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Ricky Sharpe (Home and Away)

October 15, 2023

Ricky Sharpe is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Home and Away, played by Bonnie Sveen. The actress previously made a guest appearance in the show as Hayley Doven in 2010. She also auditioned for the role of Bianca Scott, before she was cast as Ricky in early 2013. She made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 2 April 2013. In April 2016, it was announced Sveen had left Home and Away after three years to pursue new acting roles, and she made her screen exit on 7 June 2016.

Ricky Sharpe
Home and Away character
Portrayed byBonnie Sveen
Duration2013–2016
First appearance2 April 2013
Last appearance7 June 2016
ClassificationFormer; regular
Introduced byLucy Addario
Book appearancesHome and Away: An Eye for an Eye
Home and Away: New Beginnings[1]
Spin-off
appearances		Home and Away: An Eye for an Eye (2015)
In-universe information
Occupation
  • Photographer
  • Barmaid
  • Restaurant and Gym co-owner
BrothersAdam Sharpe
HusbandNate Cooper (2016)
SonsCasey Braxton
NephewsJamie Sharpe

Ricky is portrayed as honest, fun, capable and someone with a good heart. Sveen said she shared some similarities with her character, including a passion for surfing. Ricky was introduced as the younger sister of Adam Sharpe (Martin Lynes) and a love interest for Darryl "Brax" Braxton (Steve Peacocke). Adam used Ricky to carry out a revenge scheme against Brax and his brothers.

Brax and Ricky later developed a relationship, which put some pressure on Sveen as Brax's previous relationship with Charlie Buckton (Esther Anderson) had been popular with viewers. Their story arc saw Ricky wait for an incarcerated Brax, a miscarriage, a brief relationship with Nate Cooper (Kyle Pryor) and another pregnancy, which resulted in the birth of Ricky and Brax's son. Sveen won the Logie Award for Most Popular New Talent in 2014 for her portrayal of Ricky.

Casting Edit

In the 30 March – 5 April 2013 edition of TV Week, Erin Miller reported that actress Bonnie Sveen had been cast as Ricky Sharpe, a potential love interest for established character Darryl Braxton (Steve Peacocke).[2] Sveen previously appeared in the small guest role of Hayley Doven in 2010.[3] She later auditioned for the role of Bianca Scott, but Lisa Gormley was cast instead.[4] Sveen told Tim Martain from The Mercury that she was "thrilled" to receive the ongoing role of Ricky.[3] She continued, "I wanted Ricky more than anything I've ever auditioned for. I often think of my Nan [a huge fan of the show]. Home and Away was often on the telly at her house...and now I'm a River Girl."[3] Sveen made her first screen appearance as Ricky on 2 April 2013.[5]

Development Edit

Characterisation Edit

Ricky is full of energy, brutally honest and completely capable of standing on her own two feet. She surfs, enjoys a drink, and can fix a broken down car better than most of the boys. That's not to say she's tomboy-ish… she's not. She's just completely comfortable in her own skin, and that makes her sexy as hell.[6]

— An excerpt from Ricky's profile on the official Home and Away website.

In her fictional backstory, Ricky was surround by criminal activity due to her elder brother Adam Sharpe (Martin Lynes). When she was a teenager she rebelled against that world.[6] Sveen explained that she put a lot of herself into the role, and described Ricky as "boisterous and fun", with "a wicked sense of humour".[7] Ricky also has a fragile side and a good heart.[7] Sveen said she was very similar to Ricky and stated, "We have the Huon River at home in Tasmania, so I guess I'm a bit of a 'River Girl' in real life! I have two brothers, and I grew up with a lot of male friends, so I can identify with Ricky being surrounded by all those Braxton boys."[4] Sveen also said that they both loved their surfboards and that she had noticed that Ricky had become "more girlie" than when she first appeared.[4] As Ricky is a pro surfer, Sveen took lessons on how to surf and hold the boards the right way.[8] She explained, "I was pretty hungry to spend as much time as I could in and around the water and so made sure it became a big part of my life."[8]

Introduction Edit

Ricky came to Summer Bay to attend Heath Braxton's (Dan Ewing) engagement party. Ricky was a friend of the family.[2] Peacocke commented, "Ricky was always the cheeky younger sister. She was always too young, but now she's grown up and looks great!"[2] Ricky and Darryl Braxton (Steve Peacocke) spent the party getting reacquainted and Brax expressed his sorrow about Adam's death. Ricky and Brax later went back to his house and had a one-night stand.[2] Peacocke said there was a spark between the characters and he believed Ricky would help take Brax back to a happier time.[2] Sveen confirmed that Ricky was hiding a big secret, which made her cautious about starting a relationship with Brax, so she tried to keep him "at arm's length".[9] Brax became curious about Ricky's past when he learned the police wanted to speak with her. Brax admitted that he had developed feelings for Ricky, in an attempt to get her to open up to him.[9] Sveen commented, "Initially, she doesn't believe what he's telling her and is a bit terrified. She wants nothing more than to tell him what's going on, as that would simplify everything if she could be up-front."[9] It later emerged that Adam was alive and using Ricky to exact his revenge on Brax and his brothers, as he believed that they had left him for dead.[10]

When Ricky started to develop genuine feelings for Brax, she decided to end their relationship to protect him.[10] She then visited Adam at his beach-side house, where he was recovering from the injuries he sustained in the roadside collision. Adam told Ricky that the Braxtons were "the scum of the earth" for leaving him to die, but she started to have doubts about his story as she had come to realise who the family really were.[10] As part of the revenge scheme, Ricky used Brax's laptop to transfer a large sum of money into Connie Callahan's (Celia Ireland) bank account, in the hope that Connie would assume that Heath had sent her "dirty money" and revoke access to his daughter. The scheme helped to drive a wedge between the brothers, as Heath assumed that Brax had sent Connie the money to convince her to keep him away from his daughter.[11] Ricky began to have regrets about the scheme and told Adam that Brax cared about him. However, Adam refused to listen and threatened to kill Brax if she did not do as she was told.[11] Peacocke commented, "It's a really compromising situation. Adam is lying about this bloke she has started to fall in love with, and she's gutted because she is realising that Adam has got it all wrong."[11] With Ricky's help, Adam framed Casey Braxton (Lincoln Younes) for armed robbery leading to his arrest. Realising that they had gone too far, Ricky pleaded with Adam to stop his revenge campaign against the Braxtons.[12]

