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Janelle Timmins
Janelle Steiger (also Timmins) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Nell Feeney. She made her first screen appearance on 11 November 2004. The character was written out and she departed on 13 July 2007. Feeney reprised her role as part of the show's 30th anniversary celebrations and returned for one episode on 11 March 2015. Development Introduction and characterisation Janelle was the second member of the Timmins family to be introduced. The serial's producer Peter Dodds told ''Inside Soap'' that the producers and writers thought it would be fun to bring in Stingray Timmins' (Ben Nicholas) mother. He called her "quite a character" and said she and Stingray have "an interesting relationship, which causes all sorts of problems." Janelle is also Kevin Rebecchi's (Don Bridges) younger sister. She has six children with her former husband Kim Timmins ( Brett Swain). A writer for the show's official website stated, "Janelle will admit to mani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nell Feeney
Nell Feeney is an Australian actress who played Janelle Timmins on the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'' from November 2004 to July 2007, returning briefly in 2015. She had also appeared in the soap the previous year as Joanne Blair. She was married to former cast member Shane Connor and together they have twins. Her contract with Neighbours expired during the course of 2007, and she left the show along with Sianoa Smit-McPhee who plays her on-screen daughter Bree Timmins. She also appeared in the movie Mallboy, also featuring her ''Neighbours'' on-screen husband Brett Swain. She has appeared in many other Australian television shows, including City Homicide, Rush, Blue Heelers, Dirt Game, Stingers, and Winners & Losers ''Winners & Losers'' is an Australian television drama series first broadcast on the Seven Network on 22 March 2011. It was created by the producers of '' Packed to the Rafters'' and is aired in the show's former time slot. ''Winners & Losers' ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Network Ten
Network 10 (commonly known as Ten Network, Channel 10 or simply 10) is an Australian commercial television network owned by Ten Network Holdings, a division of the Paramount Networks UK & Australia subsidiary of Paramount Global. One of five national free-to-air networks, 10's owned-and-operated stations can be found in the state capital cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth while affiliates extend the network to regional areas of the country. As of 2022, Network 10 is the fourth-rated television network in Australia, behind the Seven Network, Nine Network, ABC TV (Australian TV channel), ABC TV and ahead of SBS (Australian TV channel), SBS. History Origins From the introduction of TV in 1956 until 1965 there were three television networks in Australia, the Nine Network, National Television Network (now the Nine Network), the Seven Network, Australian Television Network (now the Seven Network), and the public Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ABC Nation ... [...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] |
Jackie Woodburne
Jacqueline Anne Woodburne (born 5 February 1956) is a Northern Irish-born Australian actress, who is notable for her roles in TV soap operas. Since 1994, Woodburne has played teacher Susan Kennedy in ''Neighbours''. She first became notable for he role in cult serial ''Prisoner'' as Julie "Chook: Egbert and also has featured in roles in soap operas including ''The Young Doctors'', '' Sons and Daughters'', ''Cop Shop'' and ''The Flying Doctors''. Early life Woodburne was born in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland. Her father was a member of the Royal Ulster Constabulary. She has two older siblings: John and Stephen. At the age of three, she emigrated with her family to Australia. The family assumed that her father would be able to join the Australian police on arrival, but, owing to various rules and regulations, he was unable to do so. Woodburne grew up in Frankston, Victoria and attended Forest Hill Primary School, Monterey Secondary College, and Karingal High School. Caree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susan Kennedy
Susan Kennedy (also Smith and Kinski) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'', played by Jackie Woodburne. The character and her family were created by storyliners in an attempt to bring the show back to its roots. Susan made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 3 October 1994, along with her eldest son and daughter. The storyliners made Susan a teacher at Erinsborough High to give her immediate links with other characters. Since her introduction, Susan's personality and appearance have been through several changes. Her storylines have seen her begin a relationship with a priest, being married, divorced and widowed. Susan has become a stepmother and a grandmother and she has been central to three plots revolving around health issues – retrograde amnesia, multiple sclerosis and surrogacy. She has also been central to a cyber-bullying plot. In October 2007, Susan became the longest-running female character in the show's his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TV Tonight
