Soap Bubbles
Last updated: 31st December 2000
Bubbles 2001

Ian's Christmas Trimming
Ian Rawlings, Neighbours Phillip, may now be seen on television in ads for Jenny Craig. This Month's Women's Weekly (Jan 2001) contains a two page (Should we say spread!, pages112-113).
Keeping it In The Family
For those that can get a copy of New Idea (Dec 30) it features an article on Dannii Minogue, she also is covergirl. Danni's sister Kylie repeats the feat in Women's Day (Jan 1) This issue also has an interview with former Echo Point star Rose Byrne.
Are Wedding Bells Ringing For Rebecca Gibney?
Well, perhaps one! Richard Bell that is, Rebecca's boyfriend. Word is they are engaged. Congratulations to both of them!
Soapy Star Cameos
Be watching Home And Away for appearances by Peta Toppano and Tina Bursill, also, Gerard Kennedy is making a guest appearance in Blue Heelers (TV Week Dec 20-Jan 5).
Cameron Lounges Around
Cameron Daddo is to star in the new film Zebra Lounge, alongside hollywood actors Kristy Swanson and Stephen Baldwin.
11th December 2000
Where to see soaps stars play over christmas!
Although all your favourite soaps might be taking a long breaek over the christmas season, you may still be able to see some of your favourites in person! at some of the theatre venues. Stinger's Kate Kendall, and Prisoner's Louise Siversen will be starring in Art And Soul, a set of seven short plays at the Victorian Arts Centre until 16 December. Cop Shop star John McTernan is starring in The Irish,and how they got that way, a play by award winning author Frank McCourt This play may be seen at The Playhouse, Victorian Arts Centre from Saturday 9 December.
Literary Lyn
Home And Away actress Lyn Collingwood, has an impressive career as a book researcher and has worked on biographies.
Saturday Night Marc-us a Return
Former E-Steet and Goodguys, Badguys star Marcus Graham is returning to Australia to take part in PAY TV's Arena channels Saturday Night Live.
3rd December 2000
Early Rise for Ross
Greg Ross former star of Cop Shop is to appear on Good Morning Australia, tomorrow morning Monday 4th December.
1st December 2000
Bibby Bye- Bye
Andrew Bibby, Lance in Neighbours has already filmed his last episodes of the show. He plans to further his acting skills and may even do an acting course.
Soapy Echoes
Some familiar faces crop up on tonight's movie on channel 7 at 8.30, The Echo Of Thunder starring Judy Davis, Bill Hunter and Ernie Dingo and Michael Caton.
Christmas Holly
Neighbours glamour girl Holly Valance is to star in a new film clip for Human Nature's new single "He Don't Love You", Felicity being the girl in question. The band hopes, the clip to be shown in the UK with Holly starring, and their own recent Neighbours appearance will work with the popularity of the soap in England to gain further success for the song and increase their profile in the UK.
27th November 2000
Missing Madge ?
Hot off the this week's Womans Day magazines gossip columns comes the news that Anne Charleston, Madge of Neighbours is to exit the program. Keep re-turning to these pages for further news!
A Timeless Guy
Well it could be said Guy Pearce has that timeless quality, and in this instant he does, as he is believed to be signing on to star in a new remake of The Time Machine, in the role made famous by fellow Australian actor Rod Taylor.
Australian Soap Stars Go Shopping
Genevieve Picot (Medivac, The Sullivans), Philip Quast (Sons And Daughters) and Noel Trevarthen (The Restless Years, Carsons Law, and Neighbours) and Maureen Edwards (A Country Practice, Prisoner) among others star in Channel 9/Win's upcoming movie To Market To Market. The 1987 movie airs on Thursday November 30th at 2.30am (hence Friday!).
Saint Sonia
Sonia Todd is to join All Saints, while Georgie Parker is on maternity leave.
