Home and Away has been airing for more than three decades now. The Australian soap centers on the residents of the fictional seaside town called Summer Bay. Initially, the focus was on Tom and Pippa Fletcher, portrayed by Roger Oakley and Vanessa Downing, along with their foster kids.

As the show continued airing, we became acquainted with several more intriguing characters. Most of the cast members who headlined the series have now become Hollywood A-listers while a few chose other paths. Let’s revisit the show and figure out what happened to the actors and actresses who played some of our favorite characters.

Nic Testoni as Travis Nash

Before his debut on the show, Nic Testoni was already well known in the world of modeling. He had also co-hosted Level 23, a ‘90s music show, before taking up the role of Travis Nash in Home and Away. Naturally, his good looks earned him the title of the “dreamboat fisherman.”

Travis was a character introduced in 1995, and he was the type of person everyone described as easy going and an all-around great guy. Travis stuck around Summer Bay for four years before finally deciding to move on. It is later revealed on the show that he settled in Canada with his wife Rebecca Fisher (Jane Hall), and they had a son together.

Nic Testoni Now

Testoni’s looks have changed a lot, understandably, now that it’s been more than two decades since he left the show. The one constant that stands is his involvement in showbiz, but these days his focus is on behind the camera.

Testoni penned and produced the award-winning 2004 documentary, Mr. Patterns. It earned him the Emerging Australian Filmmaker award, and ABC-TV broadcasted the documentary. Testoni also served as a producer and guest presenter for the ABC music series Recovery.

Melissa George as Angel Parrish

Melissa George had already made strides in the world of modeling and roller skating before making the progression to acting. She moved to America to try her luck on the big screen, but she only landed smaller roles. Her big break came when she joined the cast of Home and Away as Angel Parrish.

Angel Parrish controversially got into a relationship with her foster brother Shane Parrish. They made an incredibly gorgeous couple and undoubtedly kept us glued to the screen.

Melissa George Now

Melissa George didn’t have any trouble landing roles in Hollywood once she left Home and Away in 1996. George featured in notable films like The Limey, Mulholland Drive, and The Amityville Horror.

George also takes roles on the small screen appearing in shows like Alias, The Good Wife, and In Treatment. George shares two sons with her former partner, Jean David Blanc. George and Blanc parted ways in 2016 after George accused him of domestic violence.

Dieter Brummer as Shane Parrish

In 1992, Summer Bay got another heartthrob when Shane Parrish moved to town. Parrish was the typical bad boy who was always up to no good. If he wasn’t busy stealing cars, then he was caught up in other misdeeds like starting fires.

Parrish eventually slows down when he starts dating Angel, and they even end up tying the knot. Parrish was yet another character from the show who was killed off, and in his case, it was a motorbike accident that spiraled into a gut-wrenching death.

Dieter Brummer Now

Dieter Brummer got the role when he was just 15. Brummer left the series in 1996, and he was vocal in saying that there was life after the show. Brummer was right because he ended up appearing in Celebrity Circus and Medivac, amongst other shows.

He couldn’t completely shake off his Home and Away days with awards for being the most popular actor. Brummer also got into a publicized fallout with his former Home and Away castmate, Melissa George.

Bec Hewitt as Hayley Smith

At the age of five, Bec Hewitt had a foot in the entertainment industry when she started working on commercials. Hewitt landed an acting role in Police Rescue and finally in Home and Away as Hayley Smith.

Hayley became an instant fan favorite, and playing the part helped Hewitt garner several Logie Awards. In 2005, she earned the recognition of being the Most Popular Actress, and it’s around the same time that she left the show.

Bec Hewitt Now

Hewitt delved into music in 2002 under East West Records and Warner Music Australia. Her debut album released the same year received mixed reviews. Hewitt eventually parted ways with Warner Music in 2004.

Hewitt went on a hiatus from TV, and in 2018, she announced that she was ready to make a comeback. Hewitt headlined Helloworld, a travel series that aired on Nine Network. She married tennis professional Lleyton Hewitt in 2005, and they have three kids.

Heath Ledger as Scott Irwin

Scott Irwin was an up to no good type of character at Summer Bay High. Scott still managed to charm Sally Fletcher, but his intentions weren’t honorable. He only wanted to use her to help him cheat on an upcoming test.

Sally goes along with his plan, but after they land in trouble, she comes clean. Scott doesn’t take the betrayal well, and he goes to great lengths to try and frame Sally for stealing. It all fails, and Scott is expelled.

Heath Ledger Now

The late Heath Hedger did justice to the role, and it opened up the doors for him to headline other hit productions. Ledger set off to the United States and appeared in acclaimed films like Brokeback Mountain and The Dark Knight.

