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Lauren Carpenter
Lauren Turner (also Carpenter) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Kate Kendall. The role was originally played by Sarah Vandenbergh, and she made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 16 February 1993. Lauren was introduced as the "vivacious" daughter of Lou Carpenter (Tom Oliver). Vandenbergh described her as being happy, headstrong and into horses. She also thought that just by looking at the character you knew she was a girl next door type. Lauren's major storylines during her first stint in the show saw her have an affair with Brad Willis ( Scott Michaelson), join a religious cult and begin a casual relationship with Wayne Duncan (Jonathon Sammy-Lee). Vandenbergh decided to leave the serial when she was told that Lauren would not feature prominently in storylines anymore. She departed on 2 March 1994. On 4 November 2012, it was announced Lauren would be returning to ''Neighbours'' with Kendall taking over the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarah Vandenbergh
Sarah Vandenbergh (born 9 October 1972 in Sydney, Australia) is an Australian actress and presenter. Vandenbergh played the original role of Lauren Carpenter in ''Neighbours'', 1993–94, and Kerri in ''Hollyoaks'' in 1999. She was also a presenter on ''Fully Booked'' from 1996 to 1997 and appeared in the guest role of Lana Hemmings in ''Holby City''. Later, appeared as a nun in short film ''Fancy Dress'' and as student Cassie Sanderson in ''Inbetweeners'', a film about the British student experience. In 2006, she guest starred in an episode of '' McLeod's Daughters''. Today, Vandenbergh presents for TVSN TVSN (an acronym for "Television Shopping Network") is an Australian and New Zealand broadcast, cable television and satellite television network specialising in home shopping. It is owned by parent company Direct Group Pty Ltd, a home market ..., an Australian television shopping network. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imogen Willis
Imogen Willis is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Ariel Kaplan. The actor was cast in the role after a quick process, in which she auditioned once and attended a screen test. She began filming her first scenes in early February 2013. Kaplan's character and her family were created and introduced to ''Neighbours'', as part of an ongoing overhaul of the show's cast and renewed focus on family units within the show. She made her first screen appearance during "Episode 6646", which was broadcast on 20 May 2013. Kaplan returned in the first episode of the 2023 Neighbours revival. Imogen is portrayed as being "intelligent", "creative" and "confident". Kaplan thought her character was a good role model for female viewers because she does not feel she has to impress anyone. Imogen initially tried to hide her insecurities and resentment at being sidelined by her family due to her brother's swimming career. Due to a lack of attention, Imogen dev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wayne Duncan
Wayne Duncan is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Jonathon Sammy-Lee. He made his first screen appearance as Wayne during the episode broadcast on 4 February 1993. Wayne joins the teaching staff at Erinsborough High and has an unorthodox approach to education. He is arrogant, intelligent and articulate – all traits that make him confident in arguments. A country man and strong believer in violence when protecting property – Wayne's attitude and gun possession polarized the way other characters viewed him. He has a destructive romance with Gaby Willis (Rachel Blakely). The pair enjoy sparring throughout their relationship but eventually realise they need to separate. Wayne also has relationships with Beth Brennan (Natalie Imbruglia) and Lauren Carpenter (Sarah Vandenbergh). One notable storyline for Wayne saw him brutally assaulted by a bike gang, which subsequently saw the leader being found dead and Wayne fighting a murder charge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Michaelson
Scott Michaelson is an Australian retired actor and talent manager who is most famous for playing Brad Willis in ''Neighbours''. Career Michaelson played the role of Brad Willis in ''Neighbours'' from 1991 to 1993, taking over from Benjamin Grant Mitchell (who had been a guest character for two episodes and later played Brad's cousin Cameron Hudson for over a year). Brad Willis was notable for dating and eventually marrying the character of Beth Brennan, played by Natalie Imbruglia. The role was taken over once more when Brad returned in 2013, this time by Kip Gamblin. For his portrayal of Brad, Michaelson was nominated for the Silver Logie for Most Popular Actor at the 1993 Logie Awards. He also received a nomination for Hottest Man in Soap at the Inside Soap Awards, while 'Brad' was nominated for Best Male Character. After starring in the series, Michaelson appeared on the New Zealand television series ''Shortland Street''. He also had roles in '' Paradise Beach'', '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girl Next Door
The girl next door is a young female stock character who is often used in Romance novel, romantic stories. She is named so because she often lives next door to the protagonist or is a childhood friend. They start out with a friendship that later often develops into romantic attraction. A similar expression is "wikt:boy next door, boy next door". Characteristics A girl-next-door character is often portrayed as natural, innocent, and unpretentious. Evoking nostalgia, she is associated with small towns and local or even rural ways of life. For example, the actress and singer Doris Day, "Hollywood's girl next door," renowned for her rom-com film roles in the 1950s, pioneered the type in film. On television, the sitcom ''Gilligan's Island'' offered the character of Mary Ann Summers (portrayed by Dawn Wells), with her girl-next-door allure in contrast with the glamorous movie star character Ginger Grant (Tina Louise). The show's long popularity led to the question "Ginger or Mary An ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Oliver
