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Jodie Cooper

**Jodie Cooper** is a series regular in series one through three of *Heartbreak High*. She is portrayed by Abi Tucker.

## *Heartbreak High* (1994–1995)

Jodie Cooper is a talented and ambitious singer-songwriter and student new to Hartley High, who is eager to break into the music industry. She is estranged from her divorced parents, and lives in an apartment with her 25-year-old sister Karen.

### Storylines

Jodie starts dating Nick Poulos in Episode 2, and the first series chronicles the ups-and-downs of their relationship, including his family's concerns when the two start having sex, and Jodie's infidelity while she is away on tour in Melbourne. The demands of her career cause a strain on the relationship and they eventually break up in Episode 20, when she discovers him cheating with Danielle.

Jodie is managed by Con, and early episodes of the series focus on his many attempts to kickstart her music career. In Episode 26, she moves out of her sister's apartment and into The Warehouse with Steve and Rivers. To make ends meet, she works as a waitress at Ruby's, and later at The Shark Pool.

Jodie and Nick get back together from Episode 28, however his refusal to give up on his boxing career drives her into the arms of his cousin, Rocco in Episode 36. She and Rocco get engaged, and he gets her a gig singing backup for a band about to go on tour. However, at the airport while heading for America in Episode 38, she sees Nick in his first professional fight on television and instantly regrets her decision, running back to Nick only to watch him die in the ring.

Jodie is devastated by Nick's death, and when new student Matt Logan shows an interest in her in Episode 46, she is unable to commit. Instead, he briefly dates her sister Karen, who has moved herself into the Warehouse, before Jodie's jealously forces her to admit her feelings for Matt. The two begin a relationship, and Jodie kicks her sister out in Episode 50.

Jodie and Matt break up in Episode 60. Jodie then develops a friendship with Tim Beckett, a washed up singer and struggling alcoholic performing at the Shark Pool, who helps her secure a record deal.

Jodie quits school in Episode 63 to pursue music full time. Her first single initially struggles to get airplay, however Con and Matt turn it into a hit by broadcasting their signal over the commercial stations. Jodie becomes famous overnight, and her label gets her a promotional tour. She returns to Hartley one last time in Episode 65, delivering a passionate speech which saves the school from closure.

### Where Are They Now?

"(Jodie) is busy becoming London's "next big thing". She's on the publicity circuit promoting her recently released CD, keeping fifteen year old fans at bay and yearning every now and again for the carefree days at Hartley High."

**Title cards**

Abi Tucker in episodes 1 to 16 of *Heartbreak High*Abi Tucker in episodes 17 to 65 of *Heartbreak High*

## References

1. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20160523182414/http://www.abc.net.au:80/heartbreak/where/default.htm
Rack Off

## *Heartbreak High (2022 series)*

"**Rack Off**" is the fourth episode of the first season of *Heartbreak High*. It is the fourth episode of the series overall. It was released on September 14, 2022 on Netflix.

## Premise

A piece of locker room gossip tests Amerie's new romance. At the drug-fueled Mardi Gras Slay Ball, things escalate when Malakai faces off with a cop.
Andrew Bell

**Andrew Bell** is a series regular in series three through four of *Heartbreak High*. He is portrayed by Ian Bliss.

## *Heartbreak High* (1995–1996)

Andrew Bell is the new Science teacher at Hartley High, replacing Bill Southgate.

### Storylines

*To be added*

**Title cards**

Ian Bliss in episodes 56 to 65 of *Heartbreak High*Ian Bliss in episodes 66 to 78 of *Heartbreak High*
Episode 158

Written by Serge Lazareff. Directed by Ian Watson

With his parents waiting for him to choose a new school to attend, Lee shocks them by announcing he is not going to change schools... he's dropping out. Angered by his father's continual comparisons to his seemingly perfect dead brother, Lee succumbs to the pressure and runs away. Di Barnett teaches her class about the stock market. Despite their contrasting investment philosophies, Nikki and Ryan make it to the head of the class... but there can only be one winner. Spurred on by her success in class, Nikki tries her hand at investing with actual money hoping to buy Dennis' new bike. Drazic's jealousy, and temper, emerges when Kurt and Anita start going out.

**Guest Cast:** Putu Winchester as Dennis, Sam Toomey as Roger
Steve Wiley

## Biographical information

### Marital status

romantically involved with Danielle Miller at the time of his death, previously Lucy

### Date of birth

circa 1977–1978
*17-years-old in series 1*

## Appearances

### Appears in

Episodes 1–65
*as a series regular*
Episode 66
*archive footage only*

**Steve Wiley** is a series regular in series one through three of *Heartbreak High*. He is portrayed by Corey Page.

## *The Heartbreak Kid* (1987)

Although there appears to be no equivalent in the 1993 film adaptation, the character is partially based on **Steve** from the 1987 play *The Heartbreak Kid*, originally played by Franco Serafin (who also played Graham and the school headmaster). Steve is the only "Aussie" in his group, and cultural differences occasionally put him at odds with his "wog" friends Nicky and Con. Like his television counterpart, he is also interested in playing soccer, but as he is a rugby player under Southgate, he is prevented from joining the team.

## *Heartbreak High* (1994–1995)

Steve Wiley is a sensitive and athletic student at Hartley High and a rugby player on Southgate's team. He has been in a relationship with childhood friend Danielle Miller for 18 months prior to the series.

### Storylines

Series one chronicles the up-and-downs of his relationship with Danielle, which eventually ends in Episode 20, after he discovers her cheating on him with Nick.

