Kirsha Rebecchi

Neighbours

Company type	Television soap opera
Industry	Television
Founded	March 18, 1985 (1985-03-18)
Headquarters	Australia
Area served	Australia

Neighbours is a long-running Australian soap opera that premiered on 18 March 1985 and currently broadcasts on the digital channel Eleven. The list below details characters introduced throughout 2017, arranged by their initial appearance. All new additions were brought in under the guidance of executive producer Jason Herbison. The show’s 33rd season commenced on 9 January 2017. The characters Andrea and Willow Somers first appeared in January. In March, the character of teacher Finn Kelly was introduced, followed by Dipi, Kirsha, Yashvi Rebecchi, and Dipi's sister Mishti Sharma arriving in April. June saw the entrance of Jeremy Newell and Mannix Foster, while July brought in Evan Lewis and Fay Brennan. The month of September introduced Hamish Roche, with November marking the debut of Cassius Grady (who remained uncredited until May 2018) and Rory Zemiro. Lastly, Joanne Schwartz made her first appearance in December.

Andrea Somers

Andrea Somers, played by Madeleine West, made her debut on 20 January 2017. West had previously portrayed Dee Bliss, a character believed dead since 2003 following a car accident involving her husband, Toadfish Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney). In September 2016, West returned to filming to reprise this role. Nevertheless, it was disclosed on 2 February 2017 that West’s character was actually an impostor named Andrea Somers, who assumed Dee’s identity to gain control over the Bliss family assets. Andrea involved her daughter Willow Somers (portrayed by Mieke Billing-Smith) in this deception by asserting that Willow was Toadie's child.

Following Andrea’s departure, West made a surprise comeback on 14 August 2017, credited as a "Special appearance," which fueled speculation that the genuine Dee had returned. She also featured during the season finale on 8 December 2017, where she was seen observing Toadie's vow renewal from inside a taxi; at that time, her character’s identity was kept undisclosed. Her return continued on 8 January 2018. It was later confirmed on-screen that Andrea had been covertly watching Toadie, with viewers speculating she was the woman seen in the taxi. Flashback scenes broadcast on 27 June 2018 revealed Andrea became pregnant after an encounter with Toadie and subsequently fled town, entrusting their son Hugo Somers (John Turner) to Sindi Watts (Marisa Warrington). In July 2019, it was unveiled that Andrea and the authentic Dee are twins who had been separated.

Jasmine Udagawa

Jasmine Udagawa, played by Kaori Maeda-Judge, made her first appearance on 26 January 2017 as a recurring figure. She enters the narrative as a determined businesswoman aiming to challenge her competitor, Paul Robinson. Jasmine becomes entangled in the mystery surrounding the paternity of David and Leo Tanaka, ultimately focusing on Leo due to suspicions about his connection to her family. To block his inheritance of Lassiter's, she devises plans to undermine his backpacker business and push him out of Erinsborough.

Terese Willis grows wary of Jasmine’s motives and uncovers a confidential file indicating Leo’s possible entitlement to Lassiter's. Jasmine teams up with investor James Udagawa, posing as his sister, and persuades their grandfather to back her interference in the company. After conducting investigations, Jasmine instructs Terese to disrupt Leo’s enterprise.

Terese’s mistrust prompts her to review Jasmine’s secret dossier on Leo, which Amy Williams overhears, leading her to initiate her own inquiry. Jasmine offers Leo a bribe, which only intensifies his doubts about their familial ties. However, when confronted, it is confirmed that Leo and David are not related to the Udagawas but are actually Paul Robinson’s biological sons.

Later, Jasmine learns of Terese’s breast cancer diagnosis and informs her that the Udagawa board intends to withdraw their investment from Lassiter's, indicating potential changes in ownership and financial support for the hotel.

Willow Somers

Willow Somers, portrayed by Mieke Billing-Smith, debuted on 31 January 2017. Introduced as the adolescent daughter of Andrea Somers (who impersonates Dee Bliss), Willow is revealed to be the child of Toadfish Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney). Executive producer Jason Herbison commended both the character's complexity and Billing-Smith’s portrayal. Willow made several appearances between 2017 and 2019.

