Ricky Williams (character)

Ricky Williams
Peter Porte as Ricky Williams
The Young and the Restless character
Portrayed by	Peter Porte (and child actors)
Duration	2002–03, 2011–12
First appearance	May 10, 2002
Last appearance	July 2, 2012
Created by	Kay Alden Trent Jones
Introduced by	David Shaughnessy (2002) Maria Arena Bell (2011)
Classification	Former, regular
Profile
Other names	Ricardo Carl Williams
Occupation	Former Reporter for Restless Style magazine/webzine Former Intern for attorney Avery Clark Former Graduate student in journalism at Northwestern University Former Undergraduate student at University of California at Berkeley
Father Paul Williams Mother Isabella Braña Half-brothers Dylan McAvoy Half-sisters Heather Stevens Grandfathers Ricardo Braña Carl Williams Grandmothers Trinidad Braña Mary Williams Uncles Todd Williams Steve Williams Aunts Patty 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.

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.

Porte compared Ricky to his mother Isabella, saying, "I was there just under a year, but when you start stealing babies, threatening lead characters and murdering people, you know your time is going to be limited. He certainly was his mother's son!" Zap2it described Ricky as "a one-dimensional villain with daddy and mommy issues".