Steve's life is turned upside down when his parents divorce in Episode 26, and it is revealed that he is actually adopted. He is left without a place to live when his mother moves out of Sydney with his two younger brothers, and his father wants to move on with a new girlfriend. With help from the teachers at Hartley, he moves into The Warehouse with Jodie and Rivers so he can continue his studies.

Steve starts dating Lucy, a wealthy girl from another school, from Episode 30. She encourages him to find his birth parents. He eventually tracks down and meets his birth mother, Lorraine. While she initially tells him that he is her only child, he eventually discovers that he has a half-sister, Allie.

Steve and Lucy break up in Episode 51, when she leaves for a 6-month exchange program in Japan. He gets back together with Danielle in Episode 60.

Steve develops an interest in photography, first developed while in Vic Morris' media class, and begins to seriously pursue it as a career, even briefly working at a local newspaper as a photographer. However, while taking photographs at the beach, Steve accidentally falls off a cliff and dies. His body is found by police in Episode 66, devastating his friends.

### Where Are They Now?

"The Ruling Dude that everyone loved, sweet and sensitive he was every girls 'dream' guy. Sadly Steve died in an accident doing what he loved the most - taking photographs - missed by all."

**Title cards**

Emma Roche and Corey Page in episodes 1 to 26 of *Heartbreak High*Corey Page in episodes 27 to 55 of *Heartbreak High*Corey Page in episodes 56 to 65 of *Heartbreak High*

## References

1. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20160523182414/http://www.abc.net.au:80/heartbreak/where/default.htm
Wulfgar

## Traits

### Traits

Hamstring
Magic Parry
Sniper
Magic Parry
Sniper

### Merge Traits

Split Second
Rend
Focus

## Gears

### Base

Radiant Amulet of Fire
Mythic Crossbow
Epic Ring of Fire
Epic Cap
Epic Bolts
Epic Leather Armor

### A1 Gear

Brilliant Amulet of Fire
Mythic Crossbow
Legendary Ring of Fire
Mythic Cap
Mythic Bolts
Mythic Leather Armor

### A2 Gear

Coruscating Amulet of Fire
Exalted Crossbow
Exalted Ring of Fire
Legendary Cap
Legendary Bolts
Legendary Leather Armor

### A3 Gear

Incandescent Amulet of Fire
Exalted Crossbow
Divine Ring of Fire
Divine Cap
Exalted Bolts
Exalted Leather Armor

## Stat Caps (Base + Gear)

### Basic Attack

437
(Base 380 + Gear 57)

### Basic Health

1507
(Base 1310 + Gear 197)

### A1 Attack

552
(Base 480 + Gear 72)

### A1 Health

1932
(Base 1680 + Gear 252)

### A2 Attack

805
(Base 700 + Gear 105)

### A2 Health

2599
(Base 2260 + Gear 339)

### A3 Attack

920
(Base 800 + Gear 120)

### A3 Health

2956
(Base 2570 + Gear 386)

## Basics

**Color :** Red

**Class :** Hunter

**Species :** Human

**Stars :** ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

**Attack :** Ranged, Cross

**Base AI :** Evade

**AI Speed :** 2

## Cap

**Level :** 100

**Attack :** 1040 (Base 800 + Gear 120 + Merge 120)

**Health :** 3342 (Base 2570 + Gear 386 + Merge 386)

## Talents

**Base**
  Hamstring
  Magic Parry
  Sniper
  Magic Parry
  Sniper

**Ascend**
  Sniper
  Sniper
  Rune of Fire

**Merge**
  Split Second
  Rend
  Focus

## Gear

**Base**
  Radiant Amulet of Fire
  Mythic Crossbow
  Epic Ring of Fire
  Epic Cap
  Epic Bolts
  Epic Leather Armor

**1st Ascension**
  Brilliant Amulet of Fire
  Mythic Crossbow
  Legendary Ring of Fire
  Mythic Cap
  Mythic Bolts
  Mythic Leather Armor

**2nd Ascension**
  Coruscating Amulet of Fire
  Exalted Crossbow
  Exalted Ring of Fire
  Legendary Cap
  Legendary Bolts
  Legendary Leather Armor

**3rd Ascension**
  Incandescent Amulet of Fire
  Exalted Crossbow
  Divine Ring of Fire
  Divine Cap
  Exalted Bolts
  Exalted Leather Armor
Hilary Scheppers

**Hilary Scheppers** is a series regular in series five through six of *Heartbreak High*. She is portrayed by Tina Bursill.

## *Heartbreak High* (1997)

Hilary Scheppers is the mother of Ryan and Anita Scheppers. She is divorced from their father Jeff. She works as a nurse.

### Storylines

Hilary pleegt zelfmoord in aflevering 82 en laat haar kinderen achter.

**Title cards**

## Trivia

* Tina Bursill also played **Trish Ferro**, a manipulative television reporter who exposes Danielle's drug problem in Episode 77.

## References

1. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/19981202123642/http://www.abc.net.au/heartbreak/character/hillary.htm
Graham Brown

**Graham Brown** is a series regular in series one of *Heartbreak High*. He is portrayed by Hugh Baldwin.

## *The Heartbreak Kid* (1987–1993)

 The character is partially based on **Graham**, played by Jasper Bagg, in the 1993 film *The Heartbreak Kid*, and **Graham Russell** from the 1987 play of the same name, originally played by Franco Serafin (who also played Steve and the school headmaster). He is a fellow teacher and friend to Christina.

He has more of a role in the original stage play, as an old friend of Papa's, who has recently joined the school. He becomes aware of her affair with Nicky and discourages it. While he claims to be a "happily married man", the dialogue hints at his homosexuality, with Papa asking what he thinks of the male students' looks, and Nicky referring to him as "that poofta teacher".

