Paige Novak (Olympia Valance)
Holly Valance's half-sister has joined the cast of Neighbours.
Olympia Valance will play fiery new character Paige Novak on the long-running soap, the Herald Sun reports.
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Olympia Valance
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Olympia Valance
Holly played Felicity 'Flick' Scully on Neighbours between 1999 and 2002, before leaving Ramsay Street to pursue a music career.
Speaking about joining the soap, Olympia said: "It is very exciting and Holly has been incredibly supportive and super proud of me getting the role.
"It's been great and she can't wait to see me on Ramsay Street."
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Holly Valance left Neighbours in 2002 to pursue a music career
She added that she already feels "very comfortable" on set because people know and love her half-sister.
The 21-year-old said that her character is "cool and sexy and a bit edgy".
Series producer Jason Herbison said that it was Olympia's talent rather than her connections that secured her a role on Neighbours.
Neighbours opening titles sequence, for the 25th anniversary of the Aussie soap.
Olympia Valance will play new character Paige Novak
He explained: "Holly is a much-loved former cast member of Neighbours and Olympia certainly shares her star quality.
"I was very impressed with Olympia's spirit, energy, and talent. She's the perfect fit for Paige, a fiery young woman who arrives with a delicious secret that will rock the neighbourhood."
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