Tom Oliver (born 12 June 1938) is a British naturalised Australian retired actor. Oliver is best known locally and internationally for his long-running role in TV soap opera ''Neighbours'' as Lou Carpenter, a role he played for 25 years becoming one of the longest serving cast members. Lou was known for his constant sparring with Harold Bishop (played by Ian Smith) and romance with Madge (played by Anne Charleston), as well as his trademark dirty laugh, which Oliver noted was inspired by Sid James. Oliver was a staple of the small screen from the early 1960s, until retiring in 2016. After appearing in numerous Crawford Productions police precedurals, he took the long term role in rural series '' Bellbird'' on the ABC, before starring in '' Number 96'' as Jack Sellers. Biography Early life and military Oliver was born in Chandler's Ford, Hampshire, England and started appearing in amateur theatricals as an adolescent in Britain before pursuing a career as a jockey. How ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 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'' became 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 dead end street, and its neighbouring area, the Lassiters complex, which includes a bar, hotel, café, police station, lawyers' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brenda Riley
''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera that was first broadcast on 18 March 1985 until its final episode on 28 July 2022. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the serial in 1991, by order of first appearance. The 7th season of ''Neighbours'' began airing on 21 January 1991. All characters were introduced by executive producer Don Battye. Michael Daniels was introduced in June. Rachel Blakely and Genevieve Lemon made their debuts in August as Gaby Willis and Brenda Riley respectively. Andrew Williams joined the cast as Brenda's nephew, Guy Carpenter in September, as did Simone Robertson as Phoebe Bright. Faye Hudson played by Lorraine Bayly, and the year's first baby Andrew Robinson, son of established characters Paul and Christina Robinson, were introduced in November. Michael Daniels Michael Daniels, played by Brian Blain, made his first appearance on 12 June 1991. The character was introduced as a cousin of Helen Daniels' (Ann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lolly Allen
Shannon Louise "Lolly" Allen (also Carpenter) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours''. She made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 25 July 1994. Louise was played by Tessa Taylor from her birth, with Jiordan Tolli taking over the role a few months later. The character was written out in 2001 when Tolli's parents and the producers felt it was the right time for her to leave. In 2006, it was announced that Louise would be returning to ''Neighbours'' and Adelaide Kane was cast in the role, after winning the '' Dolly'' "''Neighbours'' Next Big Stars" competition. Kane's contract was not renewed and Louise departed on 29 June 2007. The character returned for one episode on 4 October 2013 with Tolli in the role. Casting Tessa Taylor was the first actress to play Louise. Jiordan Tolli was cast as Louise when she was two months old, following a call from casting director Jan Russ for a baby to play the role of Lou Carpenter (Tom O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ling Mai Chan
''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 1994, by order of first appearance. Until 9 May, characters were introduced by the soap's executive producer, Alan Coleman. Thereafter, they were introduced by his successor, Stanley Walsh. The 10th season of ''Neighbours'' began airing from 24 January 1994. Frank Bren began appearing as Colin Taylor in same month. Bren also played Colin's twin brother Alf. March saw the arrivals of Len Mangel, Sally Pritchard and Stonefish Rebecchi. Katerina Torelli made her first appearance in April, followed by Andrew MacKenzie in May. Sam Kratz was introduced in June and his grandmother Marlene Kratz began appearing in July. That month also saw the births of Louise Carpenter and Zac Willis. Serendipity Gottlieb made her debut in August. Stonefish's brother Shane Rebecchi arrived in Septembe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guy Carpenter (Neighbours)
Guy Carpenter is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Andrew Williams. The actor was initially hesitant about joining the show, as he had been about to secure a record contract. He made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 10 September 1991. A few months later, Williams decided to leave ''Neighbours'' as he felt unfulfilled by the role. He also wanted more time to pursue his music career. Guy departed on 27 March 1992. Williams reprised his role for one episode as part of the show's 30th anniversary on 18 March 2015. Guy was portrayed as a handsome, sporty, ladies' man. Williams said there were aspects of Guy's personality he could relate to, especially their search for "Miss Right". Upon his introduction, Guy was estranged from his father, Lou (Tom Oliver). When Lou returned to Erinsborough, he and Guy made their peace with each other. During his time in the show, Guy took steroids, tried dating three women at once and h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matilda Turner
''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera. It was first broadcast on 18 March 1985 and currently airs on digital channel Eleven. The following is a list of characters that appeared in the soap in 2015, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the shows executive producer Jason Herbison. The 31st season of ''Neighbours'' began airing from 5 January 2015. Cat Rogers began appearing in the same month, while Michelle Kim, Tyler Brennan and Nick Petrides made their debuts in February. Jimmy Williams, Aaron Brennan and Mary Smith were introduced in June. Russell Brennan arrived during July and Courtney Grixti began appearing from August. September saw Piper Willis make her debut and Shay Daeng was introduced in October. Cecilia Saint was introduced in November. Cat Rogers Catriona "Cat" Rogers, played by Maleeka Gasbarri, made her first screen appearance on 19 January 2015. The character's picture was previously seen in the episode broa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
