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Jarrod O'Donnell
This is a list of the characters from the BBC television soap opera ''Out of the Blue (2008 TV series), Out of the Blue''. Gabby West (Sophie Katinis) is a high school Physical education class, PE and science teacher. She lives in a small apartment close to the beach in Manly with Poppy and Peta, and teaches a weekly boot camp on the beach. Her closest friend is Jarrod, and she's in a secret relationship with Paul, Jarrod's younger brother. Bec Quilter (Renai Caruso) is a surgeon. Her closest friends are Gabby, Poppy and Stavva. She was Jarrod's first love. Bec's parents are divorced and live in Sydney. Jarrod O'Donnell (Clayton Watson) is owner/operator of his own Nursery and Landscaping business. He is married to Tracy and the father of Zoe. His father is Ron and his brothers are Addo and Paul. Jarrod's mother, Diane, is dead. Tracy O'Donnell (Charlotte Gregg) is the wife of Jarrod, mother of Zoe. She is the partner and bookkeeper in their Nursery/Landscaping business. Tracy' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soap Opera
A soap opera (also called a daytime drama or soap) is a genre of a long-running radio or television Serial (radio and television), serial, frequently characterized by melodrama, ensemble casts, and sentimentality. The term ''soap opera'' originated from radio dramas originally being sponsored by soap manufacturers.Bowles, p. 118. The term was preceded by ''horse opera'', a derogatory term for low-budget Western (genre), Westerns. According to some dictionaries, for something to be adequately described as a soap opera, it need not be long-running; but some authors define the word in a way that excludes short-running serial dramas from their definition. BBC Radio's ''The Archers'', first Broadcasting, broadcast in 1950, is the world's longest-running soap opera. The longest-running television soap opera is ''Coronation Street'', which was first broadcast on ITV (TV network), ITV in 1960. According to Albert Moran, one of the defining features that make a television program a soap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Out Of The Blue (2008 TV Series)
''Out of the Blue'' is an Australian serial drama commissioned by the BBC, and produced by Australia's Southern Star Entertainment. It began screening on BBC One on weekday afternoons on 28 April 2008. The programme attracted lower than desired ratings figures, prompting the broadcaster to shift it to its second channel BBC Two from 19 May 2008. The BBC eventually decided not to commission a second series, and the final episode aired on 29 January 2009. The rights to show the first series in Australia were purchased by Network Ten, while in the UK, Channel 5 has picked up the repeat rights to ''Out of the Blue'', and began airing all 130 episodes on digital sister channel Fiver in February 2009. Premise Set in Sydney beach suburb of Manly, New South Wales, ''Out of the Blue'' is a drama shown five days a week about a group of thirty-year-old friends returning home for a high school reunion, which is brought to an end when someone is murdered. An investigation follows as th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sophie Katinis
Sophie Katinis (born 31 January 1979), also known as Sophie Roche, is an Australian actress, singer and voice-over who has appeared in many television and theatre roles. Television Sophie played the role of university student Mel Bennett on the drama ''headLand'' in 2006. This led to a starring role as personal assistant Tina Carmody in the comedy series '' Stupid, Stupid Man'' followed by the role of Gabby West in the BBC Television commissioned Australian soap opera, '' Out of the Blue''. In 2010, she had a guest role in '' Packed to the Rafters'' and joined '' Home & Away'' as Veronica. Sophie was also the puppeteer and voice actress for Chatterbox in '' Hi-5'' ( Series 5 with replay episodes for Series 6, hosted by original member Kellie Crawford (née Hoggart)). Sophie has also appeared in many Australian television commercials including a well known role as "Amy", the pushy girlfriend in television advertisements for insurer AAMI. Theatre Sophie played the role of "El ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Physical Education Class
Physical education is an academic subject taught in schools worldwide, encompassing primary, secondary, and sometimes tertiary education. It is often referred to as Phys. Ed. or PE, and in the United States it is informally called gym class or gym. Physical education generally focuses on developing physical fitness, motor skills, health awareness, and social interaction through activities such as sports, exercise, and movement education. While curricula vary by country, PE generally aims to promote lifelong physical activity and well-being. Unlike other academic subjects, physical education is distinctive because it engages students across the psychomotor, cognitive, affective, social, and cultural domains of learning. Physical education content differs internationally, as physical activities often reflect the geographic, cultural, and environmental features of each region. While the purpose of physical education is debated, one of its central goals is generally regarded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Renai Caruso
Renai Caruso is an Australian actress. A graduate of Queensland University of Technology, she has appeared on shows such as Neighbours and Satisfaction. Career Her notable roles have been Tess in '' Satisfaction'', Rebecca 'Bec' Quilter in '' Out of the Blue'' and Olivia Rezzara in ''Neighbours ''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera that 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 ...''. Filmography Film Television References External links * Australian film actresses Australian television actresses Living people Queensland University of Technology alumni 1981 births Australian people of Serbian descent {{Australia-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clayton Watson