Sadly, Ledger died in 2008 from an accidental overdose. He had a history of abusing prescription medication stemming from difficulties with sleeping. Ledger was survived by Matilda Rose, the daughter he had with actress Michelle Williams.

Simon Baker as James Hudson

James Hudson appeared in only 19 episodes of the show between 1993 and 1994. James made a strong impact none the less, between teaching photography, and getting into a relationship with Roxanne “Roxy” Miller (Lisa Lackey).

As soon as James and Roxy’s relationship hit the rocks, his character exited the show. The writers wrote him out by having James leave town to pursue a better job. James and Roxy try dating long distance, but they wind up ending things altogether.

Simon Baker Now

Simon Baker gave life to the role of James Hudson, and it was amongst his initial acting gigs. Baker had previously appeared in E Street, and after leaving Home and Away, he joined the cast of Heartbreak High.

These days he’s best known for starring in the CBS dramas The Mentalist and The Guardian. Baker has also appeared in films like The Ring Two and Land of the Dead. On the personal front, Baker has been married to Australian actress Rebecca Rigg since 1998.

Isabel Lucas as Tasha Andrews

Like several other cast members, Isabel Lucas had auditioned for another role on the show but didn’t get the part. She tried out for Kit Hunter, but the producers thought she didn’t suit the role. Fortunately, she impressed them so much that they created the character of Tasha Andrews for her.

Tasha turned up in Summer Bay, and she could only communicate in Pig Latin. It turns out that she grew up with folks who were survivalists. Tasha ends up being lured into becoming a cult member, and the cult leader holds her captive when she later gives birth.

Isabel Lucas Now

Lucas eventually moved on from the show for greener pastures. She made her way to Hollywood and appeared in films like Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Lucas has also kept on working on the small screen as a series regular in MacGyver.

Lucas went back to Australia in 2016, saying that she wanted to be closer to family. She still travels to Los Angeles regularly for work. For 2020, Lucas has upcoming credits in Brokers and The Ogilvy Fortune.

Daniel Collopy as John West

Daniel Collopy had a soap opera background before landing the role of John West in Home and Away. He had featured in Neighbors for seven episodes as Sean Edwards. Collopy actually moved to Sydney from Melbourne for filming after getting the role of West.

West appeared in episodes of the show between 2001 and 2003 until Collopy left the show. West surfaced again later in 2003, 2005, and finally in 2006 when the character was murdered.

Daniel Collopy Now

Collopy’s journey to fame started when he was involved in drama during his school days. He attended Swinburne University, where he majored in graphic design. Collopy deferred his university studies and worked on the radio. He then got the role on Neighbours and then Home and Away.

While West didn’t resonate well with viewers, Collopy’s portrayal of the character earned him a Logie Award nomination. Collopy went on to feature in shows like Jesters and Packed to the Rafters.

Kristy Wright as Chloe Richards

Chloe Richards had a dramatic storyline on the show right from her introduction. Chloe’s biological father abandoned her, and her estranged mother rejects her. Fortunately, Irene Roberts (Lynn McGranger) fosters her, but she soon sets off in search of her father.

Chloe ends up falling prey to drugs, her schoolwork suffers, and she becomes a victim of physical abuse. Kristy Wright did a great job of bringing the character to life until she left in 1999. Her character briefly reappeared on the show in 2005 before being killed in a vehicle crash.

Kristy Wright Now

After her exit from the show, Wright turned to the big screen, appearing in movies like The Crop and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Wright’s career slowed down in the mid-2000s because she chose to take a step back and focus on raising her son.

Wright even moved back to Australia, after finding fame in Hollywood, and she settled into life as a single mother. Wright has been making a comeback, and in 2017 she appeared in the film Ravenswood.

Nicolle Dickson as Bobby Simpson

Nicolle Dickson beat about 400 actresses who tried out for the part of Bobby Simpson. Bobby was involved in the show right from the pilot episode. Her storyline is mostly about finding her parents.

Bobby ends up marrying Frank Morgan (Alex Papps), her foster brother, and it was a sensitive issue that the scriptwriters included only after receiving approval from the show’s viewers. Dickson wasn’t always on the same page with how her character developed, and in 1993 she left the show.

Nicolle Dickson Now

Dickson started acting as a child in theater, and she later studied Visual Arts at the University of Sydney. After leaving Home and Away, she made a brief cameo in 1995 as part of Alisa Stewart’s hallucination.

Dickson continued guest-starring in other shows like Murder Call and All Saints. She also appeared in the Australian Celebrity Survivor in 2006. These days, Dickson lives in New South Wales, and she ditched the entertainment industry for the finance world. She currently works as an accountant.

