Eloise Page (Home and Away)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | January 17, 1988 |
| Founder | Seven Network |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia |
Home and Away is an Australian soap opera that first aired on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988. This list highlights characters who made their debut in 2014, all introduced under the guidance of executive producer Lucy Addario. The show’s 27th season premiered on 27 January 2014. In February, Sean Green and Denny Miller were introduced; April brought Linda Somerset; June saw the arrival of Sophie Taylor; October featured Martin Ashford; and November marked the introduction of Neive Devlin, portrayed by Jolene Anderson.
Sean Green
Sean Green, played by Khan Chittenden, made his first appearance on 6 February 2014. His casting was revealed in TV Week (1–7 February 2014). Sean’s character is connected to the troubled history of established figure Andy Barrett (Tai Hara). Upon arriving in Summer Bay, Sean vandalizes the gym where Andy works and pressures him to alter his police testimony concerning a shared incident. He also threatens Andy’s brother, Josh (Jackson Gallagher), along with Josh’s girlfriend, Maddy Osborne (Kassandra Clementi).
Sean takes Maddy hostage but releases her following intervention from Kyle Braxton (Nic Westaway). When Kyle attempts to bribe Sean, the latter refuses and assaults him, prompting Kyle to retaliate physically. Later, Sean seeks medical assistance at the home of Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger) but threatens Irene, Chris Harrington (Johnny Ruffo), Spencer Harrington (Andrew James Morley), and Sasha Bezmel (Demi Harman) with a knife. During an attempt to hold Sasha hostage, Sean is overpowered by Chris and loses consciousness. Spencer performs CPR until paramedics arrive, resulting in Sean being hospitalized.
Denny Miller
Denise "Denny" Miller, portrayed by Jessica Grace Smith, first appeared on 12 February 2014. The casting announcement came on 28 January 2014. Smith secured the role in 2013 shortly before relocating to Los Angeles and described it as "an actor's dream" to have consistent employment. Denny is depicted as a tomboy—frank and straightforward—and works alongside Alf Stewart (Ray Meagher) at the bait shop.
Linda Somerset
Linda Somerset, enacted by Hannah Britland, debuted on 1 April 2014. Britland appeared in five or six episodes during a storyline involving multiple characters traveling to London. The role provided Britland an opportunity to hone her Australian accent; however, Linda remains distinctly British, hailing from Preston. Linda embarks on a holiday romance with Casey Braxton (Lincoln Younes) with whom she quickly bonds. After sharing an intimate connection, Casey returns to Australia but continues their relationship through video calls. Ultimately, due to family responsibilities, Casey chooses to end the relationship and cease communication.
Sophie Taylor
Sophie Taylor, played by Bridgette Sneddon, was introduced on 3 June 2014. Her casting was announced on 7 December 2013. Sneddon joined the series following encouragement from her agent and partner Steve Peacocke, who portrays Darryl Braxton. Filming began in December 2013. Sneddon expressed excitement about joining Home and Away and spending additional time with Peacocke. She filmed her final scenes late in 2014, with Sophie’s exit airing in early February 2015. Sneddon received the 2015 TV Week and Soap Extra #OMGAward for Best Villain for her performance.
Sophie was introduced with "a connection to the Bay which brings her back," with Sneddon indicating her arrival would cause disruption. It was later unveiled that Sophie is Nate Cooper’s (Kyle Pryor) estranged wife. Her storyline involved returning to town, obtaining employment, and revealing lingering feelings for Nate, generating significant dramatic tension within the series.
Martin Ashford
Martin "Ash" Ashford, portrayed by George Mason, made his first appearance on 27 October 2014. A Woman's Day journalist predicted Mason would introduce a dramatic storyline to the series. Ash arrives in Summer Bay on a mission to find Darryl Braxton. Mason characterized Ash as relaxed with a mischievous streak, someone who doesn’t overly stress but deeply values family and a sense of belonging. Despite his kind nature, his background positions him somewhat as an antagonist.
Neive Devlin
Neive Devlin, brought to life by Jolene Anderson, debuted on 12 November 2014. Announced on 22 June 2014, Anderson was cast for a three-month guest stint. She described Neive as a woman navigating a male-dominated environment whose presence would unsettle existing dynamics. Anderson enjoyed the role, especially Neive’s straightforward and unfiltered personality, which she found refreshing and well-written.
Neive is the owner of a record label and arrives in Summer Bay after viewing Phoebe Nicholson’s music video. She offers Phoebe a recording contract despite initial objections from Phoebe’s boyfriend, Kyle Braxton, who attempts to negotiate improved terms. Eventually, impressed by Phoebe’s resolve, Neive agrees to her conditions.