Clayton Watson (born 23 March 1977) is an Australian producer, actor, writer, and director. He grew up in the Australian outback on a sheep station near Morgan, South Australia. Watson is best known for his breakthrough role as Kid in the films of '' The Matrix''. Career Watson broke through playing the role of Kid next to Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, and Carrie-Anne Moss in '' The Matrix Reloaded'', '' The Matrix Revolutions'', and the short film " Kid's Story" in '' The Animatrix''. He reprised his role for '' The Matrix Online'', and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the American Sci-Fi Awards. He won an AFI for his role in ''Always Greener'' and numerous other awards for his breakthrough performances. Watson appeared in the lead roles of Kane, Fear Below and The Cost and is currently executive producing Starting Blocks with Romper Stomper director Geoffrey Wright. He was offered a role on '' The Matrix Resurrections'' and will reprise his role in '' atrix 5'. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlotte Gregg
Charlotte Gregg (born December 1978 / January 1979), also known as Charlotte Carr, is an Australian actress and blogger. She is married to singer songwriter and 2008 Australian idol winner Wesley Dean Carr and they now reside in Nashville Tennessee with their children. Career Gregg played the part of Charity Fernbrook in ''Home and Away'', who was a member of The Believers cult and prior to that was a midwife. The character was in the show originally as a cult member but was brought back by force by Mama Rose to induce the labour of Tasha. Gregg also played Tracy O'Donnell, wife of Jarrod O'Donnell in the BBC commissioned Australian drama '' Out of the Blue''. She also played the lead character in the 2007 romantic comedy '' All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane''. Gregg, a food and health blogger, also co-authored the cookbook ''Bubba Yum Yum: The Paleo Way for New Mums, Babies and Toddlers'' with celebrity chef Pete Evans and nutritionist Helen Padarin. The book raised cont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Johnson (actor)
Ryan Johnson (born 1979) is an Australian actor. Early life Johnson attended Somerset College on the Gold Coast, and graduated from Queensland University of Technology in 1999. Career He made his acting debut in 2000 featuring in performances on stage, television and film. His film credits include '' City Loop'' (2000), '' The Wannabes'' (2003), '' Thunderstruck'' (2004), '' All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane'' (2007), '' Monkey Puzzle'' (2008), '' Jucy'' (2010) and '' Guardians of the Tomb'' (2018). He appeared in his first major television role in the short-lived '' Head Start'' in 2001, followed by roles in successful Australian drama series, including '' All Saints'', '' The Secret Life of Us'', '' Underbelly'', '' Sea Patrol'', '' Rake'', '' Love Child'' and '' House Husbands''. In 2007, he guested in an episode of '' CSI: New York''. In October 2011, it was announced Johnson had joined the main cast of US drama '' Fairly Legal'' for its second season, as trial attorn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nathaniel Buzolic
Nathaniel Buzolic ( ) is an Australian actor. He was the host of Nine Network's late-night television quiz show '' The Mint'', and had a regular role on the BBC soap opera '' Out of the Blue'' (2008). He was also a co-host of the educational show ''Weather Ed'' on Sky News Weather Channel. He is also known for his role as Kol Mikaelson on the CW show '' The Vampire Diaries'' and its spin-off '' The Originals''. Early life Buzolic is a first-generation Australian, and is of Croatian descent. Buzolic studied at De La Salle College Ashfield, and later attended the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) in Sydney and later studied at Screenwise Acting School for Film and Television, graduating in 2004. Career Buzolic hosted the Disney Channel's afternoon kids show '' Studio Disney'' (2005). He has also appeared in '' All Saints'' (2003), ''Home and Away'' (2002) and an uncredited role in an episode of '' Water Rats'' (2001). Buzolic's played the title role in the featur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lists Of Soap Opera Characters By Series
A list is a set of discrete items of information collected and set forth in some format for utility, entertainment, or other purposes. A list may be memorialized in any number of ways, including existing only in the mind of the list-maker, but lists are frequently written down on paper, or maintained electronically. Lists are "most frequently a tool", and "one does not ''read'' but only ''uses'' a list: one looks up the relevant information in it, but usually does not need to deal with it as a whole". Lucie Doležalová,The Potential and Limitations of Studying Lists, in Lucie Doležalová, ed., ''The Charm of a List: From the Sumerians to Computerised Data Processing'' (2009). Purpose It has been observed that, with a few exceptions, "the scholarship on lists remains fragmented". David Wallechinsky, a co-author of '' The Book of Lists'', described the attraction of lists as being "because we live in an era of overstimulation, especially in terms of information, and lists help ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