When she threatened to tell Brax the truth, Adam ordered Ricky to be held hostage alongside Tamara Kingsley (Kelly Paterniti), Casey's girlfriend.[12] He then tried told Brax to choose which woman he wanted to save.[13] Meanwhile, Tamara was shocked to learn that Ricky had been in on the plan from the start.[13] Ricky convinced Tamara to trust her, before she seduced their guard and escaped. However, Tamara was too slow and the guard caught her. Ricky was also recaptured and Adam threatened to kill them both.[14] After Brax and Kyle rescued a badly injured Tamara, Brax tried to get to Ricky before Adam could hurt her.[15] He arranged to meet Adam at a warehouse, where he rescued Ricky. She tried to warn him that the whole thing was a trap, but Brax refused to leave her and Adam shot him.[15] During the subsequent court case, Ricky knew there was a strong chance that she would be handed a prison sentence.[16] Peacocke told an Inside Soap reporter that Brax realised that if he told the court that he and Ricky were in a relationship, he could avoid testifying against her.[16] When Tamara, who was suffering with amnesia, took to the stand, she managed to recall that Ricky had tried to help her, which resulted in Ricky getting a suspended sentence.[16]

Relationships Edit

Darryl Braxton Edit

 
Actor Steve Peacocke (pictured) played Ricky's first love interest Brax.

Sveen admitted that she felt some pressure being cast as a love interest for Brax, following his popular relationship with Charlie Buckton (Esther Anderson). She said fans should accept that Ricky is "an entirely different character" that already shared history with the Braxtons.[4] Having forgiven Ricky for her part in Adam's revenge scheme, Brax asked her to move in with him, causing a rift in the family.[17] Ricky's initial instinct was to turn the offer down, knowing how much it would upset Casey. But she eventually changed her mind and accepted.[17] Sveen told Gavin Scott from TV Week that Ricky was "still in disbelief" that Brax's love for her had over ridden everything that had happened.[17] She also explained that as Ricky had known them all her life, she did not want to get in the way of Brax and Casey's relationship. Casey was displeased upon learning that Ricky was moving in, leaving her stuck in the middle as he and Brax argued.[17]

A few months later, Brax started acting out of character when the Barrett brothers turned up in the Bay. His mysterious behaviour caused concern for Ricky and she was "disturbed by his inability to share".[18] Ricky initially suspected that Josh Barrett (Jackson Gallagher) was Brax's son, but Brax soon admitted to accidentally killing Josh's father Johnny (Stephen Anderton).[18] Speaking to Erin Miller of TV Week, Sveen told her that Ricky was "devastated" about Brax's confession and she also worried about how Brax would go about trying to redeem himself.[18] Ricky begged Brax to keep quiet about Johnny's death, but he went to the police.[18] After being found guilty of manslaughter, Brax was sent to prison for fifteen years.[19] During their first visitation, Ricky was forced to consider how long they would be parted for.[19] Sveen commented that Ricky was "heartbroken" as they were going to spend the rest of their lives together, and it was suddenly taken away from them. After Brax was led back to his cell, Ricky broke down in tears.[19]

Shortly after another prison visit, Ricky fainted. She turned to Nate Cooper (Kyle Pryor) for help and he suggested that she might be pregnant.[20] Ricky took a pregnancy which came back positive. Kyle offered her his support and agreed not to tell his brothers when she asked.[20] Of the development, Sveen stated "Ricky is so torn every way she turns and has no idea what to do. The strange thing about this is, despite Ricky being so maternal and protective of the people around her, she never thought she would become a mother. She just never considered it would be an option for her."[21] Sveen noted that while Ricky was conflicted, a baby would make the connection between Ricky and Brax stronger.[21] Before Ricky could tell Brax about the pregnancy, he ended their relationship. Sveen called the scenes "taxing" and told Tvnz.co.nz that filming the story had "really hurt".[21] Ricky later miscarried the baby.[22]

After learning that Adam was present when Johnny was killed, Ricky and Casey visited him in prison and learned he was actually responsible. They persuaded Adam to confess to Johnny's murder and Brax was freed.[22] He was initially hopeful that he and Ricky would reunite, but he then learned that she dating Nate. While Brax respected Nate, he made it clear to him that he wanted Ricky back.[22] When Ricky went to London for a job, Brax followed her and declared his love for her. Ricky rejected him, but he refused to give up and later crashed her photography assignment.[23] Sveen told Rebecca Lake of TV Week that while Ricky thought Brax's gesture in London was romantic, he also sabotaged the biggest opportunity of her life.[24] After Brax was rushed to the hospital with a blood clot, Ricky remained by his side and she contemplated giving their relationship a second chance.[24] Ricky and Brax later had sex, which left Ricky questioning whether she had made a mistake. However, with some good advice from Hannah Wilson (Cassie Howarth), Ricky and Brax reunited.[25]

In 2015, Peacocke announced his departure from Home and Away. Brax's exit storyline saw him sent to prison for a murder he did not commit.[26] Brax organised an escape plan during a prison transfer, but the car he was travelling in was run off the road into a river instead.[26] To protect Ricky and his newborn son, Brax let everyone believe he was dead, except his best friend Ash (George Mason).[26] Sveen told Kerry Harvey from Stuff.co.nz that she thought Brax's decision was "annoying", as she knew Ricky would have wanted to go with him.[26] Sveen also spoke of Ricky's struggle with grief: "Brax has been a lifetime partner for her. She sort of grew up with him, had a bit of a crush on him. He's been her best friend and a sort of father figure to the people around her as well."[26] Sveen added that it would be "disturbing" to see Brax reappear in the Bay again, but believed that Ricky would want him to help her raise their son.[26]

