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Robbie Hunter (Home And Away)
Robert George "Robbie" Hunter is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Home and Away'', played by Jason Smith. He made his first on screen appearance on 25 November 2003. Robbie's storylines have included adjusting to a new stepfamily, an HIV scare, his relationship with and subsequent marriage to Tasha Andrews, standing trial for the murder of his grandfather and becoming a father. Robbie departed on 10 October 2006. Casting Chris Hemsworth originally auditioned for the role of Robbie, but the producers decided that he was not right for the part. They later cast him as Kim Hyde. Smith then won the role of Robbie. Of his casting, the actor told the official ''Home and Away'' website "I really enjoyed the audition process because my character is so full of life. If there was any role on television I wanted to play this would be it." Smith felt coming into a well established show with a strong cast was a good opportunity for him. Storylines Robbie arrives in Summ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Smith (actor)
Jason Smith (born 31 May 1984) is an Australian actor, writer and singer best known for his roles in ''Home and Away'' and ''Power Rangers Jungle Fury''. Early life and education Smith was born in Sydney and he studied at the Australian Theatre for Young People. When he was thirteen, Smith landed a role on '' Water Rats''. After he completed high school, Smith chose to pursue a career in acting. He appeared in '' All Saints'', '' Ocean Star'' and an American telemovie called ''The Mystery of Natalie Wood''. Career Smith appeared as Robbie Hunter on the Australian soap opera ''Home and Away'' from 2003 until 2006. Smith earned a nomination for "Most Popular New Male Talent" at the 2005 Logie Awards for his role as Robbie. Smith played Casey Rhodes, the Red Ranger, in ''Power Rangers Jungle Fury''. He then starred as Gryff in ''Legend of the Seeker''. Smith presented the first season of the Australian children's educational show ''Backyard Science''. He also starred as a pie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Beckley
Michael Beckley is an Australian actor. He has worked with major theatre companies in both Australia and the United Kingdom, and appeared on London's West End in ''A Few Good Men'' (starring Rob Lowe) and ''Cabaret'' (directed by award-winning director Rufus Norris). He is probably best known for playing Rhys Sutherland, the patriarch of a new family that arrived in the fictional town of Summer Bay in the internationally televised series ''Home and Away'' (2000 - 2004). Before and since leaving the soap he has worked extensively in theatre. He moved to London in 2005, where he was based until 2016, appearing on the West End and with major UK theatre companies. He now resides in Sydney, Australia. Career Beckley decided on an acting career just before completing his senior high school studies. Despite protests from teachers he left school one week before his final exams, apparently to force himself onto a certain path. A week later – at 17 years of age – he had landed a p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laurie Foell
Laurie Foell (born Laurence Foel on 10 February 1968) is an Argentinian-born Australian actress. She is best known for her portrayal of both Angela "Angie" Russell and her cousin Josie, in the successful Australian television soap opera ''Home and Away''. Foell also starred as Dr. Justine Jones in the long running New Zealand hospital soap ''Shortland Street''. Career ''Home and Away'' Foell first appeared in ''Home and Away'' in 1999 in a small role playing Kelly McCane. She returned to the show as the conniving and psychotic super-bitch Angie Russell in September 2002, when the show's ratings were slipping. Her character quickly became one of Australia's favourite villainesses with many fans referring to her six months on the show (ending in April 2003) as the "Angie Era". The storylines revolving around her – ultimately ending in her murder, and subsequent investigation – are credited with giving the show a resurgence in popularity. Half a year later, viewers were sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angie Russell
