Soap Wire: Performer of the Week - Daphnée Duplaix on 'Beyond the Gates'

Wow! What a stellar week once again for Beyond the Gates—from the acting to the storytelling, directing, fashion—you name it, they nailed it.

As for Performance of the Week, the honor goes to a powerhouse talent whose quiet fury spoke volumes. The quiver in her voice let us know exactly what she was feeling—the deep hurt, the betrayal, the raw emotion—while still holding her composure. She didn’t fully break until she collapsed into the arms of her own daughter. That kind of restraint, that kind of grace under fire, belongs to none other than the phenomenal Daphnée Duplaix.

This Haitian-American queen delivered a stunning performance as Nicole Dupree Richardson. She reminded us that you don’t have to scream or shout to convey pain, rage, or heartbreak. Sometimes, it’s the stillness that speaks the loudest. From the poised confrontation with her husband Ted, to the despondent vulnerability shared with her daughter Kat and sister Dani, to holding it together in front of her parents Anita and Vernon—Daphnée owned every single beat.

Let’s be honest—we’ve been waiting for this secret to come out, and it did not disappoint. This was her week to shine, and shine she did. A riveting reveal like this is exactly what soaps need—and Daphnée delivered it flawlessly. Bravo, three claps in abundance! You did an amazing job, and I can’t wait to see the fallout that follows.

And yes, I am absolutely perched for the confrontation between Nicole and Leslie/Dana/Sherry/Anna/Lulu—because I already know it’s going to be a sight to behold.

Congratulations, Daphnée Duplaix, on being SoapWire’s Performance of the Week.