Jade Mitchell
Encyclopedia
Jade Mitchell is a fictional character
from the Australian soap opera Neighbours
, played by Gemma Pranita
. Pranita's casting was announced in September 2010 and it was revealed that Jade would be introduced as the younger sister of Sonya Mitchell
. The actress was in Russia when she received a call from her agent about an audition for Neighbours, Pranita returned to Australia and her agent managed to get her in on the last day. Pranita was given the role and a twelve month contact with the show. She made her first on-screen appearance on 10 December 2010.
Jade and Sonya had not seen each other for seven years, until Jade arrives in Erinsborough. Pranita revealed that Jade is holding onto one of Sonya's darkest secrets and that she has the potential to cause trouble for her sister. Jade has been described as "vivacious, confident and beautiful", by the shows official website. She is an opinionated feminist, who has a fighting spirit. Whilst Jade is flirtatious and a bit of a maneater, Pranita said she is "anti-relationships" and more interested in finding fun. Jade is a personal trainer and Pranita took up exercise to research the role. The actress revealed that she does share some similarities with her character. Jade's storylines have seen her threaten to expose Sonya's secret whilst rebuilding their relationship, kiss Lucas Fitzgerald
and have a one-night stand
with her best friend's ex-boyfriend. The Daily Record
said Jade looks like she is going to cause some trouble and she was branded a "live wire" and a "serial flirt." Pranita's addition to the cast has been praised by her co-star, Alan Fletcher.
reported that Pranita would be joining the cast of Neighbours as Jade Mitchell. They said the character "arrives on Ramsay St to expose a dark secret of her on-screen sister Sonya, played by Eve Morey." Pranita was in Russia researching Anton Chekhov
when her agent called her about the audition for Neighbours. She told Holy Soap
, "They were holding auditions and I happened to be in Russia doing a Chekhov pilgrimage because I'd received a grant. I just thought, oh well, it's not to be but then I came back and my agent called and said I can squeeze you in on the last day. So within a week I was moving cities." Pranita was given a twelve month contact and she began filming her first scenes on 6 September. She made her first appearance as Jade in December. During an interview on the Neighbours official website, Pranita said the filming schedule was "quite full-on" and that she was still getting used the early starts.
said she "clearly isn't backward in coming forward when it comes to getting what she wants in life." Pranita told the magazine that Jade is a bit of a man eater and a feminist. Pranita revealed to Holy Soap that she not like Jade and stated some differences between herself and her character. The actress said "She is very opinionated which I can be, but I don't think I'm brash with my ideas or assert my ideas on to people which she does." Jade is also "anti-relationships", where as Pranita has been in a relationship for five years. Jade is more interested in having fun, than finding a boyfriend. However, when she was asked about what she would like to see in Jade's future, Pranita said she wanted Jade to meet a love interest who "really challenges her and breaks her down a bit, because she's a little bit of a martyr."
Jade is a personal trainer and a "fitness freak". Pranita took up exercise during her research for the role, something she had not done before, and said that she had started to enjoy it. Pranita later confessed that she had not been able to maintain Jade's fitness routine and that, while she was "really into it", her filming schedule had increased. The actress also revealed that she had found she shared some similar personality traits with her character. Jade hides her vulnerability and Pranita admitted that she does this too. She also does not like putting her "issues onto other people", which is how Jade approaches things. In July 2011, executive producer, Susan Bower revealed Jade would continue to be a "naughty girl" and that she is hiding a dark secret. Bower said "She loves and adores her sister and nephew, and from that we see she is not a cold fish - she isn't a tomboy, she just isn't going to go there, she wants to protect herself." Pranita teased the storyline further saying Jade is too proud to share her secret with anyone and initially only the audience will know what the secret is. Viewers will also see Jade go on a "self-destructive path and becomes involved with an older man."
