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Neighbours casting legend Jan Russ reveals star-making secrets

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Jan Russ served as the casting director for Neighbours for 26 years, discovering and launching the careers of Australian entertainment icons including Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan, Guy Pearce, Margot Robbie, and the Hemsworth brothers. Her new autobiography 'What Will the Neighbours Think?' reveals behind-the-scenes stories from the iconic Australian soap opera and details her personal trauma of forced adoption in the 1960s. Russ reflects on the unique qualities that made certain actors stars and offers advice for aspiring performers about learning their craft and persevering in the industry.

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