Wednesday, May 9, 2012

American soap opera 'Bold' is big hit in Italy

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American soap opera 'Bold' is big hit in Italy
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In this photo released Wednesday, May 9, 2012 by Bell Phillip Television Productions Inc., Ronn Moss, who plays Ridge, background, takes photos of Kim Matula, who plays Hope, right, sitting on small truck during the shooting of TV soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful", in Masseria San Domenico, Italy, Sunday, May 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Damiano Guberti, Bell Phillip Television Productions, Inc.)

In this photo released Wednesday, May 9, 2012 by Bell Phillip Television Productions Inc., Ronn Moss, who plays Ridge, background, takes photos of Kim Matula, who plays Hope, right, sitting on small truck during the shooting of TV soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful", in Masseria San Domenico, Italy, Sunday, May 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Damiano Guberti, Bell Phillip Television Productions, Inc.)

In this photo released Wednesday, May 9, 2012 by Bell Phillip Television Productions Inc., Kim Matula, left, who plays Hope, sits on a small truck during the shooting of TV soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful", in Masseria San Domenico, Italy, Sunday, May 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Damiano Guberti, Bell Phillip Television Productions, Inc.)

In this photo released Wednesday, May 9, 2012 by Bell Phillip Television Productions Inc., Kim Matula, who plays Hope, is seen during the shooting of TV soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful", in Masseria San Domenico, Italy, Sunday, May 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Damiano Guberti, Bell Phillip Television Productions, Inc.)

In this photo released Wednesday, May 9, 2012 by Bell Phillip Television Productions Inc., Kim Matula, who plays Hope, is seen during the shooting of TV soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful", in Masseria San Domenico, Italy, Sunday, May 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Damiano Guberti, Bell Phillip Television Productions, Inc.)

In this photo released Wednesday, May 9, 2012 by Bell Phillip Television Productions Inc., Ronn Moss, who plays Ridge, stands during the shooting of TV soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful", in Masseria San Domenico, Italy, Sunday, May 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Damiano Guberti, Bell Phillip Television Productions, Inc.)

(AP) ? The American soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful" has landed in Italy, home to some of its most passionate fans.

The cast and production team are in Puglia in the heel of Italy to film ten episodes of the popular soap opera known in Italy simply as "Beautiful."

Hundreds of locals gathered at the stunning town of Polignano A Mare to catch a glimpse of their favorite stars. The show has 4 million viewers in Italy, compared to 3.6 million in the U.S.

Ronn Moss, who plays Ridge, one of the main characters, says Italians are "always very welcoming, very passionate about the show, so it makes it much more fun" to film there.

The show celebrated its 25th anniversary in March.

Associated Press
People, Places and Companies: Italy

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