Willow arrives in Erinsborough accompanied by her mother Andrea, who deceives Toadie by masquerading as his late wife Dee. Willow connects with Toadie through their shared aspiration of becoming a pilot, with him assisting her enrollment at a private school. She becomes involved in a counterfeit ID scheme alongside Piper Willis and attempts to blackmail Elly Conway using altered photographs. After fleeing to London with Andrea, Toadie tracks them down via social media. Once Andrea’s deception is unveiled, Willow tries to rebuild her relationship with Toadie but leaves following his injury.

Months later, Willow returns seeking shelter with Sonya Rebecchi and secures employment at Sonya’s garden nursery. When unable to support herself financially, Toadie offers her accommodation, and they move into an apartment within Lassiter's complex. Willow discovers that her father, Fergus Olsen, resides in Port Macquarie and decides to meet him. Fergus, now married with children, invites Willow to stay with his family, leading to her departure from Erinsborough alongside Toadie. Before leaving, she subtly hints at romantic feelings for Ben but departs amicably.

Willow comes back on Christmas Day as a bridesmaid at Sonya and Toadie's vow renewal ceremony. Later on, she cautions Toadie against contacting Andrea but reveals there is an undisclosed secret about Andrea unknown to the Rebecchis. When Andrea reappears holding Toadie’s son Hugo Somers, custody conflicts emerge. Willow supports Toadie and Sonya in locating Andrea within a psychiatric institution where Andrea believes she is Dee Bliss.

Subsequently, Willow exposes an attempt by her grandmother Heather Schilling to poison Sonya, helping save Sonya’s life. Despite betrayals within the family, Toadie reassures Willow about her place within their family circle. Following Sonya's death from ovarian cancer, Willow attends her memorial service.

Willow returns once more when Andrea contacts Toadie regarding Hugo. She remains in Erinsborough to ensure Andrea is not scheming but becomes involved in a plot concerning Dee Bliss’s true identity. Andrea pushes Dee off a cliff and impersonates her in an effort to deceive Toadie but is ultimately arrested after Willow intervenes. Disowning Andrea, Willow returns to Port Macquarie while maintaining communication with Dee via Skype. When Dee visits Andrea and Heather in prison the following year, she reveals that Willow has completed her final school exams and commenced pilot training.

Finn Kelly

Finn Kelly, played by Rob Mills, made his first appearance on 15 March 2017. The announcement of both the casting and character occurred on 15 November 2016, with Mills starting filming during that same week. Finn is introduced as a forward-thinking and well-regarded educator at Erinsborough High, hired by Susan Kennedy (Jackie Woodburne), and is also known as the former partner of Elly Conway (Jodi Anasta). Executive producer Jason Herbison described Finn as "a truly captivating character" harboring surprising secrets. Following his initial guest stint, Johnathon Hughes of Radio Times labeled Finn "one of the most villainous figures Neighbours has ever featured." Mills returned to portray Finn in 2018 and was elevated to the main cast in 2019.

Mishti Sharma

Mishti Sharma, portrayed by Scarlet Vas, was introduced on 18 April 2017. The character and casting were revealed on 27 March. Mishti is the sibling of Dipi Rebecchi (Sharon Johal) and arrives in Erinsborough alongside Dipi’s spouse Shane Rebecchi (Nicholas Coghlan). Coghlan commented that Mishti acts as a supportive confidante to Shane as he contemplates relocating, describing her as "a close friend" with whom he shares serious discussions. Mishti arrives seeking a new beginning in Erinsborough but carries an enigmatic past.

Dipi Rebecchi

Dipi Rebecchi, portrayed by Sharon Johal, first appeared on 24 April 2017. Casting information was disclosed on 27 March. Although Johal initially auditioned for the role of Mishti, producers created the part of Dipi specifically for her. Dipi is married to Shane Rebecchi (Nicholas Coghlan), who is the brother of established character Toadfish Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney). After two decades away, Shane returns to Erinsborough accompanied by Dipi and their daughters Yashvi (Olivia Junkeer) and Kirsha Rebecchi (Vani Dhir). Dipi is portrayed as lively and optimistic, injecting enthusiasm into her surroundings. She takes over the lease of Harold Café, becoming part of the local business scene.

