Emma Jackson ( Home and Away ) - wikipedia Emma Jackson ( Home and Away ) Emma Jackson Home and Away character Portrayed by Dannii Minogue Duration 1989 -- 1990 First appearance 22 September 1989 ( 1989 - 09 - 22 ) Last appearance 22 August 1990 ( 1990 - 08 - 22 ) Introduced by Des Monaghan Classification Former ; regular Profile Occupation Student Waitress Flight attendant Home Gold Coast show Family Mother Bridget Jackson Stepfather Barry Jackson Brothers Troy Jackson Justin Jackson Grandfathers Harold O'Rourke Uncles Tony O'Rourke Aunts Ailsa Stewart First cousins Shauna Bradley Duncan Stewart Emma Jackson is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Home and Away, played by Dannii Minogue. She made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 22 September 1989. She departed on 22 August 1990. Emma was described as a teen punk and a tomboy. Contents 1 Development 1.1 Creation and casting 1.2 Characterisation 2 Storylines 3 Reception 4 See also 5 References Development Creation and casting In 1989, Young Talent Time actress Dannii Minogue was offered an audition for Home and Away. Following her return from New York City, where she was recording her first album, Minogue read for the role of Marilyn Chambers. She believed she was not right for the character and she did not win the role. However, the producers asked Minogue 's manager Terry Blamey if they could write a part especially for her and they came up with Emma Jackson. Minogue wanted to accept the role, as she loved the character 's personality, but she was in the middle of recording her album and was nervous about relocating to Sydney for filming. Blamey decided that she should have a short run on the show and negotiated a thirteen - week contract, with an option to extend once her album was finished. Minogue stayed with the show for a year, before she quit to launch her music career in 1990. In October 2007, it was rumoured that Minogue was due to reprise her role as Emma for the show 's 20th anniversary in 2008. However, she did not appear. In 2018, Minogue stated that she would love to return for a short stint as part of the show 's 30th anniversary celebrations. She also said she had been contacted by the producers, but added `` If I did it, I 'd want it to be short and sharp, in and out, because those schedules are huge. '' Characterisation Emma was described as a punk, a `` spunky tomboy '' and a `` teen rebel ''. Of her character, Minogue said `` In the beginning, Emma was really arrogant and punk and in every scene she would slam the door when she walked in or out. '' Storylines Emma comes to live with her aunt Ailsa Stewart ( Judy Nunn ) after attacking her stepfather, Barry. She immediately clashes with Ailsa 's husband Alf ( Ray Meagher ). Emma attempts to buy alcohol from the local store but Alf 's sister Celia ( Fiona Spence ) refuses her the sale as she is underage, which causes Emma to insult Celia. Emma tells Ailsa she thought she would be more fun because she had been in jail and that was why she 'd asked to stay with her. Ailsa refused to admit what she had been jailed for but reminds Emma that the experience was unpleasant. They both agree to stay out of each other 's way. Ailsa gives Emma a job at the Bayside Diner but she constantly winds up Ailsa 's business partner Bobby Simpson ( Nicolle Dickson ) Emma proves to be a lazy employee and is threatened by Bobby with the sack. She continues her feud with Celia and does little to impress principal Donald Fisher ( Norman Coburn ) with her attitude. Adam Cameron ( Mat Stevenson ) invites Emma out on a date but when he tries to get close to her, she feels uncomfortable. Adam tells Emma he only went out with her for a bet, anyway. Upset, Emma takes revenge and drills holes in his raft causing it to sink in a race the next day. Emma confides in Carly Morris ( Sharyn Hodgson ) that Barry abused her after her real father died when she was eight. She takes Viv Newton ( Mouche Phillips ) under her wing, dragging her into trouble which does not sit well with Viv 's guardian, Donald, who bans Emma from seeing Viv. Emma is fired from the diner and begins attending