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Paul McClain
Paul McClain is a fictional character from the Australian television soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Jansen Spencer. Paul made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 4 November 1997. Spencer decided to leave the role in September 2001, and Paul departed on 11 December 2001. In 2005, Spencer reprised the role for a cameo appearance in the show's 20th anniversary episode. Casting In 1997, Jansen Spencer heard about the possibility of a role on ''Neighbours'' and he originally auditioned for a small part. Spencer told Jon Peake of ''Inside Soap'' "It was a month before I heard anything, but when I did they told me I hadn't got a little part – I had got a permanent role instead!" Spencer revealed he was initially star stuck when he first started filming on set. In September 2001, Peake's colleague Jason Herbison reported that Spencer had decided to leave ''Neighbours'' after four years. He filmed his final scenes that same month. Spencer commented, "I've had a grea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul McClain
Paul McClain is a fictional character from the Australian television soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Jansen Spencer. Paul made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 4 November 1997. Spencer decided to leave the role in September 2001, and Paul departed on 11 December 2001. In 2005, Spencer reprised the role for a cameo appearance in the show's 20th anniversary episode. Casting In 1997, Jansen Spencer heard about the possibility of a role on ''Neighbours'' and he originally auditioned for a small part. Spencer told Jon Peake of ''Inside Soap'' "It was a month before I heard anything, but when I did they told me I hadn't got a little part – I had got a permanent role instead!" Spencer revealed he was initially star stuck when he first started filming on set. In September 2001, Peake's colleague Jason Herbison reported that Spencer had decided to leave ''Neighbours'' after four years. He filmed his final scenes that same month. Spencer commented, "I've had a grea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calder Park Raceway
Calder Park Raceway is a motor racing circuit in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The complex includes a dragstrip, a road circuit with several possible configurations, and the "Thunderdome", a high-speed banked oval equipped to race either clockwise (for right-hand-drive cars) or anti-clockwise (for left-hand-drive cars such as NASCAR). History Calder Park Raceway was founded in the farming community of Diggers Rest and began as a dirt track carved into a paddock by a group of motoring enthusiasts who wanted somewhere to race their FJ Holdens. One of those men was Patrick Hawthorn, who at the time owned a petrol station in Clayton, when one of his clients suggested a place to race, on his property. The inaugural meeting on a bitumen track was run by the Australian Motor Sports Club and took place on 14 January 1962. The track design was very similar to the existing Club Circuit, which is still in use today. Competitors at this meeting included former Calder Park owner Bob Jan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toadfish Rebecchi
Jarrod Vincenzo Rebecchi (commonly known as "Toadfish" or "Toadie") is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Ryan Moloney. He made his first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 23 January 1995. Toadie was created by writer Elizabeth Packett. Moloney had previously auditioned for another role in the show and had played a minor character, before being cast as Toadie. The actor was originally scheduled to play Toadie in one scene, but he went on to become a recurring cast member. When Toadie became popular with viewers, Moloney was promoted to the regular cast. In 2015, Moloney celebrated his 20th anniversary with ''Neighbours''. The finale of the serial in 2022 focused on his character's wedding to Melanie Pearson (Lucinda Cowden). The character will return when ''Neighbours'' continues in 2023. Toadie was initially portrayed as a troubled teenager and a "class clown". After qualifying as a lawyer, Toadie matured and became a r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathon Dutton
Jonathon Dutton (born 13 August 1981) is an Australian actor and director. From 1998 to 2002, Dutton played Tad Reeves in ''Neighbours''. He later returned to the show as a director. Dutton has also appeared in ''MDA'', ''Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps'' and ''Packed to the Rafters''. Career Dutton was born in Geelong. He had a small part in the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', before going on to secure the regular role of Tad Reeves. He also made appearances in '' Thunderstone'' and ''Blue Heelers''. In 2003, Dutton played Brett Ferris in an episode of ''MDA''. That same year he began appearing as David Fish in the British comedy series ''Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps''. Dutton also portrayed Jeff in Australian drama series ''The Secret Life of Us''. In 2006, the actor portrayed an ambulance driver in '' All Saints''. 2009 saw Dutton make an appearance in ''Packed to the Rafters'' as Simon. From 2010, Dutton began directing episodes of ''Neighbour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tad Reeves
Tad Reeves (also known as Tadpole) is a fictional character from the Australian television soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Jonathon Dutton. He made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 16 November 1998. After deciding not to renew his contract, Dutton made his last appearance as Tad on 18 June 2002. He reprised his role in an unannounced cameo appearance in the serial's final episode on 28 July 2022. Creation and casting In 1998, Jason Herbison from ''Inside Soap'' revealed that producers were casting for the role of Toadfish Rebecchi's (Ryan Moloney) young cousin, Tadpole. Herbison believed that as Toadie had grown up, the soap needed a new "rascal". Jonathon Dutton had had a small guest role in ''Neighbours'', before he secured the regular role of Tad. To keep up with his schooling, Dutton was given a tutor on the set. Dutton departed ''Neighbours'' in 2002. Of his decision to leave the soap, Dutton told the ''Liverpool Echo's'' Joe Riley "I had done ''Nei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tuong Pham