(Eve Morey
), for seven years before she arrives in Erinsborough. Network Ten
said Jade's arrival sends "Sonya into a panic." Jade calls Sonya out of the blue and Pranita said that "Sonya's response is "Why are you calling me? Why now? Don't come anywhere near me!" But Jade keeps ringing and harassing Sonya and then rocks up on her doorstep." When she was asked by TV Week
about the history between Jade and Sonya, Pranita said that is bad and that Jade is "holding one of Sonya's darkest secrets", which the people around Sonya do not know about. Pranita added that Jade has the potential to cause big trouble for Sonya and that she is going to "completely rock the boat." Jade discovers that Sonya has been living with her son, Callum
(Morgan Baker
), and that he is unaware of who she really is. Pranita said Jade cannot believe that Sonya is lying to her son and thinks she should tell him the truth. However, Jade changes her mind after seeing how happy the family is. Pranita explained that Jade and Sonya relationship was initially very "rocky", but after Jade sees how happy her sister is, she becomes "fiercely supportive" of her. Pranita said "It's almost the Mitchell sisters against Ramsay Street." Of her role in the storyline between Sonya, Jade and Callum Pranita told the show's official website, "I was overwhelmed and completely intimidated, especially since Jade is such a confident character. I was so nervous and terrified but I had to exude confidence which was really hard. But at the same time it was thrilling. I was definitely thrown in the deep end with a bang."
(Scott Major
) and, after spending the evening flirting with him, she kisses him. Pranita said Jade thinks Lucas is cute and there is an attraction between them. Of the kiss, Pranita said "Jade and Lucas have only just met, but Jade is very free-spirited and does things on impulse." Lucas pulls away from the kiss as he has feelings for someone else, but Sonya witnesses it and is angry with her sister. Pranita admitted that she was nervous about filming the scene as it was her first screen kiss and it occurred during her first week on the show. When asked if the kiss is the start of a romance for Jade and Lucas, Pranita said "All I know is that Jade is caught up with lots of family issues for now... but anything could happen in the new year!" In February 2011, Pranita said Jade and Lucas are strong characters, who are quite similar as they are "loners who dance to their own beat." Major later said that he would like his character to have a romance with Jade. Lucas and Jade become friends after the kiss and they often argue, which led to Major calling their relationship a "love/hate stand-off." Major revealed that he had asked the writers to put Lucas and Jade together, but they did not seem keen.
Serial womaniser Paul Robinson
(Stefan Dennis
) sets his sights on Jade after she comes to him with a business idea. Jade is looking to expand her personal training venture and she believes Lassiter's is an ideal place to look for new clients. Paul invites Jade back to his house and asks her to join him in the spa. Pranita said "And although Paul's initially impressed, his interest quickly shifts to impressing Jade with his worldly knowledge. It's very funny." However, Jade turns down Paul's offer, which shocks him.
In April 2011, it was reported by TV Week that Jade would have a one-night stand
with Mark Brennan
(Scott McGregor
). Jade and Mark grow closer after he goes for a drink at Charlie's, they play pool together and then "find themselves kissing." Pranita told the magazine that Jade is "risking the wrath" of her close friend Kate Ramsay
(Ashleigh Brewer
), who recently broke up with Mark. She said "Jade doesn't consider Kate in that moment, as she knows she's broken up with Brennan and doesn't appreciate that it's just not cool to hook up with other people's exes. But I think Kate will be horrified and shocked and angry." McGregor told Digital Spy that he did not think Jade and Mark would have made a good match, and that it was a one off thing. He added "They regret it in some ways, but in other ways they don't." Pranita later revealed that Jade had learnt not to risk a friendship for a man again.
When asked who she would like to see Jade start a relationship with, Pranita chose Kyle Canning
(Chris Milligan
), saying "They're opposites and personally, I really enjoy working with Chris. I think the characters can learn a lot from each other. Jade is very worldly and smart and Kyle has a more simple and uncomplicated nature." Jade develops feelings for Kyle and Pranita revealed that her character's feelings are for real and it has taken her by surprise. Jade and Kyle kiss at their housewarming party and Jade begins to fall for Kyle even more, which frustrates her. Pranita told the official UK Neighbours website that Jade is trying to fight her feelings and it is hard to say whether there is future for her and Kyle. She added "Jade is her own worst enemy because she is terrified of relationships, but she wants him, so it's quite a conflict that she is dealing with."
