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Home and Away star Dan Ewing has admitted that fans should not expect his character Heath Braxton to settle down with Bianca Scott any time soon.
Heath will soon be left delighted on Australian screens as he discovers that Bianca's relationship with husband Liam may be over.
The Summer Bay bad boy has recently made his interest in Bianca clear on a number of occasions, especially after learning that she is expecting his baby.
However, Ewing told TV Week that Bianca's romance crisis does not necessarily mean good news for the River Boy.
He said: "There's no white picket fence for Heath at the moment!"
Reflecting on Heath's feelings, the actor commented: "He still has that thing for Bianca, and that's a really nice thing to play as an actor. It's so tough that he can't get it right, because a lot of guys can't get it right for so long.
"I didn't get it right until I was 26 and I screwed up a lot of times, but it's been really good fun."
Home and Away airs Bianca and Liam's crisis next week on Network Seven in Australia and late May on Channel 5 in the UK.
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Home and Away star Dan Ewing has hinted that life is about to get tougher for his bad boy character Heath Braxton.
The actor, who has been portraying the role for over a year, revealed that Heath will face some of the most difficult challenges of his life.
Ewing told TV Week: "It's about putting a human being through some serious tests you would never put on yourself.
"The storylines coming up are very, very heavy."
Heath's current stories revolve around his desire to be part of his unborn child's life after getting Bianca Scott pregnant.
Although Bianca (Lisa Gormley) and husband Liam (Axle Whitehead) are facing a split, Ewing recently warned that Heath will not be settling down with the blonde any time soon.
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Home and Away star Dan Ewing has hinted that the soap's bosses may be extending his on-screen family.
Rumours that another member of the Braxton clan could join Summer Bay have been circulating for some time. However, show bosses have yet to confirm the news.
Pondering the possibility, Ewing told TV Week: "Who knows? I heard there might be a sister or a brother."
He added: "There is certainly more Braxton family that the Bay hasn't seen yet. They are out there and could pop up any time!"
Meanwhile, the actor also said that some Home and Away fans are campaigning for his character Heath Braxton to reunite with Bianca Scott (Lisa Gormley).
"On Twitter, there's all these little hashtags and the main one is 'Heanca' - I swear to God, the fans have gone rife with it," Ewing explained.
"Every second tweet is about how they want them together. Although, I don't know, he hasn't really proven himself yet."
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I dont get why Heath isnt in jail or that Bianca would be so stupid to get back with him, he was with April plus he deals drugs
I know Bianca has a kid with him but surely she isnt stupid but looks like she is
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Home and Away fans have seen Heath Braxton's life change forever in recent months with the arrival of his new son Rocco and the possibility of a stable future with Bianca Scott (Lisa Gormley).
In real life, Dan Ewing - who plays Heath - has recently been recognised with a nomination for 'Best Daytime Star' at the 2012 Inside Soap Awards following his busy year in Summer Bay.
Digital Spy recently caught up with Dan for a quick chat about his nomination and Heath's current storylines.
Congratulations on your nomination for 'Best Daytime Star' at the Inside Soap Awards. How does it feel to be in the running?
"I'm always very grateful to be nominated for my work. The UK are such great supporters of Home and Away - we really appreciate it."
How do you rate your chances?
"We'll have to wait and see!"
Home and Away is also up for the 'Best Daytime Soap' prize. Why do you think people should be voting for the show this year?
"The show has definitely gone to a new level. It has a committed team of talented actors and crew, which really make it an awesome production."
It's been another busy year for you in Summer Bay so far. What have the highlights been?
"The Heath and Danny storyline has been great, but I have to say working with Lisa Gormley and the newborn baby who plays Rocco is my highlight."
Your current storylines see Heath and Bianca growing closer. Is this a happy ending for them, or will there continue to be a rocky road?
"They are a very interesting couple! They are from completely different worlds, but they can't resist each other. It will never be easy, but I really hope they stick at it."
Has the fan reaction to 'Heanca' taken you by surprise?
"It's been huge! Lisa and I are so grateful for the support. Personally, I really love 'Heanca'."
