| Rocco Carner | |||||||||
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| The Bold and the Beautiful | |||||||||
| Portrayed by | Bryan Genesse 1987–1989, 2009–2010 |
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| First appearance | Episode 6 March 30, 1987 |
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| Last appearance | February 2010 | ||||||||
| Cause/reason | Went to Forrester International in Paris | ||||||||
| Created by | William J. Bell | ||||||||
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| Gender | Male | ||||||||
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Rocco Carner is a fictional character from the American soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, portrayed by Bryan Genesse. The character first appeared from 1987 to 1989, returned on March 12, 2009. Genesse announced in December 2009 that he would not renew his contract with The Bold and the Beautiful when it expires and departed the role again in February 2010.
Rocco had a crush on Donna Logan in high school. When she suggested he date her insecure sister, Katie, he went for the idea in order to be close to Donna, who was already dating Mark Mallory. Rocco helped Donna get a job at a popular hamburger restaurant, Griffey's, but when he saved Ridge Forrester and Caroline Spencer from muggers, he took Ridge up on his offer of a job in shipping at Forrester. Rocco flirted with Kristen Forrester, continued to date Katie but still held a torch for Donna.
Rocco, though he was still dating Katie, was determined to marry Donna Logan and slipped a ring with a proposal note in her jacket pocket. The jacket belonged to Katie so when she discovered the ring and proposal from Rocco, she accepted. Rocco skirted the issue for months but finally told Katie the ring was meant for Donna.
Rocco Carner returned to Forrester from Forrester International in March 2009. Rocco's arrival surprised Rick as he had never approved the transfer that Rocco had requested. When Rick asked, Rocco informed him that Thorne had approved the transfer and they were working on a project that would be the bomb. Rocco begin to start a stir at Forrester Creation, as well as Donna, during the next couple months. Rocco also began briefly scheming trying to make an attempt to steal designs from Jackie M but Nick caught him. Rocco is seen begin friends with Owen as well as Taylor too in November 2009. Rocco is seen celebrating christmas with the Forrester Family in December 2009. Rocco is next seen announcing to Eric and Ridge that he is transfering himself back to Forrester International with a desire to return to Europe. Rocco is seen sharing a goodbye with friends and then leaves town again in February 2010.