Angelo Rosetta
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Angelo Rosetta is a fictional character
from the Australian Channel Seven
soap opera
Home and Away
, played by Luke Jacobz
. He debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 6 July 2008. He has been central to many notable storylines including shooting dead Jack Holden, his time working as a Sergeant of Summer Bay's Police Force and his relationship with Charlie Buckton
. In 2011 it was revealed that Jacobz had been written out of the serial when producers felt there was "nowhere else to go" with Angelo. Angelo departed on 21 June 2011.
, with which he had a recurring role. The Courier-Mail
reported that Jacobz had moved from South Australia to Sydney and was going to sign up to work as a labourer, when he received the offer to play Angelo. Jacobz was originally signed to the show for six months.
In February 2011, TV Week
announced that Jacobz had left Home and Away. He and his character will be seen on screen for a few more months, but Jacobz has finished filming. On his departure from the show, Jacobz said "I've thoroughly enjoyed playing Angelo. I've worked with some amazing people - and, as they say, when one door closes, another door opens. So I'm looking forward to what's next... here or abroad." The following month Jacobz revealed that it was not his decision to leave Home and Away and that the show's bosses decided to write his character out as they felt he had "nowhere else to go." Jacobz explained, "When they said the character was leaving I was upset, because I love working on the show. It was really that the character had reached all the different goals that the show wanted him to, and it worked out really well with storylines having the River Boys come in so that Angelo could go."
(Esther Anderson), they split, he later begins dating May Stone (Alin Sumarwata), Charlie becomes jealous. Of the storyline commented on Angelo stating: "She admits part of her wanted to cause trouble, but Angelo is still attracted to Charlie and they sleep together." However Angelo doesn't want to ruinite with her straight away, Anderson comments that Angelo is left wanting to do the right thing and stand by May.
at a development site, who told Angelo to meet him at the site. Jack (Paul O'Brien
) had a feeling that Angelo might know something about the alleged toxic waste around the site and decided to follow him there. When he got to the site, Angelo called out Tim's name several times, but with no reply. While Jack watched Angelo from behind a tree, somebody fired a bullet in Angelo's direction. Frightened, Angelo pulled his revolver out from his back pocket. He then heard a second shot being fired even closer this time and pointed his weapon out in front of him. Moments later, he heard a small creak from behind him and fired two bullets in that direction. Jack was hit in the chest by Angelo's shots. Upon hearing something fall to the ground, Angelo approached where he fired. He thought it was Tim he had hit, but suddenly he looked down and realised that it was not Tim – it was Jack. The whole time, Angelo had not heard. Angelo was in shock after he saw what he had done and didn't know what to do.
In the first episode of the 2009 season, it was revealed that Angelo left Jack at the site and went back to his house. He tried to hide what he did, but eventually his girlfriend, Charlie, became suspicious and set out a plan to catch Angelo out. Charlie mentioned her plan to Martha MacKenzie
(Jodi Gordon
), who also suspected Angelo when she found Jack's diary, which showed that he had been investigating Angelo. The plan fell through and Angelo attended Jack's funeral thinking that no one knew it was him that killed Jack. At the wake, Martha was no longer able keep it a secret. She knew that it was Angelo who killed her husband and told Jack's father, Tony Holden
(Jon Sivewright
). Upon hearing this, Tony angrily lashed out at Angelo, and after being restrained by friends at the wake, Angelo finally admitted that he was responsible for Jack's death.
In mid 2009, Angelo returned to Summer Bay under a special investigation of people smuggling as part of the Marine Area Command division of the police. His return caused much pain and anger for the many people who were friends with Jack. He believed that somebody had illegal abalone
In the 2009 season finale, it was revealed that Angelo's number one suspect, Jack's cousin Hugo Austin (Bernard Curry
), was the mastermind behind it. When Hugo refused to admit anything, Angelo escorted him to be transferred to a city police station. However, Hugo was shot outside the station and so Angelo had to inform his family, all the time knowing that Hugo had made a deal and was not really dead. In February 2010, Charlie received a promotion from Senior Constable to Leading Senior Constable while Angelo got promoted from Constable to Sergeant. This caused jealousy because Angelo was now the boss of Yabbie Creek Police Station and Charlie was now his second-in-command. As of February, Charlie is no longer dating Angelo and they have agreed to just be friends.
