Tabla de contenidos para #298 en Soap World

Drake goes grey * Usually black-haired Days of Our Lives favourite DRAKE HOGESTYN (John) has stunned family, friends and colleagues by allowing his hair to go naturally silver. It’s a decision that the 30-year Salem during months-long hiatus from the soap last year after suffering debilitating on-set injuries. “I’m looking kind of down the line here at life’s cycles,” he says. “This last year has been a real eye-opener about how fragile life is and how life can go south in a hurry, so this is me and I’m owning it.” Y&R alum plays killer Former The Young and the Restless star, MILES GASTON VILLANUEVA (Luca) has joined the cast of new eight-episode primetime drama, Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders, which chronicles the killings of wealthy socialites…

They both know they shouldn’t and that it will probably never work, but that’s hardly enough reason to halt the budding romance between Tori and Ash. Everything about this situation right now is so very wrong — and they know it. Both Tori (Penny McNamee) and Ash (George Mason) are on the rebound from their respective troubled love affairs and just need to spend some time on their own to work out what they want in their lives, now and into the future. But as will unfold in upcoming episodes of Home and Away, this would-be romance is about to be given a red hot go and could make Tori and Ash the most unlikely of Summer Bay lovers in years. Not that it will be easy. They could not…

Robbie Magasiva’s pick for the most shocking moment in season five of Wentworth is no surprise. The scene where The Freak cut out Lucy’s tongue and then gifted it to Vera for her birthday completely floored fans around the country. “I think because it was so graphic,” he explains. “That’s probably why it’s a highlight. Every couple of weeks we have a read-through and when we read that, and Pam’s [Pamela Rabe who plays Joan ‘The Freak’ Ferguson] classic line, ‘You’ve licked your last pussy’ [laughs] everyone just cracked up. “But just the reaction of the cast and the crew when we read that we just went, ‘Oh my gosh, how are you going to pull that off?’ but the make-up department, to their credit, you know we’ve got an…

Rob Collins is one busy man. In between filming scenes for ABC resurrection drama Glitch he was working on series two of Cleverman. Now the Darwin born and raised actor is in Melbourne to make season two of Ten’s The Wrong Girl. But Cleverman holds a special place in his heart being not only the first TV show he ever starred in but also a drama that showcases Indigenous stories and talent. In the critically acclaimed series Collins plays Waruu, who is using nefarious means to regain power in his community while his half-brother Koen (Hunter Page-Lochard) fights the good fight for peace. During a break from filming Cleverman at the show’s Macquarie Park set in Sydney Collins sat down with Soap World to chat about going to the dark…

Juliet says Cane made her feel that having sex with him was required if she was to be hired. Falsely accused of sexually harassing Brash & Sassy’s new employee Juliet Helton, a furious Cane sees his entire life falling apart before his eyes and becomes hell bent on using the upcoming court case to destroy every word Juliet has spoken, knowing that the wily Juliet willingly had sex with him while he was drunk in Tokyo. Frustrated by the evidence against him, Cane (Daniel Goddard) explodes and only makes matters worse for himself when he confronts Juliet (Laur Allen) while she’s alone in her hotel suite. He rants that it’s time for her to tell the truth about what happened, adding that she’s now fighting the Newman family by suing…

Until now, professional photographer Jordan Wilde has presented himself as a pleasant and respectable good-time guy who’s not afraid to take a few chances, including taking provocative and supposedly private nude photos of his casual lover Hilary. He’s also proven to be a good friend to Lily, even helping to fight off a prospective stalker who was obsessed with her. Jordan’s (Darnell Kirkwood) supportive attitude towards Lily (Christel Khalil) is proven again when he intervenes in a verbal fight between her and Hilary (Mishael Morgan) over Hilary’s mischievous intrusion into Cane’s (Daniel Goddard) legal battle with Juliet (Laur Allen). He turns on Hilary, telling her that she’s blatantly hurting Lily, and even him, just to exploit the situation for higher ratings for her TV show. Comforting Lily, Jordan takes her…

LEAVE THE past alone Enmeshed in the middle of JULIET’s lawsuit against Brash & Sassy and CANE, VICTORIA finds her emotions are fraying as she scrambles to keep the peace and maintain her fragile confidence that the company will defeat Juliet. Her shaky demeanour is not lost on BILLY who confides his concern for her to PHYLLIS. However, he’s shocked when Phyllis insists that his ex-wife’s welfare is not his problem. They’re not married now so their relationship should remain in the past, she says. He should only be there for her on a professional basis and as a father to the children they share. Billy can’t stop caring though, prompting Phyllis to observe that Victoria is used to depending on Billy and he’s used to coming to her rescue…