## *Heartbreak High* (1994–1996)

Graham is the Year 11 Music and Maths teacher at Hartley High. He is openly gay. He is popular with the students and close friends with Yola and Christina, sharing their progressive views on various issues, which occasionally puts them at odds with the more conservative Southgate.

### Storylines

Graham's sexuality becomes a focal point in Episode 14, when he is falsely accused of touching a young male student inappropriately. While Jodie and the other students rally behind him, he considers leaving Hartley after being harassed daily by Rivers and Bolton, and when he is later gay bashed by a homophobic parent. When the student admits that his father was forcing him to lie about their encounter, Graham is vindicated and remains at Hartley.

Graham is not seen after Episode 26, although he would return in guest appearances in Episode 53 and Episode 71, where he is seen in the teacher's lounge at Hartley as though he had never left. The students are instead taught Maths in Year 12 by Athol Pike.

**Title cards**

Hugh Baldwin & Stephen O'Rourke in episodes 1 to 26 of *Heartbreak High*
Sasha

Sasha So is a character in Heartbreak high (2022)

## Personality

She has several links on the map and smiles when Dusty points it out. They have pink hair and are interested in social justice. She is friends with Missy, Amerie, and Harper.

## Biographical information

### Marital status

Missy Beckett (ex-girlfriend), Greta Bathgate (hookup), Quinn Gallagher-Jones (ex-girlfriend)
Stassy Sumich

**Stassy Sumich** is a series regular in series four through five of *Heartbreak High*. She is portrayed by Tara Jakszewicz.

## *Heartbreak High* (1996–1997)

Anastasia "Stassy" Sumich is a Yugoslavian-Australian student new to Hartley High. She lives with her strict and traditional family, who escaped from former Yugoslavia to Australia during the Bosnian war. Although her truck driver father restricts her from socialising or wearing what she wants, she rebels against him by coming to school early, and changing into her own wild style of clothing, as well as adding piercings and make-up.

### Where Are They Now?

"(Stassy) dumped Matt. Fell in love with Bolton on the rebound and headed south soon after. She has set down roots in Melbourne where she is designing her own label. Her clothes are selling like hot cakes at weekend market stalls around the city."

**Title cards**

Tara Jakszewicz in episode 73 to 91 of *Heartbreak High*Tara Jakszewicz in episode 92 to 97 of *Heartbreak High*
## Trivia

* Tara Jakszewicz also played **Tanya**, a Hartley High student involved with Lucy's drug-addled ex-boyfriend in Episode 35.

## References

1. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20160523182414/http://www.abc.net.au:80/heartbreak/where/default.htm
BonziBUDDY

**BonziBUDDY** is a character in **Workin' Stiff and Friends**.

"Good afternoon, Expand Dong!"

## Creation

BonziBUDDY was made as a desktop assistant in 1999 by Joe and Jay Bonzi that could tell jokes, manage downloads, say facts, sing, talk, send e-mails, and other functions.

The program didn't become popular though, until Vinesauce Joel did a video called, "Windows XP Destruction". The video, now having over 8 million views, details how BonziBUDDY is hated, focusing distinctly on his nature to tell jokes, and the ability to recognize the user's name, with Joel typing it as "Expand Dong".

It wasn't long before Bonzi eventually became the mascot of **John Tvs**, the channel that made the **Workin' Stiff and Friends** series.

## Role In Workin' Stiff and Friends

In the show, he is the mayor and creator of Weirdtown. In the show's mythos, he created Weirdtown for both fictional characters and humans to coexist in the real world. In order to give off a positive image, he became the mayor of the town, To coincide with this fact, he has many positive influences with the citizens, including Workin' Stiff and his friends.
Ronnie Brooks

**Ronnie Brooks** is a series regular in series four through five of *Heartbreak High*. She is portrayed by Deni Gordon.

## *Heartbreak High* (1996–1997)

Rhonda "Ronnie" Brooks is the English and History teacher new to Hartley High, replacing Sam Robinson. She is African-American, originally from Harlem, New York City. She is unmarried with no children.

### Storylines

*ik zweer je deze vrouw is geweldig! iedereen houdt van haarrrr!!!!!!! ben zo blij dat ze tot het einde blijft :)*

**Title cards**

Deni Gordon in episodes 67 to 130 of *Heartbreak High*

## References

1. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/19981205055742/http://www.abc.net.au/heartbreak/character/ronnie.htm
Barney the Dinosaur

Barney the Dinosaur is a dinosaur from the Barney series that appears "The Toronto Raptors Special" as the main antagonist. He is revealed to be **SpaceGodzilla** in disguise.

## Creation

Barney the Dinosaur was created by Sheryl Leach in 1987. Contrary to popular belief, Barney actually debuted in ***Barney and The Backyard Gang*** in 1988 as a direct-to-video series. Barney however, didn't get well known until the popular children's series, ***Barney and Friends***. One of the reasons why Barney is well known is the show does not really teach about issues in life. Instead, it was about Barney and the kids going on adventures. This aspect of the show has been criticized by a lot of people due to Barney running on **PBS**, the same network that airs ***Sesame Street***, which taught kids about letters, numbers, colors, shapes, and issues that people commonly face. Another reason why Barney is well known is because of the "I Love You" song, which has been used in almost every episode in the series.

In **Workin' Stiff and Friends**, Barney's only appearance (so far) is in the episode, "The Toronto Raptors Special". This is due to a common joke that is made about the Toronto Raptors basketball team in the NBA that says that the team's name is based on Barney, not Jurassic Park.