Kirsha Rebecchi

Kirsha Rebecchi, enacted by Vani Dhir, debuted on 24 April 2017. The role was secured through Dhir’s involvement with the Young Australian Broadway Chorus stage school. Kirsha is the younger daughter of Shane (Nicholas Coghlan) and Dipi Rebecchi (Sharon Johal), depicted as intelligent yet reserved, facing challenges adapting to life in Erinsborough. Dhir exited the series on 22 November 2019 when Kirsha relocates to Sydney on a scholarship, returning intermittently for guest appearances throughout 2020.

Kirsha arrives with her family as Shane rents Number 32 Ramsay Street and purchases Harold's Café for Dipi. Initially uneasy about fitting in, she forms a friendship with Jimmy Williams (Darcy Tadich). To boost her morale, Shane later reacquires her dog Clancy. Early storylines focus on school difficulties including bullying from Tia Martinez (Erica Brown) and an incident resulting in hearing loss. Supported by her family, Kirsha begins learning sign language and faces continued bullying, which fellow student Xanthe Canning (Lilly Van der Meer) helps address.

Her hearing eventually recovers, allowing her to support friends such as Jimmy in their relationships. Kirsha also experiences a bush survival exercise alongside teacher Susan Kennedy (Jackie Woodburne). She struggles with social anxiety and self-esteem issues, exemplified when she vandalizes promotional materials for the Face of Lassiters campaign; this act leads to blackmail by Marisa Taylor (Shannon Barker) and causes her family’s exclusion from the campaign.

Kirsha is among those students affected by a hydrogen cyanide poisoning plot orchestrated by Finn Kelly (Rob Mills) and is later taken hostage in the café by Raymond Renshaw (Frank Magree), alerting authorities to his presence. Following the sale of their home, Kirsha’s family moves in with uncle Toadfish Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney). She organizes a petition to keep teacher Elly Conway at school and assists Toadie with his finances, revealing feelings of being overlooked.

With encouragement from Toadie, Kirsha applies for a scholarship in Sydney despite parental concerns about her anxiety. Upon acceptance, Shane and Dipi support her decision to move independently. She departs intending to maintain regular contact through video calls. Kirsha returns briefly for New Year festivities and later attends her sister Yashvi’s police academy graduation as well as a science camp visit.

This narrative arc highlights themes of resilience, personal development, and educational ambition—core elements reflecting youth experiences within the Neighbours universe.

Yashvi Rebecchi

Yashvi Rebecchi, brought to life by Olivia Junkeer, made her first appearance on 24 April 2017. Announced on 27 March 2017, she is the eldest daughter of Shane (Nicholas Coghlan) and Dipi Rebecchi (Sharon Johal). Yashvi is portrayed as a self-assured, bold "lively troublemaker" who thrives on attention and tends to be more opportunistic than outright defiant. On 5 July 2021, Junkeer revealed her decision to leave Neighbours after four and a half years, citing the departure of her on-screen family and a wish to explore new ventures. Her final scenes were broadcast the following week.

Jeremy Newell

Jeremy "Jezza" Newell, enacted by Robbie Ryde, first appeared on 22 June 2017. Having previously worked as an extra on the series, Ryde's casting was announced on 8 June. Jeremy works as a carpenter and interacts with Amy Williams (Zoe Cramond) during social gatherings. Ryde described his character as an antagonist with conflicting viewpoints, offering a challenging acting experience.

Within the storyline, Jeremy attends Amy's housewarming at Lassiter's Penthouse, where he witnesses David Tanaka (Takaya Honda) and Tom Quill (Kane Felsinger) sharing a kiss. He responds with homophobic comments directed at David and warns Amy against raising her son Jimmy Williams (Darcy Tadich) in David's presence. Offended by his behavior, Amy demands that he leave immediately, threatening to throw him off the balcony if he refuses, which results in his departure.

