”It just shows you it’s worth it if we all stick together and work hard. I’m extremely proud to be a part of this cast.”
Stone the flamin’ crows, Home And Away won a Logie! Proving it continues to get better with age, the long-running drama series, which first aired in 1988, took home the TV WEEK Logie Award for Most Popular Drama, making it the show’s 68th statuette.
The recognition wasn’t lost on the cast, who celebrated their win through happy tears.
Ray Meagher, 77, who was nominated for both the coveted Gold Logie and Most Popular Actor, says he is “humbled” by the support for not only himself but also the entire cast and crew.
Home and Away took home the TV WEEK Logie Award for Most Popular Drama. (Image: TV WEEK)
The seasoned actor fought back tears as he accepted the award for Home And Away shortly after it was announced.
Ray, who portrays stalwart Alf Stewart, says it “means a heck of a lot and it’s vital to our profession.”
“For several of the young children in our presentation, this is their first Logies. It’s good that kids have the chance to do this.”
“This is the first Logies for some of the young kids in our show. It’s wonderful that they get the opportunity to experience this.” (Image: TV WEEK)
Home And Away struggled with the epidemic, which brought closures and limits on filming, like many other artists did. This makes this year’s Logie win extra-special.
“It’s been very hard to keep the show going… life as we know it at Home And Away has been quite difficult,” Emily Symons, 52, who plays Marilyn Chambers, says.
“It just shows you it’s worth it if we all stick together and work hard. I’m extremely proud to be a part of this cast.”
We all feel validated that we’ve been around for 30 years and that people are still enjoying it, says Lynne McGranger, 69, who has been playing Irene Roberts since 1993. Although some viewers may stop, others may start watching again.
It never becomes stale.
Leah Patterson-actress Baker’s Ada Nicodemou predicted success on the red carpet ahead of the occasion.
“It’s been very hard to keep the show going,” Emily Symons, who plays Marilyn Chambers, says. (Image: TV WEEK)
“I think we could win!” the 45-year-old said. “I’m so proud of what we’ve done.”
One thing is certain as the cast celebrates another successful year in Summer Bay: there is a hunger for local storytelling. Australians want to connect more than ever, and Home And Away is prepared to do just that.
Georgie Parker, 57, who portrays Roo Stewart, adds, “The audience continues to support this programme.” “Winning the Logie is a resounding reinforcement that we are on the right route,” said the winner.