Tammin Sursok as Dani Sutherland

Dani Sutherland and her family joined the show in 2000, with the plot point of taking over ownership of a Summer Bay caravan park. Dani is a high-spirited and confident girl who finds herself behind bars for vehicular murder.

Dani also becomes the victim of two stalkers. Tammin Sursok took on the role skillfully, but in 2004, at her request, her character was dropped from the series. Sursok later explained that the frustrations she had with the producers largely contributed to her decision to leave the show.

Tammin Sursok Now

Initially, when Sursok left the show, she explained that she simply wanted to concentrate on her music career. She moved to the United States and signed up with Sony Music Entertainment. In 2005, she released her first album, and it was a success.

Sursok also continued acting with appearances in The Young and the Restless, and it earned her a Daytime Emmy nomination. Sursok has also featured in other hit shows like Hannah Montana and Pretty Little Liars.

Kate Ritchie as Sally Fletcher

Sally Fletcher was a character introduced on the show a decade into its initial run. Fletcher went on to become one of the female characters who stayed on the show the longest.

To be precise, she appeared in the show for two decades, and Kate Ritchie is the actress who portrayed the character. The Fletchers take her in as their foster child, and Sally is an overall good girl trying to shake off her past.

Kate Ritchie Now

Ritchie officially left the show in 2008, but she’s made brief reappearances since then. Ritchie continued taking up jobs on other Australian TV shows, and she even hosts a radio show. Ritchie also partnered with brands like Vaseline as the face of the company in 2009.

Ritchie married Stuart Webb, a rugby player, and they welcomed their daughter in 2014. Sadly, their union was rocked by Webb’s substance abuse issues, and in 2019 he accepted an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO).

Luke Mitchell as Romeo Smith

Romeo Smith was a character introduced in the show in 2009, and he stayed on for four years. The popular and cheeky character managed to win actor Luke Mitchell a Logie Award. Later in the series, Romeo finds out that he has terminal melanoma.

Romeo’s character dies after treating his better half Indi Walker, portrayed by Samara Weaving, to a romantic getaway. Romeo makes a brief comeback later in the show through a dream Indi has.

Luke Mitchell Now

Mitchell has starred in shows like Neighbours and H2O: Just Add Water before his role in Home and Away. After leaving the show, he starred in the short-lived CW series Tomorrow People. Mitchell has also appeared in Marvel’s Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D and Blindspot.

Mitchell is still putting in the work, and he’s set to appear in the upcoming 2020 film Without Remorse. Mitchell tied the knot with Rebecca Breeds, his Home and Away castmate, in 2013.

Isla Fisher as Shannon Reed

Isla Fisher joined Home and Away as Shanon Reed when she was 19 years old. Shannon develops anorexia after Shane Parrish rejects her, but she manages to get help. Shannon was also portrayed as someone who dated both men and women.

Shannon is also caught up trying to reconnect with her biological mother, who she finds out is a politician. Shannon eventually leaves Summer Bay after accepting author Mandy Thomas’ invite to go to Paris.

Isla Fisher Now

After nearly three years on the show, Fisher left and successfully transitioned to Hollywood. Fisher is now a big-screen sensation, and she’s appeared in a long list of comedies like Scooby-Doo, Wedding Crashers, and Greed. She also still guest stars in TV shows.

Fisher has film appearances lined up for 2020 in the upcoming movies Blithe Spirit and Godmothered. Fisher is married to Sacha Baron Cohen, the satirical British comedian, and they have three kids. They now live between Los Angeles and London.

Chris Hemsworth as Kim Hyde

Chris Hemsworth had his career kickstart in Home and Away as Kim Hyde. Hemsworth had auditioned for the role of Robbie Hunter, which ultimately went to actor Jason Smith. Hemsworth then gave the part of Kim Hyde a try, and his audition won him favor with the producers.

Kim was a school dropout whose lovable nature made him an instant hit with viewers. Kim eventually goes back to school. Kim is then left at the altar, later in the season, but he finally settles down with Kit Hunter (Amy Mizzi).

Chris Hemsworth Now

Hemsworth exited the show in 2007, and his career has been on an upward trajectory since then. Hemsworth is now best known for portraying the hammer-wielding Asgardian Thor in several Marvel films, and it’s what helped him shoot up on the list of the world’s highest-paid actors.

Hemsworth recently appeared in the 2020 action-thriller, Extraction. Hemsworth is married to actress Elsa Pataky, and they have three kids. Hemsworth’s brother, Liam, is an equally successful Hollywood actor.