Indigo Walker
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Indigo "Indi" Walker is a fictional character
from the Australian Channel Seven
soap opera
Home and Away
, played by Samara Weaving
. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 30 July 2009. Weaving and her on-screen family initially appeared in 2009 for a guest stint, in 2010 they were written back into the serial on a permanent basis. Indigo's storylines have often focused on her relationship with Romeo Smith
.
series producer Cameron Welsh
announced the arrival of new cast over the coming weeks. It was revealed in July that a new family would be introduced to Home and Away, the Walker family consisting of father Sid (Robert Mammone
), mother Jody (Victoria Haralabidou
), son Dexter
(Tom Green
) and daughter Indigo. It was announced that Out of the Blue
actress Samara Weaving
had been cast as Indigo. In September 2009, the Walker family departed Home and Away at the end of their storyline. In June 2010, it was announced that Indigo, Sid and Dexter (now played by Charles Cottier
) would make a permanent return to the soap after they proved popular with fans. Speaking of her return to the official Home and Away website, Weaving stated "I have loved returning to Home and Away and working with everyone again. It’s a fantastic place to work and I look forward to what’s next for Indigo." In an interview with The Daily Telegraph
Weaving told how she was pleased over her return to the soap, she stated, "It's a bit easier this time around as I don't have to fit in work and my studies on top of that." Weaving later committed herself to a long-term future with the serial stating she wanted to be around for years.
describe Indigo as being a "tortured teenager". Richard Clune of The Sunday Telegraph
describes her as a typically troubled teen.
From her return in 2010, one of Indigo's first storylines was her relationship with Romeo Smith
(Luke Mitchell
). Smith hinted at a romance between the pair before Weaving had appeared on-screen again. Whilst interviewed by TV Week
Smith stated: "Initially, Indi goes out of her way to see that he's okay - even though she doesn't know him, so he thinks it's nice that she cares about him. They have a lot in common, but he tells her he's not looking for romance." Their relationship as friends slowly develops into more. Of this Weaving stated during an interview with TV Week: "It's quite funny because Indigo is yelling at Romeo for reading into their friendship too much, and then he decides to just kiss her as she's half-way through telling him off! It's what she's always wanted ever since she saw him, so it's a kiss that makes her totally forget what she's saying and why she was angry at him in the first place." Weaving then stated the pair would not find love together quickly: "Indigo responds well to the kiss, but there's definitely still some speed bumps pending in them getting together. Indi definitely thinks that this is going to be a relationship, whereas Romeo has his doubts about it."
In late 2010 it was revealed that Indigo and Romeo would begin to drift apart, with Mitchell confirming this. Fellow character Ruby Buckton
(Rebecca Breeds) falls in love with Romeo, whilst breeds states that Ruby doesn't consider Indigo's feelings because she see's him as her hero.
Speaking in early 2011 Weaving stated that Indigo was to face relationships drama stating: "Ruby has her eyes on my boyfriend [Romeo], so that's always cause for trouble, I guess." Executive producer Cameron Welsh
promised viewers that the storyline would play a big part of the serial in 2011. He also stated: "Fans will definitely take sides on this one. Luke Mitchell, Rebecca Breeds and Samara Weaving are having a great time with this storyline, and we'll see a new side to all of them as they face the consequences of their actions." After Romeo's infidelity he decides that Indigo is whom he wants to be with Ruby tells Indigo the truth. Weaving said that at this point Indigo's "knight in shining armour has been shattered" as she thought he was the one person who wouldn't cheat; Indigo cannot "understand the circumstances." She admitted although you would expect them to be over "she just needs time to grieve" as it leaves her "devastated". However Indigo cannot forgive Ruby, Weaving said: "I think that friendship is pretty much over now!"
with her mother, Jody, father, Sid and brother, Dexter from the city as Sid is covering for Rachel Armstrong (Amy Mathews
) at the Northern Districts Hospital. Indigo meets Jai Fernandez (Jordan Rodrigues
) at the Surf club, she also meets Annie (Charlotte Best
) and Geoff Campbell (Lincoln Lewis
). Indigo invites them all to a party at the docks where she takes an interest in Geoff, but after Nicole Franklin (Tessa James
) tells her she is being too flirty she says she is just being friendly. Indigo is angry when Sid tracks them down at the party and snaps when he lectures them about honesty.
