Bits and pieces. I remember auditioning with Ash (Kate) and Will (Harry) and running round the room pretending to be playing quidditch. After we finished the final audition I remember thinking that this other girl would get it and was totally
overwhelmed with joy when I found out I had gotten the role.
Were you aware of the Ramsay family heritage when you first joined?
Did you feel any pressure because of this? Did you ever wish that more
was made of Sophie living on her family's street, and in the old Ramsay
family home?
I did a little research on my families history and found it very confusing, haha.
Not at all, there are clearly some fabulous and famous cast members relating to the family, I don’t think I really thought about it too much.
Having joined as a trio of siblings, were you sad to see Will Moore
leave after only a year?
Myself, Will and Ash were very much like real siblings, we fought a little but mostly had so much fun together on set. So I was sad to see him go.
Do any of Sophie's storylines stick in your mind either fondly or
because you didn't enjoy them?
The car accident storyline I loved! I have this unusual love for night shoots and we filmed the crash until 3am. I also really enjoyed it because it went for a while and involved a huge emotional rollercoaster which challenged me, in a good way.
Sophie's life revolved around music during much of her time in
Erinsborough is that something you're interested in too?
Yeah, I believe the scriptwriters found out I play guitar and that’s why they wrote about Sophie’s passion for music. I myself am a little more contained with my music but it’s definitely a fave hobby of mine.
Why did you choose to leave the role after four years as Sophie?
It was just time to move on. I left because I had 2 final years of school left and I wanted to be able to focus more on that and also because I wanted to have time to do my own film projects and other acting jobs.
What was it like to film Sophie's final scenes? Was it made any
easier because Jordan Patrick Smith and Valentina Novakovic were going at the same time?
It was a crazy couple of weeks with so many cast leaving at once and this definitely diluted the sadness and nerves of leaving. Filming the last scenes was sad but very exciting at the same time.
Which of your Neighbours co-stars did you particularly enjoy working with?
Everyone! Ashleigh I just loved working with because we bonded as sisters very quickly and I felt very comfortable acting around her. But seriously I cannot narrow it down, I had a blast working with everyone.
It's just been announced that Sophie will be back on screens shortly
for a guest stint. How does her return come about? How has Sophie changed in her time away?
Something BIG happens on the street and I said I’d come back as a guest if it did. I think she has become more comfortable in her own skin being surrounded by like-minded musicians.
Would you ever be interested in returning to the show again if the
opportunity arose?
Who knows...
What are your plans now?
To complete school and to continue acting and creating my own films.
And finally, after 29 years on Australian television, what do you
think accounts for Neighbours' enduring success?
A highly dedicated, amazing fan base and continuous hard work and passion from all cast and crew.
Interview by Steve. Added on 8th March 2014
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