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It has been a longtime since we last saw Jason Canela in Young and the Restless. So, let’s catch up with him and find out what he’s up to. But most importantly, is he returning to Y&R? Let’s find out right away.
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I bet all the fans recognize Jason for his role as Arturo Rosales in Young and the Restless. Arturo was introduced in early 2018, as the younger brother of Rey Rosales and the elder brother of Lola Rosales.
He came to Genoa City when he was hired by Nikki and Nick Newman as a contractor for their project. But let’s just say all the ladies loved him, especially Nikki. I bet you all remember the whole Nikki and Arturo hookup phases. Then there was Mia Rosales. Although she was married to Rey, she fell for his brother and even got pregnant with his child. He literally broke Abby’s heart since he was engaged to her. Poor Rey and Abby!
In 2019, Arturo’s journey on the Young and the Restless came to an end when Canela announced his departure from the show. All the fans were sad to see him go, but hey, everything has a reason. He is doing so much better right now and that you will find out right here.
In a recent interview with Soap Opera Digest, the actor opened up about his work and family life and what he’s currently busy doing. Turns out, the actor has a new TV series coming up debuting in March on Apple TV. The show is called, Palm Royale, and it is jam packed with some amazing actors like Allison Janney, Laura Dern, Ricky Martin and Canela’s favorite, the legendary comedian, Carol Burnett.
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He said, “Never in a million years did I think I would be a part of the same cast as her, let alone share a scene with her. And I still pinch myself when I get a message from Kristen, Allison and Laura. I feel really blessed.”
It’s a period piece from the ’60s that takes place at this country club in Palm Beach, Florida, and it is about “Maxine, a woman who is trying to reconstruct her identity after getting dumped by her husband. It’s during a time when a woman’s value came from the man that she was next to, and now she’s really trying to fit in with the other women at the country club.”
The Y&R alum also added, “You’ll see what a person is willing to do to have a seat at the table and there are a lot of unbelievably hilarious situations that take place throughout the story. It’s going to be a roller coaster. It’s such a fun show and I think people will really enjoy it.”
Now to the main part: if you’re wondering what role Canela is set to play in the film, well, he is playing the role of Eddie, a tennis pro at the country club in Palm Royale. What’s funny is that he had never set foot on a tennis court before. But in his audition, he boldly claimed to be the hottest tennis talent out of Cuba. But it was a joke and only his mom bought it.
Fast forward to the first week of shooting, where he finds himself in a grand tennis scene, co-stars watching eagerly. The producers were even more thrilled and excited to see his tennis talents. He confessed, “These people are expecting me to be a freaking superstar! So, I went up to them and said I was joking about my abilities.” But thank god he was athletic and with some intense tennis training from a coach, he became perfect for the role.
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Everything aside, he still hasn’t forgotten his roots. “Young and Restless is obviously something that means so much to so many people and for me to have been able to be there and just leave a little tiny mark is an incredible honor,” he said.
He has built some incredible relationships there, and he even still keeps in touch with his onscreen brother and sister, Jordi Vilasuso and Sasha Calle. “Jordi and I talk all of the time, that’s my brother. Sasha’s mom and her brother and step dad are here in Miami, and we check in with each other; they’re like family,” Jason enthused.
He has always shown his love and respect for the show and has always been grateful for it. Although short-lived, Y&R was a part of his career that he enjoyed so much. Now, he is a married guy and a father. He got married to his beautiful wife, model Janaina, on March 11, 2020, and on February 10, 2023, the real game-changer arrived – their little bundle of joy, Jovie Rose, whom they named after his late twin brother, Giovanni.
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But a cherry on cake would be if he could come back to Y&R someday. Looks like it isn’t in the cards for a while but don’t lose hope because the actor just gave us a possibility. Despite being crazy busy after leaving Genoa City, he spills the beans that he wouldn’t say no to a Y&R comeback if the stars align. He still refers to the Y&R crew as family, and says, “I have nothing but great memories and they’re a very special group of people over there. If the schedule would allow it, it would be great to reconnect with everyone again.”
It looks like we might just be able to see Jason Canela back on the show again. Maybe not this year since he is busy with his upcoming project, but we have a feeling we will definitely see him next. What do you guys think? let us know in the comments below.