Indigo sees Nicole trying to kiss Sid after she revealed that she had feelings for him, however he pushes Nicole away. After seeing them Indigo starts to behave erratically, she tries to persuade Alf Stewart
(Ray Meagher
) to serve her alcohol, but he refuses. Indigo then goes off with a group of teenagers and she begins to spiral out of control and smokes marijuana. After falling asleep. Indigo wakes up and loses her footing, causing her to fall through a glass coffee table and badly cutting her face. The group of teenagers drop Indigo off at the hospital and run off. Whilst Indigo is being treated for her injuries she refuses to see her father. Nicole later visits Indigo in hospital and tries to convince her that it was she who pursued Sid, but Indigo does not believe her. Indigo is told by a surgeon that her injuries should be easy to treat and with that Jody announces that she is taking Indigo and Dexter back to the city. Indigo then leaves Summer Bay with Dexter and Jody.
Indigo and Dexter (Charles Cottier) leave their mother Jody at the airport and return to Sid's home after deciding not to go travelling with her. Indigo agrees to return to Summer Bay along with Sid as he returns for a permanent position at the hospital. Indigo moves into the Farmhouse along with her family. Indigo and Nicole see each other at school, but both end their feud and start a fresh. She later meets Romeo and becomes attracted to him but Indigo is disappointed when he says he is not interested in romance at the moment. Indigo is annoyed when Dexter reveals to Romeo the dreams she has been having about him therefore revealing her feelings for him. She is later angry with Dexter as Romeo begins to avoid her as he is not ready for a relationship, following his split with Annie.
Indigo becomes disheartened when Sid starts to go back to his philandering ways, but he tells Indigo and Dexter that they are the most important people in his life. Indigo and Romeo start to realise their feelings for each other after spending time together, but Romeo admits he is hesitant to start a relationship. They eventually kiss and start dating. Indigo gets a job at Angelo Rosetta
's (Luke Jacobz
) restaurant. She sells alcohol to Ruby thinking she is giving it to Charlie Buckton
(Esther Anderson) as a present. Charlie sees this and tells Angelo, who sacks Indigo. Irene then offers Indigo a job at the Pier Diner and she accepts.
Indigo begins to feel like she loves Romeo and when Romeo asks her about it, she confesses that she may love him a little bit. He cannot say it back because of his feelings about Annie, so he breaks up with Indigo, which leaves her devastated. Romeo realises he made a mistake and gets back with Indigo by telling her that he may love her a little bit too. Romeo decides he is ready to lose his virginity to her and they go upstairs, but a few minutes later Indigo runs out crying without explaining to Romeo why. He tries to ring her, but she does not answer. She later talks to Sid and Nicole and she tells Romeo that they need to take things slowly. Romeo encourages her to email her mother. Indigo steals a letter from Annie to Romeo and he is angry when he finds out.
) and AdelaideNow commented that scriptwriters wasted no time in having the character stripped off into her bikini on the beach, they also stated they could see why. Holy Soap
describe her most memorable moment as being: "Falling through a coffee table after smoking marijuana, an accident which put her in hospital."
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 Samara Weaving
Samara Weaving
Samara Weaving is an Australian actress known for her role as Kirsten Mulroney in the Australian-produced BBC TV series Out Of The Blue and also for playing Indigo Walker on soap opera Home and Away.-Family and early life:...
. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 30 July 2009. Weaving and her on-screen family initially appeared in 2009 for a guest stint, in 2010 they were written back into the serial on a permanent basis. Indigo's storylines have often focused on her relationship with Romeo Smith
Romeo Smith
Todd "Romeo" Smith is a fictional character from the Australian Channel Seven soap opera Home and Away, played by Luke Mitchell. He made his first appearance on 10 September 2009. The character of Romeo is Mitchell's third acting job and he began filming his scenes in May 2009. Romeo is described...
.