TV Tonight is an Australian-based website which features reviews, news and programming information related to television in Australia as well as OzTAM ratings information. The site was started by television critic David Knox in 2007 after listeners of his radio programs asked him for information they had missed. Knox runs the site, publishing his interviews with Australian media actors, producers, directors and programmers. Knox regularly visits the sets of Australian television series and reviews television programs. Knox also served as television critic for Radio National's breakfast program from 2009 to 2015. Dan Barrett is now in this role. Knox has an advanced diploma in screenwriting and was the founding Artistic Director of Screenplay. TV Tonight is also referenced in Australian media, including ''The Sydney Morning Herald'' and news.com.au, while Knox gives commentary for other media outlets including News Corp Australia, MediaWeek and ABC. The website began a campai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harold Bishop
Harold Wayne Bishop is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Ian Smith. The actor was offered the role by the show's creator and executive producer Reg Watson. Smith made his first screen appearance as Harold during the episode broadcast on 30 January 1987. He departed in September 1991, but returned five years later in October 1996. Harold remained on screen for over twelve years, making him one of the longest-running characters in the show's history. Smith announced his departure from ''Neighbours'' in August 2008. Following a cancer storyline, Harold made his final appearance on 27 February 2009. In December 2010, Smith revealed that he would be reprising his role and Harold returned on 9 May 2011. During his brief return stint, Harold married Carolyn Johnstone ( Paula Duncan), a storyline that was suggested by Smith. The character of Harold has been well received by critics and Smith earned various award nominations for his performan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Smith (actor)
Ian Smith (born 19 June 1938) is an Australian actor, television producer and screenwriter. Smith appeared in roles for Crawford Productions, before working as a producer, screenwriter and actor on the cult series ''Prisoner'' and the soap opera ''Neighbours'' as Harold Bishop from 1987 when the series was taken over by Network Ten until 1991. He returned to the role in 1996 and continued as a series regular until 2009, with subsequent guest appearances in 2011, 2015 and 2022. Biography Career Theatre Smith started his professional acting career in 1959, and although better known for his later roles on television, started as a stage performer with The National Theatre, taking roles in productions including ''Merry Widow'', ''Camelot'', ''My Fair Lady'', ''Fiddler on the Roof'', ''Anthony and Elizabeth'' and numerous others. Television Smith started appearing in television roles in the late 1960s in guest roles in drama series such as the Crawford Productions police dramas ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damien Bodie
Damien Bodie (born 2 January 1985) is an Australian television actor from Melbourne. Bodie began his career securing roles in children's television roles such as his three-year stint as Ram Foley in ''Crash Zone''. He later secured the regular role of Dylan Timmins in the soap opera '' Neighbours''. In 2011, he took the role of Jonathan Kurtiss in the drama series ''Winners & Losers'' and remained until 2014. Career Bodie was educated at Sandringham Secondary College. Bodie first appeared on television aged seven. He also appeared in the 2005 Australian film '' Hating Alison Ashley'' and as Josh in the 2002 Canadian-Australian television series ''Guinevere Jones''. Bodie also appeared in ''The Saddle Club''. In 1999, he began appearing as Ram Foley in the children's series ''Crash Zone''. In 2002, he played Oscar Coxon in the children's series ''Short Cuts'', which aired on the Seven Network. He has also secured guest roles in ''Ocean Girl'', ''Blue Heelers'' and '' City Homicide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Digital Spy
Digital Spy (DS) is a British-based entertainment, television and film website and brand and is the largest digital property at Hearst UK. Since its launch in 1999, Digital Spy has focused on entertainment news related to television programmes, films, music and show business to a global audience. As well as breaking news, in-depth features, reviews and editorial explainers, the site also features the DS Forum. History digiNews (1999) In early January 1999, Iain Chapman launched the digiNEWS website, providing news, rumours and information on Sky's new digital satellite platform SkyDigital. At the same time, Chris Butcher launched the ONfaq website, offering similar news and information on the UK's new digital terrestrial platform ONdigital. Both sites proved to be popular, attracting a lot of attention from visitors eager for more news about these rapidly developing TV platforms. Very soon Chapman and Butcher discussed the idea of a merger of the two sites, to create the digiN ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sianoa Smit-McPhee
Sianoa Smit-McPhee is an Australian actress. She is best known for her years in Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'' as Bree Timmins. Early life Sianoa Smit-McPhee was born in South Australia. She showed an interest in performing at a very young age, inspired by her father, actor and former professional wrestler Andy McPhee. She was singing, dancing, acting, and modelling by the age of three. When she was seven, she moved to Melbourne with her parents and her younger brother, actor Kodi Smit-McPhee. Career Smit-McPhee played Bree Timmins in the long-running Australian TV series ''Neighbours'' from 2005 to 2007. Her next role was in the children's television series ''As the Bell Rings'', which aired on the Disney Channel. In 2007, she appeared as Desma, the lead character in the short fantasy film ''Hugo''. From 2009 to 2011, she starred in the HBO series ''Hung'' as Darby Drecker. In 2012, Smit-McPhee featured in the TV movie American Broadcasting Company's ''Firelight'' a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