Mannix Foster

Mannix Foster, portrayed by Sam Webb, was introduced on 26 June 2017. Webb described Mannix as someone who "causes a bit of trouble." Presented as an old acquaintance of Leo Tanaka (Tim Kano), Mannix is characterized as "a problematic figure from Leo’s past." After being mistakenly accused of informing on others, Mannix seeks Leo’s assistance following a stabbing incident. Leo’s brother David Tanaka (Takaya Honda) provides medical care, uncovering that Mannix had reported illegal activities at a nightclub to the police, which led to the attack. Following threats from Leo’s father Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis), Mannix departs town. Critics observed that the resolution felt overly simplistic considering Mannix’s potential leverage. Mannix later appeared in flashbacks and returned in 2020, when it was revealed he had defrauded Paul’s friend Jane Harris (Annie Jones).

Leo arranges for Mannix to stay at Robinsons motel, where co-owner Stephanie Scully (Carla Bonner) grows suspicious due to his frequent visitors and discovers a bag of cash in his room. Paul insists Mannix must leave promptly. Mannix reconnects with Elly Conway (Jodi Anasta), who recognizes him from Sydney’s nightlife scene. After being stabbed again and his condition worsening, David administers stolen morphine to Mannix. Subsequently, Paul has Mannix threatened and abandoned in an isolated location; when an associate checks on him later, Mannix has vanished and is presumed dead by some characters. However, Leo later finds Mannix alive; Mannix admits to deceiving Delaney Renshaw about Leo’s cooperation with law enforcement. Attempting to blackmail David over stolen hospital drugs, Mannix eventually leaves town after David reports him.

In retaliation against Paul, Mannix scams Jane Harris out of her savings through catfishing tactics. When Paul confronts him, Mannix claims the money was spent on a vehicle and threatens to expose private communications unless paid more. Paul forces Mannix to repay Jane by working for him and covering the deficit. Jane meets with Mannix to confront him; she expresses deep hurt but refuses reconciliation while warning about Paul’s potential retaliation.

Later on, Mannix moves in with Mackenzie Hargreaves (Georgie Stone) as a roommate to share living costs. He becomes secretive, locking his door and wary of visitors. During a police raid involving Mackenzie and Harlow Robinson (Jemma Donovan), Mannix flees but is later apprehended at Paul’s residence after attempting to repay his debt with stolen electronics. He is arrested when Harlow’s boyfriend Hendrix Greyson (Benny Turland) tackles him; Mannix confesses he was scouting homes for burglary.

Evan Lewis

Evan Lewis, brought to life by Joe Klocek, made his first appearance on 7 July 2017. Introduced as a competing mechanic and apprentice alongside Ben Kirk (Felix Mallard) at Fitzgerald Motors, Evan was recruited by Tyler Brennan (Travis Burns) due to his greater expertise. Additionally, Evan emerged as a potential romantic interest for Yashvi Rebecchi (Olivia Junkeer), with their shared enthusiasm for BMX biking forming a connection.

Within Fitzgerald Motors, Evan’s higher apprenticeship status placed him above Ben, who was tasked with more basic duties. His relationship with Yashvi involved activities such as bike repairs and social engagements; however, complications arose when Yashvi uncovered that Evan was the anonymous online troll harassing Piper Willis (Mavournee Hazel). After Yashvi revealed his identity, Evan coerced her into silence by pretending to be injured following a car accident.

Following these events, Evan chose to leave his role as a mechanic. When confronted by Yashvi’s aunt Mishti Sharma (Scarlet Vas) regarding his harassment and deceit, Evan was taken into custody and subsequently given a 12-month good behaviour bond. This narrative thread highlighted themes of professional competition, adolescent relationships, and personal responsibility within the community setting.