''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera created by Reg Watson. It was first broadcast on 18 March 1985. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the serial in 1998, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced by the show's executive producer Stanley Walsh. The 14th season of ''Neighbours'' began airing from 19 January 1998. Sally Upton was introduced during the following month. March saw the arrivals of Nicholas Atkins and Drew Kirk, while Joel Samuels and Veronica Olenski made their debuts in May. Karen Oldman and Mike Healey began appearing from August. Tad Reeves and Geri Hallett were both introduced during November. Sally Upton Sally Upton, played by Sally Davis, made her first screen appearance on 23 February 1998. Three weeks prior to playing Sally, Davis made a guest appearance in the show as Alison Nova. Shortly after Sally's introduction, she became a love interest for Joel Samuels (Daniel MacPherson). The couple we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Greenwood
''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera created by Reg Watson. It was first broadcast on 18 March 1985. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the serial in 1998, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced by the show's executive producer Stanley Walsh. The 14th season of ''Neighbours'' began airing from 19 January 1998. Sally Upton was introduced during the following month. March saw the arrivals of Nicholas Atkins and Drew Kirk, while Joel Samuels and Veronica Olenski made their debuts in May. Karen Oldman and Mike Healey began appearing from August. Tad Reeves and Geri Hallett were both introduced during November. Sally Upton Sally Upton, played by Sally Davis, made her first screen appearance on 23 February 1998. Three weeks prior to playing Sally, Davis made a guest appearance in the show as Alison Nova. Shortly after Sally's introduction, she became a love interest for Joel Samuels (Daniel MacPherson). The couple we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Paris
Daniel Paris (born 15 June 1973) is an Australian actor and photographer. He is best known for playing the role of Drew Kirk in the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours''. Personal life Paris was born in Perth, Western Australia and was raised in Esperance in Western Australia. His family moved in 1980 when he was 7 from the Perth suburb of Greenwood, to the coastal town of Esperance where he now resides with his partner and children. Over the years, Paris competed in various triathlons. From 1990 to 1994, he was a surf lifesaver and won the under-21 state medal in surfboat competition. In 1991 he competed with the WA swim team, and in 1998 Paris was Sports Person of the Year (swimming) in State Country Region WA. In 1993, Paris received his degree in accounting from Edith Cowan University in Western Australia and briefly worked for a major Australian finance company. Actor and presenter Paris was best known for his first acting role in 1998 as Drew Kirk in the Australian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drew Kirk
Andrew "Drew" Kirk is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'', played by Dan Paris. Following his decision to move into acting, Paris won the role of Drew after attending his first ever audition. He admitted that he initially found filming difficult, as he was not sure what he was doing. He made his first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 27 March 1998. Drew was a country boy from a farm in Oakey. Upon arriving in Erinsborough, Drew found employment at the local garage. Drew was portrayed as nice, naive and loyal. Paris shared many similarities with his character and they came from similar backgrounds. Drew was also known for his long hair, which gave him a "hippy look". The character began a relationship with established character Libby Kennedy (Kym Valentine), which eventually saw them marry and have a child together. Paris chose to leave ''Neighbours'' in 2002 to pursue new challenges and Drew made his final on-screen appearance du ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claire Girard
''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera created by Reg Watson. It was first broadcast on 18 March 1985. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the serial in 1997, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced by the show's executive producer Stanley Walsh. The 13th season of ''Neighbours'' began airing from 20 January 1997. #Lisa Elliot, Lisa Elliot was introduced in the same month. February saw the arrival of student #Tim Buckley, Tim Buckley. #Ben Atkins, Ben Atkins debuted in April, while #Amy Greenwood, Amy Greenwood made her first appearance in July. #Matt Compton, Matt Compton and Ben's sister #Caitlin Atkins, Caitlin Atkins were introduced in September. November saw the first appearance of #Paul McClain, Paul McClain. Lisa Elliot Lisa Elliot, played by Kate Straub, made her first screen appearance on 27 January 1997. Straub was cast after being spotted in the audience of variety television show ''Hey Hey It's Saturday''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Burns (Neighbours)
''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 an ...'' is an Australian television soap opera created by Reg Watson. It was first broadcast on 18 March 1985. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the serial in 1997, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced by the show's executive producer Stanley Walsh. The 13th season of ''Neighbours'' began airing from 20 January 1997. #Lisa Elliot, Lisa Elliot was introduced in the same month. February saw the arrival of student #Tim Buckley, Tim Buckley. #Ben Atkins, Ben Atkins debuted in April, while #Amy Greenwood, Amy Greenwood made her first appearance in July. #Matt Compton, Matt Compton and Ben's sister #Caitlin Atkins, Caitlin Atkins were introduced in September. November saw the firs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rebecca Ritters
Rebecca Ritters (born 26 January 1984) is an Australian journalist and current news anchor for Deutsche Welle. Prior to her journalism career, she was an actress. Career She is also known as an actress, mostly for her role as Hannah Martin in the soap opera '' Neighbours''. She first appeared in the show in 1992 when she was eight years old, and remained for a further seven years. Ritters briefly reprised the role of Hannah as part of ''Neighbours''' 20th anniversary celebrations. After leaving Neighbours in 1999, Ritters appeared as Caz in the Australian soap '' Pig's Breakfast'' in 2000, and as Amelia Porter in ''Blue Heelers'' in 2001. In 2002, Ritters toured with the British Shakespeare Company in an open-air production of '' Romeo and Juliet'', playing Juliet opposite Tama Matheson as Romeo, and in the same year played Peaseblossom in '' A Midsummer Night's Dream'' with Wayne Sleep as Puck, also an open-air production. In December 2002 and January 2003, she also playe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
