Blue Heelers star Ditch Davey set to ’cause a stir’ as a rebellious new doctor on Home and Away
Home and Away has announced that Blue Heelers star Ditch Davey will be joining the cast as Doctor Christian Green.
Speaking to Digital Spy on Friday, the 47-year-old actor revealed that he is thrilled to be part of the iconic drama.
‘Home and Away has been such an institution to audiences in both Australia and the UK for such a long time and it’s great to be a part of that now, but the people are what it’s all about,’ he said.
Incoming: Home And Away has announced that Blue Heelers star Ditch Davey (pictured) will be joining the cast as Doctor Christian Green. Speaking to Digital Spy on Friday, the 47-year-old actor revealed that he is thrilled to be part of the iconic drama
‘The cast and crew are brilliant and have made me feel at home immediately.’
But when it comes to his good looks, Ditch plays it rather coy.
‘My work and my character has always been my focus,’ the Aussie heartthrob explained to the Daily Telegraph.
‘I love my art form and I work very hard. People do my hair and put makeup on me to make me look less like I normally look,’ he added.
Chuffed: ‘Home and Away has been such an institution to audiences in both Australia and the UK for such a long time and it’s great to be a part of that now, but the people are what it’s all about,’ he said
Doctor Christian Green is set to cause a stir when he arrives in Summer Bay, with his character description revealing he will put ‘a few noses out of joint at the hospital.’
‘But that doesn’t mean he lacks a sense of humour… or softer side for those he wants to let in,’ adds the description.
Fans will no doubt recognise Ditch as country police officer Evan Jones from Blue Heelers.
Drama! Doctor Christian Green is set to cause a stir when he arrives in Summer Bay, with his character description revealing he will put ‘a few noses out of joint at the hospital.
Famous face: Fans will no doubt recognise Ditch as country police officer Evan Jones from Blue Heelers (pictured). He starred in the series from 2001 to 2006
He starred in the series from 2001 to 2006 alongside John Wood, Lisa McCune and Caroline Craig.
The actor has also appeared in Black Box, Underbelly, Spartacus, 800 Words and most recently he has portrayed Julias Caesar in the TV series Roman Empire.
Ditch is married to fellow actress Sophia Davey (nee Dunn), who has starred in several films and in theatre across Australia.
They share two children, Eden Dunn and Taika Davey.
Family man: Ditch is married to fellow actress Sophia Davey and they share two children, Eden Dunn and Taika Davey. All pictured