to visit her older sister, Sonya. Jade explains to Sonya that she wants to make things better between them. The sisters go to the local bar and Jade flirts with and kisses Lucas Fitzgerald. Jade reveals she has no where to go and Sonya allows her to stay the night. When Sonya learns Jade was cautioned for flashing, she tells her sister to leave. Zeke Kinski
(Matthew Werkmeister
) invites her to stay at his house. Sonya is surprised to see Jade is still around and she is forced to introduce her to her partner, Toadfish Rebecchi and his son, Callum. Upon hearing Callum's name, Jade realises that he is the child Sonya gave up for adoption some years ago. Jade agrees to keep Sonya's secret, when she sees how happy Callum is. Toadie invites Jade to move in and she accepts. Jade and Toadie clash a few times. However, they discover they have a mutual love of board games and their relationship begins to improve. Sophie Ramsay
(Kaiya Jones
) reveals to Jade that she has a crush on Zeke, who is much older than her. Jade encourages Zeke to let Sophie down gently, but he upsets her and Jade helps comfort her. Jade and Sonya's grandmother dies, devastating them both. This event prompts Callum to try and find his mother. Callum learns Sonya is his mother and Jade comforts her sister when Toadie throws her out.
Jade hires Kyle Canning to help her attract female clients. However, she fires him after he does not meet a client on time. Jade has a one-night stand with Kate Ramsay's ex-boyfriend, Mark Brennan. Jade feels guilty about betraying her friend and Kate ends their friendship when she finds out what happened. However, Kate changes her mind and she and Jade make up. Jade realises that she has feelings for Kyle and agrees to move in with him at Number 26. When Kyle decides to start his own handyman business, Jade introduces him to Nikki Mays (Fiona Macy), one of her clients who likes to invest in new businesses. Jade becomes jealous of how well Kyle gets on with Nikki. During their housewarming party, Kyle and Jade kiss. However, Jade is left disappointed when Kyle says it did not mean anything. Jade asks Michelle Tran (HaiHa Le) to move in with her and Kyle, but they soon realise Michelle is quite annoying. Sonya encourages Jade to tell Kyle about her feelings for him. However, Jade decides to have sex with Kyle and then move on. Kyle asks Jade to enter into a friends with benefits
arrangement and she agrees. Jade enlists the help of Rhys Lawson (Ben Barber
) to get Michelle to move out. Just before she leaves the street, Michelle exposes Jade and Kyle's arrangement to Sonya and Lucas.
Jade becomes jealous when she sees Kyle flirting with Danielle Paquette. Kyle invites Rhys to move in and Jade becomes exasperated at her new housemate when he fails to do his chores. Kyle tells Jade he has feelings for her and wants them to have a proper relationship, but she rejects him. Kyle then leaves to care for his sick mother. Jade starts flirting with Malcolm Kennedy, despite knowing he is married. They begin an affair, but it ends when Malcolm's father, Karl
(Alan Fletcher), finds out about it. Jade is delighted when Kyle returns, but becomes upset when she learns Mark has died.
said Jade "looks like she's set to cause some trouble." Alan Fletcher (who plays Karl Kennedy
) praised Pranita's addition to the cast. The Sun's television magazine Buzz commented on Jade stating that anything is possible with her because she is such a "live wire." While Jaci Stephen of the Daily Mail
called Jade a "busybody." Holy Soap said Jade's most memorable moment was "When she found out Callum's name and realised he was Sonya's son." The website also branded her a "serial flirt." Following her one-night stand with Mark, Sarah Ellis of Inside Soap
said that Jade would be better off if she "set her sights on kind-hearted Kyle." The magazine later ran a poll asking viewers to vote for their favourite soap personal trainer, Jade came second with 10% of the vote. Tess Larnacraft from Buzz questioned whether Jade and Kyle would ever get together and said she could not "keep watching them skirt around each other for much longer." When the pair begin sleeping together, Inside Soap's Ellis said "Jade and Kyle couldn't see what the rest of the world could". She then questioned how long their "friends with benefits" phase would last for. Inside Soap has included the pair in their feature about soap opera characters who "should get together". On Jade and Kyle they said that while Kyle is not the "sharpest tool in the box" he should have realised Jade is "the one". Though added, "neither has had a relationship lasting more than 24 hours - but atleast it puts them on a level playing field!".
