Ricky Williams

Ricky Williams is a fictional character from the CBS Daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless. The character was created as the son of Paul Williams (Doug Davidson) and Isabella Braña (Eva Longoria), born onscreen on May 10, 2002. After being portrayed by a series of unidentified infant child actors, the character was raised by Isabella's parents in Los Angeles, California. In 2011, Ricky was rapidly aged to an adult, with Peter Porte being cast to play the character. Zap2it described Ricky as "a one-dimensional villain with daddy and mommy issues". Upon his return as an adult, Ricky was resentful of his father Paul for his lack of involvement in his life in his early years. In June 2012, Porte was let go from the soap opera and his departure was slated to be a dramatic exit. Within the storyline, Paul found Ricky about to kill Eden Baldwin (Jessica Heap) and shot him to save her, killing him. Casting and development For the character's first year, he was portrayed by a series of unidentified infant actors. In August 2011, reports announced that Peter Porte would be joining the cast as an adult Ricky. Porte debuted on September 13, 2011. After less than a year in the role, it was announced in June 2012 that Porte had been let go, and his "dramatic exit" aired on July 2. Of Porte's exit, Nelson Branco of Soap Opera Unsensored stated, "Too bad, since the improved actor has finally been winning over fans and critics with his surprisingly intense and compelling performance of a man unhinged. Expect a sensational climax and conclusion in Ricky’s storyline that involves Daisy and Phyllis." Porte said he was disappointed to be leaving the role.