For 25 years, Ada Nicodemou has played the ever-resilient Leah Patterson in Home and Away. From heartbreaks to kidnappings, she survived nearly every disaster Summer Bay could throw at her. But this Halloween, the beloved actress decided to take all that drama and turn it into comedy.
Looking Back at Leah’s Wild Ride in Home and Away
Since joining Home and Away, Ada’s Leah has been at the centre of some of the soap’s most emotional storylines. Over the years, she’s dealed with heartbreak, danger, and chaos. Yet always found a way to rise again. From her tragic marriage to Vinnie to becoming a surrogate for Sally, Leah’s journey has never been dull.
Whether giving birth to Pippa or struggling through surrogacy, she’s always balanced her vulnerability. And who could forget the countless near-death experiences? Leah has faced stalkers and kidnappers when she was in a car crash. Still, as always, she pulled through because Leah Patterson doesn’t go down easily.
Ada’s Halloween Tribute to Leah’s Most Dramatic Moments
This Halloween, Ada Nicodemou decided to lean right into her character’s legacy. In a hilarious social media post, she shared a list of tongue-in-cheek costume ideas inspired by Leah’s most unforgettable storylines. Among her suggestions were “Impaled Leah” and “Runaway Bride”. Fans absolutely loved the self-aware humour. The comments section quickly filled with laughter and heart emojis as viewers called her post “too good” and “absolutely hilarious.”
Nicodemou’s post seems relevant to longtime fans who have followed her character’s journey for decades. After two and a half decades, Leah remains one of Home and Away’s most enduring characters. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Home and Away news, updates, and behind-the-scenes scoops.