After Charlie broke it off with Angelo because she needed space, he became paranoid that Charlie was seeing Michael, who turned out to be her counselor. He humiliated himself by befriending Michael, under the false name Leo (his middle name), and followed Charlie to Michael's house. Having climbed a tree in Michael's front yard to see Charlie and Michael better, he ended up losing his balance and falling out of the tree! Angelo wasn't badly hurt, but Charlie saw him and was furious that he had followed her. Angelo apologised and they became friends again. They then went on to have a kiss, followed by a date and they are now back in a relationship.
When Angelo found out that Hugo was hiding out with Martha and that Detective Eaves was a dodgy cop trying to bring down Hugo, Angelo and Charlie arrested Eaves, Angelo arrested Hugo and Martha and was driving them to the police station, on the way he decided to let them go. For this, Angelo was investigated and ended losing his job as a police sergeant, with Charlie being promoted to this rank following his dismissal. Angelo has subsequently decided to start his own restaurant named 'Angelo's'.
Angelo was unsettled by the arrival of his younger brother Paolo Rosetta (Ryan Johnson
), or Paulie as he is known to everybody outside his family. Upon his arrival Paolo is mistaken as a food critic by Irene Roberts
(Lynne McGranger
) and Colleen Smart
(Lyn Collingwood
). It becomes clear that Angelo bears a grudge towards Paolo when he greets his brother with a frosty reception. It also annoys Angelo that everybody, including his girlfriend Charlie all seem taken by Paolo's outgoing nature and charming ways.
Angelo resented Paolo because he inherited their family restaurants. Angelo took the blame for a fire when they were younger. Paolo is being pursued by loan sharks and Angelo's is threatened financially. He agrees to help him, Charlie is angered by the secret, but she tries to give him Hugo's money but Angelo talk her out of it because of the money's illegal status. Angelo loans $30,000 from a bank, he tells Charlie the debt is paid. The gamble the money at a horse race but end up winning the original amount back. Furious Charlie forces Angelo to phone his parents. After finding out Paolo caused the fire they pay off the debt. Although Paolo is upset with him, they mend their family feud. Angelo develops an attraction to Shandi Ayres (Samantha Tolj
) because she is free spirited. He tells Charlie to truth who is angry, but later asks him to move in with her. Charlie and Angelo have more relationship issues this time involving Ruby.
At the start of the 2011 season, it is clear that Charlie and Angelo are no longer together. Angelo has remained at the house they shared, while Charlie and Ruby have returned to living with Leah. It is still unclear as to what caused the breakup, however after a talk with Ruby, Angelo admits that things had been difficult between them for quite some time and although they tried to work things out they just couldn't make it work. It is revealed in the same conversation that it was Angelo who ended the relationship. Angelo goes into business with Darryl Braxton (Steve Peacocke), after Darryl helps the restaurant make a profit. Angelo later become uneasy with his new partnership. Angelo becomes good friends with Nicole Franklin
(Tessa James
) and he helps deliver her baby. They then begin a relationship. When Angelo discovers a large marijuana crop being harvested in the forest, he calls Charlie to let her know, before being knocked out by Heath Braxton (Daniel Ewing
). Angelo is taken to the hospital where he remains unconscious. He wakes up and tells Charlie that he does not remember what happened, but when he warns Nicole, she realises that that he does. Brodie Upton (Guy Edmonds
) holds Nicole hostage and Angelo helps talk him down. Angelo discovers that Charlie is seeing Darryl and try to warn her about him. Angelo manages to blackmail Darryl into buying him out of the business and he and Nicole leave Summer bay with George. Angelo and Nicole later meet up with Marilyn
(Emily Symons
).
. Holy Soap recall Angelo's most memorable moment as being: "Shooting Jack Holden, of course!"
