she has been knocking it out of the park, showcasing an impressive range of emotion conflicted, confused, furious, and just plain exhausted as she grapples with the realization that things may not be what they seem when it comes to her mother, Leslie. Or should I say Dana… Sherry… Lulu… Anna? The woman’s got more aliases than a con artist, and Eva is starting to piece together that not everything her mother says is rooted in truth.

Eva has had to confront Leslie not just over her web of lies, but over the revenge plot that’s now unraveling. She’s also been faced with seeing Nicole and Ted’s dynamic firsthand, something that makes her question everything she was told about them. And now, Eva is finally coming to her senses, realizing that some of what her mother insisted on was, in fact, a complete fabrication.

Leslie tried everything in her power to stop the reveal of a top-tier soap-level twist, by the way but it was all for nothing. The truth exploded out into the open for everyone to see, and it left not just Eva in shambles, but Ted, Nicole, Kat, and Martin as well. Especially Nicole. (And I cannot wait to see how Daphne brings that fallout to life.)

But back to Ambyr, she is emerging as the breakout star of Beyond the Gates. Watching her perform truly makes me miss the days when the Daytime Emmys had a Younger Actress category, because there is no doubt in my mind: she would be a top contender. She deserves every bit of recognition.

I can’t wait to see more of her emotional depth on display. I’m also eagerly anticipating more confrontations: between Eva and her mother, Eva and Nicole, Ted and Eva and of course, the holy grail: Eva versus Kat. That is prime frenemy material and could rival even Natalie and Jessica from One Life to Live.

And I’m seriously hoping they turn out to be twins, not just half-sisters. That would make it all the more deliciously dramatic.

Congratulations to Miss Ambyr Michelle for continuing to impress with her range and growth. I am so ready for the next chapter and rest assured, I will be seated.