They’re really invested in this show and really care about it, which is really incredible to be a part of. It’s amazing! Or the actors, at least, who play them! Holly Richards is a freelance contributor to WHO and New Idea. The couple have been based in the US for several years, but their relationship is now long-distance as Ventoura takes on the role of Dr Alex Neilson on Home and Away and MacPherson is currently based in Croatia filming the action-adventure series Strike Back. Home and Away marks Zoe Ventoura's first foray into five-day-a week drama and she admits it has been challenging. Ironically, Stewart wed Roberts recently in a fairy-tale castle ceremony in Ireland. It just happens to be that we work in a very public forum. It’s different and the same. Population: 2,” quipped Kestie Morassi who plays Maggie Astoni. It’s funny that there’s a perception from the outside of who we should be and how we should be feeling. I hope Alex will one day come to the bay and make her a frequent cast member. "Mel's stayed with me in that she's the one people seem to remember me for – I still get approached in the street to this day – and she died nine years ago," Ventoura says. Zoë Ventoura and husband Daniel MacPherson at the 2018 G’Day LA black tie gala. “I am also really sad that Willem is no longer there. Yeah, absolutely. !”, Sarah wrote a dedication to Willow and Alex (or Willex) soon after her final scenes with Zoë calling it “the most exquisite love story I’ve had the pleasure of hearing on film.”. One also commented: “Willow wants Alex back, this new amber girl leads her astray! “Everyone I’ve worked with has been absolutely gorgeous,” Ventoura says of her co-stars. I just feel grateful to keep working. People stop Zoë Ventoura in the street almost every day. Veteran performer Lynne McGranger meanwhile commented: “Hello pretty ladies.”. Everyone I’ve worked with has been absolutely gorgeous.”. "It's a testament to that show, and how much people resonated with it. If you find yourself living in a great area, surrounded by people that become your family and your support network, you’ll have a great time. Speaking candidly, the down-to-earth star opens up about her career, the often unspoken rigours of the industry and her new gig in Summer Bay. Zoe Ventoura's Dr Alex Nielson arrives at a moment of crisis on next week's Home and Away. Home and Away's newest cast member gets candid about the realities of life as an actor. COVID-19 HEALTHCARE MONITORING CONVERSATION BASED DEVICE. Home And Away Latest Full Hd... As she posed for a luxurious photo shoot at Sydney’s Palm Beach on Wednesday, former Home and Away actress, Pia Miller, looks glamorous. “Look […] There’s certainly a deeper understanding of the ups and downs and the madness of our industry. I’ve always felt like that. She didn't have to look far for advice on settling into Summer Bay. With more than a decade of experience in the entertainment world she lives and breathes everything from the latest Bachelor gossip to who designed Meghan Markle's most recent outfit. Doctor Alex bid farewell back in March to Summer Bay leaving Willow distraught and the show’s fans even took the comments to plead for her return to the series. "It's always great to work with James," Ventoura says. ‘The Witcher’ Adds Seven To Season 2 Cast As Production Begins. In that sense, I can't help but feel a real responsibility, so it's also exciting to be a part of something that people love so much.". If the rumours are true, it will be the long-running drama's first foray into any kind of same-sex relationship since Constable Charlie Buckton (Esther Anderson) kissed Joey Collins (Kate Bell) in 2009. Every time you get another job, it’s a surprise. I still love Alex, there’s so much more Home and Away should have done for her character,” another wrote. Home and Away is her first foray into five-day-a week drama and she admits it has been challenging. I dunno! "It's like nothing I've ever worked on before. It’s just always felt like it needs to be protected as much as possible to keep a sense of normalcy. And then you do, and you think, ‘‘Oh thank God, one more!’’. Home and Away reunites Ventoura with her Packed To The Rafters co-star James Stewart who plays Justin Morgan. “Look what I find # WILLEX,” she captioned her tweet by the 35-year-old star. I think that’s a misconception with anyone in the public eye, especially with actors. They had a heart-wrenching farewell on Home and Away but eventually Willow and Alex were reunited. Every scene was written, executed, and filmed with the greatest love and reverence for the actors, the relationship, and the culture,” she said. There are great opportunities. Let’s see!’’. Zoe Ventoura describes her Home and Away character as "a very strong, intelligent, capable and compassionate doctor". First look at Zoe Ventoura in Home and Away. A cute picture of herself and former co-star Zoë Ventoura dressed in matching black activewear ensembles was posted by Sarah Roberts, who plays Willow Harris on the hit Aussie soap. It’s just so different from the reality. Home... Refresh the page If Video Not Playing. I think a lot of actors feel like that. I hope it means more exposure and more inclusion. When Ventoura's character, Melissa Rafter was killed in a horrific car crash in the hit drama's third season season, viewers went into mourning. I feel grateful to have been a part of it, at that time, with that cast and crew. Totally. “I knew how important this plot would be for the LGBTQ community. A cute picture of herself and former co-star Zoë Ventoura dressed in matching black activewear ensembles was posted by Sarah Roberts, who plays Willow Harris on the hit Aussie soap. I’ve spoken to actors who have been in the industry twice as long, three times as long as I have, and they feel the same way. We’ve loved it and it certainly has felt like a second home to us, but it is really hard. It is an incredible reminder that people really love this show. 'Terrible tragedy': Tributes to Home and Away heartthrob Ben Unwin. “I honestly don’t think that’s a thing!”. Production on... Sarah Roberts and Zoe Ventoura’s touching reunion, HOME AND AWAY 7437 Episode 19th OCTOBER 2020 MONDAY, HOME AND AWAY 7434 7435 7436 Episode 15th OCTOBER 2020 THURSDAY, HOME AND AWAY 7436 Episode 15th OCTOBER 2020 THURSDAY, HOME AND AWAY 7435 Episode 15th OCTOBER 2020 THURSDAY. Then, in June this year, Roberts confirmed there was happiness ahead for Willow, saying, "It will be nice to see her settle down and find herself and discover some new things about herself also.". * Hyde & Seek: Packed to the Rafters Zoe Ventoura heads for grittier territory * Home And Away star's awkward encounter with Rachel Hunter. Check out her reality TV podcast Real Talk With Holly & Ali. The cast of Home and Away was to easily express their excitement in both posts’ comments section. “This is all very odd to me and very kind,” she tells WHO, flabbergasted. My life is my life and my work is my life so I’m happy to be known for my work. She also appeared in the drama Hyde And Seek and had a small role in Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. "The show has a global following and people are really invested in it. "Alex is a very strong, intelligent, capable and compassionate doctor, who comes to the bay to fill in for Dr Tori Morgan (Penny McNamee) while she is on maternity leave," she says.