Character (arts)
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from the Australian Channel Seven
Seven Network
The Seven Network is an Australian television network owned by Seven West Media Limited. It dates back to 4 November 1956, when the first stations on the VHF7 frequency were established in Melbourne and Sydney.It is currently the second largest network in the country in terms of population reach...
soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
Home and Away
Home and Away
Home and Away is an Australian soap opera that has been produced in Sydney since July 1987 and is airing on the Seven Network since 17 January 1988. It is the second-longest-running drama and most popular soap opera on Australian television...
, played by Luke Jacobz
Luke Jacobz
Luke Jacobz on 14 February 1981, Sydney is an Australian actor and television presenter.-Career:'Jacobz' is a screen name, derived from adding a 'z' to the actor's middle name of Jacob...
. He debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 6 July 2008. He has been central to many notable storylines including shooting dead Jack Holden, his time working as a Sergeant of Summer Bay's Police Force and his relationship with Charlie Buckton
Charlie Buckton
Charlotte "Charlie" Buckton is a fictional character from the Australian Channel Seven soap opera Home and Away, played by Esther Anderson. Anderson was added to the cast in a bid to add more "sex appeal" to the show. She said it was her dream job and relocated to Sydney immediately to accommodate...
. In 2011 it was revealed that Jacobz had been written out of the serial when producers felt there was "nowhere else to go" with Angelo. Angelo departed on 21 June 2011.
Casting
Jacobz joined the cast of Home and Away in June 2008, following the axing of McLeod's DaughtersMcLeod's Daughters
McLeod's Daughters is a Logie award-winning Australian drama series that aired on the Nine Network from 2001 to 2009. It tells the story of two sisters, Claire and Tess McLeod, who are reunited after they inherit the family farm...
, with which he had a recurring role. The Courier-Mail
The Courier-Mail
The Courier-Mail is a daily newspaper published in Brisbane, Australia. Owned by News Limited, it is published daily from Monday to Saturday in tabloid format. Its editorial offices are located at Bowen Hills, in Brisbane's inner northern suburbs, and it is printed at Murarrie, in Brisbane's...
reported that Jacobz had moved from South Australia to Sydney and was going to sign up to work as a labourer, when he received the offer to play Angelo. Jacobz was originally signed to the show for six months.
In February 2011, TV Week
TV Week
TV Week is a weekly television magazine in Australia, first published as a Melbourne-only publication in December 1957 , and bearing a strong affiliation to television station GTV.The publication is still publishing weekly...
announced that Jacobz had left Home and Away. He and his character will be seen on screen for a few more months, but Jacobz has finished filming. On his departure from the show, Jacobz said "I've thoroughly enjoyed playing Angelo. I've worked with some amazing people - and, as they say, when one door closes, another door opens. So I'm looking forward to what's next... here or abroad." The following month Jacobz revealed that it was not his decision to leave Home and Away and that the show's bosses decided to write his character out as they felt he had "nowhere else to go." Jacobz explained, "When they said the character was leaving I was upset, because I love working on the show. It was really that the character had reached all the different goals that the show wanted him to, and it worked out really well with storylines having the River Boys come in so that Angelo could go."
Characterisation
The serial's official website describe Angelo stating: "Growing up in a close-knit family; with three brothers, Angelo was generally perceived as the loudmouth, boofhead kid who would never amount to much." They also state that his passion to solve crimes lead him to step over the line Angelo has been portrayed as having a very confident manner, during an interview with Yahoo Jacobz describes his characters stating: “He's a cheeky cop. He's very confident. He's not arrogant at all, it's not as if he's got attitude. He’s a confident guy, and he knows what he's doing in the police force. He like the ladies. He’s outgoing and he’s always in a good mood." Jacobz also spoke of how on his arrival he searching for love stating: “He’s looking for the right one – He’s shopping around". He initially finds love with Charlie BucktonCharlie Buckton
Charlotte "Charlie" Buckton is a fictional character from the Australian Channel Seven soap opera Home and Away, played by Esther Anderson. Anderson was added to the cast in a bid to add more "sex appeal" to the show. She said it was her dream job and relocated to Sydney immediately to accommodate...
