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Erinsborough High Fire
The "Erinsborough High Fire" is a storyline from the Australian television soap opera ''Neighbours'' that ran on 20 and 21 October 2015, airing over episodes 7237 and 7238. These episodes were broadcast on 4 and 5 November 2015 in the United Kingdom. The storyline sees the fictional Erinsborough High School engulf in a deliberately-lit fire, which leads to a long arson mystery. Involving half the cast, the storyline was ''Neighbours'' big stunt event of the year and came about when Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis) sells the school to Eden Hills Grammar for it to be closed, causing the staff and the students to protest in a school sleep-out. Many characters' have their storylines climaxed whilst being trapped in the fire, including the love triangle between Brad Willis ( Kip Gamblin), Lauren Turner ( Kate Kendall) and Terese Willis ( Rebekah Elmaloglou) when Brad chooses to save Lauren over Terese. Expecting mother Amber Turner ( Jenna Rosenow) and Susan Kennedy ( Jackie Woodbur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neighbours
''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera, which has aired since 18 March 1985. It was created by television executive Reg Watson. The Seven Network commissioned the show following the success of Watson's earlier soap '' Sons and Daughters.'' Although successful in Melbourne, ''Neighbours'' underperformed in the Sydney market and was cancelled by Seven four months after it began airing. It was immediately commissioned by rival Network Ten for a second production season, which began screening on 20 January 1986. ''Neighbours'' went on to become the longest-running drama series in Australian television history. In 2005, it was inducted into the Logie Hall of Fame. The storylines concern the lives of the people who live and work in Erinsborough, a fictional suburb of Melbourne, Victoria. The series centres on the residents of Ramsay Street, a cul-de-sac, and its neighbouring area, the Lassiters complex, which includes a bar, hotel, café, police station, lawy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jenna Rosenow
Jenna Rosenow (born 5 January 1991) is an Australian television and film actress. After an early recurring role in children's television show '' Mako: Island of Secrets'', Rosenow played Amber Turner in the soap opera ''Neighbours'' from 2013 to 2016. During her time in the serial, she received an ''Inside Soap'' Award nomination and appeared in the online spin-off '' Neighbours vs Zombies''. After relocating to Los Angeles, Rosenow made guest appearances in '' Legends of Tomorrow'' and '' BH90210''. She plays the recurring role of Kimber Watts in the 2021 Netflix drama '' Firefly Lane'', and appears in the mystery drama series ''One of Us Is Lying''. Early and personal life Rosenow was born on 5 January 1991. She grew up in Ballarat and attended school there. After her mother enrolled her sister, who has Asperger syndrome, in acting lessons at the Geelong Screen Actors to help with her social skills, Rosenow also fell in love with acting and was enrolled there too. The classes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Travis Burns (actor)
Travis Robert Burns (born 23 April 1991) is an Australian actor and model. He first came to prominence with his role in the American action-drama television series, '' SAF3'' (2013). He played Tyler Brennan in the long-running Australian television soap opera ''Neighbours'' from 2015 to 2018. After leaving ''Neighbours'', Burns starred in the romance film '' Sunrise in Heaven'' (2019) and television films ''The Wrong Boy Next Door'' (2019), ''The Christmas Listing'' (2020), and ''Save the Wedding'' (2021). Career Acting Burns' first acting role was in '' SAF3'', an American action-drama television series which follows the daily challenges of the Sea, Air, and Fire ("SAF") divisions of the Malibu Fire Department. Burns stars throughout the series as lifeguard Chase Robertson, appearing in eight episodes of the drama. ''SAF3'' was primarily filmed in South African locations such as Cape Town and Camps Bay Beach, and the series premiered on The CW in September 2013. He later ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tyler Brennan
Tyler Brennan is a fictional character from the Australian television soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Travis Burns. The actor was asked to audition for the role in 2014, while he was working in the United States. After winning the role, Burns relocated to Australia. ''Neighbours'' marks Burns' first Australian television acting job. He made his first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 6 February 2015. Burns left the cast in late 2017, and Tyler made his on-screen departure on 27 February 2018. He made a brief return from 16 October 2018, and again on 3 April 2019. Tyler was introduced as the younger brother of established character Mark Brennan ( Scott McGregor). He is portrayed as an impulsive, cocky "badboy-with-a-heart". Burns said that Tyler was untidy and relaxed, which was the exact opposite of Mark. Tyler had a short-lived romance with Imogen Willis ( Ariel Kaplan), before switching his attentions to her half-sister Paige Smith ( Olympia Valance). On ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olympia Valance
Olympia Montana Valance (born 7 January 1993) is an Australian actress and model, whose roles include Paige Smith in the soap opera ''Neighbours'' (2014–2018, 2020, 2022) and Tahlia Woods in '' Playing for Keeps''. For her role as Paige, Valance received a nomination for the Logie Award for Most Popular New Talent. Early life Olympia Valance was born in Melbourne, Victoria on 7 January 1993 to Rajko Vukadinović, a model and musician, and Tania Gogos. Valance's father is Serbian and her mother is Greek Australian. Her step-father is Australian musician Ross Wilson. Valance has seven half-siblings; Her older half-sister Holly Valance, with whom she shares Vukadinović as a father, is also a singer and an actress. Valance attended Shelford Girls' Grammar School and studied at the Melbourne Actor's Lab. Career In March 2014, it was announced that Valance would make her acting debut in the long-running soap opera ''Neighbours'' as Paige Smith. Valance had been a successful mod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paige Smith