Character creation and casting
In June 2009, in an interview with entertainment website Digital SpyDigital Spy
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series producer Cameron Welsh
Cameron Welsh
Cameron Welsh is an Australian actor, writer, producer and director, best known for his role as Mitch McColl on Australian soap opera Home and Away from 1999 until 2001. He was nominated for a Logie Award in 2000 for Most Popular New Male Talent...
announced the arrival of new cast over the coming weeks. It was revealed in July that a new family would be introduced to Home and Away, the Walker family consisting of father Sid (Robert Mammone
Robert Mammone
Robert Mammone is an Australian actor who has many television and film credits.-Filmography:* Sons and Daughters * All the Way * Embassy * The Crossing...
), mother Jody (Victoria Haralabidou
Victoria Haralabidou
Victoria Haralabidou , is a Greek actress. She was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia; her father was a Pontic Greek from Trabzon, while her mother was born in Tashkent to Greek refugees...
), son Dexter
Dexter Walker
Dexter "Dex" Walker is a fictional character from the Australian Seven Network soap opera Home and Away, played by Charles Cottier. He made his first on-screen appearance on 30 July 2009. Dexter was originally played by Tom Green for a five week guest stint in 2009. In 2010, the character returned...
(Tom Green
Tom Green (Australian actor)
Thomas Green is an Australian actor who is best known for his role as Sammy in the ABC series Dance Academy.-Biography:Beginning his professional career in 2007, his first role was in the Network Ten telemovie Emerald Falls alongside actors Vince Colosimo, Georgie Parker and Catherine McClements...
) and daughter Indigo. It was announced that Out of the Blue
Out of the Blue (2008 TV series)
Out of the Blue is an Australian serial drama commissioned by the BBC, produced by Australia's Southern Star Entertainment. It began screening on BBC One on weekday afternoons on 28 April 2008. The programme attracted lower than desired ratings figures, prompting the broadcaster to shift it to its...
actress Samara Weaving
Samara Weaving
Samara Weaving is an Australian actress known for her role as Kirsten Mulroney in the Australian-produced BBC TV series Out Of The Blue and also for playing Indigo Walker on soap opera Home and Away.-Family and early life:...
had been cast as Indigo. In September 2009, the Walker family departed Home and Away at the end of their storyline. In June 2010, it was announced that Indigo, Sid and Dexter (now played by Charles Cottier
Charles Cottier
Charles Cottier is an Australian actor, known for currently playing the role of Dexter Walker on the Australian soap opera Home and Away.-Early life:...
) would make a permanent return to the soap after they proved popular with fans. Speaking of her return to the official Home and Away website, Weaving stated "I have loved returning to Home and Away and working with everyone again. It’s a fantastic place to work and I look forward to what’s next for Indigo." In an interview with The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph (Australia)
The Daily Telegraph is an Australian tabloid newspaper published in Sydney, New South Wales, by Nationwide News, part of News Corporation.The Tele, as it is also known, was founded in 1879. From 1936 to 1972, it was owned by Frank Packer's Australian Consolidated Press. That year it was sold to...
Weaving told how she was pleased over her return to the soap, she stated, "It's a bit easier this time around as I don't have to fit in work and my studies on top of that." Weaving later committed herself to a long-term future with the serial stating she wanted to be around for years.
Character development
Indigo is initially described as never trusting anyone because she believes they are all liars and cheats. After an accident she is described as re-evaluating her life and has a new found level of confidence and maturity. Weaving has described Indigo as being very forward, not afraid to ask questions and being confident to confront others. The Daily TelegraphThe Daily Telegraph (Australia)
The Daily Telegraph is an Australian tabloid newspaper published in Sydney, New South Wales, by Nationwide News, part of News Corporation.The Tele, as it is also known, was founded in 1879. From 1936 to 1972, it was owned by Frank Packer's Australian Consolidated Press. That year it was sold to...
describe Indigo as being a "tortured teenager". Richard Clune of The Sunday Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph (Australia)
The Daily Telegraph is an Australian tabloid newspaper published in Sydney, New South Wales, by Nationwide News, part of News Corporation.The Tele, as it is also known, was founded in 1879. From 1936 to 1972, it was owned by Frank Packer's Australian Consolidated Press. That year it was sold to...
describes her as a typically troubled teen.
