Charlotte King (Erika Heynatz)
Home and Away has cast Australian model and actress Erika Heynatz as a school teacher.
Heynatz told The Daily Telegraph that family members had been giving her tips about the role.
Erika Heynatz
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"I am filming my first scene next week and I will be playing a school teacher," she said. "My mum is a teacher and my mother-in-law is a school teacher and a principal, so with any luck they can give me some tips."
The actress added that despite her nerves, she is looking forward to taking on the role.
"Just like with any new job or new environment, there are always some nerves," she said. "But ultimately, I am really thrilled. It feels like the perfect timing, the perfect role and the character is going to be a lot of fun to play."
She went on to say that she has no current plans to break into Hollywood, saying that she plans to take things "one step at a time".
"For me, it feels like a huge achievement to have been given this opportunity," she said. "My main goal is to flourish in this role and have the best experience ever, and whatever happens after that, you can't control that."
Heynatz is known for hosting Australia's Next Top Model, The Hot House and It Takes Two. She has also worked on musicals including Legally Blonde and Australian Rocky Horror Show.
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