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Debbie Martin
Debbie Martin is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Marnie Reece-Wilmore. She made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 22 July 1985. Debbie was played by Mandy Storvik in her first appearance, and subsequently by Katrina McEwan. Reece-Wilmore was cast in the role when the character returned in 1992. Debbie remained in the show until late 1994 and returned in 1996 and left again on 22 October 1997. In 2005, Reece-Wilmore reprised her role as Debbie for the show's 20th anniversary. It was revealed that Debbie is working for Lassiter's in New York. She appeared in 401 episodes. Casting Mandy Storvik was the first actress to play Debbie in 1985. Reece-Wilmore was cast in the "much sought after" role of Debbie in 1992. She was initially reluctant to attend the audition because she was out with friends and saw it as an interruption. Reece-Wilmore explained "I just wanted to get it over with and get back to the shops. W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marnie Reece-Wilmore
Marnie Reece-Wilmore (born 10 January 1974) is an Australian actress from Sydney. She is best known for her role playing Debbie Martin in ''Neighbours'', and was the third actress to portray the character. Career Reece-Wilmore is best known for playing Debbie Martin in the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'' from 1992 to 1994, and again from 1996 to 1997. In 2005, Reece-Wilmore filmed a cameo for the ''Neighbours 20th anniversary special. Since leaving ''Neighbours'' in 1997, Reece-Wilmore has made guest appearances in television programmes such as ''Police Rescue'', ''Blue Heelers'', '' Stingers'', ''Law of the Land'', ''Halifax f.p.'', ''City Homicide'', '' Dogstar'' and ''The New Adventures of Ocean Girl''. She also appeared as an LA Groupie in the 2002 film ''Queen of the Damned'', and has worked with both the Melbourne and Sydney Theatre Companies in a play of ''Pride and Prejudice ''Pride and Prejudice'' is an 1813 novel of manners by Jane Austen. The novel fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia nervosa, also known as simply bulimia, is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging or fasting, and excessive concern with body shape and weight. The aim of this activity is to expel the body of calories eaten from the binging phase of the process. Binge eating refers to eating a large amount of food in a short amount of time. Purging refers to the attempts to get rid of the food consumed. This may be done by vomiting or taking laxatives. Other efforts to lose weight may include the use of diuretics, stimulants, water fasting, or excessive exercise. Most people with bulimia are at a normal weight. The forcing of vomiting may result in thickened skin on the knuckles, breakdown of the teeth and effects on metabolic rate and caloric intake which cause thyroid dysfunction. Bulimia is frequently associated with other mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder and problems with drugs or alcohol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Felice Arena
Felice Arena is an Australian children's author, actor and playwright. He is best known for the bestselling and award-winning football-themed ''Specky Magee'' series; the action-packed bionic hero series ''Andy Roid''; the sports-themed ''Sporty Kids''; his acclaimed historical novels ''The Boy and the Spy'' and ''Fearless Frederic A Great Escape''; and most recently his beginner-reader series ''The Besties''. Biography Arena was born in Kyabram, Victoria, and attended La Trobe University, in Bendigo, Victoria. He graduated as a primary (elementary) school teacher but decided to pursue writing. Arena is also an actor. He played the role of Marco Alessi in the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'' for a year. He also starred in London West End musicals including ''Hair'' and ''Godspell''. Books * ''Wish'' (2005) * ''Stick Dudes #1 Water Fight Frenzy'' (2009) * ''Stick Dudes #2 Champions of the World'' (July 2010) * ''Stick Dudes #3 The Secret Four-ce'' (July 2010) * ''Farticus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marco Alessi
Marco Alessi is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Felice Arena. He made his first screen appearance as Marco during the episode broadcast on 5 May 1992. Marco was the first character introduced from the show's new Alessi family. He joined cousins and established characters Caroline Alessi (Gillian Blakeney) and Christina Robinson (Gayle Blakeney) in Ramsay Street. His parents Benito (George Spartels) and Cathy Alessi (Elspeth Ballantyne) with sibling Rick Alessi (Dan Falzon) soon followed. Arena was happy to portray an Italian character because it resembled himself - noting that characters of a different ethnicity were rare on the show. The character is passionate about everything he chooses to do. He has a big ego and a lot of pride. Marco's first storyline was an unrequited love with Beth Brennan (Natalie Imbruglia). Marco has an "Italian hotheadedness" character trait that leads him into trouble where money is concerned. His invol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Over a four-decade career, his contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture. Jackson influenced artists across many music genres; through stage and video performances, he popularized complicated dance moves such as the moonwalk, to which he gave the name, as well as the robot. He is the most awarded musician in history. The eighth child of the Jackson family, Jackson made his public debut in 1964 with his older brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon as a member of the Jackson 5 (later known as the Jacksons). Jackson began his solo career in 1971 while at Motown Records. He became a solo star with his 1979 album '' Off the Wall''. His music videos, incl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Falzon
Dan Falzon (born 24 November 1972) is an Australian actor of Maltese descent, best known for his role as Rick Alessi on the television soap opera ''Neighbours''. He also appeared in the Channel Nine drama '' The Alice'', as a park ranger. He also formed the short-lived pop group Milk with his brother, releasing the single "Seventeen" in 1997. Currently he is employed by St John Ambulance (NT) Inc. as a paramedic in Alice Springs Alice Springs ( aer, Mparntwe) is the third-largest town in the Northern Territory of Australia. Known as Stuart until 31 August 1933, the name Alice Springs was given by surveyor William Whitfield Mills after Alice, Lady Todd (''née'' Al ..., along with his two brothers, Tom and Ben, who also run an eco-tourism business together, Milikom. He is involved in Project Bluestar 2000–12, a communications, research and development project established to build awareness on climate change and Extra Dimensional activity on the planet Earth. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rick Alessi