Character (arts)
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
from the Australian soap opera Neighbours
Neighbours
Neighbours is an Australian television soap opera first broadcast on the Seven Network on 18 March 1985. It was created by TV executive Reg Watson, who proposed the idea of making a show that focused on realistic stories and portrayed adults and teenagers who talk openly and solve their problems...
, played by Gemma Pranita
Gemma Pranita
Gemma Pranita is a Thai-born Australian actress. Pranita was encouraged to join the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts by her drama teacher, and from 1999 to 2003, she competed at state level in the Shakespeare Globe Association's annual Shakespeare festival. Pranita formed a theatre...
. Pranita's casting was announced in September 2010 and it was revealed that Jade would be introduced as the younger sister of Sonya Mitchell
Sonya Mitchell
Sonya Mitchell is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Eve Morey. She made her first on-screen appearance on 14 August 2009. Sonya was initially a recurring character, but Morey was promoted to regular cast member in July 2010...
. The actress was in Russia when she received a call from her agent about an audition for Neighbours, Pranita returned to Australia and her agent managed to get her in on the last day. Pranita was given the role and a twelve month contact with the show. She made her first on-screen appearance on 10 December 2010.
Jade and Sonya had not seen each other for seven years, until Jade arrives in Erinsborough. Pranita revealed that Jade is holding onto one of Sonya's darkest secrets and that she has the potential to cause trouble for her sister. Jade has been described as "vivacious, confident and beautiful", by the shows official website. She is an opinionated feminist, who has a fighting spirit. Whilst Jade is flirtatious and a bit of a maneater, Pranita said she is "anti-relationships" and more interested in finding fun. Jade is a personal trainer and Pranita took up exercise to research the role. The actress revealed that she does share some similarities with her character. Jade's storylines have seen her threaten to expose Sonya's secret whilst rebuilding their relationship, kiss Lucas Fitzgerald
Lucas Fitzgerald
Lucas Fitzgerald is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, portrayed by Scott Major. He made his first on-screen appearance on 22 July 2008. The role of Lucas is Major's second character on the show, he previously played Darren Stark in 1993. Lucas is the brother of Daniel...
and have a one-night stand
One-night stand
Originally, a one-night stand was a single theatre performance, usually by a guest performer on tour, as opposed to an ongoing engagement. Today, however, the term is more commonly defined as a single sexual encounter, in which neither participant has any intention or expectation of a relationship...
with her best friend's ex-boyfriend. The Daily Record
Daily Record (Scotland)
The Daily Record is a Scottish tabloid newspaper based in Glasgow. It had been the best-selling daily paper in Scotland for many years with a paid circulation in August 2011 of 307,794 . It is now outsold by its arch-rival the Scottish Sun which in September 2010 had a circulation of 339,586 in...
said Jade looks like she is going to cause some trouble and she was branded a "live wire" and a "serial flirt." Pranita's addition to the cast has been praised by her co-star, Alan Fletcher.
Casting
In September 2010, the Herald SunHerald Sun
The Herald Sun is a morning tabloid newspaper based in Melbourne, Australia. It is published by The Herald and Weekly Times, a subsidiary of News Limited, itself a subsidiary of News Corporation. It is available for purchase throughout Melbourne, Regional Victoria, Tasmania, the Australian Capital...
reported that Pranita would be joining the cast of Neighbours as Jade Mitchell. They said the character "arrives on Ramsay St to expose a dark secret of her on-screen sister Sonya, played by Eve Morey." Pranita was in Russia researching Anton Chekhov
Anton Chekhov
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was a Russian physician, dramatist and author who is considered to be among the greatest writers of short stories in history. His career as a dramatist produced four classics and his best short stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics...
when her agent called her about the audition for Neighbours. She told 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...
, "They were holding auditions and I happened to be in Russia doing a Chekhov pilgrimage because I'd received a grant. I just thought, oh well, it's not to be but then I came back and my agent called and said I can squeeze you in on the last day. So within a week I was moving cities." Pranita was given a twelve month contact and she began filming her first scenes on 6 September. She made her first appearance as Jade in December. During an interview on the Neighbours official website, Pranita said the filming schedule was "quite full-on" and that she was still getting used the early starts.
