Show Notes
April Rose Pengilly (Neighbours’ Chloe Brennan) takes the bins out with Takaya Honda (David Tanaka) and Matty Wilson (Aaron Brennan). Her fairytale wedding in a castle, backstage Kylie moments, growing up on tour with INXS royalty, plus what a Neighbours revival could really look like.
In this episode, April opens up about:
• her fairytale wedding in a European castle with her husband, Adam • arriving on Neighbours as a young actor from Sydney, feeling lonely at first, and the moment she found her confidence • growing up on the road with her dad, Kirk Pengilly, touring the world with INXS • the backstage encounters, including Kylie Minogue • her upcoming horror film and stepping into a darker, more intense role • her daily routines, rituals and mindset, and why structure keeps her grounded • the hilarious story of her first audition, which accidentally turned into an awkward flirtation with the actor who later became her on-screen brother • returning for the reboot and why it felt completely different to her original era • the reality of Sydney real estate and why it’s getting harder for creatives to build a life there • her love for Neighbours fans, and the responsibility she’s always felt to stay connected and give back
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