Paige Smith (also Novak) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Olympia Valance. The actress was cast in February 2014 after a lengthy audition process, which included four call-backs. Series producer Jason Herbison said Valance was cast in the role as she was "the perfect fit" for the character. Valance had been a successful model prior to her casting and Paige marked her first acting role. Valance's half-sister Holly Valance previously appeared in the show as Felicity Scully. Valance was initially contracted for three years. She made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 2 June 2014. Valance filmed her final scenes in November 2017 and Paige's departure aired on 30 March 2018. Valance returned on 24 February 2020, as part of the serial's 35th anniversary celebrations. On 4 May 2022, Valance confirmed that she was returning for the show's final episodes and Paige returned on 20 July 2022 until the show's final ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Erinsborough Tornado
"The Erinsborough Tornado" is a storyline from the Australian television soap opera ''Neighbours'', which began on 29 August 2014 when a large storm hit the fictional suburb of Erinsborough and later developed into a tornado. The storyline was one of the dramatic events of ''Neighbours'' in 2014 and saw many characters' fates left in question, including long standing characters Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis) and Lou Carpenter ( Tom Oliver). The storyline was conceived following the success of 2013's wedding explosion and was shot in June 2014. Several wind and rain machines were used to create the storm and tornado effects. A promotional trailer for the storyline was released on 15 August 2014. The plot saw residents of Ramsay Street in Erinsborough prepare for a storm. As the storm set in, many residents were unaware of the eventual severity of the storm, especially when it developed into a tornado only minutes before it hit the area. Daniel Robinson (Tim Phillipps) and his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colette Mann
Colette Mann (born 17 February 1950) is an Australian actress, singer, TV and radio presenter, choreographer and author/writer and media personality, she has been in the entertainment industry for over 50 years. Mann appeared in two Grundy Organisation TV series, the prison drama, ''Prisoner'', as Doreen May Anderson Burns, between 1979 and 1984, and later, in ''Neighbours'', appearing from 2012 to February 2022, as Sheila Canning. She had previously had appeared in the latter series in 1995 in an 8-week role. She has appeared also in ''The Flying Doctors'' and ''Blue Heelers'' television series and the 2000 film ''The Dish''. She has written two books and had a column in ''New Idea'' magazine. Biography Early life Mann, born in Melbourne and trained at a local Melbourne dancing school as a child until about 19 or 20, and then went to a professional dance school and trained under Betty Pounder, a choreographer for J.C. Williamson Theatre ltd. and obtained an arts degree in La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheila Canning
Sheila Canning is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'', played by Colette Mann. The character was teased by the show's executive producer Richard Jasek in January 2012. The following month Mann's casting was announced. She had previously appeared in the soap in 1995, temporarily taking over the role of Cheryl Stark for eight weeks. Mann made her debut screen appearance as Sheila during the episode broadcast on 3 May 2012. After taking a brief break to appear in a play, Mann was promoted to the regular cast. Sheila was created as a "warmer" version of 80s character Nell Mangel (Vivean Gray) and a resident stickybeak. Sheila was introduced as the grandmother of established character Kyle Canning (Chris Milligan). She is a widow and the matriarch of the Canning family. She often meddles in her family's business, believing she knows what is best for them. Mann described Sheila as being "pushy, slightly controlling – and a little bit of a gossip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eve Morey
Eve Morey (born 4 June 1983) is an Australian actress. Her roles have included Lucy Green in ''Pig's Breakfast'' and Sonya Rebecchi in the soap opera ''Neighbours'', the latter role played from 2009 to 2022. She has also appeared in '' All Saints'', ''Home and Away'' and various theatre productions. Career Morey majored in drama and media studies, while undertaking a Bachelor of Arts Degree at Deakin University. She also completed a foundation course at the Victorian College of the Arts. Morey played the role of Lucy Green in the Nine Network children's television series, ''Pig's Breakfast'', for two years. In 2000, she was accepted into National Institute of Dramatic Art. In 2007, Morey played Gina Quinn in an episode of '' All Saints''. She also had a guest role as Paige in ''Home and Away''. Two years later she joined ''Neighbours'' in the recurring role of guide dog trainer Sonya Mitchell. In August 2010, it was announced Morey had been promoted to regular cast member. In Fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonya Rebecchi
Sonya Rebecchi (also Mitchell) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Eve Morey. The actress auditioned for the role and began filming in June 2009. She made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 14 August 2009. Sonya was introduced as a recurring guest character and dog trainer for established character Toadfish Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney). When producers noticed there was a good chemistry between the characters, Morey was promoted to the regular cast in July 2010. Sonya is portrayed as being good-hearted, funny and loving. She was once addicted to alcohol, drugs and gambling, but moved to Erinsborough for a fresh start. While working as a guide dog trainer, Sonya develops a relationship with Toadfish Rebecchi, which ends when Toadie gets back together with his former girlfriend Stephanie Scully (Carla Bonner). However, when Sonya learns the relationship is a sham, she agrees to wait for Toadie. The couple eventually re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Moloney
Ryan Moloney (born 24 November 1979) is an Australian actor, known for his portrayal of the fictional character Jarrod "Toadfish" Rebecchi in the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'' since 1995. Career Moloney's first acting experience was with the Merilyn Brend Children's Teenagers and Adults Theatre Company in outer-eastern Melbourne when he was ten years old. He starred in their youth repertory production of ''The Purple Pumpernickel''. His first role in a feature film was playing a thug in ''Say a Little Prayer'' (1993), based on the Robin Klein novel ''Came Back to Show You I Could Fly''. Moloney initially auditioned for the role of Brett Stark in ''Neighbours''. He did not get the role but later appeared as a one-off character named Cyborg in 1994. He was later recalled to play Jarrod "Toadfish" Rebecchi, brother of established character Kevin "Stonefish" Rebecchi. This was a one-scene role, which aired on January 23, 1995. This became a recurring guest role and as the cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
