Carla Bonner has had such a great run with Character Stephanie Scully on the long running Australian series ‘Neighbours’. Carla is a spiritual human with connection to not only the characters she plays but to those that surround her both professionally, with her fans, and crew. It was a delight to have Carla on as a guest and a little peek into her life. I hope you enjoy.

A big thanks to the love and Joy Janet Andrewartha brought to set and into our lives.

Connect with Carla on Instagram @ carlabonner3

Carla’s agent is https://www.gilchristmanagement.com.au

Contact Julian

julianjoneslive@gmail.com

Interesting fun conversations

How can we ‘not talking about Neighbours’

Carla was 26 when she started her role ‘Steph’ on Neighbours.

Showing up as you are. Transparency.

Authenticity, warm, welcoming, engaging and connecting with cast and crew.

Long term roles, a student at Australian College of dramatic arts.

Show me what I don’t know.

Acknowledgment and inclusiveness.Making someone be seen.All inclusiveness

High power high demanding role Choosing a high performance role was a no brainer

Unsustainable without a supportive team

Neighbours is turning 40 18th March 2025 First aired 18th March 1985

Janet Andrewartha passed 26 July 2024 Played Carla’s on screen mother And Reb Kean on Channel 10’s Prisoner Cell Block HJanet was oxygen, real, generous, authentic, a solid mentor to all cast and crew.

Julian expresses Janet’s grace as an artist in his chair.

Carla Bonner, Jay Ryan, Holly Valance, Kate Keltie and Shane Conner all played Janet’s family members on Neighbours.

A tribute to Janet’s friend Corbin one of Janet’s soul mates and biggest fans.

According to Carla she is very wise: wise from making stupid decisions.

A burning desire to write. When we’re over thinking we’re full to the brim, so writing can help dump your thoughts on paper and clearing the cup/the mind. Allowing insights and downloads.

Self discovery, and spirituality. Wins, gains and magical moments. Your story is someone else’s survival guide.

Ego

To know thyself is a life long journey.

The ego serves to keep us safe

Awareness, the more you get to know thyself you can pull out more punches on yourself so the more punches the more likely you are going through change.

What ever path you are taking your ego is still there. Ego can ruin opportunities.

It’s an about what you do with your ego: how creative your ego is how much fun your ego has, having pride in ourself. Ego is healthy to a point. It helps us to show up.

Ego can get out of control and sabotage Establish an awareness

Now we’re over 50 menopause can kick your ego

There’s so much on offer for women over 50 in show business

Processing life. What depth do you have with yourself?Navigating Menopause

Theatre workshops and spiritual life coaching, Human experiences Tall poppy syndrome Type cast

‘The Agent’ received 9 nominations

Opportunity to new diverse roles for cast that have had long lasting characters

Share the love

Come on Australia. Carla would love a new role.

Mentoring fellow actors energizes Carla.

Acting can create more engagement.

Well-being formulas and self Awareness

Sense of accomplishment

Making a difference in people’s lives

In LA long lasting characters get snapped up. New age bracket for new roles

What would you do creatively with $500,000?

Help people navigate life through producing content

Coming home to themselves. Thought provocation ,Curiosity