19th November 2000
Something in the air as soap stars shine at AFI awards
Last nights AFI awards saw success for the ABC with Anne Phelan taking best actress in a TV series. ABC's successful political drama Grass Roots also won several awards including best actor for Geoff Morrell. Chris Hayward was also victorious for his guest winning performance on Stingers. Australian TV alumini were the toast of the night with Eric Bana and Pia Miranda, both who have starred in TV dramas, taking the top acting awards. The best film was Looking For Alibrandi.
16th November 2000
Country Kid
Former A Country Practice star Jamie Croft is to host the new Foxtel/Austar program Lights, Camera, Fox Kids.
Cop Shop star Nominated For AFI
Former Cop Shop star Terry Norris has been nominated for an AFI award as Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Innocence in which he starred with wife Julia Blake who is also nominated, for Best Actress in the same film. The awards are to be shown on SBS on Saturday night.
Simone Comes Home
Simone Robertson, formerly of Ramsey Street (Neighbours), finds a new home in Home and Away for a brief guest appearance.
7th November 2000
Brooke Becomes A Permanent Water Source
Ex-Neighbours star Brooke Satchwell has officially become a permanent Water Rat, resuming her role of Jack's (Steve Bisely) daughter Sophie.
A Country Practices Michelle's Sexy Caper
This Week's New Idea (dated Nov 11) features a story on former A Country Practice star Michelle Pettigrove and actor husband Frank Holden's new cabaret show at Capers Cabaret, Hawthorn (Nov 21).
Sons and Daughters Belinda And Brett
This Week's TV Week (Nov 11-17) features Brett Partridge (Brett Keegan, Sons And Daughters, Gavin Sykes, Water Rats) in Flash Back (including a small photo with Simone Buchanan, Robert Mammone and Leila Hayes). The same issue has Belinda Giblin as the subject of a humorous story in Judy Nunn's column (including a nice photo).
Ex-Neighbours And Cop Shop Stars In The Edge Of Power
No, of course they are not in any of the elections going on at the moment, but I thought the headline might catch your attention! You may see Ivor Kants, John Orscick and Henry Szeps and a cast of many in the movie The Edge Of Power on pay TV channel Encore on November 26 at the late night/early morning time of 2.35-4.45.
Sigrid's Snapshot
You may see an early Sigrid Thornton movie called Snapshot on Encore Wed 15 at 6.35-8.20 and the Tuesday night at 11.30-1.30.
Some Select Soap Snapshots
Please check your local guides to confirm times. Other pay TV movies to look out for are, Naked Country, starring Ivor Kants, John Stanton and Rebecca Gilling on Encore Nov 16 late night/early Thursday morning 1.20-2.50 am Sidecar Racers starring Wendy Hughes, John Meillon and Serge Lazareff (ex-Prisoner, ex- E-Street), on Encore Sunday Nov12,21,24,and 29. For Russell Crowe, Toni Colette and Ben Mendleson fans, Spotswood is on November 14. And for those wishing to see GP actor Michael Craig in an early role there is The Malta Story on Encore Saturday evening Nov 26, at 6.45-8.30. Sean Scully and Monica Maughan star in a A City's Child on Channel 9/Win on Mon 13th of Nov at 1.00-3.00 am
1st November 2000
Doctor Dale
Former Neighbours star Alan Dale has a guet role in US program ER. Stay tuned for more details.
Cop Shop star Appears In Halifax Movie
In Channel 9/Win's Sunday night Halifax movie look for a strong performance from former Cop Shop star Nicholas Eadie.
31st October 2000
Guy Staging a Comeback
Former Neighbours star Guy Pearce is rumoured to be returning to Melbourne for a stage role (TV Week Nov 4).
Rhys Takes A Gamble
Former Big Sky star Rhys Muldoon takes part in a GNW debate titled Gambling is good for you (Yes on Melbourne Cup Day) Ten/Capital Tues Nov 7th 9.30.
Kiwi Actors Blunt Collaboration
Rebecca Gibney and former Shortland Street star Temuera Morrison star in THAKA Blunt Instrument (Nov 5th 8.30-10.35 Ten/Capital and Mon 8.30-10.30 Southern Cross Tas)
Ingo's Titanic Move
Former Paradise Beach star Ingo Rademacher has left U S soap General Hospital and joined night time soap the Aaron Spelling produced, Titans.