(Esther Anderson), they split, he later begins dating May Stone (Alin Sumarwata), Charlie becomes jealous. Of the storyline commented on Angelo stating: "She admits part of her wanted to cause trouble, but Angelo is still attracted to Charlie and they sleep together." However Angelo doesn't want to ruinite with her straight away, Anderson comments that Angelo is left wanting to do the right thing and stand by May.
Storylines
In the 2008 season finale Angelo received a phone call from his friend Tim Coleman, the foremanConstruction foreman
A construction foreman is the worker or tradesman who is in charge of a construction crew. While traditionally this role has been assumed by a senior male worker, the title in the modern sense is gender non-specific in intent...
at a development site, who told Angelo to meet him at the site. Jack (Paul O'Brien
Paul O'Brien
Paul O'Brien is a South-African-born Australian actor.-Biography:Paul O'Brien was born on 14 April in South Africa, and grew up in Australia. He spent several years on the Gold Coast, with his family...
) had a feeling that Angelo might know something about the alleged toxic waste around the site and decided to follow him there. When he got to the site, Angelo called out Tim's name several times, but with no reply. While Jack watched Angelo from behind a tree, somebody fired a bullet in Angelo's direction. Frightened, Angelo pulled his revolver out from his back pocket. He then heard a second shot being fired even closer this time and pointed his weapon out in front of him. Moments later, he heard a small creak from behind him and fired two bullets in that direction. Jack was hit in the chest by Angelo's shots. Upon hearing something fall to the ground, Angelo approached where he fired. He thought it was Tim he had hit, but suddenly he looked down and realised that it was not Tim – it was Jack. The whole time, Angelo had not heard. Angelo was in shock after he saw what he had done and didn't know what to do.
In the first episode of the 2009 season, it was revealed that Angelo left Jack at the site and went back to his house. He tried to hide what he did, but eventually his girlfriend, Charlie, became suspicious and set out a plan to catch Angelo out. Charlie mentioned her plan to Martha MacKenzie
Martha MacKenzie
Martha Jane MacKenzie is a fictional character from the Australian Channel Seven soap opera Home and Away, played by Jodi Gordon. Martha made her first on-screen appearance on 8 September 1988. She was originally played by Burcin Kapkin until her departure in 1989...
(Jodi Gordon
Jodi Gordon
Jodi Lee Gordon is an Australian actress and model.-Early life:Gordon was born in Mackay to Bronwyn and Ray. She has an older brother, Ben. Her father was born in New Zealand and is of Māori descent. From the age of 8, Gordon's family moved to various locations along the coast from Mackay,...
), who also suspected Angelo when she found Jack's diary, which showed that he had been investigating Angelo. The plan fell through and Angelo attended Jack's funeral thinking that no one knew it was him that killed Jack. At the wake, Martha was no longer able keep it a secret. She knew that it was Angelo who killed her husband and told Jack's father, Tony Holden
Tony Holden (Home and Away character)
Anthony "Tony" Holden is a fictional character from the Australian Channel Seven soap opera Home and Away, played by Jon Sivewright. The character debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 5 August 2005. As of 2010 Sivewright was the joint second longest-serving current male cast member in...
(Jon Sivewright
Jon Sivewright
Jon Sivewright in Fremantle is an Australian actor. He is best known for portraying Tony Holden inHome and Away, a role he played from 2005–2010- Biography :...
). Upon hearing this, Tony angrily lashed out at Angelo, and after being restrained by friends at the wake, Angelo finally admitted that he was responsible for Jack's death.
In mid 2009, Angelo returned to Summer Bay under a special investigation of people smuggling as part of the Marine Area Command division of the police. His return caused much pain and anger for the many people who were friends with Jack. He believed that somebody had illegal abalone
Abalone
Abalone , from aulón, are small to very large-sized edible sea snails, marine gastropod molluscs in the family Haliotidae and the genus Haliotis...
In the 2009 season finale, it was revealed that Angelo's number one suspect, Jack's cousin Hugo Austin (Bernard Curry
Bernard Curry
Bernard Curry is a Sydney-based Australian actor, best known for his role in soap operas Neighbours and Home and Away.-Career:...