Fay Brennan

Fay Brennan, portrayed by Zoe Bertram, made her debut on 28 July 2017. She is the mother of Mark, Aaron, and Tyler Brennan. Bertram’s casting was revealed in July 2017, following the passing of actor Russell Kiefel, who had portrayed the brothers’ father, Russell Brennan. Fay’s introduction brought critical family dynamics and unresolved tensions to light, particularly concerning Tyler’s history. Bertram returned to the role in 2020 and early 2021 as Fay’s Huntington’s disease advanced, culminating in the character’s death on 8 March 2021.

Fay arrives in Erinsborough aiming to rebuild connections with her sons. While Mark is welcoming, Aaron remains distrustful due to her previous absence and withheld truths. Fay discloses her divorce from Russell and expresses remorse for leaving her children with him, acknowledging the abuse Tyler endured. Strain intensifies when it is revealed that Tyler is not Russell’s biological child but that of Hamish Roche—a secret Fay initially concealed but later admitted—causing further family discord.

Later, Fay takes on management of The Waterhole but resigns when personal issues require her attention. She supports her daughter Chloe, who has recently relocated to Erinsborough, providing financial assistance until Chloe repays her. As Huntington’s disease progresses, Fay makes several returns for family occasions and care arrangements. Her condition necessitates use of a PEG tube and wheelchair, leading Chloe and her husband Pierce Greyson to accommodate her in their home.

Fay forms a close bond with Nicolette Stone, Chloe’s live-in nurse, despite Nicolette’s complex history and involvement in family disputes. After contracting pneumonia from an infection linked to eating chocolate, Fay’s health rapidly declines. She spends her final moments surrounded by family before passing away peacefully. Her funeral takes place in Adelaide.

Throughout Fay’s storyline, she serves as a catalyst for major plot developments involving hidden family secrets, the challenges of caregiving for Huntington’s disease patients, and intricate interpersonal relationships within the Brennan family and their circle.

Hamish Roche

Hamish Roche, played by Sean Taylor, made his first appearance on 4 September 2017 as the biological father of Tyler Brennan and a property developer. Introduced soon after Tyler’s mother disclosed her affair, Hamish aimed to establish connections with Tyler and his siblings. Critics characterized him as a "smooth operator," whose charisma concealed complicated family issues.

His narrative arc centered on manipulating Tyler and his relatives to claim a boat left by Tyler’s deceased father, Russell Brennan, intending to evade a hefty tax liability by escaping the country alongside his partner, Louise McLeod. Hamish undermined Tyler’s employment opportunities by sabotaging garage equipment, leading to Tyler’s termination, and tried to estrange Tyler by fabricating proof of infidelity involving Tyler’s girlfriend.

Conflict intensified when Louise threatened to reveal Hamish’s role in altering Russell’s will and his murder. In retaliation, Hamish poisoned Louise, rendering her unconscious. Nevertheless, Louise recovered, absconded with the boat, and exposed Hamish’s bankruptcy and criminal activities to Tyler. At the Guy Fawkes Gala confrontation, Tyler accused Hamish of killing Russell—a charge Hamish neither admitted nor denied.

The next morning, Hamish was discovered dead in the Canning family’s hot tub. Authorities treated the case as a homicide; Tyler later admitted to assaulting Hamish and was incarcerated. Subsequently, Hamish’s other son, Cassius Grady, confessed to drowning Hamish after Tyler had left.

Throughout his storyline, Hamish served as a pivotal figure driving key plotlines involving inheritance conflicts, familial betrayals, and criminal schemes within the Brennan family’s property and personal affairs.

Cassius Grady

Cassius Grady, portrayed by Joe Davidson, first appeared on 6 November 2017 in an uncredited background role. His official casting was announced on 18 May 2018. Davidson described the cast as a close-knit group resembling family. Cassius was introduced as a gardener with hidden depths beyond his initial portrayal. His first credited appearance occurred on 23 May 2018. Flashbacks aired on 22 August 2018 disclosed Cassius as the individual responsible for his father Hamish Roche’s murder. Davidson filmed these scenes prior to commencing his regular role. Cassius departed the series on 6 November 2018.

