List of Neighbours characters (2016)

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 or will appear in the soap in 2016, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the shows executive producer Jason Herbison. The 32nd season of Neighbours began airing from 4 January 2016.[1] Julie Quill and Xanthe Canning were introduced during the same month.

Julie Quill

Julie Quill
Neighbours character
Portrayed by Gail Easdale
First appearance 12 January 2016
Introduced by Jason Herbison
Classification Current; recurring
Profile
Occupation Businesswoman

Julie Quill, played by Gail Easdale, made her first screen appearance on 12 January 2016.[2] The character and Easdale's casting was announced on 4 January.[2] The actress revealed that she had previously auditioned for another role on the show in 2015, but was unsuccessful. She was then asked to play Julie and she accepted.[2] The role marks Easdale's return to acting after a break to raise her children. She is also the real-life wife of Stefan Dennis, who portrays Paul Robinson.[2]

Julie will be introduced as the new owner of Lassiter's Hotel and Paul's enemy. Easdale described Julie as being "a hard nut, but she also has a softer side because she has worked hard and she appreciates others that put in the effort."[2] Easdale said Julie was forced to make an impact in a male dominated environment, which she admired. She added that Paul was "a great character to play against", which made her guest stint more interesting as Dennis is different at home.[2]

Julie comes to Erinsborough to inspect Lassiter's hotel, the Quill Group's newest acquisition. Julie holds a grudge against the hotel's previous owner Paul Robinson, following a failed romance between them. When she learns Paul's nephew Daniel (Tim Phillipps) has applied for a job at the hotel, she turns him down after an interview. Julie discusses her struggles as a woman in the hotel industry with Terese Willis (Rebekah Elmaloglou), and she decides to hire Daniel after realising that he and Paul have fallen out. She tells Terese that if there are problems, she will be held responsible.

Xanthe Canning

Xanthe Canning
Neighbours character
Portrayed by Lilly Van der Meer
First appearance 22 January 2016
Introduced by Jason Herbison
Classification Current; recurring
Profile
Occupation Student
Home 26 Ramsay Street

Xanthe Canning, played by Lilly Van der Meer, made her first screen appearance on 22 January 2016.[4] The character and casting was announced on 30 November 2015.[4] Colette Mann, who plays Sheila Canning, previously teased a new member of the Canning family in an interview with Daniel Kilkelly of Digital Spy in October. She commented that the new arrival would start "a big new storyline."[5] Of Van der Meer's casting, Mann said "Lilly's world has certainly been opened up since joining the show and we're loving having her here. She was already a Canning after just a couple of weeks, we had converted her."[4] Xanthe is Sheila's granddaughter and the half-sister of Kyle Canning (Chris Milligan). Their father Gary (Damien Richardson) will also return to be with the family.[4]

After arriving in Erinsborough, Xanthe makes her way to Number 26 Ramsay Street. When no one answers the door, she heads towards the garden, but Daniel Robinson (Tim Phillipps) advises her to come back later instead, as there has been a number of burglaries in the area. Xanthe goes to The Waterhole and tries to get her meal for free by claiming there is a hair in her food. Sheila Canning thinks Xanthe planted the hair and she tries to run out the door, but is stopped by Kyle Canning. Constable Mark Brennan (Scott McGregor) gives Xanthe a warning. Sheila and Kyle later spot Xanthe in their garden and she tells them that she is looking for Gary Canning, as he is her father. Sheila tells Xanthe that Gary is her son and he is in prison. Sheila also learns Xanthe's mother Brooke has run off. Xanthe clashes with Kyle and she later leaves. She ends up staying in a show home. Xanthe befriends Piper Willis (Mavournee Hazel), who suggests throwing a party and charging an entry fee as a way to make money. After being caught by Brennan, he tells Xanthe that she can either stay with Sheila or be taken to a foster home. Sheila enrols Xanthe at Erinsborough High and she initially refuses to go, until Kyle talks with her. On her first day, Xanthe struggles with a reading exercise and is taunted by Alison Gore (Madeleine Andreopoulos).

