Cameos often pop up when a show's popularity is flagging and a bit of excitement is needed to recapture the audience and attract new viewers. A well-placed pop star or international comedian can often result in a significant ratings boost -- something Australian TV is no stranger to.
The announcement by Seven is something of a coup given Parker's popularity with viewers. She has two gold Logie Awards under her belt, and several silvers, thanks to her years on All Saints. She was also a pivotal cast member of A Country Practice.
Sheree Murphy is keen for a role in an Aussie soap in the future after her pal Emily Symons tried to persuade Home And Away bosses to sign her up.
If Underbelly can make stars out of Gyton Grantley and Kat Stewart and revive the acting careers for Les Hill and Daniel Amalm, can it do the same for Dieter Brummer?
Emily rose to fame as the ditzy bubbly blonde character Marilyn Chambers (Fisher) in Australian Soap Home and Away. She left the soap in 2001 and came over to England where she was to wed footballer Matt Letissier, but this relationship failed, and she went on to play Pub owner Louise Appleton in British Soap, Emmerdale. Whilst filming the Yorkshire Based Soap, the busy girl also found time to film her final scenes in H&A which were doing a special in the UK at the time. She certainly can go far if she decides to quit the Dales.
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