Nate Cooper Edit

Nate supported Ricky through her miscarriage and when she got caught up in a bomb explosion at the hospital.[27] Having accepted that her relationship with Brax was over for good, Ricky decided to move on with Nate.[28] Sveen explained that Nate appealed to Ricky as he did not have baggage, and he was not dangerous or complicated. He also believed in Ricky and wanted to see her achieve her dreams.[28] Ricky was "braced for disapproval" from the Braxtons and she was not looking forward to the repercussions, but Sveen said she would not let herself be defined by other people's opinions.[28] Sveen also said that Ricky had not stopped loving Brax, but it was easier to forget about him with the distance.[28] During a Yahoo7 feature on Ricky's love triangle, Sveen admitted that she felt "very challenged" by the scripts for her character's new romance with Nate.[29] She explained "I think it now will be very interesting to see how they take Ricky now as an independent character away from the Braxtons. She embarks on what feels like a crazy decision to go with Nate, at a time that feels far too soon."[29]

Sveen thought Nate had opened up a new world for Ricky and he was allowing her a chance to reinvent herself, as well as reigniting her passion for photography.[29] When Brax returned to the Bay, Nate asked him to stay away from Ricky. She saw his actions as "condescending" and became frustrated at his interference.[27] Ricky eventually told Nate to leave her alone and he worried that he had lost her for good.[27] When Ricky learned that Nate had secured her a photography job in London, she immediately sought out Brax to tell him the news first.[27] On her return from London, Ricky came to the conclusion that she did not want to be with either Brax or Nate.[24] Nate later arranged for them to meet at Angelo's, where he declared his love for Ricky and told her he wanted to make her happy. However, Ricky eventually reunited with Brax.[30] Sveen later commented that Ricky's relationship with Nate had been a welcome distraction from the pain of her miscarriage.[24]

Motherhood Edit

"Playing pregnant with the prosthetic belly helped me grow performance-wise. Ricky already has a strong, earthy energy to her. She doesn't really need grounding, but it helped my performance to change balance by changing my body. It was fun to play."[31]

—Sveen on how pregnancy affected her performance of Ricky

In late April 2014, Sveen started filming scenes for a pregnancy storyline.[31] Ricky was "over the moon" when she learned she was pregnant with Brax's child. However, before she could tell him, she learned that Casey had been shot and killed.[32] Ricky felt unable to tell Brax the news and she confided in Phoebe Nicholson (Isabella Giovinazzo), who urged her to be happy about the development before she worries about anyone else.[32] In order to portray Ricky's pregnancy, Sveen was required to wear a prosthetic pregnancy suit for several months. The suit represented five different stages of the baby's growth.[33] The storyline was played out over eight to nine months in real time, and Sveen commented that it felt "like the world's longest pregnancy. It's gone on for about a year since the time we started shooting."[31] Sveen carried out research at the Royal Hospital for Women and spoke to a midwife about how Ricky's behaviour would be affected by the various stages of pregnancy.[31]

Sveen said the pregnancy was one of her more memorable and fun storylines as an actor.[33] Sveen filmed the birth scenes in late 2014.[31] Ricky went into labour at home alone, forcing her to attract her neighbour John Palmer's (Shane Withington) attention. Sveen said that Ricky was "very scared" when she went into labour, as she did not think she would be doing it alone.[34] She also said that Ricky was terrified without Brax and added, "she needs to manage everything and she doesn't like to lose that sense of control – she's been a bit of a matriarch and she finds it difficult to lean on other people."[31] On the way to the hospital, John suffered a flat tyre, but they eventually made it to the ward. Kyle remained by Ricky's side as she gave birth to a son.[34] Sveen told an Inside Soap writer, "It's an incredible moment for Ricky when she holds her son for the first time. She finally feels free of all the fear and anxiety. Her baby is her future now."[34] The actress added that despite the circumstances of the birth, Ricky would be a strong, but loving mother.[34]

A week after giving birth, Ricky introduced the baby to Brax for the first time. Sveen explained that Ricky was excited by the event and tried to remain upbeat during the meeting, knowing that Brax would have to go back to a lonely prison cell at the end.[35] Ricky and Brax agreed to name their son Casey, after his late uncle.[35] Following the visit, Ricky broke down and Sveen explained, "She doesn't feel the need to hide her sadness once she's out of Brax's sight. Ricky's able to drop the facade and let her feelings flood out. She's lonely and struggling, and feels a bit hopeless."[35] A few weeks later, Ricky was told that Brax had died and she struggled to stop Casey from crying. Sveen thought the baby was picking up on Ricky's anxiety.[36] Ricky also found it hard to look at Casey as he reminded her of Brax. When Marilyn Chambers (Emily Symons) offered to look after Casey for the evening, Ricky took the opportunity to skip town to grieve for Brax on her own.[36] Sveen added that Ricky "cares for Casey deeply", but she was just in a dark place.[36]

Marriage to Nate and Brax's return Edit

Ricky eventually reconciled with Nate Cooper, and Sveen said Ricky was the "happiest she's been in a long time".[37] At Zac MacGuire (Charlie Clausen) and Leah Patterson-Baker's (Ada Nicodemou) wedding reception, Nate proposes to Ricky. Sveen described the moment as "a fairy-tale proposal" and Ricky immediately says yes.[37] However, shortly afterwards, she learned from Ash and Phoebe that Brax was still alive. Ricky went into shock and then realised that she was angry with Brax, who let her believe he was dead for six months.[37] Sveen said, "Ricky finally has everything she wants in her life and then this news makes her perfect world explode."[37] Nate did not take the news well and Ricky had to reassure him that it did not change anything between them. However, Nate chose to end their engagement, so she could deal with Brax.[37] When asked if Ricky was still in love with Brax, Sveen replied that a part of her always would be, but learning that he was not dead just reaffirmed her love for Nate.[37]

In the show's first two-hander episode, Ricky came face-to-face with Brax. He emerged from the bathroom, leaving Ricky "in absolute shock".[38] He tried to explain his reasons for faking his own death and leaving her and Casey behind. Of Ricky's reaction, Sveen commented "Ricky isn't having a bar of it. She believes that Brax should have let her in on his plan. She can't understand why he wouldn't trust her with this secret, rather than someone like Ash."[38] Brax asked for Ricky's forgiveness, but she made it clear to him that she was with Nate. Despite this, Brax tried to kiss her. Sveen explained that Ricky pulls away from the kiss and walks away, as she believes Nate is the right man for her.[38] Brax begged Ricky to go on the run with him, but she refused and he left after being reunited with Casey. Sveen enjoyed filming the episode, saying it was good to work with Peacocke again.[38]