John Doe

John Doe, played by Andrew Morley, will make his first screen appearance in April 2016.[6] The character and Morley's casting was announced on 30 January 2016.[6] Morley was surprised to receive a call from his manager asking him to record an audition tape, as he was in Cambodia helping to raise money for charity. Upon his return to Melbourne, Morley was offered a regular role with Neighbours.[6] He began filming in December 2015.[6]

John was initially billed as having "a mysterious past" and no family connection to Erinsborough.[6] Morley commented that it was "an interesting start" for his character.[7] He continued, "I'm sure the audience will have lots of questions like, 'Who is this guy? What's he doing here?' He's not related to anyone so why is he in the situation that he is the first time we see him?"[7] The actor thought John would be likeable, but would cause some controversy.[7] John will befriend Paige Smith (Olympia Valance), who tries to help him.[6] Morley told Holly Byrnes of The Daily Telegraph, "Paige helps him to discover who he is...working out why he's there and what's his story. It's been fun piecing together the puzzle."[6]

Others

Date(s) Character Actor Circumstances
4 January Dr Lee Marty Rhone[8] Dr Lee performs spinal surgery on Toadfish Rebecchi. The operation is interrupted by Toadie's wife Sonya, causing complications.
5–15 January Warren Stacks Michael Shanahan[9] Warren holds Paige Smith hostage and calls her Michelle to make her think he was actually after Michelle Kim. Paige manages to free herself and hits Warren, before making her escape. He then accidentally strikes her with his car. Warren later meets up with Michelle and Dennis Dimato to explain why he took his mask off in front of Paige and then ran her over. Dimato is not satisfied with Warren's answers and tells Michelle he will deal with him.
7 January[10] Rochelle Neve Carmen Warrington[11] Rochelle is Stanley Neve's wife, who had an affair with Lou Carpenter. She comes to Erinsborough to see Lou, believing that they will continue their relationship. However, Lou tries to trick her into thinking he is dating Sheila Canning, as he does not want a long-term relationship with Rochelle. She sees through his ruse and leaves.
15 January Carla Watson Gemma Bird Matheson[12] After the council receive a report about Bossy biting a child, Carla comes to interview Kyle and Sheila Canning. She issues them a fine for Bossy being unleashed in a public area and then impounds her, despite Kyle's protests that she is ill.
21 January Philippa Hoyland Wendy Bos[13] Philippa is Max Hoyland's third wife. During a video call, she tells Max's ex-wife Stephanie Scully that she wants to adopt Steph's son Charlie. An upset Steph asks Toadfish Rebecchi to talk to Philippa.
27 January Amanda Tucker Jennifer Rose[14] Amanda is a Lassiter's beautician, who gives Karl Kennedy a manicure during his stay at the hotel.
2 February Nigel Deme Adam Dunning[15] Nigel is sent by the council to cut off the love locks on the bridge over Lassiter's lake. Sonya Rebecchi and Karl Kennedy protest the removal of the locks and Nigel leaves. He later returns to close the bridge for being unsafe.
10 February Lina Vella Antonia Vekic[16] Lina is Tim Collins's mayoral campaign manager. She approaches Sonya Mitchell, Tim's rival, and asks her what will happen when the parents of her daughter find out she abandoned her son and suffered with addiction issues. Sonya cuts the conversation short and tells Lina not to come near her or family again.

References

  1. ↑ "Neighbours to air on same day in UK as Australia". BBC News. 19 November 2015. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Kilkelly, Daniel (4 January 2016). "Neighbours spoilers: Paul Robinson's new enemy will be played by Stefan Dennis's real-life wife". Digital Spy. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
  3. ↑ "Teenage torment". TV Soap: 46. 14–28 January 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Neighbours welcomes Lilly Van der Meer". Tenplay. 30 November 2015. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
  5. ↑ Kilkelly, Daniel (29 October 2015). "Neighbours star Colette Mann reveals Sheila fire drama: 'She's riddled with guilt'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Byrnes, Holly (30 January 2016). "Andrew finds a new home on Ramsay St". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  7. 1 2 3 "Ex Home And Away star Andrew Morley joins Neighbours". TV Week. 31 January 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  8. ↑ "Marty Rhone". Ignite Elite Artists. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
  9. ↑ Series producer: Jason Herbison; Director: Tony Osicka; Writer: Alexa Wyatt (5 January 2016). "Episode 7272". Neighbours. Eleven.
  10. ↑ "The guides". TV Soap: 40. 28 December 2015 – 14 January 2016.
  11. ↑ "Carmen Warrington" (PDF). BGM Agency. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
  12. ↑ "Gemma Bird Matheson". StarNow. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
  13. ↑ "Wendy Bos" (PDF). BGM Agency. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  14. ↑ "Jennifer Rose". Starnow. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
  15. ↑ "Adam Dunning". StarNow. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  16. ↑ Series producer: Jason Herbison; Director: Scott Major; Writer: Sarah Walker (10 February 2016). "Episode 7298". Neighbours. Eleven.

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