## Role in Workin' Stiff and Friends"

In the episode, "The Toronto Raptors Special", the original Barney used to own the Raptors team until he retired and turned back into a Barney plush. This makes BugGuy, the owner of Company Industries, want to reincarnate SpaceGodzilla, a monster who has died in 1994. He gives SpaceGodzilla a Barney costume and the Eggmobile from the ***Sonic the Hedgehog*** series. After the Hero Squad defeats Barney, they unmask him and he is revealed to be SpaceGodzilla in disguise.
Kym Wilson

**Kym Wilson** portrays Sam Robinson in 21 episodes of *Heartbreak High*.

Wilson was 21 years old when filming on the show began.

She left *Heartbreak High* after a brief run in 1994, she returned in 1995 before leaving again.

Wilson garnered tabloid attention in 1998 for being the last person to see INXS singer Michael Hutchence alive, the two had an affair years prior.
Melanie Black

**Melanie Black** is a series regular in series five through six of *Heartbreak High*. She is portrayed by Rebecca Smart.

## *Heartbreak High* (1997)

Melanie Black is an awkward and studious Year 11 student at Hartley. She lives her with her father, who is a wealthy accountant. Her mother died two years prior. She has a crush on Declan and is eager to start her HSC year with him when he repeats the year.

### Storylines

Mel, as she was called by friends, lives with her dad who is a lawyer after he decides that she should leave boarding school and study at Heartly to learn more about life.

She develops feelings for Ryan which are not corespondents and that involves her major appearance change. Mel dies her hairs and also starts going bad in school. The acting English teacher helps her through her mixed feelings and she starts trusting others and herself again.

Melanie leaves the show when she goes off to study in France after her father signs her up. Coming back later believing that she was pregnant, however it turns out to be a false alarm.

She leaves the show after falling in love with Andrew McRead, who is on a wheelchair and with his lifetime close to an end, so they decide to travel to Tasmania to see the trees as Andrew always dreamed of.

**Title cards**

## References

1. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/19981206074802/http://www.abc.net.au/heartbreak/character/melanie.htm
Con Bordino

**Con Bordino** is a series regular in series one through four of *Heartbreak High*. He is portrayed by Salvatore Coco.

## *The Heartbreak Kid* (1987–1993)

 The character is partially based on **Con**, played by Fonda Goniadis, in the 1993 film *The Heartbreak Kid* and from the 1987 play of the same name, originally played by Arky Michael (who also played Nick's father and the deputy headmaster). Con is Nick's cousin and best friend, and a student at his inner city Melbourne school. He is also similar to **Kosta**, played by Perry Stamatopoulos, another student in Nick's friend group.

## *Heartbreak High* (1994–1997)

Costa "Con" Bordino is a popular and charismatic Greek-Italian-Australian student at Hartley High. He is portrayed as a hustler with several business ventures, always on his mobile phone, driving around in his convertible and working on schemes to make money. His father Roberto is a Italian immigrant who runs his own construction company, his Greek mother runs a catering company. His best friend is his cousin Nick, who also attends Hartley. Like Nick, he is a soccer fan, and on the school team.

### Storylines

Con becomes Jodie's manager, and early episodes of the series focus on his attempts to kickstart her music career. In Episode 23, he gets her a gig on a televised "rising stars" contest, however when she quits when the network try to make over her image and he is forced to perform himself. This gets him the attention of Greta, an older television executive, who he begins dating in Episode 24. They break up in Episode 25, when Greta refuses to take their relationship seriously.

Con's brother Rocco returns from America in Episode 31, and opens up The Shark Pool, a pool hall which becomes the student's primary hangout. Con becomes the Shark Pool's co-owner and manager, and hires many of his school friends to work for him.

Con develops a relationship with Rose, even proposing to her in Episode 49, however she marries Jack instead. When Katerina moves in with the Bordinos, she gets drawn into Con's various schemes and the two eventually fall for each other, beginning a relationship from Episode 60.

Con applies for a student exchange program with Santa Monica High in California (presumably putting off his HSC to do so) and is accepted in Episode 71, leaving Hartley and ending his relationship with Katerina. He returns to Australia briefly in Episode 94, where he reveals that he has dropped out of school and entered the real estate business, and has also married Stephanie, the daughter of his American boss.

### Where Are They Now?

"Con's marriage broke up - but not before he got his green card! He's too busy being real estate agent to the stars in Beverly Hills to be weighed down by a broken heart."

**Title cards**

Katherine Halliday & Salvatore Coco in episodes 1 to 26 of *Heartbreak High*Salvatore Coco in episodes 27 to 71 of *Heartbreak High*

## References

1. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20160523182414/http://www.abc.net.au:80/heartbreak/where/default.htm
The Heartbreak Kid (play)

***The Heartbreak Kid*** is a 1987 Australian stage play about Papa, a 22-year-old Greek-Australian teacher at an inner city school, who has an affair with her student, Nicky.

The play was written by Richard Barrett and later developed into the 1993 film of the same name, as well as the 1994 television series ***Heartbreak High***. It was originally directed by Peter Kingston and first performed by the Griffin Theatre Company on July 29, 1987 in Stables Theatre, Darlinghurst, New South Wales.

## Later productions

Nick Giannopoulos, the lead actor and screenwriter for the film *The Wog Boy*, directed and played the role of Nicky in the 1989 Melbourne production of *The Heartbreak Kid*.

## Promotional material

Toni Poli, Franco Serafin and Arky Michael in the 1987 original production of *The Heartbreak Kid*
## Trivia

* The character of Rivers is mentioned in the dialogue of the play but does not appear.
Tom Summers

**Tom Summers** is a series regular in series four of *Heartbreak High*. He is portrayed by Simon Baker-Denny.

## *Heartbreak High* (1996)

Thomas "Tom" Summers is the new Science teacher at Hartley, replacing Andrew Bell. He is the son of superintendent Don Summers, who has used his connections to get him the position at Hartley. Tom was kicked out of previous schools for inappropriate relationships with students. He is in a long distance relationship with Vicki Hodge, an editor at a publishing company.