Departure Edit

On 5 April 2016, it was confirmed that Sveen would be leaving Home and Away as she had been cast in upcoming drama The Secret Daughter.[39] Sveen thanked the cast, crew and viewers on her social media account following the announcement. She stated "Playing Ricky has shaped me forever. I carry every bond that was forged and so many fond memories, into the new beginning."[40] Ricky departed on 7 June 2016, after reuniting with Brax.[41]

Storylines Edit

Ricky comes to Summer Bay for Heath Braxton and Bianca Scott's engagement party. She is reunited with her former crush Darryl Braxton and they have a one-night stand. They continue to meet up, but Ricky always disappears afterwards claiming that she has to work. Brax learns the police are looking for Ricky and she tells him that she has been dealing with her late brother, Adam's estate. Ricky accesses Brax's business account and transfers $100,000 to Connie Callahan, the grandmother of Heath's daughter. When Kyle Braxton notices the missing money, Ricky tells him Brax is having money troubles. When Brax declares his love for her, Ricky rejects him. She then meets up with Adam, and it emerges that he is using her to get revenge on the Braxtons. Ricky pays Kyle to collect a package, which contains a gun, and plants it in Casey's Braxton's flat. Ricky tries to convince her brother to abandon his revenge plan, but he refuses. He then frames Casey for armed robbery. When Ricky threatens to tell Brax about the revenge plan, Adam takes her hostage alongside Tamara Kingsley.

Ricky flirts with their guard and manages to overpower him and escape. However, she runs into Adam who takes her and Tamara to a warehouse. Ricky persuades Adam to release Tamara. Brax finds Ricky and frees her, before Adam shoots him. At the hospital, Ricky tells the police the truth about Adam's plan and her part in it. She tells Brax that she loves him and he later asks her to move in with him. At Ricky's trial, Brax refuses to testify, while Tamara remembers that Ricky tried to help her. Ricky is given a two-year suspended sentence. When Brax invites Josh Barrett to stay with them, Ricky initially believes that Brax is the boy's father. Brax explains that Josh's father, Johnny, had hit Casey and Brax pushed him away causing him to hit his head and die. Ricky asks Brax not to tell anyone, but he confesses to the police and is arrested. Brax is sent to prison for fifteen years, while Ricky agrees to support Josh. Ricky argues with Kyle when she learns that he warned her friend Nate Cooper away from her.

Ricky faints after visiting Brax in prison and Nate suspects she is pregnant, which is confirmed by a pregnancy test. The rest of the family find out, but before Ricky can tell Brax, he breaks up with her. When she starts bleeding, Ricky believes she is losing the baby. At the hospital, she is given the all-clear, but she is then caught up in a bomb explosion. Ricky suffers minor injuries, but later miscarries the baby. Ricky spends time with Nate and kisses him. After Heath tells her not to wait for Brax, she moves out and begins dating Nate. Adam contacts Ricky and she agrees to meet him, along with Casey. Adam admits that he actually killed Johnny and Brax is released, just as Ricky is offered a photography assignment in London. When she learns Nate warned Brax to stay away from her, she tells them both that she is going to London and might not come back. Ricky invites Bianca to come with her, while Brax, Heath and Casey follow them there. Brax pleads with Ricky to give him a second chance, but she rejects him. Bianca and Heath later tell Ricky that Brax has been struck by a car .

On her return home, Ricky breaks up with Nate. He tells her he loves her, but she has sex with Brax. She also tells him about the miscarriage and they get back together. Ricky is hurt when Nate introduces her to his estranged wife, Sophie Taylor (Bridgette Sneddon). Ricky tells Brax she wants a baby with him, but he replies that he does not want a child, as he is worried about turning into his father. He later changes his mind and Ricky discovers she is pregnant on the day Casey is killed by Jake Pirovic (Fletcher Humphrys). Ricky initially keeps the news from Brax, but tells him in a bid to halt his revenge campaign against Jake. Martin "Ash" Ashford turns up looking for Brax and he tells Ricky that he a friend from prison. Ricky grows uncomfortable with Brax and Ash's friendship, especially when Brax misses an ultrasound appointment to help Ash. At their rescheduled appointment, they learn they are expecting a boy. Ricky helps organise a trip to the city to support Phoebe Nicholson's (Isabella Giovinazzo) record launch. However, the coach she is travelling on crashes injuring several people.

Brax arrested for Dean Sanderson's (Kevin Kiernan-Molloy) murder and Ricky blames Ash. Ricky helps to distract Katarina Chapman (Pia Miller) while Brax and Ash briefly skip town. Brax initially agrees to a deal that would see him serve eight years in prison, but he changes his mind and pleads not guilty. He is signs Angelo's and the gym over to her and Kyle. Brax is sentenced to twenty years in prison. Ricky suffers Braxton Hicks contractions. Nate fakes a medical emergency for Ricky, so she can see Brax and warn him that fellow prisoner Trevor "Gunno" Gunson (Diarmid Heidenreich) is after him. Phoebe and Denny Miller (Jessica Grace Smith) arrange a baby shower for Ricky. After opening the gifts, Ricky becomes emotional as the event makes her more aware of Brax's absence. Ricky goes into labour at home and John Palmer drives her to the hospital. She gives birth to her son with Kyle, Ash and Denny by her side. When Ricky takes the baby to see Brax for the first time, they agree to name him Casey.

Ricky worries when she cannot get Casey to stop crying, while it appears everyone else can. Nate suggests that Casey is picking up on her fear and tension. Kyle informs Ricky of Brax's plan to break out of jail and decided to join him on the run. However, Kat breaks the news that Brax is presumed dead, after the car transferring him to a new prison had been run off the road into a river. Ricky accepts Brax's death and holds a small memorial for him. She later leaves Casey with Marilyn Chambers, while she goes away to grieve. On her return, Ricky holds a naming ceremony for Casey. Ricky grows close to Nate again, which makes his girlfriend, Kat, suspicious. Ricky and Nate later admit that they have feelings for each other, and they have sex. Kat throws a drink over Ricky when she learns the truth. Kat and Nate get back together, despite Nate's feelings for Ricky. Ricky tries to persuade Kyle not to leave the Bay and he kisses her. Nate eventually breaks up with Kat to be with Ricky.

