'Love is such a small word for such a big idea.'

In season seven, Nina’s house is located on Napier Street, Fitzroy.

While searching for an answer to your question I discovered that through airbnb you’re able to stay in this house.

TV writer, Colin Vickery: What are the chances of an eighth season of Offspring?

Kat Stewart: I’m very fatalistic about these things. I always assume each season is our last and anything else is a pleasant surprise. In tonight’s season finale they (the Proudmans) are left in a good place. I don’t think this is a job I could ever say no to because I love it so much. But I’m assuming that’s (tonight’s finale) it (the end).

Gorgeous Isabella Monaghan with her on-screen mum, Asher Keddie.

Samantha Monaghan (Isabella Monaghan’s mum)

Isabella Monaghan with a crew member on the set of Offspring.

By Leah Goulis August 02, 2017

When mum Samantha Monaghan saw Offspring was looking for a baby to star as Nina and Patrick’s daughter, she didn’t think much of it. Now she opens up about the unexpected bond that has come from being on the show.

When Offspring’s official Facebook page put the call out for a baby to play Nina and Patrick’s daughter Zoe Proudman (waaaaahhh Patrick… we still miss you!!!!!), mum Samantha Monaghan didn’t think much of it.

Being a sporty new mum and not really a big fan of any TV shows, submitting a photo wasn’t really something she considered.

“There was a Facebook callout for kids with brown hair and one of my friends, who was a big fan of the show, sent me a message saying to send them a pic of my daughter Isabella. If I didn’t, she was going to. I never really watched the show, so I was just like, ‘oh ok’,” the mum-of-two tells Kidspot.

The accidental star was born

And lucky she did. Fast forward three hours from hitting the ‘send’ button and the mum and then eight-month-old were meeting the casting crew of one of Australia’s biggest series.

“We went in and they asked us if we could start filming the following week. I said ‘yes’ and I really didn’t know what I was getting myself into. But I’m so glad we had this opportunity because it’s just been the best ride.”

Thanks to her starring role on the much loved series, Isabella, now four, has become one of the most recognised faces on TV.

“It’s pretty exciting and surreal seeing her on TV and in magazines,” Sam says.

While her peers at kinder still know her as Isabella, Sam says she finds it funny seeing a shift in parents who obviously watch the show and recognise her little star.

“Some get a little star struck and find it hard to approach me. They’ve known me for a while and probably find it hard to come up to me, but they do and ask me: ‘Is your daughter the little girl on Offspring?’ and I tell them yes. After that, it’s all normal again,” she laughs.

While being on TV is something far from ordinary for most four-year-olds (and even their parents) having Isabella involved in the show has become the norm for the family.

“She’s been on the show since she was eight-months-old. It’s so strange but so normal for me. She doesn’t know any different either, being on TV is her normal,” she says.

Making sure her little darling doesn’t turn into a little diva

But while playing the adorable Zoe Proudman has become a big part of Isabella’s life, Sam says she does do her best to keep things normal off set to avoid her little darling turning into a little diva.

“When we’re not on set, I make sure we do other activities like dancing, tennis and AusKick and just try and keep her doing normal things. And when she’s not on set, I obviously make sure she still goes to kinder and keep a normal routine,” she says.

“On some days when she’s required on set, she does skip days at kinder, but she has just adjusted to that really easily. I could never do what I do with Isabella with my two-year-old. She’s a routine baby and really not built for television,” she laughs.

A second family for little Isabella

Spending four months together with her ‘Offspring family’ while shooting, Sam says it’s easy to feel comfortable with the cast and crew – and for Isabella in particular, that means striking up a close bond with star Asher Keddie, who plays her mum on the small screen.

“Isabella has known Asher for so long and I couldn’t have asked for a better TV mum for my daughter. She always has time for Izzy and if she is struggling on set, she’s great at helping her in and with her dialogue. She’s always got the time for her,” Sam says.

“Isabella calls Asher her ‘TV mum’. She always says she has two mums – a TV mum and a real mum – which is really cute.”

