Home And Away’s Ada Nicodemou Marks 48th Birthday With Cute Throwback Snaps

Veteran Australian soap opera actress Ada Nicodemou, beloved for her role as Leah Patterson on Channel Seven’s Home and Away since 2000, celebrated her 48th birthday on Wednesday by sharing heartwarming throwback photos on social media.

The Sydney-born star posted images from her childhood, including a primary school portrait in uniform and a playful dress-up moment. The images showcased a young Ada with her trademark cheeky grin—far from the glamorous figure she is today.

Captioning the nostalgic gallery with “Where did the time go?”, Ada drew warm responses from celebrity friends. Home and Away veteran Lynne McGranger wrote, “Happy birthday, darling. Hope you’re getting spoilt! Can’t wait to catch up soon.” Radio host Brendan ‘Jonesy’ Jones chimed in, “Happy birthday!!!! Only one year till your 49th.”

Last year, Ada made waves when her on-screen marriage to Justin, played by James Stewart, blossomed into a real-life romance. The couple, first spotted kissing on Anzac Day 2024, confirmed their relationship months later. Speaking to 2Day FM’s Hughesy, Ed, and Erin, Ada contrasted their drama-filled Home and Away storyline with their “boring” real-life happiness, joking, “Leah’s been kidnapped so many times and threatened Justin with a knife! In real life, we are really happy.”

Ada and Stewart, who first worked together on the 1998 soap Breakers, have known each other for over 25 years. Their friendship turned romantic after Stewart joined Home and Away in 2016. “It was very unexpected, but we’re happy… it’s really lovely,” Ada shared, noting they keep things professional on set.

As Ada celebrates her milestone birthday, her enduring presence on Home and Away and her blossoming personal life continue to captivate fans.

Veteran Australian soap opera actress Ada Nicodemou, beloved for her role as Leah Patterson on Channel Seven’s Home and Away since 2000, celebrated her 48th birthday on Wednesday by sharing heartwarming throwback photos on social media. The Sydney-born star posted images from her childhood, including a primary school portrait in uniform and a playful dress-up moment. The images…