Characterisation
Jade is a described as being "vivacious, confident and beautiful." She has a flirtatious side and a "fighting spirit", which means nothing will stand in her way. Of Jade, TV WeekTV 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...
said she "clearly isn't backward in coming forward when it comes to getting what she wants in life." Pranita told the magazine that Jade is a bit of a man eater and a feminist. Pranita revealed to Holy Soap that she not like Jade and stated some differences between herself and her character. The actress said "She is very opinionated which I can be, but I don't think I'm brash with my ideas or assert my ideas on to people which she does." Jade is also "anti-relationships", where as Pranita has been in a relationship for five years. Jade is more interested in having fun, than finding a boyfriend. However, when she was asked about what she would like to see in Jade's future, Pranita said she wanted Jade to meet a love interest who "really challenges her and breaks her down a bit, because she's a little bit of a martyr."
Jade is a personal trainer and a "fitness freak". Pranita took up exercise during her research for the role, something she had not done before, and said that she had started to enjoy it. Pranita later confessed that she had not been able to maintain Jade's fitness routine and that, while she was "really into it", her filming schedule had increased. The actress also revealed that she had found she shared some similar personality traits with her character. Jade hides her vulnerability and Pranita admitted that she does this too. She also does not like putting her "issues onto other people", which is how Jade approaches things. In July 2011, executive producer, Susan Bower revealed Jade would continue to be a "naughty girl" and that she is hiding a dark secret. Bower said "She loves and adores her sister and nephew, and from that we see she is not a cold fish - she isn't a tomboy, she just isn't going to go there, she wants to protect herself." Pranita teased the storyline further saying Jade is too proud to share her secret with anyone and initially only the audience will know what the secret is. Viewers will also see Jade go on a "self-destructive path and becomes involved with an older man."
Sister
Jade had been estranged from her sister, SonyaSonya Mitchell
Sonya Mitchell is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Eve Morey. She made her first on-screen appearance on 14 August 2009. Sonya was initially a recurring character, but Morey was promoted to regular cast member in July 2010...
(Eve Morey
Eve Morey
Eve Morey is an Australian actress best known for playing Sonya Mitchell in the soap opera Neighbours.-Career:Morey majored in drama and media studies, while undertaking a Bachelor of Arts Degree at Deakin University...
), for seven years before she arrives in Erinsborough. Network Ten
Network Ten
Network Ten , is one of Australia's three major commercial television networks. Owned-and-operated stations can be found in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, while affiliates extend the network to cover most of the country...
said Jade's arrival sends "Sonya into a panic." Jade calls Sonya out of the blue and Pranita said that "Sonya's response is "Why are you calling me? Why now? Don't come anywhere near me!" But Jade keeps ringing and harassing Sonya and then rocks up on her doorstep." When she was asked 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...
about the history between Jade and Sonya, Pranita said that is bad and that Jade is "holding one of Sonya's darkest secrets", which the people around Sonya do not know about. Pranita added that Jade has the potential to cause big trouble for Sonya and that she is going to "completely rock the boat." Jade discovers that Sonya has been living with her son, Callum
Callum Jones
Callum Jones is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours played by child actor Morgan Baker. He made his first appearance on-screen on 9 June 2008. The character was introduced to the show following the decision to stop a storyline that saw Toadfish Rebecchi adopt a child...
(Morgan Baker
Morgan Baker
Morgan Baker is an Australian child actor. He has been playing Callum Jones on the soap opera Neighbours since June 2008.-Career:...
), and that he is unaware of who she really is. Pranita said Jade cannot believe that Sonya is lying to her son and thinks she should tell him the truth. However, Jade changes her mind after seeing how happy the family is. Pranita explained that Jade and Sonya relationship was initially very "rocky", but after Jade sees how happy her sister is, she becomes "fiercely supportive" of her. Pranita said "It's almost the Mitchell sisters against Ramsay Street." Of her role in the storyline between Sonya, Jade and Callum Pranita told the show's official website, "I was overwhelmed and completely intimidated, especially since Jade is such a confident character. I was so nervous and terrified but I had to exude confidence which was really hard. But at the same time it was thrilling. I was definitely thrown in the deep end with a bang."