How do you think Heath is going to cope with the responsibility of raising a newborn baby? Would he ever turn his back on his criminal roots for the sake of his family?
"He has a lot to learn about fatherhood, but he loves his kids and there isn't anything he wouldn't do for them. I don't think Heath will ever lose his edge. Heath can always balance his River Boy ways and his family."
Does Heath still see Liam as a threat to his future happiness with Bianca?
"I don't think so. Who knows, they could be friends down the track!"
We've recently seen Danny Braxton join the show, so has it been nice to have another family member in the mix? What's ahead for Heath and Danny?
"It's great to have Danny around, and Andy is an amazing actor with a wealth of experience. He is the nicest bloke I have ever met.
"In terms of storylines, this is the Braxton family, so there will always be tension. Heath wants to trust his dad, but I don't think Danny Braxton is that trustworthy. Either way, there are going to be big dramas within the Braxton family…"
You and the other River Boys have often been tipped to make the move over to the US. How long would you like to stick with Home and Away for?
"For now, I'm really enjoying playing Heath and working with an amazing group of people here in Summer Bay."
Can you give us any final hints on where things are heading for Heath?
"There are big things ahead for Heath! Hopefully the audience will be just as affected by the journey he takes…"
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Home and Away star Dan Ewing has hinted that his character Heath Braxton will prove his worth as a father in upcoming episodes.
Heath and Bianca Scott (Lisa Gormley) embark on the next big step as parents on Australian screens next week as their baby son Rocco is finally released from hospital.
While Heath is pleased to have a welcome escape from the ongoing Braxton family dramas, Bianca struggles to adjust to Rocco's constant crying. At breaking point following a sleepless night, she storms out.
Ewing told TV Week: "Trying to keep the family together and dealing with the death of his father is pretty huge for Heath. When it comes to Rocco, Heath's trying to be a good dad and to put in a big effort with Bianca, but it's all new ground."
The actor suggested that Heath could prove to be a calming influence on Bianca as the story progresses.
He said: "Heath is a lot more chilled about it. It's not going to be easy, but he tells Bianca they'll stick together. After everything that's happened with Casey and Danny, he sees the learning and struggling with the baby as the fun part."
Home and Away fans in the UK will see these scenes on Channel 5 in October.
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Home and Away star Dan Ewing has outlined his intention to break into Hollywood.
The Australian actor, who has played Summer Bay's Heath Braxton for two years, revealed that he would also like to star in a US TV drama.
"I'd definitely like to step into American film," he told the Manly Daily. "I think America's doing a lot of good television at the moment as well," he said.
"I think you should never go over there with any fear, because that will restrict you,'' he added. "It's being prepared. Having good representation here, being ready and having your craft down.''
Ewing, 27, said that he would like to follow in the footsteps of former Home and Away star Chris Hemsworth.
"I do like watching The Avengers and stuff but I really like the gritty stories you see," he continued.
"When they take the special effects out and they just do really good character pieces and make the action secondary. Like Warrior, that Joel Edgerton and Tom Hardy did.
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Home and Away's s UK fans see Heath Braxton left for dead later this month after he makes the mistake of trusting sinister Jamie Sharpe.
Heath (Dan Ewing) strikes up a surprising friendship with Jamie (Hugo Johnstone-Burt) in upcoming episodes, feeling sorry for him as he has to deal with having Adam as a father.
However, what Heath doesn't realise is that Jamie's loyalty remains with his dad - and he is continuing to follow his every instruction. Jamie hopes that Adam will help him out in return by assisting his attempts to find Leah Patterson-Baker, after she fled from Summer Bay to escape his stalking.
When Jamie invites Heath out on a fishing trip, the tough River Boy is oblivious to his true intentions. However, events take a shocking turn when Adam makes a phone call to his son, ordering him to get rid of Heath.
Soon afterwards, Jamie approaches a defenceless Heath and hits him over the head. He then leaves Heath in a sinking boat, tied up and concussed, out in the middle of nowhere…
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Home and Away airs these scenes on Friday, February 15 at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5.
