List of Home and Away characters (2015)

Home and Away is an Australian television soap opera. It was first broadcast on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988. The following is a list of characters that appeared or will appear in 2015, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the soap's executive producer, Lucy Addario. The 28th season of Home and Away began airing from 2 February 2015.[1] Katarina Chapman and Ryan Kelly were introduced in the same month. Martin Ashford's sister, Billie Ashford arrived in April.

Katarina Chapman

Katarina Chapman
Home and Away character
Portrayed by Pia Miller
First appearance 5 February 2015
Introduced by Lucy Addario
Classification Present; regular
Profile
Occupation Police officer
Home Caravan Park

Katarina "Kat" Chapman,[2] played by Pia Miller, made her first screen appearance on 5 February 2015.[3] The character and Miller's casting was announced on 4 August 2014.[4] Miller auditioned for the role two weeks before the announcement and she began filming from 5 August. She commutes to and from Sydney for filming, as her family is based in Melbourne.[4] Of joining Home and Away, Miller said "I'm feeling very excited, it just feels like it's been such a whirlwind."[4]

Katarina moves to Summer Bay from the city and she was initially described as being "tough and resilient".[4] Katarina is the Bay's new policewoman and Miller explained that her character was there "to enforce the law and help people", instead of being a "sex symbol".[5] Miller also called Katarina "the coolest chick ever" and said she was strong.[5] The actress added "she has been through a bit and had experiences - some good and some not so great. She came to Summer Bay with the idea of putting her head down and getting back to the city."[5]

Katarina arrives at the Summer Bay Caravan Park and meets Martin Ashford (George Martin), who begins flirting with her. Katarina starts her job as the Bay's new policewoman by telling Jett James (Will MacDonald) off for taking a vehicle from the surf club at the request of his father. Katarina later arrests and questions Darryl Braxton (Steve Peacocke) about a murder. She also befriends Nate Cooper (Kyle Pryor). She checks up on Brax as she suspects he is planning to leave town, causing her senior Mike Emerson (Cameron Stewart) to reprimand her and assign her to the bus crash case. When Katarina tries to talk to Nate about the crash, he tell her he does not have time. He later apologises. Brax's partner Ricky Sharpe (Bonnie Sveen) comes to talk to Katarina, but she suspects she is being played. Katarina is later sent a photo proving Brax left town, breaching his bail conditions. She decides not to show the photo to her superiors, as she believes Brax is innocent. Katarina encourages Nate to move on from his ex-wife and they go on a couple of dates. After they have sex, Kat tells Nate she wants to keep their relationship a secret. She later ends their relationship when she feels that the locals are gossiping about her, but changes her mind.

Ryan Kelly

Ryan Kelly
Home and Away character
Portrayed by Daniel Webber
First appearance 17 February 2015
Last appearance 24 March 2015
Introduced by Lucy Addario
Classification Former; recurring

Ryan Kelly, played by Daniel Webber, made his first screen appearance on 17 February 2015.[6] Webber is the real-life flatmate of Nic Westaway, who plays Kyle Braxton. After being cast as Ryan, he told Westaway that he would be stalking his on-screen girlfriend Phoebe Nicholson (Isabella Giovinazzo).[7] Westaway recalled "He said, 'I'm stalking your girlfriend'. Then he added, 'on the show'."[7] Stephen Downie branded Ryan "a mysterious peeping Tom" and added "we get the vibe he doesn't seem like the sort of guy who'll settle for an autograph."[6]

After arriving in Summer Bay, Ryan goes to the diner and tells Roo Stewart (Georgie Parker) that he is in the Bay to meet a girl. He spots Phoebe Nicholson and tells Roo that he is a fan of her's. He follows Phoebe home and watches her from the bushes. Ryan talks to her the following day and is spotted by John Palmer (Shane Withington) looking through the window of her house. Ryan sees Phoebe's boyfriend Kyle Braxton leave town and later shows up at her house, telling Phoebe he knows she is alone. Phoebe tries to get Ryan to leave, but he tells her he wants to help as she is not safe. Phoebe's screams alert John and Ryan leaves. The following day, Ryan is questioned by Katarina Chapman (Pia Miller) and told to stay away from Phoebe, who also gets an AVO. Phoebe's boyfriend, Kyle, and Ash (George Mason) threaten Ryan. After learning the Braxton house is empty, Ryan breaks in and plants a camera in Phoebe's bedroom. He later returns and kidnaps Phoebe. He forces her to wear a white dress and he cleans the make-up off her face, telling her he preferred her previous image and music. Ryan asks Phoebe to sing "Amazing Grace" and during the performance, Phoebe kicks him in the groin and manages to open the door, where Kyle is waiting. Ryan is then arrested by Katarina. She later informs Phoebe that Ryan pleaded guilty to stalking and kidnap, and he is being held in a psychiatric facility.