Cassius promoted his gardening services throughout Ramsay Street. Gary Canning introduced him to his mother Sheila, who initially declined but later hired Cassius due to her busy schedule. When Dipi Rebecchi sought to employ him, Sheila secured an exclusive contract for his services. A minor incident involving Piper Willis’s apples led to an apology and growing rapport between Cassius and Piper, culminating in a kiss despite Piper’s lingering feelings for her imprisoned ex-boyfriend Tyler Brennan. Their initial date ended awkwardly with Piper abruptly leaving.

Xanthe Canning discovered Cassius was the anonymous book underliner Piper had been searching for. After he explained himself, Piper forgave him and they rekindled their relationship. Cassius admitted during a phone call that despite risks in Erinsborough, he had fallen for Piper. He assisted Xanthe with physiotherapy following her injury but declined an offer to stay at Number 26 due to potential discomfort caused by Xanthe’s crush on him. When Piper accepted new employment elsewhere, Sonya Rebecchi hired Cassius at the nursery.

Piper and Cassius planned to take their relationship further physically; however, Piper was reminded of Tyler and abruptly left. Cassius recalled rescuing both Piper and later Gabriel Smith, highlighting his protective instincts. His mother, Elissa Gallow, arrived urging him to leave before his past came to light. It was revealed that Cassius had drowned Hamish in the Canning family spa and allowed Tyler to take the blame. Returning disguised as a gardener to retrieve a medallion lost during the incident, he refused to leave due to his love for Piper.

Bea Nilsson caught Cassius taking Tyler’s case file from Rebecchi Law; he claimed it was to help but later snapped at her. After losing control over a found keyring incident, Piper suggested therapy which he accepted. They consummated their relationship before Cassius learned that Piper’s brother Ned Willis had contacted Elissa who intended to flee to Senegal where extradition was impossible. Cassius urged Piper to join him but she declined.

When Piper confronted Cassius as he tried leaving town, he confessed to murdering Hamish. She alerted authorities and delayed him until police arrived. At the station, Cassius initially refused to speak until reassured about Elissa’s safety but eventually confessed and was transferred to Warrinor Prison. He apologized to Sheila for the consequences of Hamish’s death; she forgave him due to Hamish’s mistreatment of both families. He requested visits from Piper but Mark and Aaron instructed him to cease contact.

Bea and Ned visited Cassius; Bea expressed how his actions had affected her while Tyler accused him of stealing years from his life. Later, Cassius suffered an attack in prison requiring surgery; Ned revealed he arranged protection after speaking with gang contacts about Cassius. Following Piper’s negative pregnancy scare, she bid farewell to him.

Rory Zemiro

Rory Zemiro, brought to life by Ash Williams, made his first appearance on 7 November 2017. Williams, shifting from comedic roles to drama, characterized Rory as a "mischievous" individual juggling the challenges of managing a business while pursuing romantic interests. Rory is an exotic dancer and the former partner of Aaron Brennan (Matt Wilson). Their connection began within a dance troupe, marking a shared history.

After spotting Aaron's Instagram updates, Rory reaches out to him in Paris, convincing the receptionist to disclose Aaron's room number. He informs Aaron that their old dance group, Rough Trade, is on a European tour and invites him to reconnect. When Rory later arrives in Erinsborough, he witnesses Aaron's boyfriend David Tanaka (Takaya Honda) propose marriage. Following a back injury sustained at Aaron’s gym, Rory receives medical care from David and is subsequently offered a yoga instructor position by Amy Williams (Zoe Cramond) at The Flame Tree Retreat.

Rory requests Aaron to cover an audition on his behalf and encourages him to rejoin Rough Trade. David uncovers Rory and Aaron’s past relationship as well as their meeting in Paris, which results in David and Aaron ending their relationship. Rory makes several attempts to reignite his romance with Aaron, including kissing him, but Aaron resists these advances.