An unexpected bond between mum and daughter

While Isabella and Asher have established a close relationship, Sam reveals it’s her own bond with her firstborn that has surprised her the most.

“It has been such a good bonding experience between me and Izzy. We have special time on set and read through the scripts together. It’s nice for us because now that I have another daughter, we’ll also have this time to look back on.”

Isabella Monaghan and Lennon Whitehead

By Colin Vickery, News Corp Australia Network September 2, 2016

EVERY Aussie parent wants their child on Offspring. Or so seems to be the case, with the casting department on Channel Ten’s drama inundated with offers from parents keen to see their own offspring on screen.

“I get people offering me their children in the street,” said Offspring casting agent Emma Dockery.

“I was at a pub and a man sitting beside me, whose wife had just given birth, showed me a photo and said ‘what do you think of my newborn who is 11 hours old — do you think he would be right for Offspring?’”

This season Offspring cast five kids in main roles: Isabella Monaghan as Nina Proudman’s (Asher Keddie) daughter Zoe Proudman-Reid, Lennon Whitehead as Alfie Proudman, twins Leo and Ezra Materia playing Paddy Proudman, Chance Kenneth Charles as Ray Proudman, and Freya McCurdy playing Stella Clegg-Acherholt.

More than 60 children were auditioned before Isabella was cast as Zoe.

“It was a chance for Isabella to be part of something really special — something a lot of people don’t get the opportunity to do in their lifetimes,” her mum Samantha said of why she put her daughter forward for the role.

While Offspring executive producer Imogen Banks said Isabella was chosen, in part, because she looks like she could be the child of Nina Proudman and Dr Patrick Reid (Matthew Le Nevez), she also had that special something.

“The overwhelming quality we fell in love with was her ability to listen in scenes and engage with the other actors, repeatedly, in an interested and very present way,” Banks said.

“It’s a rare quality in a child.”

Keddie agreed.

“It’s been a real treat to work with Izzy,” Keddie said.

“She’s such a sweet, sociable little girl and she has brought a wonderfully fun energy onto set.”

However if you’re thinking of trying to get your own child on to the show, Samantha warned stagestruck parents they should understand it isn’t all fun and games for child actors.

“It’s a tough gig,” Samantha said.

“Behind the scenes it’s a lot more involved that you might think. Be prepared for long days and late nights. It can be exhausting for the kids at times.

“It’s not for everybody and I think you really need to have the right personality to get through.”

All the children who appear on Offspring go through a rigorous casting process.

“When we’re testing older children we get them to do some very simple dialogue to see if they can remember lines, how they react to the camera, and if they can take some simple direction,” Dockery said.

“With the younger kids we are really just testing their personality types — are they laid-back, happy, curious, can they leave their parents, and do they mind being held by strangers?

“We don’t want a scenario where the children get to set and refuse to leave their mum’s arms. We want them to be comfortable enough to leave their parents and give performances.”

All of the children on Offspring are looked after by an onset nurse. They also have their parents with them at all times.

“It is quite a little family,” Dockery said.

“All the parents know each other. Quite a few of the kids are best friends now.

“Lenny and Isabella are best friends. They walk around holding hands, it’s very cute.

“The main cast treat them like they are their own. Both Asher and Kat are mothers so they have a really good handle on what a child needs to feel secure and happy in the workplace.

“The first time Richard Davies (Jimmy Proudman) met Lenny they were playing football within seconds.”

The sheer number of children on season six of Offspring meant a juggling act when it came to the filming schedule.

“The days had to be scheduled around the children because they have to wrap at certain times,” Dockery says.

“We work very closely with child employment and they define how many hours the children can work and how many days a week.

“One of the things we’re dependent on is the parents. In some ways they put their lives on pause to bring the kids along. Sometimes you have mum and dad on set. That’s a big time responsibility so we’re really grateful to them.”

Still, Samantha has no regrets about letting Isabella join Offspring’s cast.

“Isabella is extremely social and just loves interacting with people,” Samantha said.

“She has a wonderful imagination and gets a kick out of being on set and doing her scenes.