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Brooke feels Ridge could get hurt trying to protect Quinn. Lost in their love bubble, newlyweds Brooke and Bill return from their honeymoon happier than ever but they’re soon given cause for concern upon hearing that someone wants Quinn dead. Naturally, that concern weighs heavily on Brooke who frets that Ridge will be caught in the crossfire. Awkwardly reconnecting with Ridge (Thorsten Kaye), Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) smooths his ruffled feathers about all he’s been through in their recent relationship and turns her attention to his feelings for Quinn (Rena Sofer), believing that the murder attempts against Quinn have only amplified Ridge’s real feelings for her. He denies it but Brooke feels he could get hurt trying to protect Quinn. Later, Brooke is relieved to hear that the apparent shooter…

Things really heat up when they get caught out by the sprinkler system in the park In what might be one of Ramsay Street’s most unlikely match-ups ever, Jack and Steph are developing feelings for each other and sealing it with a kiss. The attraction catches both by surprise leading them to wonder whether they should explore their attraction further. The pair can’t help being in each other’s orbit at the moment. It means their friendship is growing but it’s also providing plenty of opportunities for their connection to heat up into flirtatious banter. Jack (Andrew Morley) is helping Steph (Carla Bonner) with a project for Sonya (Eve Morey) and it goes so well they head to The Waterhole to celebrate. Their fun evening lights a match under their sexual…

“When he met Zara and had two little boys he had to grow roots ... Now he’s facing a whole new set of hurdles.” Jimmy Proudman is in a bad place right now and it’s only going to get darker. He has split with wife Zara, the mother of their two kids, and betrayed his half-brother Will by kissing Will’s ex Kerry and almost having sex with her. These events have led the Uber driver into a negative spiral that has seen him veer far away from the optimistic, carefree little brother we’ve come to know and love. “He tries his absolute best but … he does love [Zara, played by Jane Harber] and he loves his family and when he can feel some of that in jeopardy, it really…

Koen is ready to take the fight to those destroying the Hairy people and he won’t stop until there’s peace. But Waruu has a weapon that could kill Koen and won’t hesitate to use it. It’s taken some time for Koen (Hunter Page-Lochard) to finally get to a place where he can fully embrace his Cleverman powers and the responsibility that the title holds. But thanks to Uncle Jimmy’s (Jack Charles) teaching he has actually progressed to the point where he can bring someone back from the dead. Armed with a new confidence, Koen now even dresses like a new-age superhero. He wants justice and harmony but the government is hell bent on stripping the Hairies of their unique features via chemicals. Waruu (Rob Collins) is leading this initiative believing…

“Oh my God, you mean I’m Lizzie’s mother!” Nicole cries, telling Maya that this happened for a reason. In the wake of being diagnosed with crippling infertility issues, Nicole clings relentlessly to her surrogate niece Lizzie, cruelly aware that she’s the baby’s biological mother and that giving her to her sister Maya at birth may have robbed her of her only chance to have her own child. With Maya (Karla Mosley) and Rick (Jacob Young) in Paris on business, Nicole (Reign Edwards) revels in babysitting Lizzie, keen for her sister to stay overseas for as long as possible. She moans to her mother Vivienne (Anna Maria Horsford) that modelling seems more important to Maya than Lizzie and is beginning to think that her father Julius (Obba Babatunde) is right —…

Countless times over the years, Nikki has successfully fought her alcoholic and addiction demons and gotten clean but despite knowing that Victor is a huge trigger towards each relapse she has, she finds herself powerless to see the warning signs. Lately, Victor’s actions have been cloaked in apparent kindness and selflessness as he’s convinced Nikki to showcase her expert piano-playing skills in a huge charity concert for the public. Although excited to pursue her music dreams in grand fashion, Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) can’t shake the feeling that Victor (Eric Braeden) is only producing the concert to win his way back into her affections after their recent separation. This double-edged sword has sent Nikki’s stress levels spiralling into the stratosphere and soon she experiences physical impairment while practising for the…