After learning that Nate is estranged from his father, Ricky contacts Gavin Cooper (Daniel Roberts) and he comes to the Bay to see his son. Ricky encourages Nate to get to know Gavin. She also bonds with Gavin, but starts to feel uncomfortable when he makes comments about her appearance and then touches her when he gets drunk. Nate orders Gavin to leave town. Ricky convinces Nate to visit Gavin when he is admitted to hospital following a car crash. Ricky has a pregnancy scare and she and Nate agree to try for a baby in the future. She also admits to finding an engagement ring in his pocket. When Nate eventually proposes, Ricky accepts. Shortly after, she learns that Brax is alive. When Nate finds out, he ends their engagement. Casey falls ill with viral meningitis, bringing Nate and Ricky back together. She asks him to marry her and he accepts. When she returns from the hospital, Ricky is greeted by Brax. She expresses her anger over his decision to fake his death and abandon her and Casey. Brax asks Ricky to leave the Bay with him, but she refuses and they say goodbye. Nate, Ricky and Casey temporarily move into the Palmer's house. Nate and Ricky also set a date for the wedding, but Ricky suffers doubts in the lead up to the day when Brax texts her to wish her well.

Reception Edit

For her portrayal of Ricky, Sveen was nominated for Best Daytime Star at the 2014 Inside Soap Awards.[42] That same year, she won the Most Popular New Talent accolade at the Logie Awards.[43] The following year, Sveen earned a nomination for the Most Popular Actress Logie.[44] She was also nominated for Best Daytime Star at the 2015 Inside Soap Awards for a second time.[45] While Ricky and Brax earned the TV Week and Soap Extra #OMGAward for Favourite Couple.[46] In 2016, Sveen was again nominated for Most Popular Actress at the Logie Awards.[47]

A TV Week writer stated that Ricky had "been a force to be reckoned with since arriving in Summer Bay."[48] While Tony Stewart, writing for the Daily Record, observed "Ricky's been involved in some very dodgy doings in the Bay".[49] Another TV Week columnist noted that "sparks flew when Ricky and Brax saw each other again at Heath’s (Dan Ewing) engagement party..."[50] Shannon Molloy of news.com.au commented that Ricky had become one the show's most popular characters, and that she and Brax were also "firm fan favourites".[33] A contributor to the Inside Soap Yearbook proclaimed that Ricky "was the luckiest girl in Australia when she bagged hunky doctor Nate."[51] In 2016, Sarah Ellis of Inside Soap quipped "Mum, businesswoman, and romancer of Hunky Doctor Nate. Ricky, we salute you!"[52]

In 2018, writers for TV Week included Ricky in their feature on the "Top 20 Home And Away characters of all time". They wrote, "Honest and with a heart of gold, Ricky Sharpe is one of the all-time sweethearts of Summer Bay. However, what endeared her most to Home and Away fans was that she became one part of the super-couple that was Brax and Ricky. From incarceration to a miscarriage, marriage and eventually a baby son, their relationship was a rollercoaster. The popularity of the pair as a couple throughout all the drama cemented their status as Summer Bay royalty. All hail the king and queen!"[53]

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  • Ricky Sharpe at the Official Home and Away AU website

