Victor fell in love with Nikki Reed when she was working as a stripper at The Bayou. He brought her home and taught her how to be a refined young woman. He initially resisted getting romantically involved with her, but eventually succumbed to her charms.
Victor came to town to run Chancellor Industries for Katherine Chancellor. He went on to start his own company, Newman Enterprises, which thrives to this day.
Victor is a fearless type who has been caught up in many dangerous scenarios and rescues over the years. Here, Victor, Paul Williams and Andy Richards are saving Nikki on a beach in St. Croix (actually on location in Los Angeles).
Ashley Abbott, sister of his rival, Jack Abbott, was a great love in Victor Newman’s life. Ashley and Nikki often vied for his love and became rivals themselves.
Jack Abbott and Victor Newman have spent a lifetime as arch-rivals, though their relationship has mellowed recently. The pair often did battle over women, Nikki in particular, and in business.
Victor Newman has had over a dozen weddings. He once married author Leanna Love, unaware that she had written the tell-all book, Ruthless, about him at Jack’s behest, under a pen name. His closest friend, Douglas Austin served as best man.
Katherine Chancellor was a dear friend to Victor Newman until her death. She was Victor’s first contact in Genoa City, and their friendship, based on mutual respect, spanned decades.
Victor Newman is a man of many talents with many skills outside of the business world. Whether on a dangerous mission, in the stables, or on the farm in Kansas, he can get the job done.
Victor was no stranger to dangerous situations. Though he and Brad Carlton were often at odds, here they were on the same side, squaring off against a gunman.
Victor Newman is a formidable foe when he’s crossed. His bad side is not a good place to be, however rivals such as Brad Carlton butted heads with him repeatedly.
The Newman family is known for throwing gatherings from casual to galas. At this party, Victor took a moment to sound off to his son, Nick, and Phyllis.
Victor may have spent a lot of time behind desks and in boardrooms, but he always stayed in shape. He often hung out at the gym in the Genoa City Athletic Club. Here he pauses his workout to talk to Sharon.
Victor’s abiding love for his children and family are behind many of the decisions he has made over the years. Here he’s embracing Victoria, who is in the hospital.
Though Neil Winters worked for Victor on and off at Newman Enterprises, they also forged a friendship. Victor mentored Neil’s son, Devon, and was greatly saddened by Neil’s untimely death.
Victor has precious little patience for those who try him. It’s often up to the people by his side to step in when he’s about to snap. Michael Baldwin, who was Victor’s lawyer and often confidante over the years, worked hard to keep him out of trouble.
Victor never shied away from taking part in masquerade parties, often put together by his wife, Nikki. If Victor was stepping away to take a phone call, it’s very likely he was keeping tabs on someone or something dramatic was about to go down.
Many times Victor has found himself far away from Genoa City. Whether it be because he was pursuing a lead or starting a new life because he had amnesia he always found his way home again.
Victor is most at home on his beloved Newman Ranch. While it’s been updated over the years, Nikki and Victor still relax there on the sofa, usually discussing the latest events in their children’s lives.
Victor’s preferred way to blow off steam and get exercise is by boxing. He’ll often challenge his male counterparts to sparring matches to size them up or intimidate them. Here he was spending time with Stitch Rayburn and Tyler Michaelson.
This is perhaps where Victor is most himself, sitting in his office and presiding over the business of the day or dealing with those who come through the door. Though Victor retired from Newman Enterprises and handed the reins to Victoria, he still keeps tabs on the company he built from the ground up.
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