Even though THOMAS’s money has saved Spectra Fashions, SAUL detests the idea of having Thomas working alongside SALLY on a full-time basis, believing he is untrustworthy and is using his money to move in on Sally. DARLITA’s fawning appraisal of her hot new boss also riles Saul. He implores Sally to professionally partner with him instead, hoping it will lead to romance but Sally breaks his heart by committing to Thomas. Saul treats Thomas with contempt, praying that Thomas sows the seeds of his own inevitable downfall. Babysitting LIZZIE for a busy ZENDE, RJ and COCO revel in the little girl until RJ playfully mentions that Coco looks “right” holding a baby. Quickly snapping back Mini Coco  that she’ll look “righter” in 10 years’ time, Coco warns her boyfriend not…

Legal intrigue Neil’s ex Leslie Michaelson, played by ANGELL CONWELL , brings her legal-eagle skills back to town to represent Juliet in her sexual harassment lawsuit. She’s a force to be reckoned with as she goes head to head with Michael, who’s representing the defence. Expect Leslie to appear in multiple episodes. Cruising back home Months ago, Jill and Colin Atkinson patched up their marriage problems and left Genoa City on a world cruise. Now, their portrayers, JESS WALTON and TRISTAN ROGERS , have reprised their roles as the couple returns home to be confronted by a litany of problems.…

* Jamal has found that a stint in drug rehab — to counter the demons he has endured from post-traumatic stress disorder and the painkiller addiction he’s suffered since his shooting — has finally changed his life for the better. He’s discovered the perfect reinvigoration in music and a new friendship with fellow addict and rehab patient Tory Ash and is ready to get back to living. However, his gay ex-lover D-Major threatens to unravel Jamal’s progress when he gets angry over Jamal’s decision to hire a new producer for his latest album. Rejecting D-Major’s sexual advances, Jamal also tells him they can’t be together personally either as D-Major’s inability to come out of the closet remains a sticking point for Jamal. He’s afraid D-Major’s problems will negatively impact his…

Steffy accuses Sally of using her brother. Ignoring her, Sally declares she truly loves Thomas. * Now that Thomas has stepped in to financially save Sally and Spectra Fashions from certain ruin, he has much to answer for in the eyes of the Forrester family who are hurt by his betrayal and want him back in the fold. Much to Ridge, Steffy and Eric’s disappointment, Thomas rejects their offer and returns to Sally, telling her that he’s honouring his investment with Spectra and her, and they’re staying together. Naturally, Sally (Courtney Hope) is thrilled but Saul (Alex Wyse) is broken hearted by the decision. He’s just offered Sally his own money, designs and the promise of an equal partnership in the company he loves. But Sally, buoyed by Thomas’s (Pierson…

An unknown hater has thrown Piper’s life into turmoil attacking her online after a video she made opposing what she sees as the sexist portrayal of women in video games. They have hit her through the internet and are now making scary threats in real life so it’s time to make it stop. With a theory about who is behind the horrible incidents, Piper (Mavournee Hazel) is determined to get the evidence she needs to prove who it is. Elly (Jodi Anasta) suspects it was one of the teachers at school who is known for holding a grudge. She thinks it is Wayne Baxter (Jon Bryden), who also assisted devious teacher Finn (Rob Mills) until he realised what Finn’s intentions were. Wayne has also had some awkward run-ins with Elly…

Soaking up the sun in Cancun, Mexico — right on the Caribbean Sea — the couple got a welcome break from their busy schedules when they stayed at the luxurious Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun. Jacqueline and Elan got cosy by the beach, toasting each other with colourful cocktails. They also got playful at the pool, taking silly photos and laughing together as Elan lovingly dunked her in the water. Jacqueline was in great spirits as she posed for photos with fans who quickly spotted her. Besides ordering room service and enjoying the resort’s stylish Siete Restaurant, the couple strolled around town and dined at romantic La Habichuela Restaurant. Definitely a case of finding much-needed couple time! SW…

* The longstanding trust that Coco held for her elder sister Sally was all but eroded the moment that Coco learnt that Sally had stolen Forrester Creations’ fashion designs and had used her to do it without her knowledge. The feelings of betrayal tore apart the relationship and ever since, Sally has longed for a reunion. Noticing her agony, Thomas (Pierson Fode) steps in to play advocate for the sisters, gently explaining to Coco (Courtney Grosbeck) that Sally (Courtney Hope) deserves a second chance. He gave Sally that chance and so should Coco — because the sibling relationship is a special one that should never be broken, he says. Interrupting, Sally appeals to Coco’s good nature, reiterating how sorry she is for betraying her and promising to rebuild the trust…