Kerry Hunting For A Good Guy
Former Prisoner star and now Seachange actor Kerry Armstrong teams up with Guy Pearce in Hunting, a movie on 9/Win next Wednesday night (1.45-3.35).
Brett Climb-os into new role
Former A Country Practice star Brett Climo is starring in a new childrens series Eugenie Sandler PI. The program may be seen weekdays on ABC at 5.30-6.00pm.
29th October 2000
Jason Donovan, A Neighbour Again!
Well, not exactly, Jason will star in the upcoming movie now filming in Adelaide, Tempe Tip, where he will play the neighbour of ViktorTchistiakov the fellow Olympian and real life husband of Tatiana Grigorieva. Playing Jason's wife is Helen Dallimore (pictured right). The film also stars Gary Sweet.
At Home With Noni
Noni Hazlehurst, former star of The Sullivans and now host of Better Homes And Gardens, has written a book called Noni's Home, concerning all aspects of updating and maintaining the home. The book is in stores now.
25th October 2000
Heavenly Guy
Guy Pearce (ex - Neighbours) early film Heaven Tonight airs on Channel 9/WIN (26th October 1.45am - 3.40am).
Feng-shui for telling me
This weeks Womans Day; magazine features an interesting article about the Fengui shui problems in the Neighbours set.
Raye Shines On Sigrids Sea
Former Number 96 and Mavis Bramston star Carol Raye is to guest on Seachange.
16th October 2000
Emily Symons Joins Manchester United All Girl Team
Former Home And Away star Emily Symons has joined the British program Live Talk, made in Manchester by Granada TV.
Craig's Cubby House
Former Neighbours star Craig McLachlan is playing a real estate agent in the new horror movie Cubbyhouse.
Baby Joy
New Idea (dated October 21) has a feature story on All Saints Joy Smithers and lovely pictures of her baby Phoebe.
Knowing Noni
See this weeks Womans Day (dated October 23) for a good interview with former The Sullivans star and now Better Homes and Gardens star Noni Hazlehurst.
Sons Craig Moves To The Bay
No not Summer Bay but Baywatch!. Jared Robinson who played Craig in Sons And Daughters was seen recently on pay TV in the movie length production, Baywatch Down under.
9th October 2000
Australian Bobby Does Double police duty
Robert Mammone former star of Sons And Daughters, has recently appeard on television, in one repeat movie, Cody The Tip Off today the 9th of October in the noon movie time slot on Channel 7, and last week in Blue Heelers.
Surprise Party For Paul
Watch next weeks new Channnel 9/WIN program Surprise, Surprise (Tuesday 7.30pm) and see The Sullivan's Paul Cronin, as he is the first surprised guest.
Rowena's Busy Weekly
Well, Rowena Wallace seems to be busier than ever, after roles in All Saints & Home And Away did everyone remember to watch her on Water Rats last week, with Neighbours alumni Moya O'Sullivan?. This month's Women's Weekly sees a feature article about Rowena, and her busy schedule.
Judy's Duty
Don't forget to read Judy Nunn's feature article every week in TV Week, last week's story talked about the music of some of our favourite TV programs, including Sons And Daughters. The article maybe seen on the site in the future.
2nd October 2000
Rat returns to Water
Rowena Wallace (Sons & Daughters, Pat the Rat) returns to television in a guest role as Dolly Munro in Water Rats (Nine Network, Tuesday 3rd October 2000).
Mel's George-ian wedding
As noted in previous soap bubbles Melissa George (ex-Home And Away) found romance with boyfriend Claudio, well the two have now wed, congratulations Melissa and Claudio, see this week's New Idea (dated Oct 9) and Woman's Day (dated Oct 7) for some lovely photos.
Neighbour's Guest Star Wins Olympic Gold!
Louise Savage, who has indeed guest starred in Neighbours, once again showed she is the best in the world at her sport by winning a gold medal in an olympic event last week, Congratulations Louise and Best Wishes for the Paralympics!
