Mary Smith (Gina Liano)

[Perdita]

Real Housewives of Melbourne star Gina Liano has joined the cast of Neighbours.

The 47-year-old barrister will play Mary Smith, the adoptive mother of Paige (Olympia Valance) on the Australian soap.

Gina Liano
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Gina Liano

Valance spoke about family friend Liano, saying: "People don't realise Housewives involved some acting as well. So, Gina does it every day.

"She's exactly what I imagine Paige's mum would be," she told TV Weekly.

Olympia Valance plays Paige Novak
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Olympia Valance as Paige Novak

[gillyH1981]

Gina is only a guest character. Daily Mail Australia reveal it's only a cameo. So it's only 1 episode.

[Perdita]

Been confirmed on Digital Spy

Real Housewives of Melbourne star Gina Liano will also be back as Paige Smith's adoptive mum Mary next year.