Neighbours favourite Simone Buchanan reprises her role as Samantha Fitzgerald
She was a Neighbours favourite more than a decade ago, now Simone Buchanan is back. The former Hey Dad! actor will return to the long-running soapie this week, reprising her role as Samantha Fitzgerald.
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She was a Neighbours favourite more than a decade ago, now Simone Buchanan is back.
The former Hey Dad! actor will return to the long-running soapie this week, reprising her role as Samantha Fitzgerald.
However the 52-year-old wouldn’t make a return to just any show, with Buchanan having been critical of the industry which has often attracted negative headlines in recent years.
“I have been doing this since I was eight-years-old and there are brilliant aspects of this industry that I love and adore,” Buchanan told Sunday Confidential.
“But there are aspects of the industry that have changed, not necessarily for the better. I’ve seen the not-so-great aspects of this industry and when you go through something like that, it taints the whole experience for you. But I have nothing but love and respect for all of the hardworking crews and actors in this country.”
Buchanan said she has a particular soft spot for Neighbours.
“I love the character of Samantha. She is one of the most favourite characters I have ever played, so I will always come back for Sam. ”
As for why Buchanan believes the program has lasted so long, the mother-of-one said it’s a testament to its hardworking, forward thinking cast and crew.
“There is something on Neighbours for everyone to relate to and the show is run so well,” she said.
“It has good people at the helm, fantastic crew who have been there forever who do the job so well.’’