Relationships
Shortly after her arrival, Jade sets her sights on Lucas FitzgeraldLucas Fitzgerald
Lucas Fitzgerald is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, portrayed by Scott Major. He made his first on-screen appearance on 22 July 2008. The role of Lucas is Major's second character on the show, he previously played Darren Stark in 1993. Lucas is the brother of Daniel...
(Scott Major
Scott Major
Scott Major is an Australian actor. Major's acting début was playing Murray on Home and Away in the 1990s. He joined the Neighbours cast for a brief period in 1993 as the original Darren Stark. and then was a part of the Heartbreak High cast as "Rivers" from 1994–1995...
) and, after spending the evening flirting with him, she kisses him. Pranita said Jade thinks Lucas is cute and there is an attraction between them. Of the kiss, Pranita said "Jade and Lucas have only just met, but Jade is very free-spirited and does things on impulse." Lucas pulls away from the kiss as he has feelings for someone else, but Sonya witnesses it and is angry with her sister. Pranita admitted that she was nervous about filming the scene as it was her first screen kiss and it occurred during her first week on the show. When asked if the kiss is the start of a romance for Jade and Lucas, Pranita said "All I know is that Jade is caught up with lots of family issues for now... but anything could happen in the new year!" In February 2011, Pranita said Jade and Lucas are strong characters, who are quite similar as they are "loners who dance to their own beat." Major later said that he would like his character to have a romance with Jade. Lucas and Jade become friends after the kiss and they often argue, which led to Major calling their relationship a "love/hate stand-off." Major revealed that he had asked the writers to put Lucas and Jade together, but they did not seem keen.
Serial womaniser Paul Robinson
Paul Robinson (Neighbours)
Paul Stewart Robinson is a fictional character from the Australian Network Ten soap opera Neighbours, a long-running serial drama about social life in the fictional Melbourne suburb of Erinsborough. He is played by Stefan Dennis. Paul debuted in the serial's first episode in 1985 and appeared on a...
(Stefan Dennis
Stefan Dennis
Stefan Dennis is an Australian actor, best known for playing the role of Paul Robinson in the soap opera, Neighbours, from its first episode in March 1985 to the present day...
) sets his sights on Jade after she comes to him with a business idea. Jade is looking to expand her personal training venture and she believes Lassiter's is an ideal place to look for new clients. Paul invites Jade back to his house and asks her to join him in the spa. Pranita said "And although Paul's initially impressed, his interest quickly shifts to impressing Jade with his worldly knowledge. It's very funny." However, Jade turns down Paul's offer, which shocks him.
In April 2011, it was reported by TV Week that Jade would have a one-night stand
One-night stand
Originally, a one-night stand was a single theatre performance, usually by a guest performer on tour, as opposed to an ongoing engagement. Today, however, the term is more commonly defined as a single sexual encounter, in which neither participant has any intention or expectation of a relationship...
with Mark Brennan
Mark Brennan (Neighbours)
Mark Brennan is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by model and television presenter Scott McGregor. He made his first on-screen appearance on 30 August 2010. McGregor initially had a four week guest contract with the show, but this was increased to six months...
(Scott McGregor
Scott McGregor (model)
Scott McGregor is an Australian model, television presenter and actor.-Career:Since 2005 he has worked as a model on the Nine Network program Temptation, as well as television presenting work for Foxtel...
). Jade and Mark grow closer after he goes for a drink at Charlie's, they play pool together and then "find themselves kissing." Pranita told the magazine that Jade is "risking the wrath" of her close friend Kate Ramsay
Kate Ramsay
Kate Ramsay is a fictional character from the Australian Network Ten soap opera Neighbours, played by Ashleigh Brewer. She made her first on-screen appearance on 15 May 2009. She is the eldest sibling of Harry and Sophie Ramsay...
(Ashleigh Brewer
Ashleigh Brewer
Ashleigh Brewer is an Australian actress. She is best known for playing Kate Ramsay in the long-running Australian soap opera Neighbours.-Biography and personal life:...