Rick Alessi is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Dan Falzon. He made his first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 8 June 1992. Rick and his family were introduced to the show following several cast departures. The character remained on-screen until 9 March 1995. Casting The Alessi family were introduced in 1992 following the announced departures of several regular characters. The family were the first "truly ethnic" group to be introduced into the cast. Falzon was seventeen when he won the role of Rick. He told a writer for ''Inside Soap'' that ''Neighbours'' was the biggest thing he had ever done and added "''Neighbours'' is such a big show and Rick is such a great character." Shortly after Rick's arrival in Ramsay Street, he was followed by his mother and father to form the Alessi family. Falzon promised the family and their storylines would keep viewers glued to the screen. Within a year, the entire Alessi family had d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kristian Schmid
Kristian Schmid (born 28 November 1974) is an Australian actor best known for his roles as Todd Landers in ''Neighbours'' and Leading Seaman Robert Dixon in ''Sea Patrol''. Early life Schmid was born in Geelong, Australia to Hungarian parents. He is the cousin of Krista Vendy who was also a regular in ''Neighbours''. Career Schmid is best known for playing Todd Landers in the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'' from 1988 until 1992. He then appeared as Adam Newman in the British children's science fiction television series The Tomorrow People in 1995. While on a four-year work permit in the UK, he made appearances on several UK television shows, such as Noel’s House Party where he was voted into the gunge tank by the voting public, as well as the plays ''The Lion in Winter'' and ''Laura''. In 2002, Schmid played Brad in the film Scooby-Doo and Danny in the Australian film '' Blurred'', about Schoolies week. He played a newspaper journalist in the Foxtel comedy '' Stupi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Todd Landers
Todd Landers is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Kristian Schmid. He made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 15 February 1988. Todd was introduced along with his younger sister Katie Landers (Sally Jensen). They were given an instant connection to the show through their aunt, Beverly Marshall (Lisa Armytage). After choosing to leave the serial in 1991, Schmid suggested to the producers that his character should be killed off, and Todd died in the episode broadcast on 13 July 1992. He reappeared as a spirit in the following episode. Casting Schmid was 12 years old when decided to sign himself up for an acting course in Melbourne. Three weeks later, Jan Russ, ''Neighbours''' casting director, came to the school to hold auditions for the show. Russ said she was looking for a teenage boy, around 14 or 15, to play the role of Todd Landers. Schmid asked to audition and he was successfully cast in the role of Todd. Schmid r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joy Chambers
Joy Chambers (born 1947) is an Australian actress, author, and businesswoman. Career Chambers is known for such television soap opera roles as Rita Merrick in ''The Restless Years'', Dr Robyn Porter in ''The Young Doctors'', and Rosemary Daniels in ''Neighbours''. Chambers has played Rosemary on a recurring basis since 1986. Chambers made a brief return to the show in 2005, after line producer Linda Walker emailed her asking if she would return for the 20th anniversary celebrations. She shot her scenes in April on a visit to Melbourne. In May 2010, it was announced that Chambers would again be reprising the role of Rosemary. Chambers has a keen interest in poetry and literature which began in childhood, with her father encouraging her deep love of the English word. Chambers is an author of historical novels. She is also the International Patron of the Ipswich Poetry Feast. TELEVISION Personal life Chambers was married to media mogul Reg Grundy from 1971 until his death in 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosemary Daniels
Rosemary Daniels is a fictional character from the Australian Network Ten soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Joy Chambers. She made her first on-screen appearance on 20 February 1986 and appeared intermittently. Rosemary is the adoptive daughter of Helen Daniels and the sister of Anne Robinson. Rosemary was the first character to discover Jim Robinson's body, following his death. Rosemary has been portrayed as a tough businesswoman who runs the Daniels Corporation. Chambers reprised the role in 2005 and returned for several episodes to help celebrate the show's 20th anniversary. Rosemary returned in 2010 for four episodes to celebrate the 25th anniversary. She made the first of her appearances on 6 July 2010 and the last on 20 August 2010. Creation and casting Rosemary was introduced as the adopted daughter of Helen Daniels (Anne Haddy). She was conceived by executive producer Reg Watson, as an alternative female character to the married and teenage females within the serial at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne Haddy
Anne Haddy (5 October 1930 – 6 June 1999), credited also as Anne Hardy, was an Australian actress, television presenter and voice artist, who worked in various facets of the industry including radio, stage and television. She was married to actor and scriptwriter James Condon. Haddy appeared in numerous television films early in her career, but was better known for her television soap opera/serials roles, starting with numerous roles in ''Crawford Production'' serials, she had a stint in cult series ''Prisoner'', as Alice Hemmings and a permanent role in '' Sons and Daughters'' as Rosie Andrews. She was best known however for her long-running role in the soap ''Neighbours'' as matriarch Helen Daniels, spanning twelve years and some 1,661 episodes. Anne was also a renowned children's entertainer: she was an original presenter on ''Play School'' and also a voice artist, having provided her voice in some films from the animated ''Dot'' series. Early life Haddy was born on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
