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.
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."
Holly Valance, Make-A-Wish Foundation Valentine's Ball
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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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