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Paige Smith
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Neighbours character
Portrayed by Olympia Valance
Duration 2014–2018, 2020
First appearance 2 June 2014 (2014-06-02)
Last appearance 25 March 2020 (2020-03-25)
Introduced by Jason Herbison
Spin-off
appearances
Hey Piper (2015)
Classification Former; regular
Profile
Other names Paige Novak
Occupation
  • Waitress
  • Garage manager
  • University student
  • Executive assistant
Residence Adelaide

Paige Smith (also known as Paige Novak) is a character from the Australian TV show Neighbours. She is played by actress Olympia Valance. Olympia got the part in February 2014 after many auditions. The show's producer, Jason Herbison, said she was "the perfect fit" for Paige.

Before acting, Olympia Valance was a successful model. Neighbours was her first acting job. Her half-sister, Holly Valance, was also on the show from 1999 to 2002. Olympia first appeared as Paige on 2 June 2014. She filmed her last scenes in November 2017, and Paige left the show on 30 March 2018. However, Olympia came back as Paige on 24 February 2020 for the show's 35th anniversary.

Who is Paige Smith?

Paige is known for being strong, determined, and sometimes a bit unpredictable. Olympia Valance said that Paige often hid her softer side behind a tough outer shell. She wasn't a mean person, just protective.

Paige's Story on Neighbours

Paige was introduced as the biological daughter of Brad Willis and Lauren Carpenter. At first, she kept her true identity a secret because she was worried her new family wouldn't accept her.

Finding Her Family

A big part of Paige's early story was about her getting to know her birth parents and her half-siblings. She worked hard to build relationships with them.

Key Moments

Paige also lived with Mark Brennan and they became a couple. She sometimes got into tricky situations, like when she helped with some car parts.

The Actress: Olympia Valance

Olympia Valance brought Paige to life on screen. Her performance was well-liked by many.

Awards and Recognition

For playing Paige, Olympia Valance was nominated for a Logie Award for Most Popular New Talent in 2015. This award celebrates new actors who are popular with viewers.

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Paige Novak para niños

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