Home and Away star Ada Nicodemou has written her first children’s book, Mia Megastar, inspired by elements of her own life.
In an interview with The Daily Telegraphthe 46-year-old shared her thoughts on the inspiration behind her book.
She revealed that it is based on her own experiences as a child with aspirations of becoming a star, to growing up with immigrant parents from Greece in Sydney.
“I never had a book like this when I was a kid, nor did I have people on TV who looked like me,” Nicodemou told the publication.
‘I hope it reaches many girls from different backgrounds because we talk about our culture. When you grow up, you want to see the culture related to you and I hope this book does that,” she added.
Home and Away star Ada Nicodemou has written her first children’s book, Mia Megastar, inspired by elements of her own life.
Nicodemou’s son, brother and mother are some of the real-life people on whom the actress based the characters in her book.
“It’s pretty funny, it makes fun of my Greek culture and the funny rules my mom has that don’t make sense,” she said.
The actress has played Leah Patterson-Baker on Home and Away for 23 years.
In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, the 46-year-old shared information about the inspiration behind her book.
She revealed that it is based on her own experiences as a child with aspirations of becoming a star, to growing up with immigrant parents from Greece in Sydney.
And Ada’s character will marry her fiancé Justin Morgan, played by James Stewart.
It was recently announced that Matt Little, 31, who played Leah’s son VJ Patterson from 2014 to 2017, will return for a cameo.
His character was last seen on screens in 2017, when he fled to Cyprus with baby Luc, the daughter of his late wife Billie.
“I never had a book like this when I was a kid, nor did I have people on TV who looked like me,” Nicodemou told the publication.
Home and Away shared a sneak peek from the wedding on Monday.
VJ could be seen walking with a smiling Leah down the hallway toward Justin.
Fans will have to wait until April to see Leah’s fourth wedding on the show.
The actress has starred on Home and Away as Leah Patterson-Baker for 23 years.