From her return in 2010, one of Indigo's first storylines was her relationship with Romeo Smith
Romeo Smith
Todd "Romeo" Smith is a fictional character from the Australian Channel Seven soap opera Home and Away, played by Luke Mitchell. He made his first appearance on 10 September 2009. The character of Romeo is Mitchell's third acting job and he began filming his scenes in May 2009. Romeo is described...
(Luke Mitchell
Luke Mitchell (actor)
-External links:...
). Smith hinted at a romance between the pair before Weaving had appeared on-screen again. Whilst interviewed by 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...
Smith stated: "Initially, Indi goes out of her way to see that he's okay - even though she doesn't know him, so he thinks it's nice that she cares about him. They have a lot in common, but he tells her he's not looking for romance." Their relationship as friends slowly develops into more. Of this Weaving stated during an interview with TV Week: "It's quite funny because Indigo is yelling at Romeo for reading into their friendship too much, and then he decides to just kiss her as she's half-way through telling him off! It's what she's always wanted ever since she saw him, so it's a kiss that makes her totally forget what she's saying and why she was angry at him in the first place." Weaving then stated the pair would not find love together quickly: "Indigo responds well to the kiss, but there's definitely still some speed bumps pending in them getting together. Indi definitely thinks that this is going to be a relationship, whereas Romeo has his doubts about it."
In late 2010 it was revealed that Indigo and Romeo would begin to drift apart, with Mitchell confirming this. Fellow character Ruby Buckton
Ruby Buckton
Ruby Buckton is a fictional character from the Australian Channel Seven soap opera Home and Away, played by Rebecca Breeds. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 6 June 2008. Ruby was created by executive producer Cameron Welsh. When she was first introduced she appeared to hide her...
(Rebecca Breeds) falls in love with Romeo, whilst breeds states that Ruby doesn't consider Indigo's feelings because she see's him as her hero.
Speaking in early 2011 Weaving stated that Indigo was to face relationships drama stating: "Ruby has her eyes on my boyfriend [Romeo], so that's always cause for trouble, I guess." Executive producer Cameron Welsh
Cameron Welsh
Cameron Welsh is an Australian actor, writer, producer and director, best known for his role as Mitch McColl on Australian soap opera Home and Away from 1999 until 2001. He was nominated for a Logie Award in 2000 for Most Popular New Male Talent...
promised viewers that the storyline would play a big part of the serial in 2011. He also stated: "Fans will definitely take sides on this one. Luke Mitchell, Rebecca Breeds and Samara Weaving are having a great time with this storyline, and we'll see a new side to all of them as they face the consequences of their actions." After Romeo's infidelity he decides that Indigo is whom he wants to be with Ruby tells Indigo the truth. Weaving said that at this point Indigo's "knight in shining armour has been shattered" as she thought he was the one person who wouldn't cheat; Indigo cannot "understand the circumstances." She admitted although you would expect them to be over "she just needs time to grieve" as it leaves her "devastated". However Indigo cannot forgive Ruby, Weaving said: "I think that friendship is pretty much over now!"
Storylines
Indigo arrives in Summer BaySummer 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...
with her mother, Jody, father, Sid and brother, Dexter from the city as Sid is covering for Rachel Armstrong (Amy Mathews
Amy Mathews
Amy Mathews is an Australian television, film and theatre actress. She is best known for her role as Rachel Armstrong in Australian soap opera Home and Away.-Early life:...
) at the Northern Districts Hospital. Indigo meets Jai Fernandez (Jordan Rodrigues
Jordan Rodrigues
Jordan Rodrigues is an Australian actor best known for playing Jai Fernandez in Home and Away and Christian Reed in Dance Academy.-Career:...
) at the Surf club, she also meets Annie (Charlotte Best
Charlotte Best
Charlotte Best is an Australian actress.-Personal life:Charlotte grew up in the town of Gosford where she attended Central Coast Grammar School and was friends with Romy Gilbert and the like.. She then moved to Sydney with her family...
) and Geoff Campbell (Lincoln Lewis
Lincoln Lewis
Lincoln Clay Lewis is an Australian actor. He is best known for playing the role of Geoff Campbell in the Australian television series, Home and Away from 2007 to 2010, and Kevin Holmes in the film Tomorrow, When the War Began....