Angie Russell is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Home and Away'', played by Laurie Foell. She made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 26 September 2002. Foell departed on 21 March 2003, but her character subsequently appeared as a ghost in her daughter's dreams on 24 May 2004. Storylines Angie arrives in Summer Bay to take on the position of Deputy Principal and meets her former flame Rhys Sutherland (Michael Beckley). Her son, Dylan ( Brett Hicks-Maitland) immediately takes a shine to Rhys' daughter Kirsty (Christie Hayes). Angie later drops a massive bombshell, revealing that Dylan is Rhys' son from a one-night stand during his marriage, sending shockwaves through the Sutherland family. Rhys' marriage to Shelley (Paula Forrest) gradually breaks down. In the midst of this, Angie begins a relationship with recently released Jesse McGregor (Ben Unwin) and even lies to Detective Mike Carter (Stephen Leeder) about Jesse's whereabout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seb Miller
Sebastian "Seb" Miller is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Home and Away'', played by Mitch Firth. He first appeared on 21 June 2001 and departed on 28 April 2004. Casting Actor Norman Coburn, who played Donald Fisher, was asked to help out during the auditions for Seb. Coburn recalled that Firth seemed to be "very nervous" and when he asked why, Firth told him that he was put off by his presence. After Coburn retreated, Firth went on to secure the part. In 2003, Firth, then 17, was one of almost 500 performers who went on a day's strike following failed negotiations with the Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA). Firth said "A single episode is sold to the UK for over $100,000, so there are 48 other countries that we sell to that we don't see any of the money from." Storylines Seb and his mother, Anna (Elizabeth Maywald) arrive in Summer Bay. After Anna is rejected from the local drop-in centre, they hide out at the Caravan Park in a run-down d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duncan Stewart (Home And Away)
Duncan Stewart is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Home and Away''. He made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 14 June 1989. He was initially portrayed by Allana Ellis, with actor Lewis Devaney taking over the role from 1990 to 1998. Brendan McKensy assumed the role in 1998 until Duncan's departure in 2001. McKensy later reprised the role in 2004 and 2005 and made his last appearance on 13 July 2005. The character was reintroduced on 19 July 2016, with Benedict Wall cast in the role. Duncan is the son of Ailsa (Judy Nunn) and Alf Stewart (Ray Meagher). His 2016 reappearance marked the first time in 27 years that he, Alf and his half-sister Roo Stewart (Georgie Parker) had been on-screen together. During his time in Summer Bay, Duncan befriends Tori Morgan (Penny McNamee), becoming a love rival for Nate Cooper (Kyle Pryor). Casting The character was initially portrayed by Allana Ellis. Lewis Devaney took over the role in 1990 and remained ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bec Cartwright
Rebecca June Hewitt ( Cartwright; born 23 July 1983) is an Australian actress and singer. From 1998 to 2005, Hewitt played Hayley Smith Lawson on the soap opera ''Home and Away''. As Bec Cartwright, Hewitt released an eponymous pop music album in 2002. In 2005, she married professional tennis player Lleyton Hewitt. Career Cartwright began her acting career at age 5 for television commercials. In 1992, she made her mainstream television debut on an episode of ''Police Rescue''. She has also guest starred in '' Water Rats'' and '' Roar''. She won her breakout role and best-known role to date in 1998, portraying Hayley Smith Lawson on ''Home and Away''. Cartwright became a series fan favourite and earned herself numerous Logie Award nominations until 2005. In the same year, Cartwright earned a Most Popular Actress win. She coincidentally fell pregnant within months of her 'Home and Away' character, and then left the series to become a full-time mother. For a short period of tim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hayley Smith (Home And Away)
Hayley Rose Smith (also Lawson) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Home and Away''. She was portrayed from September 1998 to September 2005 by actress Rebecca Cartwright and from September to November 2005 by Ella Scott Lynch, after Cartwright left the show for personal reasons. Casting In May 2005, Cartwright announced she would be leaving ''Home and Away'' for personal reasons. The announcement came one week after she confirmed she was pregnant with her first child. Cartwright said the decision had been hard, but she found that she could not continue in the role. She explained, "I will always remember my days on ''Home and Away'' as the best of my life. But at such an important time of my life, I need more time and flexibility away from the day to day demands of the production schedule." Cartwright filmed her final scenes in June, and remained on air until September 2005. It was also announced that the role of Hayley was set to be recast. The Seven Netw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lynne McGranger