### Storylines

Tom arrives at Hartley during an exercise where Dyson splits the students by sexes, she teaches the girls auto mechanics, while Tom teaches the boys cooking.

During his time at the school, he shows little interest in teaching, instead using it to pursue outside opportunities for himself and the students, including assigning the students a creative marketing project to be presented to the media, encouraging Allie to write her young adult novel, *Clouds in the Water*, inviting scouts from the Sydney Stilts basketball team to the school cross country race, and attempting to get Humanities as a subject at Hartley.

Tom and Allie eventually have an affair, which ends with her getting pregnant. After he gets engaged to Vicki and abandons her, Allie exposes their relationship, and he is fired from the school.

**Title cards**

Simon Baker-Denny in episode 80 to 87 of *Heartbreak High*
Danielle Miller

**Danielle Miller** is a series regular in series one through four of *Heartbreak High*. She is portrayed by Emma Roche.

## *Heartbreak High* (1994–1996)

Danielle Miller is a sporty and carefree student at Hartley High. Her mother Suzie is an aerobics instructor and she has a 15-year-old sister, Nicole, who also attends Hartley. She has been in a relationship with childhood friend Steve Wiley for 18 months prior to the series, and is best friends with Rose Malouf.

### Storylines

Danielle becomes the only girl in school to join the school's soccer team in Episode 3. After an initial controversy, she is accepted in the team, becoming the goalkeeper.

Series one chronicles the up-and-downs of her relationship with Steve, which eventually ends in Episode 20, after cheating on him with Nick. She then starts dating Nick, briefly alienating themselves from their friend group, however, their relationship fizzles out by Episode 27.

Her family life is also the focus of several episodes, including when her sister gets pregnant and has to have an abortion, and her mother's brief relationship with Southgate after divorcing her father.

Danielle and Steve get back together from Episode 60, and she is devastated by his death in Episode 66. In her grief, she becomes addicted to amphetamines, and is expelled from Hartley when pills are found in her locker. She accepts help for her drug problem, and is allowed to return to school, however the incident further estranges her from her family, and she decides to move into The Warehouse in Episode 69.

Danielle begins a relationship with Declan from Episode 81.

Danielle develops a passion for journalism, first developed while in Vic Morris' media class, and in several episodes considers leaving school to pursue a career as a television reporter. Just weeks before her HSC exams, she accepts a job at a community station in Wollongong in Episode 91, ending her relationship with Declan and leaving Hartley.

### Where Are They Now?

"(Danielle) is living in Bathurst leading the typical life of a university student - working hard, playing hard, Dani is one third of the way through her Communications degree. She won a placement with a local paper and is reporting livestock auction results. It's a small start but she's confident she'll work her way to the top before too long."

**Title cards**

Emma Roche and Corey Page in episodes 1 to 26 of *Heartbreak High*Emma Roche in episodes 27 to 65 of *Heartbreak High*Emma Roche in episodes 66 to 91 of *Heartbreak High*
## Trivia

* Danielle is the second longest lasting original cast member. Alan Bolton is the longest lasting original cast member.

## References

1. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20160523182414/http://www.abc.net.au:80/heartbreak/where/default.htm
June Dyson

**June Dyson** is a series regular in series four through five of *Heartbreak High*. She is portrayed by Diane Craig.

## *Heartbreak High* (1996–1997)

June Dyson is the new school principal at Hartley High, replacing Jim Deloraine. She has a son, Gary, who is in a wheelchair as a result of a drunk driving accident.

### Storylines

*To be added*

**Title cards**

Diane Craig in episodes 16 to 92 of *Heartbreak High*
## Trivia

* Dyson was mistakingly not included in the opening credits of Episode 92 in initial airings, she is reinstated in the version currently on Netflix.
Salvatore Coco

**Salvatore Coco** portrays Con Bordino in 70 episodes of *Heartbreak High*.

Coco was 19 years old when filming on the show began, 2 years older than his character.

He left *Heartbreak High* in 1996 to join the cast of cop drama *Police Rescue* (which also previously starred Ada Nicodemou), however he returned as a guest star for a final episode in 1997.

Coco went on to star in several other projects involving *Heartbreak High* actors, including *Wildside* (1997, also starring Tony Martin, Alex Dimitriades and Abi Tucker), *Home & Away* (from 2003 to 2005, playing the brother of Ada Nicodemou's character) and *The Principal* (2015, also starring Alex Dimitriades).
Heartbreak High (Series 4)

The fourth series of ***Heartbreak High*** ran for 26 episodes from June 16, 1996 to December 8, 1996 on Network Ten.

Production on the series was funded entirely by BBC2, after Network Ten cancelled the show after two years. However, Ten still aired the show to meet their local drama quota.

The series is occasionally listed as series three, when series two and three are combined in some online episode listings due to their short length.

## Cast

Series four of *Heartbreak High* begins with 10 series regulars, with Hartley High students Matt Logan (Vince Poletto), Allie Matts (Inge Hornstra), Con Bordino (Salvatore Coco), Danielle Miller (Emma Roche) and Katerina Ioannou (Ada Nicodemou), teacher Andrew Bell (Ian Bliss), principal Jim Deloraine (Stephen O'Rourke), and Con's mother Helen Bordino (Barbara Gouskos) and father Roberto Bordino (Ivar Kants), all returning to the cast. After three series as a recurring guest star, Alan Bolton (Jon Pollard) is elevated to series regular status.

