Between 1992 and 1994, Tristan Bancks was known for playing troubled teen Tug O’Neale on Home and Away. These days however, the soap star is a successful children’s author
Since first launching onto TV screens back in 1989, Home and Away has become a staple viewing for audiences across the globe. With its dramatic storylines and stunning scenery in Summer Bay, perhaps it’s no surprise that the show is still going strong over three decades on.
And given that it’s been going for 35 years, Home and Away has seen plenty of incredible stars come and go – one of which is Tristan Bancks, known for his role as Tug O’Neale. Between 1992 and 1994, Tristan was a familiar face on the soap and was selected from 200 people to secure the role.
However, soap opera tension hits its peak when Jacob, caught up by his mum Leyla Harding’s lunch demands, leaves an upset Sarah jilted but has Leyla done this deliberately? Later in the week, Jacob makes amends as he plans to set up another date but will Sarah agree?
Katie Hill, 21, has been the face of Sarah since 2017, stepping into shoes once filled by Sophia Amber Moore from 2007 to 2016. This was Katie’s first television debut after previously starring in theatre and musical roles. Back in 2020, Katie wowed soap fans with her cover of Almost is Never Enough by Ariana Grande and Nathan Sykes on Emmerdale’s YouTube channel.
Katie went on to cover various songs on her Instagram and in 2024 she released her debut single, Bitter Sweet. Posting a video back in August, titled: “Bittersweet out now<3 link in my bio x”.
Katie said: “Hey guys, just back making another video to let you know that song I showed you all a clip of a few weeks ago is now out on Spotify and all other streaming platforms”, encouraging her 103K followers to “go have a listen” and let her know what they think.
The actress was supported by many of her Emmerdale co-stars as Amelia Spencer star Daisy Campbell said: “Yayy so proud of you” with a heart emoji while Lawrence Robb, who plays Mackenzie Boyd, added: “The song is gorgeous! Well done!” with heart emojis.
Meanwhile, one fan put: “Wow you sound unreal…..your voice is beautiful well done, added to my Spotify playlist xx” while a different account added: “Well done girl so happy for you.”