Paige Smith

Paige Smith
Neighbours character
Portrayed by	Olympia Valance
Duration	2014–2018, 2020, 2022
First appearance	2 June 2014 (2014-06-02)
Last appearance	28 July 2022
Classification	Former; regular
Introduced by	Jason Herbison
Spin-off appearances	Hey Piper (2015)
In-universe information Other names Paige Novak Occupation Waitress Garage manager University student Executive assistant Real estate agent Family Willis Father Brad Willis Mother Lauren Carpenter Adoptive father John Smith Adoptive mother Mary Smith Stepfather Matt Turner Stepmother Terese Willis Brothers Ethan Smith (adoptive) Half-brothers Ned Willis Mason Turner Josh Willis Bailey Turner Half-sisters Imogen Willis Amber Turner Piper Willis Husband Mark Brennan (2020–) Sons Gabriel Smith Freddie Brennan[1] Grandfathers Doug Willis Lou Carpenter Grandmothers Pam Willis Kathy Carpenter Uncles Guy Carpenter Nieces Matilda Turner First cousins Roxy Willis

Paige Carpenter-Smith (also Novak) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Olympia Valance. The actress was cast in February 2014 after a lengthy audition process, which included four call-backs. Series producer Jason Herbison said Valance was cast in the role as she was "the perfect fit" for the character. Valance had been a successful model prior to her casting and Paige marked her first acting role. Valance's half-sister Holly Valance previously appeared in the show as Felicity Scully. Valance was initially contracted for three years. She made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 2 June 2014. Valance filmed her final scenes in November 2017 and Paige's departure aired on 30 March 2018. Valance returned on 24 February 2020, as part of the serial's 35th anniversary celebrations. On 4 May 2022, Valance confirmed that she was returning for the show's final episodes and Paige returned on 20 July 2022 until the show's final episode on 28 July 2022.

Paige is portrayed as being "feisty", "tough", "unpredictable" and resourceful. Valance said Paige was not a mean character and often hid her softer side behind a "hard exterior". The character was introduced as the biological daughter of Brad Willis (Kip Gamblin) and Lauren Carpenter (Kate Kendall) and her early storylines focused on building relationships with her parents and half-siblings. Paige initially chose to keep her identity a secret as she was scared that she would not be accepted. Paige also developed a relationship with her housemate Mark Brennan (Scott McGregor) and was blackmailed into selling illegal car parts alongside Tyler Brennan (Travis Burns). The character has received mostly positive attention from critics, with one saying she had caused "quite a stir" since her debut and another who noted that she had a distinctive on-screen presence. Valance earned a nomination for Most Popular New Talent at the 2015 Logie Awards for her portrayal of Paige.