List_of_Home_and_Away_characters_(2024)
Home and Away is an Australian television soap opera, which was first broadcast on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988. The following is a list of characters that appear in 2024, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the soap's executive producer, Lucy Addario. The 37th season of Home and Away began airing from 8 January 2024.[1] Valerie Beaumont was introduced at the end of the month.
| Valerie Beaumont | |
|---|---|
| Home and Away character | |
| Portrayed by | Courtney Clarke |
| First appearance | 29 January 2024 (2024-01-29) |
| Last appearance | 17 April 2024 (2024-04-17) |
| Classification | Former; recurring |
| Introduced by | Lucy Addario |
Valerie Beaumont, played by Courtney Clarke, made her first appearance on 29 January 2024.[2] The character and Clarke's casting details were announced on 15 January 2024.[3] Tahlia Pritchard of Yahoo! Lifestyle reported that the actress would be appearing for a short guest stint.[3] Of filming, Clarke commented "I remember having no idea how the ship ran because it's such a longstanding show, there are all sorts of things regarding how they shoot."[4] Clarke also said that she thought her character would be "a great challenge to play".[5] She praised Ada Nicodemou for helping her feel comfortable and relaxed on set.[4] Details of Clarke's character were not immediately released, but it was confirmed that Clarke had been working closely with Nicodemou, James Stewart and Matt Evans, who play Leah Patterson, Justin Morgan and Theo Poulos respectively.[4] Pritchard wrote that some fans had speculated that Valerie might be someone Leah met in the mental health clinic, where she recently stayed.[3] In the 3–9 February 2024 issue of TV Week, Tamara Cullen confirmed the theory was true, and Valerie was a friend Leah had made while she was staying at the clinic.[5] Valerie wants to help Leah settle back into the Bay, having got to know her and her state of mind. Nicodemou stated "She was Leah's roommate and best friend in the clinic, so she really relies on her for support in a way others can't."[5] Valerie encourages Leah to invite her partner Justin out to dinner when she returns home.[5]
Clarke later explained that Valerie's friendship with Leah was "a big aspect" of the character's journey.[6] She also confirmed that Valerie would make "a few unsuspecting waves in the community over some different issues", however, she does not have negative intentions.[6] Clarke told Melenie Parkes of Stuff that she tried to play Valerie as empathetic as she could.[6] She also told Parkes that Valerie has a "traumatic" backstory, which she undertook research into to understand it. She stated: "Her past experience is something that I would consider to be incredibly rare, which is kind of what makes it unique and very interesting to play. But definitely not anything that I have lived myself and so it was a great challenge to figure out how I would embody that."[6] Clarke's blonde hair was dyed red for the character, as she knew the producers wanted Valerie to have a "dark" image.[6] She also said Valerie dresses "in a very strong way and certainly isn't of the Summer Bay mentality".[5] Clarke added that Valerie would also have a romance with an existing character.[6] Valerie and Theo (Evans) establish a relationship, but Valerie soon gets him addicted to drugs. She eventually leaves town, after Theo and his band are arrested for possession when the police find Valerie's stash in their van.[7]
| Date(s) | Character | Actor | Circumstances |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 January | Sabrina | Harriet Gordon-Anderson[8] | The SES leader, who leads the search for Eden Fowler at Crystal Gorge after being called in by Cash Newman. Sabrina asks Cash for all the information he can give to her about Eden, including how long she has been missing and what she was wearing. Sabrina assigns two teams to look for Eden. Cash spots fresh tire tracks and freshly dug soil, but he tells Sabrina that he did not hear any vehicle. Sabrina tells him the most likely explanation is that Eden got disorientated in the dark and fell. After going over the search area twice, Sabrina asks Cash whether Eden changed her mind and got a lift home. Felicity Newman assures her that Eden would not do that. Sabrina orders the teams to go again and later brings them in for a break. |
| 15 January | ICU Nurse | Louis Henbest[9] | The nurse checks on Remi Carter, as Bree Cameron watches on. When Remi wakes from the sedation, Bree tells the nurse to get ready for extubation. When Remi complain of pain in his chest, the nurse tells Bree that he is written up for morphine and she tells him to get it. Later that day, the nurse goes to move Remi to the main ward, telling Bree that he is no longer an intensive care patient. She tries to stop him, but he tells her that he is just following instructions. He points out that she is not Remi's doctor and that Levi Fowler downgraded him. |
