Sharyn Hodgson
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Sharyn Hodgson is an Australian actress, best known for playing the role of Carly Lucini
(née Morris) in the popular soap opera, Home and Away
(1988–91; 1997; 1998; 2000; 2001; 2002 and 2008).
After completing her Higher School Certificate, she worked in a retail store for a couple of months before auditioning for Seven Network
's fledgling soap opera, Home and Away in 1987. She was successfully cast and became one of the original characters to appear in the programme, which initially aired in January 1988. She played Carly Morris, the foster daughter of Pippa and Tom Fletcher, who had suffered severe child abuse from her biological father. During her time on the show, Hodgson's troubled character weathered rape, alcoholism, an array of relationship and family problems, but finally found love with soldier Ben Lucini (Julian McMahon
) in 1991, and left Summer Bay
the same year to begin a family elsewhere.
Following this, Hodgson was one of several Home and Away cast-members to star in a stage musical about the soap, which toured the UK in 1991. Julian McMahon, Justine Clarke
, Mouche Phillips and Adam Willits
also starred.
Since her initial on-screen departure, Hodgson has made numerous brief returns to Home and Away to visit her foster family or attend important events in the bay. Hodgson was last seen on-screen as Carly in 2008. She returned briefly along with Adam Willits (Steven Matheson
) and Debra Lawrance
(Pippa Ross
) for the departure of one of the soap's original cast members, Kate Ritchie
, who played Sally Fletcher
.
In between her stints in Home and Away, Hodgson has appeared in episodes of Blue Heelers
, Police Rescue
(1995), Wildside
(1998) and Big Sky playing Jodie Turner (1997–99).
Carly Lucini
Carly Lucini is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Home and Away. The character was played by actress Sharyn Hodgson appearing in its pilot episode in 1988...
(née Morris) in the popular soap opera, 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...
(1988–91; 1997; 1998; 2000; 2001; 2002 and 2008).
Career
Hodgson began a drama course with Phillip Street Drama School when she was 15. She spent four years studying there on Saturday mornings, which led to work with the Film and Television School appearing in films for students.After completing her Higher School Certificate, she worked in a retail store for a couple of months before auditioning for Seven Network
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...
's fledgling soap opera, Home and Away in 1987. She was successfully cast and became one of the original characters to appear in the programme, which initially aired in January 1988. She played Carly Morris, the foster daughter of Pippa and Tom Fletcher, who had suffered severe child abuse from her biological father. During her time on the show, Hodgson's troubled character weathered rape, alcoholism, an array of relationship and family problems, but finally found love with soldier Ben Lucini (Julian McMahon
Julian McMahon
Julian Dana William McMahon is an Australian actor and former fashion model. He is best known for his portrayals of Cole Turner in The WB hit series Charmed, womanizing plastic surgeon Christian Troy on the Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning TV show Nip/Tuck, and Doctor Doom in Fantastic Four and...
) in 1991, and left Summer Bay
Summer Bay
Summer Bay is the fictional town featured in the Australian soap opera, Home and Away. Palm Beach, north of Sydney, is used for the show's exterior scenes in order to depict the Bay. Lane Cove River Tourist Park at Macquarie Park is the current location for filming of scenes involving the Summer...
the same year to begin a family elsewhere.
Following this, Hodgson was one of several Home and Away cast-members to star in a stage musical about the soap, which toured the UK in 1991. Julian McMahon, Justine Clarke
Justine Clarke
Justine Clarke is an Australian actor and singer. She has been acting since the age of seven and has appeared in some of Australia's best-known TV shows...
, Mouche Phillips and Adam Willits
Adam Willits
Adam Willits is an Australian actor, best known for being an original cast member of the television soap opera Home and Away as Steven Matheson from 1988 to 1991...
also starred.
Since her initial on-screen departure, Hodgson has made numerous brief returns to Home and Away to visit her foster family or attend important events in the bay. Hodgson was last seen on-screen as Carly in 2008. She returned briefly along with Adam Willits (Steven Matheson
Steven Matheson
Steven "Stevo" Matheson is a fictional character from the Australian Channel Seven soap opera Home and Away, played by Adam Willits. Steven was created by Alan Bateman as one of the serial's original characters and he first appeared in the pilot episode. Willits received the role after being one of...
) and Debra Lawrance
Debra Lawrance
Debra Lawrance is an Australian actress best known for her role as Pippa Ross on Home and Away, which she played from 1990 to 1998. She continues to guest star to this date- her last appearance was in 2009.-Biography:...
(Pippa Ross
Pippa Ross
Phillipa "Pippa" Routledge OAM is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Home and Away. Actress Vanessa Downing originated the role from 1988 to 1990, then Debra Lawrance took over from 1990 to 1998. The character has made guest returns in 2000, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and...
) for the departure of one of the soap's original cast members, Kate Ritchie
Kate Ritchie
Katherine "Kate" Ritchie is an Australian actress, best known for her long-running role as Sally Fletcher on the television soap opera Home and Away. She played the character for 20 years from 1988–2008...
, who played Sally Fletcher
Sally Fletcher
Sally Louise Fletcher is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Home and Away, played by Kate Ritchie...
.
In between her stints in Home and Away, Hodgson has appeared in episodes of Blue Heelers
Blue Heelers
Blue Heelers is an Australian police drama series which depicted the lives of police officers stationed at the fictional Mount Thomas police station in a small town in Victoria.- Overview :...
, Police Rescue
Police Rescue
Police Rescue was an Australian television series which originally aired on ABC TV between 1989 and 1996. It was produced by ABC and Southern Star Xanadu in association with the BBC....
(1995), Wildside
Wildside (TV drama)
Wildside is an Australian police procedural television series broadcast on the ABC from 1997 to 1999.The show consisted of a one hour format that followed police interactions in inner Sydney. It starred Rachael Blake, Tony Martin, Richard Carter and Alex Dimitriades...
(1998) and Big Sky playing Jodie Turner (1997–99).