When Rough Trade fan Mick Allsop (Joel Creasey) arrives locally, Rory reveals that Mick has trashed his motel room. Meeting Mick—who had been involved with Rory while Aaron mistakenly believed Mick was fixated on him—adds complexity. After another kiss and spending the night together with Aaron, it comes to light that Rory had previously ended their relationship and dismissed Aaron from Rough Trade to keep things casual. Upon confirming Mick’s involvement through text messages, Aaron asks Rory to exit his life.

Joanne Schwartz

Joanne Schwartz, portrayed by Val Lehman, made her debut on 1 December 2017. Lehman’s casting was revealed on 5 September 2017. She filmed her scenes at the Nunawading studios, where she had worked during the 1980s on the Prisoner series, reuniting with former co-star Colette Mann. Lehman expressed both surprise and excitement about joining Neighbours. Joanne is introduced as an old acquaintance of Sheila Canning (Mann), whom Daniel Kilkelly of Digital Spy described as an "unexpected blast from Sheila’s colourful past." Lehman mentioned that Joanne and Sheila would be "frequently at odds."

Once best friends during their high school years, Joanne and Sheila's friendship soured due to a misunderstanding involving tickets for a Daddy Cool concert and Joanne inviting Sheila’s crush, Frank Canning, to a school dance. Years later, Joanne returns to Erinsborough seeking to reconnect. They share memories but also confront lingering resentments from their history. Joanne attends Sheila’s one-woman show but disrupts it by laughing loudly at microphone feedback, prompting Sheila to leave the stage abruptly. Joanne later admits feeling jealous of Sheila, especially after Frank left her for Sheila. She confesses she was supposed to purchase the Daddy Cool tickets but became distracted. Sheila suggests they attend a concert by Daddy Cool’s lead singer Ross Wilson, provided Joanne buys the tickets.