Others
| Date(s) | Character | Actor | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 March – 29 July, 1–2 February 2017 |
Harley Braxton | Various infants Isaac Brown (2017) Zayden Brown (2017) |
Harley is the son of Heath Braxton (Dan Ewing) and Jess Lockwood (Georgia Chara), born on Summer Bay beach. Following Jess’s death, Heath returns with Harley to Summer Bay. His wife, Bianca (Lisa Gormley), initially struggles to connect with him but grows closer after family conflicts and health issues. The family relocates to the city but comes back in 2017 with Harley, who later leaves Summer Bay with them. |
| 27 March–23 October, 25 August 2016 – 21 March 2017 |
Eloise "Elly" Page | Darcey Wilson | Eloise is Matt Page’s (Alec Snow) younger sister who enters foster care following their father’s imprisonment. Initially reluctant, Matt agrees it’s best for her welfare. After an unauthorized visit from their father leads to his arrest, Eloise lives with her aunt. Years later, Elly returns seeking guardianship from Matt and Roo Stewart. Struggling academically due to dyslexia, she improves with tutoring support. She befriends Raffy Morrison and encourages a romance between Matt and tutor Evelyn MacGuire before departing for Vietnam under their guardianship. |
| 1 April | Walkerby | Nick Grimshaw | The Walkerby encounters Heath Braxton (Dan Ewing) and faces hostility from him and Darryl Braxton (Steve Peacocke). |
| UK Celebrity | Eliza Doolittle | Ricky Sharpe (Bonnie Sveen) acts as Doolittle’s official photographer during a promotional tour. | |
| Security Guard | Derek Lea | Prevents Darryl Braxton from approaching Ricky during a photoshoot; Brax responds aggressively. | |
| 2–3 April | Dr Matthews | Huw Higginson | Provides medical care to Darryl Braxton after a car crash; orders an MRI following seizure concerns. |
| Nurse Tennyson | Danielle King | Assists Dr Matthews in diagnosing Brax; informs family about his condition and stabilizes him after cardiac arrest. | |
| 2 April | Poisoned Diner | Ryan Bennett | Collapses after eating mushroom risotto prepared by Chris Harrington; condition deteriorates at hospital. |
| 10 April | Docs Worker | Cheryl Ward | Takes Eloise Page into care following her father’s incarceration. |
| 8 May–10 June | Mark Nicholson | Steve Rodgers | Lawyer and father of Phoebe Nicholson, investigates Kyle's past and attempts to separate him from Phoebe by offering Kyle $50,000 to leave her. |
| 8 July–25 August | Mitch Todd | Matthew Pearce | Bullies Oscar MacGuire during community service. |
| 18 August–7 November | Cody Dalton | Aaron Glenane | Threatens Casey Braxton and others over Andy Barrett's whereabouts; kidnaps Josh Barrett and Evelyn MacGuire; extorts money before fleeing. |
| 18–19 August | Jim Stone | John Harding | Member of Cody Dalton's crew involved in threats and kidnappings. |
| 18 August | Boris Struik | Nathan Waring |
| Date(s) | Character | Actor | Context |
|---|
|- ! scope="row"| 25 September–21 October | Tyson Lee | Ben Bennett | Bully at Summer Bay High targeting VJ Patterson; fakes injury to get VJ suspended; later kidnaps VJ leading to police involvement; arrested and expelled. |} |- ! scope="row"| 9–30 October | Gray Page | Craig Ball | Recently out of rehab, manipulates his son Matt Page away from studying; causes family strain. |} |- ! scope="row"| 23–28 October | Keith Pots | Drayton Morley | Meets Spencer Harrington at Surf Club; confronts Spencer over internet dating deception resulting in assault charge. |} |- ! scope="row"| 23 October
| Magistrate Gail McCarthy | Sarah Woods | Oversees finalization of Jett James' adoption by Marilyn Chambers and John Palmer.
|} |- ! scope="row"| 12–13 November
| Monique Wu | Grace Palmer | Invited to Angelo's by Chris Harrington; has brief romantic involvement with Spencer Harrington.
|} |- ! scope="row"| 28 November–16 March 2015
| Sam Kennedy | Wade Briggs | Barman involved in events surrounding Dean Sanderson's murder; his confession clears Darryl Braxton leading to Brax's release from jail.
|} |- ! scope="row"| 28 November–1 December
| Dean Sanderson | Kevin Kiernan-Molloy | Criminal associate pursued by Darryl Braxton and Martin Ashford; killed by Sam Kennedy after being caught stealing robbery proceeds.
|} |- ! scope="row"| 10 December–2 February 2015
| Grant Barnes | Adam Gray | Assistant to Neive Devlin; drugs Phoebe Nicholson at record launch; assaults Andy Barrett and Martin Ashford; attempts assault on Phoebe prevented by intervention; subsequently dismissed by Neive.
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External links
- Cast and characters on the official Australian Home and Away site
- Cast and characters on the official UK Home and Away platform
- Cast and characters listed on the Internet Movie Database