The show undergoes a cast shake-up, with Jodie Cooper (Abi Tucker), Peter Rivers (Scott Major) and Sam Robinson (Kym Wilson) written off the show at the end of series three. Effie Poulos (Despina Caldis) disappears entirely without explanation, while Steve Wiley (Corey Page) is killed offscreen, the first few episodes dealing with the aftermath of his death. Sam is quickly replaced by teacher Ronnie Brooks (Deni Gordon).

Deloraine and Con are phased out of the show early into the series, with Deloraine retiring after his second heart attack, and Con leaving for a student exchange program in Santa Monica (presumably putting off his HSC for a year to do so). They are replaced by principal June Dyson (Diane Craig), and students Declan Costello (Rupert Reid) and Stassy Sumich (Tara Jakszewicz).

Midway through the season, Andrew leaves Hartley to join a research team in Antartica. He is replaced by teacher Tom Summers (Simon Baker-Denny), with student Charlie Byrd (Sebastian Goldspink) also joining the cast around this time. Later in the season, Allie leaves Hartley for a literary fellowship in London, while Tom is fired for getting her pregnant.

### Timeline

Lighter colours denote guest appearances.

## Episodes

Episodes aired originally without titles. The alternative episode titles listed here are translated from the French version of the show, *Hartley, coeurs à vif*.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/the-screen-guide/t/heartbreak-high-series-3-1995/9257
2. ↑ https://www.tf1.fr/tf1/hartley-coeurs-a-vif
Les Bailey

**Les Bailey** is a series regular in series five through six of *Heartbreak High*. He is portrayed by Peter Sumner.

## *Heartbreak High* (1997)

Les Bailey is the new school principal at Hartley High, replacing June Dyson. He is incredibly strict and disciplinary, generally unsympathetic to the excuses of his students when they step out of line. He is unmarried with no children.

### Storylines

*To be added*

**Title cards**

## References

1. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/19981205210600/http://www.abc.net.au/heartbreak/character/les.htm
Eetsway

## *Heartbreak High (2022 series)*

"**Eetsway**" is the third episode of the first season of *Heartbreak High*. It is the third episode of the series overall. It was released on September 14, 2022 on Netflix.

## Premise

Still gutted by her friend's betrayal, Amerie finds comfort in a new boy, Malakai. A surprise visit sends Darren on an intimate adventure.
Katherine Halliday

**Katherine Halliday**, sometimes credited as **Kathy Halliday**, portrays Maria in the 1993 film *The Heartbreak Kid*, and Rose Malouf in 48 episodes of *Heartbreak High*.

Halliday was 19 years old when filming on the show began, 2 years older than her character. She was initially discovered by producers of *The Heartbreak Kid* while they were scouting local Melbourne schools for talent.

She left *Heartbreak High* in 1995 to move back to Melbourne.

She has acted sporadically over the years, most notably in the prison drama *Wentworth* (2015).
Heartbreak High (Series 5)

The fifth series of ***Heartbreak High*** ran for 39 episodes from February 3, 1997 to June 18, 1997 on ABC.

The show began to follow a soap opera formula, with traditional 43–45 minute episodes aired in two 20–23 minute parts, allowing two episodes to be aired weekly across four nights (Mondays to Thursdays). Later airings of the episodes screened the episodes in full.

The series is occasionally listed as series four, when series two and three are combined in some online episode listings due to their short length.

## Cast

Series five of *Heartbreak High* begins with 9 series regulars, with Hartley High students Matt Logan (Vince Poletto), Katerina Ioannou (Ada Nicodemou), Alan Bolton (Jon Pollard), Declan Costello (Rupert Reid), Charlie Byrd (Sebastian Goldspink) and Stassy Sumich (Tara Jakszewicz), teacher Ronnie Brooks (Deni Gordon), and Katerina's guardians Roberto Bordino (Ivar Kants) and Helen Bordino (Barbara Gouskos), all returning to the cast.

The season has the most significant cast change, with the majority of remaining cast members being phased out of the show within the first six episodes. Danielle Miller (Emma Roche) was written off the show at the end of the last series, while June Dyson (Diane Craig) returns for a final uncredited appearance in the series premiere before leaving Hartley for Brisbane (later airings of the episode would restore her to the opening credits one last time). They are followed by Bolton, who leaves for Canberra, Helen and Roberto, who leave Australia for an extended European vacation, and Matt and Stassy, who complete their HSC and decide to travel for a year.

A new school year begins from the eighth episode onwards and continues in a floating timeline, with students in their last school year but not sitting for their HSC exams until midway through series seven (with over two years passing in real time). New cast members include students Melanie Black (Rebecca Smart), Ryan Scheppers (Rel Hunt), Anita Scheppers (Lara Cox) and Bogdan Drazic (Callan Mulvey), principal Les Bailey (Peter Sumner) and Anita and Ryan's mother Hilary Scheppers (Tina Bursill).

Early into the season, Declan quits school, eventually moving to Bathurst to join a nursing program. He is replaced by new student Mai Hem (Nina Liu).

### Timeline

Lighter colours denote guest appearances.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/the-screen-guide/t/heartbreak-high-series-4-1996/9521
Lightsabin' It

"Lightsabin' It" is the seventh episode of **Workin' Stiff and Friends**.

## Creation

"Lightsabin' It" is an obvious parody of ***Star Wars***. The parody elements barrowed from Star Wars include the Rebel Alliance, (called "The Light Side" in the episode) the Galactic Empire, (called "The Dark Side" in the episode) and the episode's usage of lightsabers. The episode was made in honor of **May the 4th Day**, a day celebrated by many Star Wars fans worldwide.