“She; s formed some very strong relationships on set and become very good at following instructions from directors. Through this experience she has learned so much and it has been an absolute joy to watch her grow.

“Offspring is a cultural phenomenon and for Isabella to be involved is something she can be proud of and look back on for years to come.”

Throwback to Cherie and Clegg’s wedding.

SOURCES:

Alex England: What's your favourite book?

Rick Davies: I really loved Jasper Jones when I read that. I just thought that was... If you haven't read it just read it, it's incredible.

Shannon Berry: It's gotta be, it's gotta be The Book Thief. Or Jasper Jones.

Jane Harber: If you could live in any city in the world, where would it be? I do love Melbourne, but I probably would choose New York.

Linda Crooper: I should say Melbourne... *Laughs* That's hard. Sounds so obvious but I'd have to say New York.

Deb Mailman: New York.

Shannon Berry: I would probably live in London. I've only visited there once but I absolutely love the weather; I also love Sherlock so... that's probably where I would be.

TJ Power: Granada in Spain. That's a very pretty place.

Kat Stewart: Cheese or chocolate? Again, very easy. Chocolate.

Rick Davies: I will go chocolate, I will go chocolate.

Alex England: *Nodding* That's correct, that's correct.

Rick Davies: *Laughing* That is correct.

Deb Mailman: Taylor Swift or Katy Perry? Taylor Swift! I love Taylor Swift.

Alex England: *To Rick Davies* This is a dare. Sing us a line from your current favourite song.

Rick Davies: Current favourite song... *starts singing 'So Good at Being In Trouble' by Unknown Mortal Orchestra*

Linda Crooper: *Starts singing 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston* Why am I such a dill?

Shannon Berry: What's your go-to dance move? Ahhh, obviously the sprinkler.

Talented actress, Shannon Berry is eighteen today. Happy Birthday!

By Karlie Rutherford July 15, 2017

ACTOR Jeremy Lindsay ­Taylor’s wife Marnie gave him one piece of advice when she found out he’d be appearing on ­Offspring: don’t break any of the leading ladies’ hearts.

The Daily Telegraph can reveal that the Puberty Blues star will join the cast of the ­successful Channel 10 drama in the coming weeks, playing the mysterious Dan who is set up on a date with Kat Stewart’s Billie Proudman.

“My wife loves the show. She said it’s going to be so good for your career. But you better make Billie happy. Because everyone in Australia wants Billie to be happy after ending her marriage [on the show], so your career will go through the roof if you can do that,” he said.

Lindsay Taylor is aware of the cult-like status the men on Offspring have, saying, “If Dan was to break Billie’s heart, I would have to go into hiding. But I feel okay.”

The father of two girls said compared with the roles audiences see him in, like Hyde & Seek or Bikie Wars: Brothers In Arms, it was “fun” to play a more lighthearted character.

“I’ve played so many roles where I’m getting killed or killing people or crying. Roles where it costs you mentally or physically. Sea Patrol broke me physically with the stunts. So this was fun,” he said.

“Plus the opportunity to work with Kat Stewart was too good to refuse really.”

Lindsay Taylor will appear on Offspring from Wednesday July 26, only on Ten.

'We are thrilled to welcome Jeremy Lindsay Taylor to our talented cast.‘ –  Offspring on Ten’s official twitter

I am personally really liking the look of this. Finger’s crossed Jeremy portrays a likeable character and not a villain.

In my opinion he would be a good fit for Nina’s next interest. I have felt as though all of Nina’s love interests post Patrick (Thomas, Leo, Harry) have not been right for her. Harry’s okay but she could do better.

Where’s Chris when you need him?  

I was afraid this was going to happen...

Sad to hear you’re leaving, Lachy.

Offspring will never be the same without you. Clegg’s quirky and strange personality will be missed by many. Thanks for making us all smile and sometimes even laugh out loud.

I feel very fortunate to be able to say I have had the honour of meeting you on two separate occasions. You are truly a gentleman.

Wishing you all the best with your future projects!

Asher Keddie