October 15, 2023
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Ricky Sharpe is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Home and Away played by Bonnie Sveen The actress previously made a guest appearance in the show as Hayley Doven in 2010 She also auditioned for the role of Bianca Scott before she was cast as Ricky in early 2013 She made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 2 April 2013 In April 2016 it was announced Sveen had left Home and Away after three years to pursue new acting roles and she made her screen exit on 7 June 2016 Ricky SharpeHome and Away characterPortrayed byBonnie SveenDuration2013 2016First appearance2 April 2013Last appearance7 June 2016ClassificationFormer regularIntroduced byLucy AddarioBook appearancesHome and Away An Eye for an EyeHome and Away New Beginnings 1 Spin offappearancesHome and Away An Eye for an Eye 2015 In universe informationOccupationPhotographer Barmaid Restaurant and Gym co ownerBrothersAdam SharpeHusbandNate Cooper 2016 SonsCasey BraxtonNephewsJamie SharpeRicky is portrayed as honest fun capable and someone with a good heart Sveen said she shared some similarities with her character including a passion for surfing Ricky was introduced as the younger sister of Adam Sharpe Martin Lynes and a love interest for Darryl Brax Braxton Steve Peacocke Adam used Ricky to carry out a revenge scheme against Brax and his brothers Brax and Ricky later developed a relationship which put some pressure on Sveen as Brax s previous relationship with Charlie Buckton Esther Anderson had been popular with viewers Their story arc saw Ricky wait for an incarcerated Brax a miscarriage a brief relationship with Nate Cooper Kyle Pryor and another pregnancy which resulted in the birth of Ricky and Brax s son Sveen won the Logie Award for Most Popular New Talent in 2014 for her portrayal of Ricky Contents 1 Casting 2 Development 2 1 Characterisation 2 2 Introduction 2 3 Relationships 2 3 1 Darryl Braxton 2 3 2 Nate Cooper 2 4 Motherhood 2 5 Marriage to Nate and Brax s return 2 6 Departure 3 Storylines 4 Reception 5 References 6 External linksCasting EditIn the 30 March 5 April 2013 edition of TV Week Erin Miller reported that actress Bonnie Sveen had been cast as Ricky Sharpe a potential love interest for established character Darryl Braxton Steve Peacocke 2 Sveen previously appeared in the small guest role of Hayley Doven in 2010 3 She later auditioned for the role of Bianca Scott but Lisa Gormley was cast instead 4 Sveen told Tim Martain from The Mercury that she was thrilled to receive the ongoing role of Ricky 3 She continued I wanted Ricky more than anything I ve ever auditioned for I often think of my Nan a huge fan of the show Home and Away was often on the telly at her house and now I m a River Girl 3 Sveen made her first screen appearance as Ricky on 2 April 2013 5 Development EditCharacterisation Edit Ricky is full of energy brutally honest and completely capable of standing on her own two feet She surfs enjoys a drink and can fix a broken down car better than most of the boys That s not to say she s tomboy ish she s not She s just completely comfortable in her own skin and that makes her sexy as hell 6 An excerpt from Ricky s profile on the official Home and Away website In her fictional backstory Ricky was surround by criminal activity due to her elder brother Adam Sharpe Martin Lynes When she was a teenager she rebelled against that world 6 Sveen explained that she put a lot of herself into the role and described Ricky as boisterous and fun with a wicked sense of humour 7 Ricky also has a fragile side and a good heart 7 Sveen said she was very similar to Ricky and stated We have the Huon River at home in Tasmania so I guess I m a bit of a River Girl in real life I have two brothers and I grew up with a lot of male friends so I can identify with Ricky being surrounded by all those Braxton boys 4 Sveen also said that they both loved their surfboards and that she had noticed that Ricky had become more girlie than when she first appeared 4 As Ricky is a pro surfer Sveen took lessons on how to surf and hold the boards the right way 8 She explained I was pretty hungry to spend as much time as I could in and around the water and so made sure it became a big part of my life 8 Introduction Edit Ricky came to Summer Bay to attend Heath Braxton s Dan Ewing engagement party Ricky was a friend of the family 2 Peacocke commented Ricky was always the cheeky younger sister She was always too young but now she s grown up and looks great 2 Ricky and Darryl Braxton Steve Peacocke spent the party getting reacquainted and Brax expressed his sorrow about Adam s death Ricky and Brax later went back to his house and had a one night stand 2 Peacocke said there was a spark between the characters and he believed Ricky would help take Brax back to a happier time 2 Sveen confirmed that Ricky was hiding a big secret which made her cautious about starting a relationship with Brax so she tried to keep him at arm s length 9 Brax became curious about Ricky s past when he learned the police wanted to speak with her Brax admitted that he had developed feelings for Ricky in an attempt to get her to open up to him 9 Sveen commented Initially she doesn t believe what he s telling her and is a bit terrified She wants nothing more than to tell him what s going on as that would simplify everything if she could be up front 9 It later emerged that Adam was alive and using Ricky to exact his revenge on Brax and his brothers as he believed that they had left him for dead 10 When Ricky started to develop genuine feelings for Brax she decided to end their relationship to protect him 10 She then visited Adam at his beach side house where he was recovering from the injuries he sustained in the roadside collision Adam told Ricky that the Braxtons were the scum of the earth for leaving him to die but she started to have doubts about his story as she had come to realise who the family really were 10 As part of the revenge scheme Ricky used Brax s laptop to transfer a large sum of money into Connie Callahan s Celia Ireland bank account in the hope that Connie would assume that Heath had sent her dirty money and revoke access to his daughter The scheme helped to drive a wedge between the brothers as Heath assumed that Brax had sent Connie the money to convince her to keep him away from his daughter 11 Ricky began to have regrets about the scheme and told Adam that Brax cared about him However Adam refused to listen and threatened to kill Brax if she did not do as she was told 11 Peacocke commented It s a really compromising situation Adam is lying about this bloke she has started to fall in love with and she s gutted because she is realising that Adam has got it all wrong 11 With Ricky s help Adam framed Casey Braxton Lincoln Younes for armed robbery leading to his arrest Realising that they had gone too far Ricky pleaded with Adam to stop his revenge campaign against the Braxtons 12 When she threatened to tell Brax the truth Adam ordered Ricky to be held hostage alongside Tamara Kingsley Kelly Paterniti Casey s girlfriend 12 He then tried told Brax to choose which woman he wanted to save 13 Meanwhile Tamara was shocked to learn that Ricky had been in on the plan from the start 13 Ricky convinced Tamara to trust her before she seduced their guard and escaped However Tamara was too slow and the guard caught her Ricky was also recaptured and Adam threatened to kill them both 14 After Brax and Kyle rescued a badly injured Tamara Brax tried to get to Ricky before Adam could hurt her 15 He arranged to meet Adam at a warehouse where he rescued Ricky She tried to warn him that the whole thing was a trap but Brax refused to leave her and Adam shot him 15 During the subsequent court case Ricky knew there was a strong chance that she would be handed a prison sentence 16 Peacocke told an Inside Soap reporter that Brax realised that if he told the court that he and Ricky were in a relationship he could avoid testifying against her 16 When Tamara who was suffering with amnesia took to the stand she managed to recall that Ricky had tried to help her which resulted in Ricky getting a suspended sentence 16 Relationships Edit Darryl Braxton Edit nbsp Actor Steve Peacocke pictured played Ricky s first love