Sophie Dillman: Last News

Revealing how she naively accepted that a lack of privacy and public scrutiny was “the cost of working in television” in the earlier days of her career, Sophie explained how hearing about this and experiencing backlash and online hate herself had been “very different.”

Georgie Parker, who portrays Roo Stewart in the Austrilian soap Home and Away, is set to leave the soap for some time and will be off our screens from some point this month. Talking to Yahoo Lifestyle, Georgie, 58, explained that she will be taking an extended break to go and star in Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica. “I’m lucky that with or any other TV productions I’ve been involved with, I’ve been very fortunate that I kind of put it out there — if it’s going to be long term, that I need time out for plays.” The actress continued that she has it written into her contracts that she often needs time away from TV to go and perform in stage productions.

Home and Away introduced fans to city girl turned beach babe Ziggy Astoni , a troubled wild child with some major family troubles in tow, back in 2017.The rebel character has given fans a slew of dramatic storylines during her time in Summer Bay, between getting kidnapped, supporting her mum through a cancer diagnosis, and discovering her husband’s affair.But actress Sophie Dillman lives a very different life to that of her rebellious alter-ego.READ NEXT: Neighbours fans call for Karl Kennedy to join EastEnders as Alan Fletcher visits setAs she enjoys a budding romance with one of the soap’s sexiest stars and struggles with a crippling health battle of her own, Daily Star get to know the stunning actress who brought this rebel character to life.The soap opera star is often seen smooching her on-screen beau Dean Thompson on the Aussie soap, but fans may not know that the Sophie is also dating actor Patrick O’Connor in real life.The actors opened up about their relationship back in 2021, telling TV Week about how they became friends before falling in love."We were work buddies first, and it's helped us work well together now, so we're lucky in that regard," she said."It's nice to have a relationship built on friendship.

Home and Away has seen its fair share of health battles over the years.Last month Ari Parata , played by Rob Kipa-Williams, was the last character to bid goodbye to the soap as a result of a health condition, after being diagnosed with an incredibly rare form of cancer named pseudomyxoma peritonei.Ari opted to die on his own terms surrounded by family instead of undergoing regular and brutal operations.And who could forget the hearbreaking exit of gym worker Billie Ashford in February 2017, who gave birth to her rapist' baby and then was told by doctors she has an inoperable tumour.She later asks husband VJ to take her and her daughter Lucinda to the beach before she dies in his arms.Many of the Australian soap's actors have been through some of their own health woes.Daily Star Online takes a look at some of the star real life health battles - from brain cancer, endometriosis and mental health problems.In 2017 Chris Harrington actor Johnny was suffering from debilitating headaches and took himself to hospital.After doctors discovered he had brain cancer, he was placed in a coma and underwent emergency surgery to remove a seven-centimetre tumour.After having radiotherapy treatment Johnny was hit by the heartbreaking news last year that he he was battling brain cancer for the second time.In a social media post, he wrote: “After an unexpected week of seizures and excruciating headaches it is with a heavy heart that I have to let you know I now have another huge battle ahead of me as my brain cancer has returned,“Though I will dig deep and beat this s**t disease again.” Johnny is currently going through more procedures before doctors will assess him to see if the treatment is working or not.Sophie Dillman, who plays Ziggy

Home and Away star Sophie Dillman has admitted she "doesn't know" what the axing of rival soap Neighbours will mean for the programme.The news broke last month that iconic Australian soap Neighbours had been axed after almost 40 years on the airwaves, as UK network Channel 5 could no longer budget for the show.Its Australian network Fremantle Media attempted to find alternate ways of funding the show, but after extensive negotiations failed to find a new home for Neighbours.A statement from Channel 5 announced at the time: "Neighbours will no longer air on Channel 5 beyond this summer. It’s been a much-loved part of our schedule for more than a decade, and we’d like to thank the cast, Fremantle and all of the production team for their fantastic work on this iconic series."We recognise that there will be disappointment about this decision, however our current focus is on increasing our investment in original UK drama, which has strong appeal for our viewers."Channel 5 also thanked loyal fans for their support.Numerous cast members have shared their devastation as the long-running show comes to a close later this year, and Home and Away's Sophie also shared her upset at hearing the news alongside her co-stars.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star, she explained: "I’m devastated that Neighbours is gone.

Home and Away fans will be delighted to learn that there could be a future for Ziggy Astoni and Dean Thompson.The couple - who broke up last year - share a sweet kiss this week, which has fans' hearts racing. But, after their initial break-up, which came about after Dean admitting to Ziggy that he'd been there when Colby ended Ross Nixon's life, do Ziggy and Dean stand a chance?Now Paddy O'Connor, who plays Dean in the hit Aussie soap, has opened up about the future for the couple - and how it feels to reunite on-screen with his real life partner.He and Ziggy actress Sophie Dillman first met while studying acting together at university, and struck up a friendship despite being in different years.

Home and Away's Dean Thompson (Patrick O'Connor) has discovered that he still has feelings for his ex Ziggy Astoni, played by his real-life girlfriend Sophie Dillman.Dean got back together with his ex Amber, who he shares son Jai with, but it didn't take long for her to realise that something was amiss between them.As she noticed that there was still a spark between Dean and Ziggy, he eventually admitted that he was still in love with her, prompting Amber to decide to leave Summer Bay.Later, Ziggy is stunned when she hears Amber and Jai have left, and assumes that Amber has become unnecessarily paranoid about her relationship with Dean.However, when she offers to help him, Dean admits to her that Amber was tight and he is still in love with

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Home and Away is currently taking a break from screens over the Christmas period, but it is set to return in January with some major drama.The UK currently remains behind Australia after episodes were reduced thanks to the pandemic, but British viewers will still have plenty to look forward to, including Colby's downfall and Ziggy's love triangle.But whilst viewers will have to sit tight and wait for the next dishing of Summer Bay gossip, the stars of the soap are taking a well-earned break.Daily Star has taken a look at the hottest snaps of the bikini bombshells currently on the show, as they wow in glamorous red carpet frocks to tiny bikinis.Actress Sarah Roberts, who plays Willow Harris on the soap, may have said goodbye to the soap, but