Gloria scoffs at Jack’s suggestion that she has proven form in the art of seduction. * Slowly but surely, Dina Mergeron’s aggrieved children Jack, Ashley and Traci are healing the breach that has long existed between them and their mother, which stems from Dina’s cold abandonment of them and their father John when they were children. With Traci in New York, Jack and Ashley are finding new ways to connect with their mother but there’s one big obstacle still standing in their path — Dina’s suffocating and controlling companion Graham. Jack (Peter Bergman) and Ashley (Eileen Davidson) are certain that the much-younger and handsome Graham (Max Shippee) has hidden and potentially nefarious motives for being with Dina (Marla Adams). They can’t understand or fathom Dina’s unyielding persistence in keeping Graham…

Gun crime in the City of Angels A shocking crime involving a gun spurs LA’s finest into action once more as DAN MARTIN’s Lieutenant Baker returns to investigate the attack on a major Forrester player. Accompanying him to ask the hard questions will be Detective Edwards, played by GEOFFREY KENNEDY . Real-life armourer and film consultant ROBERT “ROCK” GALOTTI also adds his two cents’ worth into the case as an unnamed forensic technician. Medical marvels Nicole’s ongoing fertility issues also need some close investigation, necessitating the timely return of Dr Caspary, played by JACQUELINE HAHN . Caspary also treated Steffy and Brooke in 2013. Joining her on the comeback trail is KATE ORSINI’s Dr March who will add further weight to the problems that are plaguing Nicole and making her…

* Turmoil has found Scarlett and it’s besieging every moment of her life. She can’t even find solace in her cherished music. Scarlett is pregnant and her state of shock has been compounded with the subsequent revelation that her baby’s father is music video director Damien George, the guy she slept with after splitting from Gunnar. Despite the news, Scarlett can’t relinquish thoughts of Gunnar, especially when he pleads for a fresh start with her. Conflicted, Scarlett finally tells Damien about her pregnancy and he’s floored, leading Scarlett to disbelieve his later claim that he loves her and wants a future with her too. Agonising over her options, Scarlett is flabbergasted by Damien’s unconventional solution to her dilemma. He’s bought a mansion and wants both of them, along with Gunnar,…

* Father Michael Kerrigan’s role as the local priest in a Northern England parish is to help and heal the troubled and desperate parishioners he encounters. Beneath his professional obligations lurks hidden pain of his own that also needs salving. The accidental death of Vernon Oyenusi, a mentally ill and suicidal young man, supposedly due to Michael’s failure to take a distress call from Vernon’s mother Helen, is the catalyst for the priest’s cathartic confession of a past indiscretion. While counselling Andrew Powell, the police officer who shot Vernon, Michael confesses that as a schoolboy he was sexually molested by his Catholic English teacher Father Matthew. The revelation prompts him to seek out his now-elderly abuser but he’s left angry and plagued by disturbing flashbacks to his past when Matthew…

* For months, libidinous ladies’ man Aidan Connor has been secretly juggling the passions of two women, keeping his devoted girlfriend Eva clueless while he romps with her best friend Maria. Of late, Aidan has been so caught up in his affair with Maria that he’s been neglecting Eva who strives to change all that by seducing him just after he’s been to bed with Maria. Feeling forced to have sex with Eva (Catherine Tyldesley), Aidan (Shayne Ward) struggles to devote time for Maria (Samia Longchambon) and buys her a special gift. However, Aidan finds himself trapped when Eva, who’s desperate to marry him, surprises him with a very public, Mexican-themed marriage proposal in the Rovers. Having just kissed Maria again, Aidan guiltily tells Eva he’ll marry her but as…

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BRAD PITT One of the most popular actors on the planet, Brad Pitt headlines Netflix original movie War Machine . It landed on the streaming service earlier this year and follows the story of an unorthodox military general whose attitude lands him in hot water. The movie has received mixed but generally poor reviews. His upcoming cinema releases are a sequel to zombie film World War Z and sci-fi movie Ad Astra . JAKE GYLLENHAAL He’s always been one to flip between Hollywood blockbusters and more independent artistic fare. That seems the case with Gyllenhaal’s streaming projects. He is in recent release Netflix Original movie Okja as a washed-up TV presenter. Gyllenhaal is also starring in…