Kate Ritchie

Through her role on Home And Away, television viewers have watched Kate grow up in Summer Bay. She filmed the pilot of the show in 1987 and has been in the series ever since, in the role of Sally Fletcher. At only 22 years of age Kate could be called a veteran of television having been involved with Home & Away for 15 years.

Before Home And Away, Kate had a role in the mini-series Cyclone Tracy.

During her time on Home And Away, Kate combined her long-term role as Sally with her education, completing the HSC in 1997. Kate studied through a program called 'Pathways' that allowed her to study for the HSC over three years, so she could continue her role on Home And Away. She was very pleased with her overall result.

On finishing her studies, Kate says, 'It was hard to combine both school and working on Home and Away, but it was something I felt I had to do for my own self worth. I am glad I persevered as it allows me to keep my options open for life after Home And Away. I was so relieved when it was all over and I could finally use all of my energy on Home And Away.'

Kate joins veteran actors Ray Meagher and Norman Coburn (Fisher) in the Guinness Book of Records for being the longest serving actors on an Australian drama series.

After leaving Home And Away, Kate focused her attention on her radio show and took on a role in the hit series Underbelly.

When Kate manages to find time she likes to catch up on the latest movies and eat out with friends, although she does love to cook. She has singing lessons once a week and even has her Scuba diving licence - both of these being something that she would like to have more time to pursue.

Her family consists of her parents, two younger sisters and a younger brother.