Erica "Ricky" Sharpe - Bonnie Sveen

[alice93]

She is a very strong female character who won't let the Braxton's walk all over her, and for that reason alone I already love her.

[shyongirl]

But I saw her walk over Casey and Kyle, and now Andy is back we will see more.

[Pierced Musie]

She is the kind of character that has been missing in recent years.

Spunky, fiesty and won't take crap from anyone, especially if she is trying to help them.

In my eyes she is the perfect woman (and sexy as hell) .

[MACYLIGHTFOOT]

I've really grown to like her, especially since Brax went to jail

It took them 3 years and God knows how many tries but they finally managed to create a female character that could be involved with a Braxton without changing absolutely everything about themselves and still exist as a character away from their relationship.

[mokhashin]

I absolutely LOVE Ricky, she is a gem IMO. She is strong, independent, but also vulnerable. She has strong sense of family, she is the kind of person you want on your side when life hits you hard.

And yes, she hasn't changed a bit IMO to fit with the Braxtons.

I also like, that they haven't tried to force her to be friends with everyone in town, but she knows people and interacts with them, when needed. Perfect balance IMO.

[Jacklost]

How old is her character suppose to be? i know she is 24 in real life but considering Brax´s age she has to be a little older on the show

[Jezz]

My guess is late 20s to early 30s. Brax is around 29 to 30 at the moment.

[Jacklost]

My guess is late 20s to early 30s. Brax is around 29 to 30 at the moment.

Wow thats much older than her real life age, ive never gotten why they hire actors way younger or older then their characters

[Pierced Musie]

I think she is supposed to be the same age as Heath. A couple of times they have mentioned that they were close friends growing up and that she had more to do with Heath than Brax.

[~Lynd~]

I'm surprised she's only 24 in real life.I would have said more like 30 tbh.

I love Ricky for all the reasons mentioned.She's a strong, independent woman who hasn't changed who she is to be with a Braxton.