Summer Bay High, where she organises a student rebellion against the uniform. The plan fails when Donald turns up in punk clothing himself. Emma then encourages Viv to skip school and accept a ride from two guys who drive them out to a deserted forest. The guys soon turn on the girls and nearly rape them, luckily Steven Matheson ( Adam Willits ) and Alf rescue them. Emma is grateful to Steven and is attracted to him but he clearly prefers Viv. She then passes her driving test and lets Viv drive Alf 's car but Viv crashes into a car belonging to Maurice `` Revhead '' Gibson ( Gavin Harrison ) and his friend `` Skid '' ( Chris Harding ). They demand payment otherwise they will tell Alf about the crash. Bobby helps the girls stall Revhead and Skid while Lance Smart ( Peter Vroom ) and Martin Dibble ( Craig Thomson ) fix the car and they avoid payment. Emma begins a relationship with Adam but she has a momentary attraction to Grant Mitchell ( Craig McLachlan ) and asks him out. Grant rejects Emma as he will be starting as her new teacher. Vicki Baxter ( Nana Coburn ), Emma 's nemesis, herself has a crush on Grant and when he rejects her, she invents a story in which Grant sexually assaulted her resulting in him being suspended. Emma applies pressure to get Vicki to change her story but every attempt backfires. Vicki does eventually confess and Grant is off the hook. Bridget ( Paula Duncan ), Emma 's mother arrives and she is not pleased to see her and tells her to stay away. However, Bridget manages to convince her she has kicked Barry out and they begin rebuilding their relationship. Ailsa and Bridget constantly fight over Emma 's welfare. Emma agrees to go back to Riverstone with her mother and bids Ailsa an emotional farewell. Several weeks later, she returns in a bad mood and is constantly rude. Emma reveals Bridget has not changed. She breaks up with Adam and begins seeing Paul Jensen ( Craig Black ), who writes her a song. She encounters more problems with Vicki, who steals an exam paper and frames Emma for it, getting her expelled from school. Emma is forced to attend Yabbie Creek High. She is upset when Alf and Ailsa do not believe her and is even more distraught when Paul begins hanging out with Vicki. It emerges that Paul is only seeing Vicki as part of a plan to clear Emma 's name. The truth is revealed after Vicki 's cousin Anna ( Rebecca George ) arrives at the school and tells Donald all. Vicki is expelled and Emma is reinstated but she refuses to return to school. Donald, Alf and Ailsa apologise. Shortly after Emma ends things with Paul and takes a job on the Gold Coast and leaves to become an air hostess. Reception For her portrayal of Emma, Minogue was nominated for the Logie Award for Most Popular Actress in 1989. Holy Soap named Minogue as one of Home and Away 's `` Sexiest girls ever ''. See also Dannii Minogue portal References ^ Jump up to : Minogue 2010, p. 48. ^ Jump up to : Minogue 2010, p. 49. ^ Jump up to : Jewell, Lisa ( 18 January 2008 ). `` You know we belong together... '' Irish Independent. Retrieved 17 November 2010. Jump up ^ Nissim, Mayer ( 19 May 2009 ). `` Minogue : ' It 's always summer in H&A ' ''. Digital Spy. Retrieved 17 November 2010. Jump up ^ Knox, David ( 23 October 2007 ). `` Dannii back to the Bay ? ''. TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 November 2010. Jump up ^ Read - Dominguez, Jennifer ( 5 February 2018 ). `` Dannii Minogue reveals she 'd return to Home and Away for the 30th anniversary ''. Digital Spy. Retrieved 5 February 2018. Jump up ^ Mercado 2004, p. 256. ^ Jump up to : Nissim, Mayer ( 25 November 2009 ). `` Ten Things You Never Knew About Dannii Minogue ''. Digital Spy. Retrieved 17 November 2010. Jump up ^ `` Chronology ''. Danniimusic.com. Retrieved 17 November 2010. Jump up ^ `` Sexiest Home and Away girls ever ''. Holy Soap. Archived from the original on 5 September 2009. Retrieved 17 November 2010. Mercado, Andrew ( 2004 ). Super Aussie Soaps. Pluto Press Australia. ISBN 978 - 1 - 86403 - 191 - 1. Minogue, Dannii ( 2010 ). My Story. Simon & Schuster. ISBN 978 - 0 - 85720 - 053 - 2. hide Home and Away characters