), who recently broke up with Mark. She said "Jade doesn't consider Kate in that moment, as she knows she's broken up with Brennan and doesn't appreciate that it's just not cool to hook up with other people's exes. But I think Kate will be horrified and shocked and angry." McGregor told Digital Spy that he did not think Jade and Mark would have made a good match, and that it was a one off thing. He added "They regret it in some ways, but in other ways they don't." Pranita later revealed that Jade had learnt not to risk a friendship for a man again.
When asked who she would like to see Jade start a relationship with, Pranita chose Kyle Canning
Kyle Canning
Kyle Canning is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Chris Milligan. The actor successfully auditioned for the six week recurring role of Kyle and he made his first on screen appearance on 26 November 2008. Milligan was later asked back every couple of months...
(Chris Milligan
Chris Milligan
Chris Milligan is an Australian actor. He has appeared in numerous television series and is best known for his role as Kyle Canning in the soap opera Neighbours.-Career:...
), saying "They're opposites and personally, I really enjoy working with Chris. I think the characters can learn a lot from each other. Jade is very worldly and smart and Kyle has a more simple and uncomplicated nature." Jade develops feelings for Kyle and Pranita revealed that her character's feelings are for real and it has taken her by surprise. Jade and Kyle kiss at their housewarming party and Jade begins to fall for Kyle even more, which frustrates her. Pranita told the official UK Neighbours website that Jade is trying to fight her feelings and it is hard to say whether there is future for her and Kyle. She added "Jade is her own worst enemy because she is terrified of relationships, but she wants him, so it's quite a conflict that she is dealing with."
Storylines
Jade arrives in ErinsboroughErinsborough
Erinsborough is the fictional suburb in which the Australian Network Ten soap opera Neighbours is set. The show focuses on the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in the suburb...
to visit her older sister, Sonya. Jade explains to Sonya that she wants to make things better between them. The sisters go to the local bar and Jade flirts with and kisses Lucas Fitzgerald. Jade reveals she has no where to go and Sonya allows her to stay the night. When Sonya learns Jade was cautioned for flashing, she tells her sister to leave. Zeke Kinski
Zeke Kinski
Ezekiel "Zeke" Kinski is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Matthew Werkmeister. He made his first on-screen appearance on 22 August 2005. Zeke is the son of Alex Kinski and the younger brother of Katya and Rachel...
(Matthew Werkmeister
Matthew Werkmeister
Matthew Werkmeister is an Australian stage and television actor. He is best known for his role as Zeke Kinski in the soap opera Neighbours which he joined in 2005...
) invites her to stay at his house. Sonya is surprised to see Jade is still around and she is forced to introduce her to her partner, Toadfish Rebecchi and his son, Callum. Upon hearing Callum's name, Jade realises that he is the child Sonya gave up for adoption some years ago. Jade agrees to keep Sonya's secret, when she sees how happy Callum is. Toadie invites Jade to move in and she accepts. Jade and Toadie clash a few times. However, they discover they have a mutual love of board games and their relationship begins to improve. Sophie Ramsay
Sophie Ramsay
Sophie Ramsay is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Kaiya Jones. She made her first on-screen appearance on 18 May 2009. The character was created as part of a new generation of the Ramsay family. Sophie is the youngest of the Ramsay siblings, which also...
(Kaiya Jones
Kaiya Jones
Kaiya Jones is a Scottish-born Australian actress best known for playing the role of Sophie Ramsay in the Australian soap opera Neighbours. She previously played Jess Cooper in The Saddle Club series 3.-Early and personal life:...
) reveals to Jade that she has a crush on Zeke, who is much older than her. Jade encourages Zeke to let Sophie down gently, but he upsets her and Jade helps comfort her. Jade and Sonya's grandmother dies, devastating them both. This event prompts Callum to try and find his mother. Callum learns Sonya is his mother and Jade comforts her sister when Toadie throws her out.
