AUSSIE soap Neighbours, which propelled Kylie Minogue to fame, is to cast an unknown Brit.
Producers are offering a four-week deal to a young would-be actress - and begin their hunt today.
The winner will play Poppy Rogers, a friend of Malcolm "Mal" Kennedy (Benjamin McNair).
She will live with Dr Karl Kennedy (Alan Fletcher) and Susan Smith (Jackie Woodburne) - two of the soap's best-loved characters.
Richard Woolfe, channel controller on the network Five, which airs Neighbours, said: "It launched the careers of Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan and Guy Pearce so this really is a life-changing chance.
"Millions watch Neighbours in the UK and there is huge untapped talent in the country."
Hopefuls over 18 can upload on to YouTube their audition tape for Be A Star on Neighbours.
Bosses at Five and the soap's maker Freemantle Media Australia will pick five.
The public will choose their top two from the five.
The duo will fly to Melbourne in July for a week of rehearsals. Producers will pick the winner.
Alan said: "This a unique opportunity."
Neighbours - in its 25th year - is shown in 65 countries.
The episodes featuring the winner will air in the UK in November.
For an audition script go to www.five.tv/neighbours
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