Present characters Marilyn Chambers Hunter King Brody Morgan Mason Morgan John Palmer Leah Patterson - Baker Irene Roberts Alf Stewart Roo Stewart hide Past characters Charlotte Adams Tasha Andrews Rachel Armstrong Billie Ashford Martin Ashford Gina Austin Xavier Austin Dan Baker Andy Barrett Josh Barrett Morag Bellingham Saul Bennett Sasha Bezmel Donna Bishop Shauna Bradley Casey Braxton Darryl Braxton Heath Braxton Kyle Braxton Charlie Buckton Ruby Buckton Adam Cameron Annie Campbell Geoff Campbell Kat Chapman Selina Cook Johnny Cooper Nate Cooper Miles Copeland Lucinda Croft Drew Curtis Jazz Curtis Ric Dalby Blake Dean Martin Dibble Donald Fisher Simon Fitzgerald Sally Fletcher Tom Fletcher Nicole Franklin James Fraser Lachlan Fraser Brodie Hanson Chris Harrington Jack Holden Lucas Holden Sam Holden Tony Holden Beth Hunter Kit Hunter Matilda Hunter Robbie Hunter Scott Hunter Kim Hyde Emma Jackson Jett James Peta Janossi Aden Jefferies Elijah Johnson Melody Jones Charlotte King Tamara Kingsley Jude Lawson Noah Lawson Ryan Lee Evelyn MacGuire Oscar MacGuire Zac MacGuire Martha MacKenzie Greg Marshall Sam Marshall Steven Matheson Mitch McColl Jesse McGregor Floss McPhee Denny Miller Roxy Miller Seb Miller Casey Mitchell Grant Mitchell Frank Morgan Carly Morris Liam Murphy Gypsy Nash Joel Nash Natalie Nash Rebecca Nash Tom Nash Travis Nash Viv Newton Tug O'Neale Phoebe Nicholson Maddy Osborne Matt Page Angel Parrish Nick Parrish Shane Parrish Vinnie Patterson VJ Patterson Kane Phillips Alex Poulos Joey Rainbow Curtis Reed Shannon Reed Harry Reynolds Chloe Richards Olivia Fraser Richards Damian Roberts Finlay Roberts Angelo Rosetta Haydn Ross Pippa Ross Angie Russell Josie Russell Flynn Saunders Pippa Saunders April Scott Bianca Scott Ricky Sharpe Bobby Simpson Sophie Simpson Colleen Smart Lance Smart Narelle Smart Hayley Smith Ken Smith Nick Smith Romeo Smith Will Smith Ailsa Stewart Celia Stewart Duncan Stewart Rob Storey Hugh Sullivan Dani Sutherland Jade Sutherland Kirsty Sutherland Rhys Sutherland Shelley Sutherland Belle Taylor Sarah Thompson Cassie Turner Amanda Vale Dexter Walker Indi Walker Sid Walker Kelly Watson Justine Welles Josh West Hannah Wilson Jack Wilson Matt Wilson Characters by year 1998 2005 2006 2008 2009 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Dannii Minogue Discography Studio albums Dannii / Party Jam / Love and Kisses Get into You Girl Neon Nights Club Disco Singles `` Love and Kisses '' `` Success '' `` Jump to the Beat '' `` Baby Love '' `` I Do n't Wanna Take This Pain '' `` Show You the Way to Go '' `` Love 's on Every Corner '' `` This Is It '' `` This is the Way '' `` Get into You '' `` Rescue Me '' `` Boogie Woogie '' `` All I Wanna Do '' `` Everything I Wanted '' `` Disremembrance '' `` Coconut '' `` Everlasting Night '' `` Who Do You Love Now ? '' `` Put the Needle on It '' `` I Begin to Wonder '' `` Do n't Wanna Lose This Feeling '' `` Come and Get It '' `` You Wo n't Forget About Me '' `` Perfection '' `` So Under Pressure '' `` I Ca n't Sleep at Night '' `` He 's the Greatest Dancer '' `` Touch Me Like That '' `` Summer of Love '' `` 100 Degrees '' `` Holding On '' `` Galaxy '' Compilations U.K. Remixes The Singles The Remixes The Hits & Beyond Unleashed The Early Years The 1995 Sessions This Is It : The Very Best Of Video albums Love and Kisses : Video Collection Get into You : Video Collection The Videos Dannii Minogue : The Video Collection Books My Story My Style Related articles Kylie Minogue ( sister ) Terry Ronald Ian Masterson Julian McMahon ( ex-husband ) Project D Style Queen Book Portal Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Emma_Jackson_(Home_and_Away)&oldid=845568957 '' Categories : Home and Away characters Fictional characters introduced in 1989 Dannii Minogue Fictional flight attendants Hidden categories : EngvarB from September 2014 Use dmy dates from September 2014 Talk Contents About Wikipedia Add links This page was last edited on 12 June 2018, at 16 : 57 ( UTC ). 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Question: who was dannii minogue in home and away
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