). Indigo invites them all to a party at the docks where she takes an interest in Geoff, but after Nicole Franklin (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:...
) tells her she is being too flirty she says she is just being friendly. Indigo is angry when Sid tracks them down at the party and snaps when he lectures them about honesty.
Indigo sees Nicole trying to kiss Sid after she revealed that she had feelings for him, however he pushes Nicole away. After seeing them Indigo starts to behave erratically, she tries to persuade Alf Stewart
Alf Stewart
Alfred Douglas "Alf" Stewart is a fictional character from the Australian Channel Seven soap opera Home and Away, played by Ray Meagher. The character debuted on-screen during the serial's pilot episode on 17 January 1988...
(Ray Meagher
Ray Meagher
Ray Meagher surname pronouned "Marr" , is a veteran Australian character actor. He has appeared regularly in Australian film and television since the mid 1970s, and is notable as the longest continuing performer in an Australian television role, as Alf Stewart on Home and Away, having played the...
) to serve her alcohol, but he refuses. Indigo then goes off with a group of teenagers and she begins to spiral out of control and smokes marijuana. After falling asleep. Indigo wakes up and loses her footing, causing her to fall through a glass coffee table and badly cutting her face. The group of teenagers drop Indigo off at the hospital and run off. Whilst Indigo is being treated for her injuries she refuses to see her father. Nicole later visits Indigo in hospital and tries to convince her that it was she who pursued Sid, but Indigo does not believe her. Indigo is told by a surgeon that her injuries should be easy to treat and with that Jody announces that she is taking Indigo and Dexter back to the city. Indigo then leaves Summer Bay with Dexter and Jody.
Indigo and Dexter (Charles Cottier) leave their mother Jody at the airport and return to Sid's home after deciding not to go travelling with her. Indigo agrees to return to Summer Bay along with Sid as he returns for a permanent position at the hospital. Indigo moves into the Farmhouse along with her family. Indigo and Nicole see each other at school, but both end their feud and start a fresh. She later meets Romeo and becomes attracted to him but Indigo is disappointed when he says he is not interested in romance at the moment. Indigo is annoyed when Dexter reveals to Romeo the dreams she has been having about him therefore revealing her feelings for him. She is later angry with Dexter as Romeo begins to avoid her as he is not ready for a relationship, following his split with Annie.
Indigo becomes disheartened when Sid starts to go back to his philandering ways, but he tells Indigo and Dexter that they are the most important people in his life. Indigo and Romeo start to realise their feelings for each other after spending time together, but Romeo admits he is hesitant to start a relationship. They eventually kiss and start dating. Indigo gets a job at Angelo Rosetta
Angelo Rosetta
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...
's (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...
) restaurant. She sells alcohol to Ruby thinking she is giving it to 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...
(Esther Anderson) as a present. Charlie sees this and tells Angelo, who sacks Indigo. Irene then offers Indigo a job at the Pier Diner and she accepts.
Indigo begins to feel like she loves Romeo and when Romeo asks her about it, she confesses that she may love him a little bit. He cannot say it back because of his feelings about Annie, so he breaks up with Indigo, which leaves her devastated. Romeo realises he made a mistake and gets back with Indigo by telling her that he may love her a little bit too. Romeo decides he is ready to lose his virginity to her and they go upstairs, but a few minutes later Indigo runs out crying without explaining to Romeo why. He tries to ring her, but she does not answer. She later talks to Sid and Nicole and she tells Romeo that they need to take things slowly. Romeo encourages her to email her mother. Indigo steals a letter from Annie to Romeo and he is angry when he finds out.
Reception
Weaving's look has been compared to past character Tasha Andrews (Isabel LucasIsabel Lucas
Isabel Lucas is an Australian actress and model perhaps best known for her role as Tasha Andrews on the Australian television soap opera Home and Away...
) and AdelaideNow commented that scriptwriters wasted no time in having the character stripped off into her bikini on the beach, they also stated they could see why. Holy Soap
Holy Soap
Holy 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...
describe her most memorable moment as being: "Falling through a coffee table after smoking marijuana, an accident which put her in hospital."
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 at 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...