Others

Date(s)	Character	Actor	Context
12 January	Rachel Walker	Jessica Tregear	Rachel serves as Maxine Cowper's physiotherapist, providing hydrotherapy support. She approaches Ned Willis at The Waterhole, which causes Elly Conway to mistakenly assume they are involved.
16 January	Wendell Danson	Kurtis Lowden	Wendell offers Paige Smith a drink at a nightclub; upon her refusal, David Tanaka steps in, prompting Wendell to leave.
18 January–26 October	Li-Kim Chen	Kate Song	Li-Kim is a conscientious student engaged in multiple story arcs, including purchasing counterfeit IDs and spreading rumours impacting Ben Kirk and Yashvi Rebecchi. She also advises Elly Conway to seek counselling from Jack Callahan.
23 January–1 March	Lee Darwin	Laura Edwards	Lee performs ultrasound scans for Sonya Rebecchi, revealing the baby's sex and detecting possible complications.
24 January	Wombat handler	Andrea McKewen	The handler brings Warnie the wombat to the launch event at Erinsborough Backpackers.
24–27 January	Warnie	Uncredited	Warnie, a young wombat, becomes central to a ransom scheme involving Leo Tanaka and Gary Canning.
2 February	Jacqueline Rosser	Janet Foye	Jacqueline joins Jack Callahan and church members for lunch, showing interest in Ned Willis’s community service work.
8 February	Hassan "Ace" Nasir	Riley Evans	Ace deliberately damages a pipe at the Flame Tree restaurant in exchange for payment from Leo Tanaka.
9 February	Neil Strong	Joe Petruzzi	Neil confronts Gary Canning over unpaid debts and intimidates Sheila Canning before fleeing the scene.
	Bibiana Nasir	Christine Kaman	Ace’s grandmother discusses his act of sabotage with Father Jack Callahan.
10 February	Bruce McNally	Gil Tucker	Bruce, father of Kev McNally, is convinced by Sheila Canning to mediate a family dispute involving Gary Canning.
17 February	Eva Solis	Jasmine Vaughns	Eva visits Erinsborough Backpackers and comments on Tyler Brennan’s appeal to Piper Willis.
17 February–17 March	Maria Buraczek	Linda Jean Bruno	Maria manages the Back Lane Bar, enforcing age restrictions and dismissing Tyler Brennan following an incident.
24 February–15 June	Bishop Green	Mirko Grillini	Bishop Green supervises refugee housing initiatives and handles confidential details about Paige Smith’s pregnancy.
27 February–13 September 2017, 21 May 2018	Freya Stone	Adele Wilson	Freya requests fake identification and becomes involved in social disputes including drink spiking at parties.
2 March 2017, 3 May–11 June 2018	Olive Murray	Karenza Stevens	Nurse overseeing Xanthe Canning during her work placement; later participates in hospital administrative matters concerning Clive Gibbons.
6–14 March	Keith Schmidt	Joshua Diaz	Keith assists with a police operation involving Mark Brennan and helps Tyler Brennan borrow equipment for an accident investigation.
7 March 2017 – 22 October 2018	Dr. Rob Carson	Christopher Farrell	Obstetrician engaged in significant medical cases; develops a romantic relationship with Amy Williams that ends due to personal conflicts involving Gary Canning.
8 March	Counsellor	Chris Maree Wilson	Provides counselling services to Sonya Mitchell and Toadfish Rebecchi amid their personal challenges.
16 March	Sabra Dumas	Tiana Hogben	Waitstaff at The Waterhole interacting with Terese Willis, Gary Canning, and Xanthe Canning during meal service.
16–17 March	Magda Verbinska	Kasia Grabowski	Cash-in-hand employee at The Flametree restaurant; has employment ties with Paul Robinson.
17 March–14 June 2017, 14–28 May 2019, 9–24 March 2020	Harry Sinclair	Paul Dawber	School principal entangled in complex plots including covering for Finn Kelly and later criminal acts linked to Finn’s schemes; plays a key role in pivotal events on Pierce Greyson’s island.
20 March	Edwina Pereira	Georgia Blue Ireland	Waitress who provides Toadfish Rebecchi with information about Andrea and Willow Somers’ locations.
4 April	Dr Neva Lee	Kim Ko	Medical specialist collaborating with Karl Kennedy on treatment related to Finn Kelly.
6 April	Laura Henley	Sophie Sardi	Comments on community events and advises Paige Smith concerning her pregnancy.
7 April	Yvette Stokes	Elizabeth Esguerra	Socializes with Tyler Brennan and Piper Willis while staying at Erinsborough Backpackers.
	Brandon Henley	William Franklyn-Miller	Laura Henley’s son; involved in interactions regarding an Easter display incident and supporting Paige Smith’s pregnancy.
10 April	Nancy Santos	Tara Vagg	Nurse assisting pregnant Paige Smith during hospital admission after consuming hallucinogenic tea.
19 April	Alexis Little	Irene Chen	Massage therapist at Lassiter's Day Spa who resigns following a dispute over client care involving Terese Willis and Gary Canning.
20 April	Nerida Moor	Kelly Nielsen	Requests Jack Callahan’s help with Centrelink documentation after release from incarceration.
24 April–22 May 2017, 8 November 2018	Myra Blumberg	Anita Torrance	Facilitates AA meetings attended by Sonya Rebecchi; provides continuous support during recovery periods.
24 April	Roger Cross	Donnie Baxter	Dates Amy Williams; social interaction includes inviting her to his hotel room.
27 April–23 October	T-Bone	Des Flanagan	Canadian backpacker involved in social disputes with Piper Willis and Tyler Brennan at Erinsborough Backpackers; connected to incidents impacting Piper’s safety.
27 April–12 June	Trent Edwards	Matt Jones	Education official managing assistant principal recruitment conflicts involving Susan Kennedy and Elly Conway.
1 May	Jacob Von-Blum	Will Couch	Backpacker interacting with T-Bone and David Tanaka at Erinsborough Backpackers.
5 May 2017 –30 March 2021	Clancy

External links

• Cast and characters on the official Neighbours site
• Full cast and characters on the Internet Movie Database
• Andrea Somers featured on the official Neighbours platform
• Dipi Rebecchi profile at the official Neighbours website
• Kirsha Rebecchi listed on the official Neighbours page
• Yashvi Rebecchi presented on the official Neighbours portal