## Plot

The episode starts out with Workin' Stiff saying that he should "join the Dark Side". Workin' Hard says that he should "join the Light Side", and Workin' Lazy says that he should "join the Light Side" too. Workin' Stiff is enraged at this choice, desperately telling them to "join the Dark Side". Workin' Lazy then finds R2-D2 as an egg from ***Angry Birds: Star Wars***. Workin' Hard then says that "The Dark Side doesn't have a robot". Workin' Stiff then says that it does have a robot. This leads to a battle scene, where Workin' Stiff and Workin' Hard are about to fight using their lightsabers. Right before they fight, though, BonziBUDDY abruptly ends the episode by saying "May The 4th be with you".
Angeline

## *Heartbreak High (2022 series)*

"**Angeline**" is the sixth episode of the first season of *Heartbreak High*. It is the sixth episode of the series overall. It was released on September 14, 2022 on Netflix.

## Premise

Quinni and Sasha begin to notice cracks in their relationship. Meanwhile, Harper crashes a party to rescue her ex-friend from a sticky situtation.
Jan Adele

**Jan Adele** portrays Ruby St John in 15 episodes of *Heartbreak High*.

Adele was 58 years old when filming on the show began.

She was written off *Heartbreak High* in 1994, during a cast shake-up. It was her final onscreen role.

Adele died suddenly at the age of 63 from a heart attack in February 27, 2000.
Jimmy

**Jimmy** is the protagonist of *Bridge and Tunnel*.

## Bio

A dedicated and passionate photographer, who is just starting to discover his style, Jimmy's a charming and sensitive 22-year-old young man. After college graduation, he returns home to Long Island for the summer and quickly falls back into the arms of his ex-girlfriend Jill, faced with the ultimate dilemma of whether to continue this relationship or risk losing his new job photographing for National Geographic in Alaska.

## References

1. ↑ Ed Burns 1980s Dramedy ‘Bridge and Tunnel’ Gets Epix Series Greenlight, Sets Cast. Deadline (October 15, 2020).
Ant

**Anthony "Ant" Vaughn** is a student at Hartley High and Spencer “Spider” White's best friend.

## Appearances

### "Map Bitch"

It is revealed that Ant and Darren had a sexual relationship which his mother doesn't approve of. As a result, she makes him go to church a lot.

in another episode he is at a costume party dressed as the grim reaper.

And in another episode he is seen stuck in a room with amerie because the SLTs are doing a stake out to try to get the school to bring jojo back. In the room he sees a photo of Jesus.
Elly Varrenti

**Elly Varrenti** portrays Irini Poulos in 7 episodes of *Heartbreak High*.

Varrenti was 34 years old when filming on the show began.

She was written off *Heartbreak High* in 1994, with her character being killed off in a car accident.

Varrenti retired from acting in 2006, instead pursuing a career as a writer and freelance journalist.
Episode 1

**Episode 1** is the first episode of the first series of *Heartbreak High*.

## Short synopsis

Its the first day of Year 11 for Hartley High students. The new teacher, Miss Milano, struggles to keep control of her students. Jodie arrives at Hartley and catches the eye of Nick. Tensions rise between school bully Rivers and Vietnamese student Jack.

## Cast

### Starring

* Alex Dimitriades as Nick Poulos
* Sarah Lambert as Christina Milano
* Katherine Halliday as Rose Malouf & Salvatore Coco as Con Bordino
* Emma Roche as Danielle Miller & Corey Page as Steve Wiley
* Doris Younane as Yola Fatoush
* Scott Major as Peter Rivers
* Abi Tucker as Jodie Cooper
* Isabella Gutierrez as Chaka Cardenes & Tai Nguyen as Jack Tran
* Tony Martin as Bill Southgate
* Hugh Baldwin as Graham Brown & Stephen O'Rourke as Jim Deloraine
* Jan Adele as Ruby St John
* Elly Varrenti as Irini Poulos
* Nico Lathouris as George Poulos & Despina Caldis as Effie Poulos

### Guest stars

* Jon Pollard as Bolton
* Karise Sawyers as Johnno
* Jane Harders as Maureen Milano
* George Rubiu as Franco Milano

## Trivia

* This episode marks the first appearances of Nick, Christina, Rose, Con, Danielle, Steve, Yola, Rivers, Jodie, Chaka, Jack, Bill, Graham, Jim, Ruby, Irini, George, Effie and Bolton. Bolton will become a series regular from series four.
Roberto Bordino

**Roberto Bordino** is a series regular in series one through five of *Heartbreak High*. He is initially portrayed by Francesco Caudullo in the character's first appearance, he is subsequently played by Ivar Kants.

## *Heartbreak High* (1994–1997)

Roberto Bordino is the husband of Helen Bordino. They married in 1966 when they were both 20 years old. They share two sons, Older brother Rocco and Con. He is Italian, and owns his own construction business.

### Storylines

When George leaves for Greece in Episode 29, Helen and Roberto offer to have Effie and Nick stay with them. Their home becomes a refuge throughout the series for characters without a place to stay, most notably Stella's daughter Katerina from Episode 54, and Matt Logan from Episode 76, who Roberto ends up considering as another son.

Roberto's strained relationship with Rocco is explored in several episodes throughout the series, and he often has to help his son out whenever he makes poor business decisions. When Rocco opens up The Shark Pool, a pool hall which becomes the Hartley students' hangout, Roberto becomes its primary investor and co-owner. After Con leaves for America in Episode 71, Roberto becomes more hands on in the business as a manager before handing the reins over to Katerina. During this time, he helps out at the school as a cross-country coach.

Helen and Roberto leave Australia in Episode 96 for an extended trip through Greece, Italy and America. They rent out their home to Katerina's aunt Magda, and (unknowingly) sell The Shark Pool to Leo Fine, a gangster who has had several run ins with Roberto and Rocco in the past.

