”It feels like a dream come true.”
With many Home and Away favourites leaving Summer Bay this year, it’s made way for four brand new new cast members to join the show.
The most recent characters, who are a part of the fictitious band Lyrik, arrived in the Bay last week.
Learn more about Rob Mallet, Angelina Thomson, Adam Rowland, and Stephanie Panozzo, the newest actors to join the cast of Home and Away, by reading on.
Stephanie Panozzo
Welcome to Summer Bay! How does it feel to be part of the show?
It’s like though a fantasy has come true. It feels like such a blessing to be able to work every day doing what I love, especially on such an iconic Australian show! I enjoyed watching the show as a kid. Every night, my sister and I would watch The Simpsons at 6 p.m., followed by Neighbours at 6.30 p.m., then Home and Away at 7 p.m.
Which Home and Away character have you loved watching through the years?
My favourite characters from the past were Vinnie Patterson (Ryan Kwanten), Belle Taylor (Jessica Tovey), and Aden Jefferies (Todd Lasance).
Tell us about your character Eden…
Eden is a wild child, full of fire and fun. She is fiercely loyal, speaks her mind and her greatest loves are music and her friends and family.
What do you get up to away from the set?
I love running, yoga, making music, hanging with my mates, reading books, going for hikes, beach trips, eating food. I FaceTime with friends and family back in Melbourne, too.
Rob Mallet plays Bob. (Image: Seven)‘
Rob Mallet
Congratulations on your role as Bob. What can you tell us about him?
Bob is wants it all; fame, glory, and artistic integrity.
You’ve done a lot of theater. How different do you find TV, and Home and Away in particular?
The primary distinction I’ve noticed between theatre and television is that after you do a day’s worth of work on set, there aren’t 2,000 people cheering you on. Because your audience is a camera lens only a few feet away, the stagecraft must be altered while the storytelling basics remain the same.
What do you get up to in your spare time?
When I’m not at work, you may find me attempting to escape the city and return to the bush because I’m originally from the country. I enjoy visiting Tasmania, where I was born, and generally getting outside wherever I am.
What are you watching on TV? Which actors do you look up to?
I’ve got an eclectic TV watching pattern. I like everything from Grand Designs to Ozark… speaking of which, Jason Bateman can do no wrong in my book.
Angelina Thomson
Welcome to the show! You have a background in music, opera and theatre. How different is this experience?
Although there are a lot of differences, I’ve discovered that there are a lot of commonalities as well. This is where my theatre background has been incredibly helpful on set! I think most performers are willing to work in television. The best strategy to continue learning, developing, evolving, and maintaining a job is to be adaptable.
Does your musical background help to portray your character Kirby?
Of course! I played the violin and saxaphone growing up, participated in the school funk band, and studied music theatre, all of which were hugely beneficial. Additionally, music plays a significant role in my Polynesian culture.
Describe Kirby…
In a sense, she is like the ocean… wild, passionate, playful, creative, effervescent and simultaneously calm and loving.
Who have you bonded with on set?
Since we got to experience this thrilling world of Home and Away together, the band as a whole has become quite close. It seems as though we were all paddling together when we all shared a party wave. I adore collaborating with Ethan Browne as well (who plays Tane Parata). We always greet one another in Mori or Cook Island Mori when we cross paths at work, which is so very precious to me!
Adam Rowland
Congratulations on the role. When did you find out that you got the job?
My phone rang with the news as I was serving pints at the beginning of my shift at a pub. I was anticipating a shift in my life and was both excited and a little intimidated by it. Three days later, I had packed my suitcase, grabbed my instrument, and was ringing Sydney to come home. Amazing ride.
You were once a keen footballer. What made you turn to the arts?
I realised I hadn’t played music live in a while while still playing football and at university. I realised how much I had missed the live performance aspect of my life. I then made the decision to check out some acting classes at my neighbourhood theatre. The storytelling had me enthralled, and I wanted to take it seriously. In order to replace the Sherrin with Stanislavsky, I travelled to Melbourne after touring around Europe.
Describe your character Remi…
Remi Carter is the quintessential Australian larrikin. He enjoys a good time and stirring the pot but is loyal to his friends and family.
Which actors do you look up to?
As an Aussie actor I’ve always admired Joel Edgerton and the body of work he’s created.
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