NewIdea
  • Royals
  • Celebrity
  • News
  • Beauty & Style
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Food
  • Win
  • Recipes
  • Video
NewIdea
  • Royals
  • Celebrity
  • News
  • Beauty & Style
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Food
  • Win
  • Recipes
  • Video
Subscribe
  1. Home
  2. Celebrity

Home and Away star’s hidden connection to Summer Bay newbie

It’s not the first time these two have crossed paths. - by Erin Doyle
  • 14 Jun 2021

They say it’s a small world, and apparently, Summer Bay is even smaller!

Home and Away’s hottest new cop Senior Constable Cash Newman is set to arrive in Summer Bay on Monday night but for the actor portraying him, it’ll be somewhat of a reunion.

WATCH: Home and Away: A body washes up in Summer Bay

Nicholas Cartwright, who plays the new cop on the block, has ties to permanent cast member Ethan Browne, who portrays Tane Parata on Channel Seven’s long-running drama, as the pair once attended leading performing arts institute NIDA together.

Ahead of Nicholas’s debut, Ethan took to Instagram to pay tribute to his friend and wish him luck by sharing a series of images of the actor.

Nicholas Cartwright Home and Away

Nicholas Cartwright is joining Home and Away as Summer Bay's hot new cop.

Instagram

“Thought I had rid myself of this guy after putting up with him for three years at drama school…now I gotta do more time with him at work ffs 😩 😂 🤙🏽…” Ethan joked in the caption.

“When I heard there was a search for a new cop in the bay, I instantly thought of this man. Perfect for the role, and he bloody well got it! One of the hardest working people I’ve met and so deserving! Super proud of you brother!

“Tonight he joins us in the bay as Constable Cash Newman 👮‍♀️. Tune in at 7pm and show the bro @_nicholas_cartwright_ some love! ❤”

WATCH BELOW: The sweet moment Home and Away's Ethan Browne surprises his teenage daughter

The jovial and heartwarming caption was matched by Nicholas whose reply showed fans just how tight their real-life bond is.

“I knew you’d never leave me bro xoxo,” Nicholas joked in the comments section.

Before scoring his Home and Away gig, the 33-year-old served in the Australian Army as a rifleman for six years and he had been deployed to East Timor and Afghanistan before turning to acting.

Ethan Browne Nicholas Cartwright NIDA

Ethan and Nicholas pictured at NIDA together.

Instagram

Speaking to Perth Now, Nicholas admitted acting is filling the void that the defence force left behind.

"You can kind of feel a little lost when you get out of the defence force, and no one wants to do a normal job,” he told the publication.

"So I thought, what's the craziest thing I can do and decided to go to NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art).”

Ethan Browne Home and Away

Ethan Browne (pictured) is excited for his drama school mate to join the cast.

Channel Seven
  • Celebrity
  • Home & Away
Erin Doyle
Erin Doyle
As Digital Managing Editor of WHO, New Idea and New Idea Food, Erin Doyle spends her days leading the digital team and overseeing online content. When she’s not all over the latest celebrity, pop culture, Aussie TV, food and lifestyle news and trends, she can be found dreaming of her next travel destination.

Subscribe to New Idea & save!-+ save!

Subscribe to New Idea today

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to New Idea & save!

Subscribe to New Idea & save!-+ save!

Subscribe to New Idea today

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to New Idea & save!

Recommended to you

Home and Away opening title
Watch 1:09

Home and Away opening title

{headline}

{headline}

Inside Home and Away's Nicholas Cartwright and Ethan Browne's bromance

Inside Home and Away's Nicholas Cartwright and Ethan Browne's bromance

Home and Away: Is this the end for Tane Parata?

Home and Away: Is this the end for Tane Parata?

Home and Away’s Ethan Browne and Kawakawa Fox-Reo take fans through their powerful Taiaha scenes

Home and Away’s Ethan Browne and Kawakawa Fox-Reo take fans through their powerful Taiaha scenes

All grown up! Ethan Browne celebrates his teenage daughter's birthday

All grown up! Ethan Browne celebrates his teenage daughter's birthday

{headline}

{headline}

Home and Away stars cause chaos on set with brutal pranks

Home and Away stars cause chaos on set with brutal pranks

Home and Away’s Ethan Browne surprises daughter after a year apart

Home and Away’s Ethan Browne surprises daughter after a year apart

Home and Away's Ethan Browne: 'My health and workout secrets'

Home and Away's Ethan Browne: 'My health and workout secrets'

{headline}

{headline}

Home and Away's new family: Meet the Paratas!

Home and Away's new family: Meet the Paratas!

Jodi Gordon’s approach to co-parenting is all about making it work

Jodi Gordon’s approach to co-parenting is all about making it work

Luke Jacobz's heartbreak after tragic loss

Luke Jacobz's heartbreak after tragic loss

Home and Away star reveals he was drugged and raped at 18

Home and Away star reveals he was drugged and raped at 18

James Stewart and Sarah Roberts are all smiles in new loved-up photos

James Stewart and Sarah Roberts are all smiles in new loved-up photos

Georgie Parker admits Home & Away has been "tough but worthwhile"

Georgie Parker admits Home & Away has been "tough but worthwhile"

Home & Away’s Luke Van Os: ‘Chris Hemsworth gave me tips!’

Home & Away’s Luke Van Os: ‘Chris Hemsworth gave me tips!’

NewIdea
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Competitions
NewIdea Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Competitions

Brands

  • Girlfriend
  • New Idea food
  • Practical Parenting
  • That’s Life
  • Who

Our Network

  • Better Homes and Gardens
  • BHG Shop
  • marie claire
  • Beauty Crew
  • Women's Weekly Food
  • Bounty Parents
  • Home Beautiful
  • All Recipes
  • Perth Now
  • The West Australian
  • 7Plus
  • 7mate
  • 7NEWS
  • 7Sport
  • Sunrise
  • Starts at 60
  • Hard to Find
© 2022 Are Media PTY LTD
All products are independently selected, tested or recommended by our team of experts.If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Get more from New Idea

Magazine Subscription Offer

Subscribe to New Idea & save!-+ save!

Shop This Offer
Subscribe to New Idea & save!