interest Brax Sveen admitted that she felt some pressure being cast as a love interest for Brax following his popular relationship with Charlie Buckton Esther Anderson She said fans should accept that Ricky is an entirely different character that already shared history with the Braxtons 4 Having forgiven Ricky for her part in Adam s revenge scheme Brax asked her to move in with him causing a rift in the family 17 Ricky s initial instinct was to turn the offer down knowing how much it would upset Casey But she eventually changed her mind and accepted 17 Sveen told Gavin Scott from TV Week that Ricky was still in disbelief that Brax s love for her had over ridden everything that had happened 17 She also explained that as Ricky had known them all her life she did not want to get in the way of Brax and Casey s relationship Casey was displeased upon learning that Ricky was moving in leaving her stuck in the middle as he and Brax argued 17 A few months later Brax started acting out of character when the Barrett brothers turned up in the Bay His mysterious behaviour caused concern for Ricky and she was disturbed by his inability to share 18 Ricky initially suspected that Josh Barrett Jackson Gallagher was Brax s son but Brax soon admitted to accidentally killing Josh s father Johnny Stephen Anderton 18 Speaking to Erin Miller of TV Week Sveen told her that Ricky was devastated about Brax s confession and she also worried about how Brax would go about trying to redeem himself 18 Ricky begged Brax to keep quiet about Johnny s death but he went to the police 18 After being found guilty of manslaughter Brax was sent to prison for fifteen years 19 During their first visitation Ricky was forced to consider how long they would be parted for 19 Sveen commented that Ricky was heartbroken as they were going to spend the rest of their lives together and it was suddenly taken away from them After Brax was led back to his cell Ricky broke down in tears 19 Shortly after another prison visit Ricky fainted She turned to Nate Cooper Kyle Pryor for help and he suggested that she might be pregnant 20 Ricky took a pregnancy which came back positive Kyle offered her his support and agreed not to tell his brothers when she asked 20 Of the development Sveen stated Ricky is so torn every way she turns and has no idea what to do The strange thing about this is despite Ricky being so maternal and protective of the people around her she never thought she would become a mother She just never considered it would be an option for her 21 Sveen noted that while Ricky was conflicted a baby would make the connection between Ricky and Brax stronger 21 Before Ricky could tell Brax about the pregnancy he ended their relationship Sveen called the scenes taxing and told Tvnz co nz that filming the story had really hurt 21 Ricky later miscarried the baby 22 After learning that Adam was present when Johnny was killed Ricky and Casey visited him in prison and learned he was actually responsible They persuaded Adam to confess to Johnny s murder and Brax was freed 22 He was initially hopeful that he and Ricky would reunite but he then learned that she dating Nate While Brax respected Nate he made it clear to him that he wanted Ricky back 22 When Ricky went to London for a job Brax followed her and declared his love for her Ricky rejected him but he refused to give up and later crashed her photography assignment 23 Sveen told Rebecca Lake of TV Week that while Ricky thought Brax s gesture in London was romantic he also sabotaged the biggest opportunity of her life 24 After Brax was rushed to the hospital with a blood clot Ricky remained by his side and she contemplated giving their relationship a second chance 24 Ricky and Brax later had sex which left Ricky questioning whether she had made a mistake However with some good advice from Hannah Wilson Cassie Howarth Ricky and Brax reunited 25 In 2015 Peacocke announced his departure from Home and Away Brax s exit storyline saw him sent to prison for a murder he did not commit 26 Brax organised an escape plan during a prison transfer but the car he was travelling in was run off the road into a river instead 26 To protect Ricky and his newborn son Brax let everyone believe he was dead except his best friend Ash George Mason 26 Sveen told Kerry Harvey from Stuff co nz that she thought Brax s decision was annoying as she knew Ricky would have wanted to go with him 26 Sveen also spoke of Ricky s struggle with grief Brax has been a lifetime partner for her She sort of grew up with him had a bit of a crush on him He s been her best friend and a sort of father figure to the people around her as well 26 Sveen added that it would be disturbing to see Brax reappear in the Bay again but believed that Ricky would want him to help her raise their son 26 Nate Cooper Edit Nate supported Ricky through her miscarriage and when she got caught up in a bomb explosion at the hospital 27 Having accepted that her relationship with Brax was over for good Ricky decided to move on with Nate 28 Sveen explained that Nate appealed to Ricky as he did not have baggage and he was not dangerous or complicated He also believed in Ricky and wanted to see her achieve her dreams 28 Ricky was braced for disapproval from the Braxtons and she was not looking forward to the repercussions but Sveen said she would not let herself be defined by other people s opinions 28 Sveen also said that Ricky had not stopped loving Brax but it was easier to forget about him with the distance 28 During a Yahoo7 feature on Ricky s love triangle Sveen admitted that she felt very challenged by the scripts for her character s new romance with Nate 29 She explained I think it now will be very interesting to see how they take Ricky now as an independent character away from the Braxtons She embarks on what feels like a crazy decision to go with Nate at a time that feels far too soon 29 Sveen thought Nate had opened up a new world for Ricky and he was allowing her a chance to reinvent herself as well as reigniting her passion for photography 29 When Brax returned to the Bay Nate asked him to stay away from Ricky She saw his actions as condescending and became frustrated at his interference 27 Ricky eventually told Nate to leave her alone and he worried that he had lost her for good 27 When Ricky learned that Nate had secured her a photography job in London she immediately sought out Brax to tell him the news first 27 On her return from London Ricky came to the conclusion that she did not want to be with either Brax or Nate 24 Nate later arranged for them to meet at Angelo s where he declared his love for Ricky and told her he wanted to make her happy However Ricky eventually reunited with Brax 30 Sveen later commented that Ricky s relationship with Nate had been a welcome distraction from the pain of her miscarriage 24 Motherhood Edit Playing pregnant with the prosthetic belly helped me grow performance wise Ricky already has a strong earthy energy to her She doesn t really need grounding but it helped my performance to change balance by changing my body It was fun to play 31 Sveen on how pregnancy affected her performance of Ricky In late April 2014 Sveen started filming scenes for a pregnancy storyline 31 Ricky was over the moon when she learned she was pregnant with Brax s child However before she could tell him she learned that Casey had been shot and killed 32 Ricky felt unable to tell Brax the news and she confided in Phoebe Nicholson Isabella Giovinazzo who urged her to be happy about the development before she worries about anyone else 32 In order to portray Ricky s pregnancy Sveen was required to wear a prosthetic pregnancy suit for several months The suit represented five different stages of the baby s growth 33 The storyline was played out over eight to nine months in real time and Sveen commented that it felt like the world s longest pregnancy It s gone on for about a year since the time we started shooting 31 Sveen carried out research at the Royal Hospital for Women and spoke to a midwife about how Ricky s behaviour would be affected by the various stages of pregnancy 31 Sveen said the pregnancy was one of her more memorable and fun storylines as an actor 33 Sveen filmed the birth scenes in late 2014 31 Ricky went into labour at home alone forcing her