Vanessa Marano has been cast on The Young and the Restless in the role of Eden.

The young actress recently spoke to Soap Opera Digest about the role. Here are excerpts from the interview:

Soap Opera Digest: How are you enjoying The Young and the Restless?
Vanessa Marano: I love it! So far, everyone's been really, really great.

Digest: Was it tough coming in as a recast for Erin Sanders?
Marano: It was tough in the sense that no one ever likes to come into a recast role. It's difficult knowing that someone lost their job. That sucks. But it's a business and so far, everyone's been trying to make it work out. I know that for an audience member, it's probably hard to see someone new in the role, but viewers have been responding well, so that's good.

Digest: What grade are you in now?
Marano: I'm actually in college. I started a program at the community college where you could take classes that count as high school and college credit, but I finished high school, so now I'm getting my associates degree. Then I'll transfer to a USC school, where I'll come in as a junior. I don't know what I'll major in, though.

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