Every television network turned down ‘Offspring’ – now it’s the highest rating drama

Offspring.  It’s one of Australia’s most popular dramas.  In fact, its lead star Asher Keddie won the 2013 Gold Logie for her portrayal of Nina Proudman. With Nina’s hilariously entertaining self-talk and sexual fantasies of a thirty something suburban woman, it’s a no brainer that this show would make brilliant television. But it turns out…

Work, family and romance makes top TV work

Originally published at http://atthefestival.wordpress.com/2013/05/27/work-family-and-romance-make-top-tv-work/  “Nina Proudman: what a mad bitch!” TV critic Ruth Ritchie opened her Writing Great TV commentary with her usual no holds barred approach. She was referring, of course, to the highly popular television character portrayed by Logie award winner Asher Keddie in Channel 10’s Offspring. Joining Ritchie on the panel were Offspring…

iVillage Australia 2013 Logies Blogger

Originally published at http://www.ivillage.com.au/our-fave-celeb-candid-shots-the-logies/160481 BY ALICIA VRAJLAL Offspring star Asher Keddie took home the gold at last night’s Logie Awards, beating out the likes of Hamish Blake, Andy Lee and Adam Hills for the coveted award. She also nabbed the silver gong for most popular actress. Other big winners included House Husbands for Most Popular Drama, Howzat! Kerry Packer’s War for Most Outstanding Mini…

Hamish & Andy at war!

Originally published at http://www.ivillage.com.au/hamish-and-andy-war/159956 BY ALICIA VRAJLAL The nominations for the 2013 TV Week Logie Awards were announced this morning and things could get ugly, as Hamish Blake and his partner in crime Andy Lee are both up for the Gold Logie. Also competing for the big award are Adam Hills, Carrie Bickmore, Asher Keddie and Home and…

iVillage Weekly Australian Celebrity News Column 10

Originally published at http://www.ivillage.com.au/ozgossip-fifis-new-bub-ashers-gold-win-laras-fashion-comeback/160750 By ALICIA VRAJLAL  Get the scoop on this week’s best Aussie gossip – from new shows to hot frocks and dating shocks.  I can also be found gossiping at ‘I Am Starstruck’. Fifi box reveals her baby’s name Radio presenter Fifi Box, has finally revealed the name of her first child, born last Friday. The…

iVillage Weekly Australian Celebrity News Column 9

Originally published at http://www.ivillage.com.au/ozgossip-aussie-tv-returns-a-bang-offspring-house-husbands-the-voice-plus-the-logies/160416 By ALICIA VRAJLAL  Get the scoop on this week’s best Aussie gossip – from new shows to hot frocks and dating shocks.  I can also be found gossiping at ‘I Am Starstruck’. Offspring sneak peek Cue nationwide squeals of excitement – a sneak peek of the latest season of Offspring was released last…

iVillage Weekly Australian Celebrity News Column 5

Originally published at http://www.ivillage.com.au/ozgossip-laras-leaf-blower-bingle-ashers-arty-new-bloke-lincoln-hits-hollywood/159923 By ALICIA VRAJLAL  Get the scoop on this week’s best Aussie gossip – from new shows to hot frocks and dating shocks.  I can also be found gossiping at ‘I Am Starstruck’. Asher’s new love Offspring and Paper Giants star Asher Keddie has been approached to pose for the Archibalds before, but always turned it down. That’s all…