**Title cards**

Ivar Kants in episodes 29 to 96 of *Heartbreak High*
The Bordino family home

Series one through five of ***Heartbreak High*** centre around the Bordino family, and their home is a major setting for many episodes.

## *Heartbreak High* (1994–1997)

### Series 1

**Roberto** and **Helen Bordino** live at the house with their son, **Con**. Their nephew and niece **Nick** and **Effie** move in from Episode 30 after their father George moves back to Greece.

Roberto and Helen's eldest son **Rocco** moves back to Australia from overseas in Episode 31. In Episode 38, Nick dies, devastating the family, while Rocco returns to the United States.

### Series 2

**Yaya**, Helen's mother and Con and Effie's grandmother, comes to live with the family in Episode 41, before deciding to go into a retirement community.

After getting kicked out of The Warehouse, Jodie's sister **Karen** briefly lives at the house in Episode 50, before moving on.

### Series 3

**Katerina Ioannou**, daughter of Helen's friend Stella, returns from Greece and begins staying at the Bordino home from Episode 54. She and Con begin a relationship in Episode 60.

### Series 4

Effie disappears without explanation after Episode 65, presumably returning to her father in Greece. Con is accepted into a foreign exchange program and leaves for Santa Monica in Episode 71.

In their absence, **Matt Logan** moves into the Bordino home from Episode 76, after breaking up with Allie and leaving The Warehouse.

Rocco briefly returns from America in Episode 84.

Matt decides to leave the Bordinos and move in with Stassy at The Warehouse in Episode 89.

### Series 5

After breaking up with Stassy, Matt returns to the Bordino home from Episode 92.

Con briefly returns from America in Episode 94, introducing his wife Stephanie to the family.

Roberto and Helen leave Australia for an extended vacation through Europe and America from Episode 96. They rent their house to Katerina's aunt **Magda** in Episode 97. After getting their HSC results, Matt subsequently leaves Sydney to go travelling with Stassy, while Katerina moves into The Warehouse with Charlie to repeat her HSC.
Lucy Weston

**Lucy Weston** is a series regular in series one and two of *Heartbreak High*. She is portrayed by Alexandra Brunning.

## *Heartbreak High* (1994–1995)

Lucy is an intelligent and wealthy girl who becomes Steve Wiley's girlfriend. She does not go to Hartley High like the other cast members. Although it is never confirmed what school she goes to, its likely a private school as she is often seen in a Catholic school girl uniform.

### Storylines

Lucy meets Steve when she hires Helen to cater a dinner party for her mother and her friends in Episode 30. Steve and the others help out by working as servers for the night. Her mother's friends end up being obnoxious, rich snobs who drunkenly mock the food, with her mother even whisking Con away for a sexual encounter in the bathroom. Despite this, Lucy and Steve begin dating, and she joins his circle of friends.

Lucy helps Steve in finding his birth parents, even though contacting them is prohibited by law, eventually tracking down his birth mother, Lorraine.

Lucy and Steve eventually consummate their relationship, however, her ex-boyfriend Alexander's drug history leads to an HIV scare. Fortunately, they both end up testing negative.

Steve helps Lucy break up her mother's relationship with Jerry Shapiro, a celebrity philanthropist, after he repeatedly makes sexual advances towards her.

Lucy gets accepted into a 6-month exchange program in Japan in Episode 51 and she leaves Australia, ending her relationship with Steve.

**Title cards**

Alexandra Brunning in episodes 36 to 51 of *Heartbreak High*
## Trivia

* Alexandra Brunning also played **Elvie**, a Hartley High student who shows an interest in Steve in Episode 18.
Ian Bliss

**Ian Bliss** portrays Andrew Bell in 23 episodes of *Heartbreak High*.

Bliss was 29 years old when she began filming the show. He is a graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).

He was written off *Heartbreak High* in 1996.

He went on to become a prolific character actor, most notably as Bane in *The Matrix Reloaded* and *The Matrix Revolutions* (2003).

He is married to Wentworth actor Jacquie Brennan.
Missy

**Missy** **Beckett** is a character in Heartbreak High.

## Appearances

### "Map Bitch"

Missy and Sasha pick up Amerie at her house and drive to school. In a flashback she is seen kissing Sasha. When the incest map is discovered and Amerie has a fight with Harper, Missy picks Harper's side and Sasha is mad at Amerie for ruining all the work she and Missy put into rekindling their friendship after their break-up. Missy is now cold and rude towards her former friend as she feels betrayed by her.
Renaissance Titties

## *Heartbreak High (2022 series)*

"**Renaissance Titties**" is the second episode of the first season of *Heartbreak High*. It is the second episode of the series overall. It was released on September 14, 2022 on Netflix.

## Premise

Amerie, the new outcast, receives a party invitation that gives her butterflies. But when she manages to show up, a bitter surprise awaits.
Alex Dimitriades

**Alex Dimitriades** portrays Nick Polides in the 1993 film *The Heartbreak Kid* and Nick Poulos in 38 episodes of *Heartbreak High*.

Dimitriades was 21 years old when filming on the show began, 4 years older than his character.

He left *Heartbreak High* in 1994, after Network Ten declined to pay him more money to star in the second series. His character was consequently killed off at the network's insistence.

Dimitriades went on to star in several other projects involving *Heartbreak High* creators Michael Jenkins and Ben Gannon, including cop dramas *Blue Murder* (1995, also starring Tony Martin and Stephen O'Rourke), *Wildside* (1997, also starring Tony Martin and Abi Tucker) and *Young Lions* (2002).