Jade hires Kyle Canning to help her attract female clients. However, she fires him after he does not meet a client on time. Jade has a one-night stand with Kate Ramsay's ex-boyfriend, Mark Brennan. Jade feels guilty about betraying her friend and Kate ends their friendship when she finds out what happened. However, Kate changes her mind and she and Jade make up. Jade realises that she has feelings for Kyle and agrees to move in with him at Number 26. When Kyle decides to start his own handyman business, Jade introduces him to Nikki Mays (Fiona Macy), one of her clients who likes to invest in new businesses. Jade becomes jealous of how well Kyle gets on with Nikki. During their housewarming party, Kyle and Jade kiss. However, Jade is left disappointed when Kyle says it did not mean anything. Jade asks Michelle Tran (HaiHa Le) to move in with her and Kyle, but they soon realise Michelle is quite annoying. Sonya encourages Jade to tell Kyle about her feelings for him. However, Jade decides to have sex with Kyle and then move on. Kyle asks Jade to enter into a friends with benefits
Casual relationship
A casual relationship, colloquially known as a fling, is a physical and emotional relationship between two people who may have a sexual relationship or a near-sexual relationship without necessarily demanding or expecting the extra commitments of a more formal romantic relationship...
arrangement and she agrees. Jade enlists the help of Rhys Lawson (Ben Barber
Ben Barber
Ben Barber is a Australian actor best known for playing Rhys Lawson in the Australian soap opera Neighbours.-Career:...
) to get Michelle to move out. Just before she leaves the street, Michelle exposes Jade and Kyle's arrangement to Sonya and Lucas.
Jade becomes jealous when she sees Kyle flirting with Danielle Paquette. Kyle invites Rhys to move in and Jade becomes exasperated at her new housemate when he fails to do his chores. Kyle tells Jade he has feelings for her and wants them to have a proper relationship, but she rejects him. Kyle then leaves to care for his sick mother. Jade starts flirting with Malcolm Kennedy, despite knowing he is married. They begin an affair, but it ends when Malcolm's father, Karl
Karl Kennedy
Karl Raymond Kennedy is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Alan Fletcher. The character and his family were created by storyliners in an attempt to bring the show back to its roots. Karl made his first on-screen appearance on 20 September 1994 along with his...
(Alan Fletcher), finds out about it. Jade is delighted when Kyle returns, but becomes upset when she learns Mark has died.
Reception
Upon her arrival, the Daily RecordDaily Record (Scotland)
The Daily Record is a Scottish tabloid newspaper based in Glasgow. It had been the best-selling daily paper in Scotland for many years with a paid circulation in August 2011 of 307,794 . It is now outsold by its arch-rival the Scottish Sun which in September 2010 had a circulation of 339,586 in...
said Jade "looks like she's set to cause some trouble." Alan Fletcher (who plays Karl Kennedy
Karl Kennedy
Karl Raymond Kennedy is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Alan Fletcher. The character and his family were created by storyliners in an attempt to bring the show back to its roots. Karl made his first on-screen appearance on 20 September 1994 along with his...
) praised Pranita's addition to the cast. The Sun's television magazine Buzz commented on Jade stating that anything is possible with her because she is such a "live wire." While Jaci Stephen of the Daily Mail
Daily Mail
The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982...
called Jade a "busybody." Holy Soap said Jade's most memorable moment was "When she found out Callum's name and realised he was Sonya's son." The website also branded her a "serial flirt." Following her one-night stand with Mark, Sarah Ellis of Inside Soap
Inside Soap
Inside Soap is a weekly UK magazine, released every Tuesday. It covers current and future storylines in soap operas shown in the United Kingdom....
said that Jade would be better off if she "set her sights on kind-hearted Kyle." The magazine later ran a poll asking viewers to vote for their favourite soap personal trainer, Jade came second with 10% of the vote. Tess Larnacraft from Buzz questioned whether Jade and Kyle would ever get together and said she could not "keep watching them skirt around each other for much longer." When the pair begin sleeping together, Inside Soap's Ellis said "Jade and Kyle couldn't see what the rest of the world could". She then questioned how long their "friends with benefits" phase would last for. Inside Soap has included the pair in their feature about soap opera characters who "should get together". On Jade and Kyle they said that while Kyle is not the "sharpest tool in the box" he should have realised Jade is "the one". Though added, "neither has had a relationship lasting more than 24 hours - but atleast it puts them on a level playing field!".
External links
- Character profile at the Official AU Neighbours website
- Character profile at the Official UK Neighbours website