), was the mastermind behind it. When Hugo refused to admit anything, Angelo escorted him to be transferred to a city police station. However, Hugo was shot outside the station and so Angelo had to inform his family, all the time knowing that Hugo had made a deal and was not really dead. In February 2010, Charlie received a promotion from Senior Constable to Leading Senior Constable while Angelo got promoted from Constable to Sergeant. This caused jealousy because Angelo was now the boss of Yabbie Creek Police Station and Charlie was now his second-in-command. As of February, Charlie is no longer dating Angelo and they have agreed to just be friends.
After Charlie broke it off with Angelo because she needed space, he became paranoid that Charlie was seeing Michael, who turned out to be her counselor. He humiliated himself by befriending Michael, under the false name Leo (his middle name), and followed Charlie to Michael's house. Having climbed a tree in Michael's front yard to see Charlie and Michael better, he ended up losing his balance and falling out of the tree! Angelo wasn't badly hurt, but Charlie saw him and was furious that he had followed her. Angelo apologised and they became friends again. They then went on to have a kiss, followed by a date and they are now back in a relationship.
When Angelo found out that Hugo was hiding out with Martha and that Detective Eaves was a dodgy cop trying to bring down Hugo, Angelo and Charlie arrested Eaves, Angelo arrested Hugo and Martha and was driving them to the police station, on the way he decided to let them go. For this, Angelo was investigated and ended losing his job as a police sergeant, with Charlie being promoted to this rank following his dismissal. Angelo has subsequently decided to start his own restaurant named 'Angelo's'.
Angelo was unsettled by the arrival of his younger brother Paolo Rosetta (Ryan Johnson
Ryan Johnson (actor)
Ryan Johnson , an Australian actor who has appeared in numerous television series and films.-Biography:Johnson is a native of Brisbane. He attended Somerset College in Gold Coast, Queensland, and graduated from Queensland University of Technology in 1999. His most recent film role was in the...
), or Paulie as he is known to everybody outside his family. Upon his arrival Paolo is mistaken as a food critic by Irene Roberts
Irene Roberts
Irene Roberts is a fictional character from the Australian Channel Seven soap opera Home and Away, played by Lynne McGranger. She was previously played by actress Jacqui Phillips from 1991 until 1992 when McGranger took over the role. Irene was originally a recurring character, in 1993 McGranger...
(Lynne McGranger
Lynne McGranger
Lynne McGranger is an Australian actress best known for her role as Irene Roberts on soap opera Home and Away. She is the second-longest serving cast member as she joined in 1992 in the show at the moment, taking over from Jacqui Phillips.-Life and career:McGranger was originally a primary school...
) and Colleen Smart
Colleen Smart
Colleen Smart is a fictional character from the Australian Channel Seven soap opera Home and Away, played by Lyn Collingwood. The character debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 7 March 1988. She was introduced as a recurring character by producer Alan Bateman. She served as comic relief...
(Lyn Collingwood
Lyn Collingwood
Lyn Collingwood is an Australian actress. Collingwood was cast as Colleen Smart on Home and Away and was recurring character in 1988–1989, and returned in 1997 for one episode and then returned in 1999 as regular character....
). It becomes clear that Angelo bears a grudge towards Paolo when he greets his brother with a frosty reception. It also annoys Angelo that everybody, including his girlfriend Charlie all seem taken by Paolo's outgoing nature and charming ways.
Angelo resented Paolo because he inherited their family restaurants. Angelo took the blame for a fire when they were younger. Paolo is being pursued by loan sharks and Angelo's is threatened financially. He agrees to help him, Charlie is angered by the secret, but she tries to give him Hugo's money but Angelo talk her out of it because of the money's illegal status. Angelo loans $30,000 from a bank, he tells Charlie the debt is paid. The gamble the money at a horse race but end up winning the original amount back. Furious Charlie forces Angelo to phone his parents. After finding out Paolo caused the fire they pay off the debt. Although Paolo is upset with him, they mend their family feud. Angelo develops an attraction to Shandi Ayres (Samantha Tolj
Samantha Tolj
Samantha Tolj is an actress.Her father is Croatian and mother is Anglo Celtic Australian.Tolj began professional acting guest starring on Stingers, MDA, and a bit part in an episode of Blue Heelers...