Lynne McGranger (born 29 January 1953) is an Australian actress and longest serving female cast member of a television soap opera in Australia, having starred as Irene Roberts on soap opera ''Home and Away'' for over 29 years. She joined the series in 1993, taking over from actress Jacquy Phillips who originally portrayed the character of Irene from 1991 to 1992. Career McGranger was born to Bruce and Audrey. She originally was a primary school teacher who trained at the Riverina College of Advanced Education in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, in 1975 where she had her initial actor training. She started her career in stage roles, early roles included Rose in ''Bye Bye Birdie'' and Anita in ''West Side Story''. After further experience with the Q Theatre in Penrith, west of Sydney, she started working in television and won a small part in soap opera ''The Flying Doctors''. She undertook her best-known role on 12 January 1993, when she joined the cast of ''Home and Away'' playing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irene Roberts (Home And Away)
Irene Roberts is a fictional character from the Australian television soap opera ''Home and Away''. She was originally played by actress Jacqy Phillips from her introduction in Episode 887 shown on 29 October 1991, until 13 May 1992 (Episode 1003). Following Phillips' departure, the part was recast to Lynne McGranger, who debuted in Episode 1147, broadcast on 12 January 1993. Irene was initially a recurring character, but on 7 October 1993 McGranger was promoted to the regular cast. McGranger is one of the longest-serving cast members on the show. Casting Actress Jacqy Phillips was cast the role in 1991. Phillips was predominately a stage actress but enjoyed working on the show. She told Garry Shelley from ''TV Week'' that "I never dreamed I would ever work in a soap and I'm not being snobbish about it ..but now I'm thrilled; I love it." Phillips added that she had an "open-ended" contract with the show. The actress left the role in 1992. Irene was later recast to Lynne McGr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isabel Lucas
Isabel Lucas (born 29 January 1985) is an Australian actress and model. She is mainly known for her roles in '' Home and Away'' (2003–06), '' Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' (2009), ''Daybreakers'' (2009), ''The Waiting City'' (2009), '' The Pacific'' (2010), ''Immortals'' (2011), ''A Heartbeat Away'' (2011), ''Red Dawn'' (2012), ''The Loft'' (2014), ''The Water Diviner'' (2014), '' Knight of Cups'' (2015), and '' That's Not Me'' (2017). In 2015, she acted beside Nick Jonas in the thriller film ''Careful What You Wish For''. In 2017, Lucas joined the American television series ''MacGyver''. In 2018, she appeared in ''In Like Flynn'' which was a success in Australia, New Zealand, and Britain, and the same year played Brooke in '' Chasing Comets''. Later in 2009, Lucas won Best Breakout Performance Female at SPIKE TV's 2009 Scream Awards for her role in '' Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen''. In 2011 Lucas won a Young Hollywood Award for Female Star of Tomorrow. In 2012 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christie Hayes
Christie Lynne Hayes is an Australian actress and singer, known for her work on the television series ''Home and Away'' as Kirsty Sutherland, Kirsty Phillips (née Sutherland) who she played from June 2000 to February 2005, and again from May 2008 to October 2009. Since January 2017, Hayes has hosted the breakfast show on I98FM. Hayes is the sister of actress Katherine Hayes. Personal life Hayes is the second of four girls in her family. Growing up in North Nowra, as a child she took up gymnastics for a short time before giving it up in order to pursue acting. She played the flute, and learned to read music at age 8. She is of Irish and Aboriginal heritage. At 21, Christie married actor/director Greg Hatton in 2008 in the Southern Highlands, New South Wales, Southern Highlands. OK! purchased the rights to their wedding story for $30,000, the highest amount paid to a celebrity couple at that time. Guests at the wedding included ''Home and Away'' cast members and actor Joel Edg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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