Billie Ashford

Billie Ashford
Home and Away character
Portrayed by Tessa De Josselin
First appearance 27 April 2015
Introduced by Lucy Addario
Classification Present; recurring

Belinda "Billie" Ashford, played by Tessa De Josselin, made her first screen appearance on 27 April 2015.[8][9] De Josselin was first seen on set filming with the cast in late 2014.[10] Further details about her casting and character were released on 21 April 2015.[8] Of joining the cast, De Josselin said "I was super chuffed. No doubt there was a huge grin on my face for the rest of the week. It's a cool thing when hard work pays off and you know you've been given an opportunity to do what you love."[8]

Billie is the younger sister of Martin Ashford (George Mason). After he was released from prison, Ash tried to find his sister. Mason commented, "Billie is the only family Ash has left, and he feels they need to make amends now he's out of jail."[11] Billie is a feisty, "tomboy surfer", who endured a troubled childhood.[8] De Josselin said Billie was fun to play and added "Billie's super upfront and sometimes lacks a social filter."[8] Billie and Ash were reunited when they both visit their brother's grave on Anzac Day.[8]

Others

Date(s) Character Actor Circumstances
2 February Ed Devitt Jason Kos[12] Ed is a secrutiy guard, who is called to Phoebe Nicholson's dressing room by Neive Devlin. Martin Ashford punches Ed, so he will not prevent him and Andy Barrett taking a drugged Phoebe out of the room.
11–16 March Judge Menzies David Roberts[13] Judge Menzies presides over Darryl Braxton's trial for Dean Sanderson's murder. After Brax confesses, Judge Menzies sentences him to 20 years in prison.
11–16 March Paul Willows Richard Sydenham[14] Paul is the police prosecutor for Darryl Braxton's trial.
12 March Court Sheriff Rebecca Clay[15] The Court Sheriff serves Nate Cooper with divorce papers from his wife Sophie Taylor.
26 March– Gregory Hayes Robert Jago[16] Hayes is a prison officer. He accompanies Ricky Sharpe to the yard on her visit to Darryl Braxton. After Brax is attacked, Hayes asks him to give a name, but Brax refuses.
1 April– Trevor Gunson Diarmid Heidenreich[17] Gunno threatens Darryl Braxton when he sees Martin Ashford visiting him. After noticing Ash is still on Brax's visitors list, Gunno arranges for Brax to be beaten up.
6 April Dr Patricia Briony Williams[18] Dr Patricia is Leah Patterson-Baker's doctor. She advises Leah about the affects of her head injury.
21 April Dr. Delaney Jessica Donoghue[19] Dr. Delaney is Alf Stewart's doctor. She takes care of him after he is brought in following a collapse.
21–22 April Tom Knight Vincent Ball[20] Tom is a WWII veteran who Alf Stewart meets in hospital. Tom becomes upset over his memories of his time in the army and dies shortly after. Alf vows to give Tom's belongings to his son.
21 April Bob Harmsworth Richard Carlwin[19] Bob works for Gunno. He drops off a bag of money to Martin Ashford and tells him the meeting is still set to go ahead.
22 April Nurse Emma Playfair[21] The nurse informs Alf Stewart that Tom Knight has died. Alf offers to give Tom's belongings to his son, after she questions if Tom had any family.

References

  1. ↑ Houston, Melinda (1 February 2015). "Home and Away gets off to a hot start". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  2. ↑ "Model Pia Miller to play new city girl in Summer Bay". TV Week. August 2014. Retrieved 3 November 2014.
  3. ↑ Moran, Jonathon (1 February 2015). "Pia Miller says she's done it tough in bid to land dream Home and Away role". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Dennehy, Luke (4 August 2014). "Role on Home and Away means commuting for model Pia Miller and time apart from family". Herald Sun. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Dainty, Sophie (26 January 2015). "Pia Miller on Home and Away role: 'Katarina is not a sex symbol'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Downie, Stephen (14–20 February 2015). "Eye on the prize". TV Week (7): 16–17.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Nic Weastaway's stalker crisis". TV Week. 11 March 2015. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 Kilkelly, Daniel (21 April 2015). "Home and Away: Meet Ash's younger sister Billie". Digital Spy. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  9. ↑ "Monday, 27-Apr-2015". Southern Cross Media. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
  10. ↑ Sayers, Sarah (14 November 2015). "Beach babe alert! Home and Away newcomer Tessa De Josselin sizzles on set in Summer Bay in a pineapple print bikini". Daily Mail. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  11. ↑ Ellis, Sarah (7–13 February 2015). "Brax & Ash's outback adventure". Inside Soap (5): 18–19.
  12. ↑ Series producer: Lucy Addario; Director: Geoffrey Nottage; Writer: Andrew Osborne (2 February 2015). "Episode 6121". Home and Away. Seven Network.
  13. ↑ Series producer: Lucy Addario; Director: Geoff Bennett; Writer: Sam Meikle (11 March 2015). "Episode 6145". Home and Away. Seven Network.
  14. ↑ "Richard Sydenham". Mollison Keightley Management. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  15. ↑ "Rebecca Clay". StarNow. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  16. ↑ Series producer: Lucy Addario; Director: Arnie Custo; Writer: Margaret Wilson (26 March 2015). "Episode 6157". Home and Away. Seven Network.
  17. ↑ Downie, Stephen (28 March – 3 April 2015). "Gunning for Brax". TV Week (13): 12.
  18. ↑ Series producer: Lucy Addario; Director: Danny Raco; Writer: Sandy Webster (6 April 2015). "Episode 6166". Home and Away. Seven Network.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Series producer: Lucy Addario; Director: Geoffrey Nottage; Writer: Fiona Bozic (21 April 2015). "Episode 6177". Home and Away. Seven Network.
  20. ↑ Byrnes, Holly (19 April 2015). "Alf not the sole veteran in Home and Away's Anzac storyline". news.com.au. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  21. ↑ "CV". emma-playfair.com. Retrieved 24 April 2015.

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