| 19 February | Montana | Millie Ford[10] | An influencer who records Rose Delaney and Mali Hudson arguing outside the Surf Club, before turning up late to her community service group, which is being supervised by Rose. Montana is reluctant to join in with the bush rejuvenation or wear the Hi-Vis vest. Rose later has to tell her to get back to work when she tries to take a break early. She also annoys the rest of the group, including Justin Morgan, when she tries to get out of working. Rose tells Montana that she will not sign off on her hours. When Rose asks her why she is there, Montana explains that she stole a handbag for a video. Rose tells her that she could be in jail instead, so she should do the work, earn respect and make it mean something. Rose later catches Montana making a positive video about her community service. |
| 20 February– | Imogen Fowler | Georgia Blizzard[11] | Levi Fowler's wife, who meets his sister Eden Fowler when she comes to their house unannounced. Imogen tells Levi and Eden that she is pleased they have reconnected. During dinner, Levi and Imogen tell Eden how they met and their plans for a family. The following morning, Imogen asks Eden if she wants to go shopping with her, but Eden tells her and Levi that she should get back to Summer Bay to check on her boyfriend, who is starting a new job. |
| 22 February– | Baby Maia/Poppy | Various | A baby that Tane Parata finds on the beach.[12] He later nicknames her Maia, which means "courage" in the Mäori language.[13] However, her mother Sonia does arrive and reveals that her daughter's name is Poppy. |
| 29 February–28 May | Stevie Marlow | Catherine Văn-Davies[14] | A film actress, who hires Cash Newman to be her security guard. While interviewing him on her boat, Stevie shows him a police file containing details of her stalker. Cash advises her to cancel any upcoming personal appearances, but Stevie refuses to take his advice. He tells he cannot help her if she is not willing to make sacrifices for her personal safety. Cash takes the job, despite he and Stevie clashing several times. At a promotional event for her upcoming film, Stevie's stalker Sidney Wickham lunges at her and Cash gives chase. Sidney is arrested and Stevie believes the ordeal is over. She decides to shoot her new film in Summer Bay, where she meets and dates Remi Carter. Cash learns Sidney has left remand and he tries to get to Stevie, who is filming on the beach. Sidney shoots Stevie, who collapses into Cash's arms. She is rushed to hospital, where Bree Cameron and Levi Fowler try to save her, but she dies of her injuries and is assassinated. |
| 17 April– | Nelson Giles | Mahesh Jadu[15] | A film director working with Stevie Marlow. She brings him and the rest of the crew to Summer Bay to shoot her new film. Nelson spots Bree Cameron on the beach, and later buys her coffee at the Diner, before getting to know her. |
| 17 April–29 May | Sidney Wickham | Joshua McElroy[16] | Stevie Marlow's stalker, who has been sending death threats to her. He joins a crowd of fans at a promotional event and asks Stevie to say her catch phrase, before lunging at her. Stevie's bodyguard Cash Newman realises that Sidney is the stalker and chases him to a nearby car park. Sidney tries to attack Cash and tells him that Stevie is the last on his list. The police arrest him and he tells Stevie that it is not over. Weeks later, Cash is informed that Sidney is no longer on remand. Sidney goes to Summer Bay, where Stevie is filming her new movie. He shoots Stevie, who later dies in hospital, and tries to leave the area when Tane Parata spots him. Tane chases him, but Sidney hits him with the gun, leaving him unconscious. When Cash returns to his house, Sidney is waiting inside with the gun. He wants to know that Stevie is dead, but refuses to believe Cash when he confirms that she is. He demands proof because the news outlets are not reporting on it due to a media blackout. Cash's girlfriend Eden Fowler suddenly arrives home, distracting Sidney enough for Cash to tackle and subdue him. Eden calls the police, who arrest Sidney for Stevie's murder. Rose Delaney later confirms that he will be going away for a long time. |
| 5 June– | Iluka Hudson | Dion Williams[17] | Mali Hudson's brother. |
- "TV Guide: Home and Away 2024 on Seven and 7Plus". Mediaweek. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- Cooper, Brenna (29 January 2024). "Home and Away to introduce new character in Leah's storyline". Digital Spy. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- Pritchard, Tahlia (15 January 2024). "Former Hi-5 and Paper Dolls star set to appear on Home and Away". Yahoo! Lifestyle. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- Kearney, Georgie (15 January 2024). "Actress Courtney Clarke joins Channel 7's Home and Away". 7News. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- Parkes, Melenie (31 January 2024). "Former Hi-5 member set to make waves on Home and Away". Stuff. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- Alexander, Susannah (27 May 2024). "Home and Away to air exit plot for Valerie Beaumont". Digital Spy. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- Series producer: Lucy Addario; Director: Ian Watson; Writer: Fiona Kelly (8 January 2024). "Episode 8176". Home and Away. Seven Network.
- "Louis Henbest". Showcast. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- Kearney, Georgie (19 February 2024). "Popular TikTok star Millie Ford lands role on Home and Away". 7News . Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- Alexander, Susannah (19 February 2024). "Home and Away to air surprise baby storyline for Tane Parata". Digital Spy. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- Sellers, Wade (27 May 2024). "Who won't make it out of Home and Away alive?". TV Week. Retrieved 27 May 2024.