Kelly Competes With Barbie For Title Of Queen Of The Dolls
And we aren't talking about Barbie's cute little sister Kellie, but E-Street's Kellie Hoggart, who in her role as a member of Hi-Five has entered territory only the great Divas of American daytime soaps like Day's Marlena and All My Children's Erica have explored and become a literal doll.
18th September 2000
Neighbours And Friends
Good friends and former Neighbours co-stars, Pia Miranda and Jacinta Stapleton appeared on Bert Newton's Good Morning Australia last week, talking about their friendship and respective careers.
Son's Tushka's Bergen-ing Career
Former Sons And Daughters (Denise Turner) star Tushka Bergen, now L.A. based, stars in the Australian co-production Journey to The Centre Of The Earth, shown on Channel Nine the last two nights.
Peter Phelps Reprises Role
For all those wishing to take a break from the Olympics, Peter Phelps (ex- Sons And Daughters, Stingers) stars with Georgie Parker in Reprisal, showing on Channel Nine/Win 9.30-11.30 Friday night September 22.
13th September 2000
Rosing Star
Former Echo Point actor Rose Byrne has won the best actress award at the Venice film festival. Congratulations Rose!
Ken Cooks up a Heeling Recipe!
Former Sons And Daughters star and now Good Morning Australia resident chef Ken James is to have a guest role in Blue Heelers.Watch your guides!
29th August 2000
Finding Rowena
Dieter Brummer from Home And Away will star in the movie The Finder alongside Water Rats Allison Cratchely and Sons And Daughters Rowena Wallace.
Saint Kate
Kate Raison (ex- A Country Practice, ex- E-Steet, ex- Pacific Drive) is going to guest star in All Saints.
Heartbreak Heeler
Tasma Walton (ex- Blue Heelers) and Alex Dimitriades (ex-Heartbreak High, ex-Neighbours) will star in the feature film Subterano.
Clever Kimberley!
Don't forget to watch seven's Celebrity $Million Chance Of A Lifetime on Wednesday night August 30th, as former Neighbours star Kimbereley Davies is one of the celebrity contestants. For an update on Kimbereleys career including her role in the remake of the movie South Pacific see this week's Woman's Day (dated Sep 4).
6th August 2000
96 More Reasons To Watch TV One
Due to popular demand Number 96 will return to TV One in August in an afternoon time slot starting Monday August 7. Check your guides!
Mark in Home And Away on your viewing list
Mark Conroy (ex-Glenn Young, Sons and Daughters) may be seen on Home And Away The Early Years on Channel Seven in some states.
11th July 2000
Daughter And Dave
Tom Richards star of Sons And Daughters recently met up with his daughter, having previously lost contact with her. The story of Tom's search was initially reported in Woman's Day magazine earlier this year and the follow up reunion features in this week's issue.
Belinda drives back to television
Belinda Giblin star of Sons And Daughters, is starring in a car commercial , unfortunately she drove off the screen before we had a chance to see what commercial it is, but it may be Toyota, keep your headlights peering!
Lisa and Nicholas also go driving
Lisa Hensley, (ex- Law of The Land, Sons & Daughters) and Nicholas Eadie (ex-Cop Shop), are starring in the Adelaide state theatre company's production of How I Learned To Drive.
Witty Ex-Nun
Sandy Gore (ex-Brides Of Christ) is starring in a production of Wit at the Ensemble Theatre in Kirribilli.
3rd July 2000
Crazy but brave, Brett and Alison
Alison Whyte (ex- Good Guys, Bad Guys) and Brett Climo (ex- A Country Practice) are starring in the Playbox Theatre's production of Crazy Brave.
Normie's Capers
Normie Rowe (ex- Sons And Daughters), is performing at Capers Theatre Restaurant.
Magazine Watch
This month's Women's Weekly features a lovely photo potrait of Rowena Wallace (ex- Son's And Daughters) in one of it's articles. It also has a story on Jason Donovan, (ex- Neighbours) who is also featured in this week's New Idea (dated July 8) .
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