Melbourne actress Zoe Phillips says the hardest scene to film in ABC drama Dustfall was a forensic examination of her character, Edie, after an assault. She prepared by watching documentaries and reading survivor impact statements. Phillips also said she won the role of Abra Bacon in Netflix series East Of Eden while sitting her Year 12 exams. She said working with co-stars Joseph Zada and Joe Anders helped ease her nerves on that shoot in New Zealand.
Actor Anthony LaPaglia says he does not hold grudges over roles he misses and simply moves on. He reflects on his stage work with Allison Janney and Kerry Armstrong, his time on the television series Without a Trace, and Lantana, which he calls his most personally fulfilling role. He also discusses the difficulty of financing films and recalls a memorable encounter with a fan in New York. His memoir, The Life We Choose, is published on 27 October.
Winter Shirvington, the 18-year-old daughter of Sunrise host Matt Shirvington, says acting is her escape. She has appeared as an extra in Home and Away and performed in Shakespeare plays and musicals including The Lion King and Chicago. Her online profile describes her as someone who loves storytelling and wants to make audiences feel seen. An insider told Woman's Day that Matt is proud of her and would support her if she pursues acting. There are whispers that she could land a bigger role on Home and Away in the future.
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Spanish author and first-time actor Milo Quifes has made his screen debut in La Bola Negra, a film written and directed by Los Javis. The historical drama is based on an unfinished fragment by poet Federico García Lorca. Quifes plays Carlos, a young man from a wealthy Granada family who is rejected by his father's casino because of his secret homosexuality in 1932. The film was nominated for the Palme d'Or at Cannes, where Los Javis took the best director prize. It is now in cinemas.
Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte has died by suicide at 34. Mitte, who has cerebral palsy, played Walter White's son in the acclaimed series, which ran from 2008 to 2013. He regularly spoke about disability and overcoming adversity, and advocated for better representation of disabled actors. Co-stars and the show's creator paid tribute to his kindness, determination and big heart. Fellow actor Aaron Paul said he was heartbroken and urged anyone struggling to know they are not alone.
Eva Marie Saint, the last star of Hollywood's Golden Age, has died at 102. Her career spanned eight decades, from stage performances in 1942 to her final film role in 2019. Saint won an Oscar for On the Waterfront in 1955 and an Emmy in 1990 for People Like Us. She also received awards for her work in television and animation, showcasing her versatility across various media.
