Neighbours has made historical past as arduous of listening to actor Nathan Borg joins the cleaning soap, changing into the primary actor on Australian TV with a cochlear implant.

Nathan performs Curtis Perkins in a recurring visitor function. Curtis is a trainer at Erinsborough Excessive who’s described as “an easy-going man” and “far more durable than he lets on”.

He is enthusiastic about educating and will likely be beneath the watchful eye of Susan Kennedy (Jackie Woodburne) and Jane Harris (Annie Jones).

Nathan was born six weeks untimely and have become profoundly deaf after he contracted meningitis at three months outdated. He received a cochlear implant in his proper ear at two which allowed him to listen to for the primary time.

The massive casting information was introduced at this time (December 2) to coincide with Worldwide Day of Individuals with Disabilities on Thursday (December 3). The actor started engaged on the cleaning soap in November.

“Rising up I by no means noticed anybody like me on tv, so I knew it was time to have a tough of listening to actor on our Australian screens. I feel it is vital on this trade that folks with all disabilities of all ages get to inform their tales,” Nathan stated.

“Every time I movie scenes with Jackie and Annie I’m consistently rising as an actor. It’s such a privilege to work with such inspiring icons. Jackie has taught me to take route and Annie has taught me to let free on set which has been a terrific steadiness.”

Government Producer Jason Herbison added: “Nathan’s ardour for appearing was clearly evident after I met him almost a yr in the past and I am delighted he’s becoming a member of the solid in a recurring visitor function as a younger trainer recent out of college who is not outlined by his arduous of listening to standing.

“He’s unbiased and dealing locally, and like everybody on Ramsay Road, we quickly uncover a hyperlink with one in all our residents which goes to be rather a lot enjoyable.”

Nathan’s episodes will air within the UK from early 2021.

Neighbours airs on weekdays at 1pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.

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