) because she is free spirited. He tells Charlie to truth who is angry, but later asks him to move in with her. Charlie and Angelo have more relationship issues this time involving Ruby.
At the start of the 2011 season, it is clear that Charlie and Angelo are no longer together. Angelo has remained at the house they shared, while Charlie and Ruby have returned to living with Leah. It is still unclear as to what caused the breakup, however after a talk with Ruby, Angelo admits that things had been difficult between them for quite some time and although they tried to work things out they just couldn't make it work. It is revealed in the same conversation that it was Angelo who ended the relationship. Angelo goes into business with Darryl Braxton (Steve Peacocke), after Darryl helps the restaurant make a profit. Angelo later become uneasy with his new partnership. Angelo becomes good friends with Nicole Franklin
Nicole Franklin
Nicole Franklin is a fictional character from the Australian Channel Seven soap opera Home and Away, played by Tessa James. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 18 April 2008. Nicole was introduced by executive producer Cameron Welsh...
(Tessa James
Tessa James
Tessa James is an Australian actress who is best known for the role of Nicole Franklin in the Australian soap opera Home and Away.-Early and personal life:...
) and he helps deliver her baby. They then begin a relationship. When Angelo discovers a large marijuana crop being harvested in the forest, he calls Charlie to let her know, before being knocked out by Heath Braxton (Daniel Ewing
Daniel Ewing (actor)
Daniel "Dan" Ewing , is an Australian actor. He appeared on Seven Network's Home and Away series as Reuben Humphries, during 2005...
). Angelo is taken to the hospital where he remains unconscious. He wakes up and tells Charlie that he does not remember what happened, but when he warns Nicole, she realises that that he does. Brodie Upton (Guy Edmonds
Guy Edmonds
Guy Edmonds is an Australian born stage and film actor. He is best known for his work on such programmes as Home and Away, All Saints and Double Take, and on stage in the world premiere productions of Holding the Man and Toy Symphony.-Biography:...
) holds Nicole hostage and Angelo helps talk him down. Angelo discovers that Charlie is seeing Darryl and try to warn her about him. Angelo manages to blackmail Darryl into buying him out of the business and he and Nicole leave Summer bay with George. Angelo and Nicole later meet up with Marilyn
Marilyn Chambers (Home and Away)
Marilyn Chambers is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Home and Away, played by Emily Symons. She made her first on-screen appearance on 12 May 1989. Symons departed in 1992, but she returned in 1995 and stayed for four years. She made a brief return in 2001...
(Emily Symons
Emily Symons
Emily Symons is an Australian actress.Symons's mother remarried when she was just four years old and Symons did not see her biological, English father again until ten years later. She left school before finishing her exams and launched herself into the acting world...
).
Reception
Jacobz received a nomination for 'Most Popular Actor' at the 2010 Logie Awards for his portrayal of Angelo. In the same year, he was also nominated for "Best Daytime Star" at the Inside Soap AwardsInside Soap Awards
The Inside Soap Awards is a yearly award ceremony run by Inside Soap magazine since 1996. The awards celebrate the British and Australian soap operas and their actors. Until 2007, EastEnders had won the award for "Best Soap" on every occasion...
. Holy Soap recall Angelo's most memorable moment as being: "Shooting Jack Holden, of course!"
External links
- Character profile at the Official Home and Away WebsiteYahoo!7Yahoo!7 is a 50-50 partnership between the Seven Network and Yahoo! Inc. in Australia.As part of the Yahoo! Inc. and the Seven Media Group, Yahoo!7 brings together the online assets of Yahoo! Inc. and the television and magazine content of the Seven Network and Pacific Magazines...
- Character profile on Holy SoapHoly SoapHoly Soap is a UK television and entertainment website founded in June 2009 by the British television company Channel 5. The website is the official UK home of the Australian soap operas Home and Away and Neighbours, which are broadcast on the channel...
- Character profile at TV3TV3 (New Zealand)TV3 is a New Zealand commercial television network, owned by MediaWorks New Zealand. Launched on 26 November 1989, the first private television network in New Zealand...