to attract her neighbour John Palmer s Shane Withington attention Sveen said that Ricky was very scared when she went into labour as she did not think she would be doing it alone 34 She also said that Ricky was terrified without Brax and added she needs to manage everything and she doesn t like to lose that sense of control she s been a bit of a matriarch and she finds it difficult to lean on other people 31 On the way to the hospital John suffered a flat tyre but they eventually made it to the ward Kyle remained by Ricky s side as she gave birth to a son 34 Sveen told an Inside Soap writer It s an incredible moment for Ricky when she holds her son for the first time She finally feels free of all the fear and anxiety Her baby is her future now 34 The actress added that despite the circumstances of the birth Ricky would be a strong but loving mother 34 A week after giving birth Ricky introduced the baby to Brax for the first time Sveen explained that Ricky was excited by the event and tried to remain upbeat during the meeting knowing that Brax would have to go back to a lonely prison cell at the end 35 Ricky and Brax agreed to name their son Casey after his late uncle 35 Following the visit Ricky broke down and Sveen explained She doesn t feel the need to hide her sadness once she s out of Brax s sight Ricky s able to drop the facade and let her feelings flood out She s lonely and struggling and feels a bit hopeless 35 A few weeks later Ricky was told that Brax had died and she struggled to stop Casey from crying Sveen thought the baby was picking up on Ricky s anxiety 36 Ricky also found it hard to look at Casey as he reminded her of Brax When Marilyn Chambers Emily Symons offered to look after Casey for the evening Ricky took the opportunity to skip town to grieve for Brax on her own 36 Sveen added that Ricky cares for Casey deeply but she was just in a dark place 36 Marriage to Nate and Brax s return Edit Ricky eventually reconciled with Nate Cooper and Sveen said Ricky was the happiest she s been in a long time 37 At Zac MacGuire Charlie Clausen and Leah Patterson Baker s Ada Nicodemou wedding reception Nate proposes to Ricky Sveen described the moment as a fairy tale proposal and Ricky immediately says yes 37 However shortly afterwards she learned from Ash and Phoebe that Brax was still alive Ricky went into shock and then realised that she was angry with Brax who let her believe he was dead for six months 37 Sveen said Ricky finally has everything she wants in her life and then this news makes her perfect world explode 37 Nate did not take the news well and Ricky had to reassure him that it did not change anything between them However Nate chose to end their engagement so she could deal with Brax 37 When asked if Ricky was still in love with Brax Sveen replied that a part of her always would be but learning that he was not dead just reaffirmed her love for Nate 37 In the show s first two hander episode Ricky came face to face with Brax He emerged from the bathroom leaving Ricky in absolute shock 38 He tried to explain his reasons for faking his own death and leaving her and Casey behind Of Ricky s reaction Sveen commented Ricky isn t having a bar of it She believes that Brax should have let her in on his plan She can t understand why he wouldn t trust her with this secret rather than someone like Ash 38 Brax asked for Ricky s forgiveness but she made it clear to him that she was with Nate Despite this Brax tried to kiss her Sveen explained that Ricky pulls away from the kiss and walks away as she believes Nate is the right man for her 38 Brax begged Ricky to go on the run with him but she refused and he left after being reunited with Casey Sveen enjoyed filming the episode saying it was good to work with Peacocke again 38 Departure Edit On 5 April 2016 it was confirmed that Sveen would be leaving Home and Away as she had been cast in upcoming drama The Secret Daughter 39 Sveen thanked the cast crew and viewers on her social media account following the announcement She stated Playing Ricky has shaped me forever I carry every bond that was forged and so many fond memories into the new beginning 40 Ricky departed on 7 June 2016 after reuniting with Brax 41 Storylines EditRicky comes to Summer Bay for Heath Braxton and Bianca Scott s engagement party She is reunited with her former crush Darryl Braxton and they have a one night stand They continue to meet up but Ricky always disappears afterwards claiming that she has to work Brax learns the police are looking for Ricky and she tells him that she has been dealing with her late brother Adam s estate Ricky accesses Brax s business account and transfers 100 000 to Connie Callahan the grandmother of Heath s daughter When Kyle Braxton notices the missing money Ricky tells him Brax is having money troubles When Brax declares his love for her Ricky rejects him She then meets up with Adam and it emerges that he is using her to get revenge on the Braxtons Ricky pays Kyle to collect a package which contains a gun and plants it in Casey s Braxton s flat Ricky tries to convince her brother to abandon his revenge plan but he refuses He then frames Casey for armed robbery When Ricky threatens to tell Brax about the revenge plan Adam takes her hostage alongside Tamara Kingsley Ricky flirts with their guard and manages to overpower him and escape However she runs into Adam who takes her and Tamara to a warehouse Ricky persuades Adam to release Tamara Brax finds Ricky and frees her before Adam shoots him At the hospital Ricky tells the police the truth about Adam s plan and her part in it She tells Brax that she loves him and he later asks her to move in with him At Ricky s trial Brax refuses to testify while Tamara remembers that Ricky tried to help her Ricky is given a two year suspended sentence When Brax invites Josh Barrett to stay with them Ricky initially believes that Brax is the boy s father Brax explains that Josh s father Johnny had hit Casey and Brax pushed him away causing him to hit his head and die Ricky asks Brax not to tell anyone but he confesses to the police and is arrested Brax is sent to prison for fifteen years while Ricky agrees to support Josh Ricky argues with Kyle when she learns that he warned her friend Nate Cooper away from her Ricky faints after visiting Brax in prison and Nate suspects she is pregnant which is confirmed by a pregnancy test The rest of the family find out but before Ricky can tell Brax he breaks up with her When she starts bleeding Ricky believes she is losing the baby At the hospital she is given the all clear but she is then caught up in a bomb explosion Ricky suffers minor injuries but later miscarries the baby Ricky spends time with Nate and kisses him After Heath tells her not to wait for Brax she moves out and begins dating Nate Adam contacts Ricky and she agrees to meet him along with Casey Adam admits that he actually killed Johnny and Brax is released just as Ricky is offered a photography assignment in London When she learns Nate warned Brax to stay away from her she tells them both that she is going to London and might not come back Ricky invites Bianca to come with her while Brax Heath and Casey follow them there Brax pleads with Ricky to give him a second chance but she rejects him Bianca and Heath later tell Ricky that Brax has been struck by a car On her return home Ricky breaks up with Nate He tells her he loves her but she has sex with Brax She also tells him about the miscarriage and they get back together Ricky is hurt when Nate introduces her to his estranged wife Sophie Taylor Bridgette Sneddon Ricky tells Brax she wants a baby with him but he replies that he does not want a child as he is worried about turning into his father He later changes his mind and Ricky discovers she is pregnant on the day Casey is killed by Jake Pirovic Fletcher Humphrys Ricky initially keeps the news from Brax but tells him in a bid to halt his revenge campaign against Jake Martin Ash Ashford turns up looking for Brax and he tells Ricky that he a friend from prison Ricky grows uncomfortable with Brax and Ash s friendship especially when Brax misses an ultrasound appointment to help Ash At their rescheduled appointment they learn they are expecting a boy Ricky helps organise a trip to the city to support Phoebe Nicholson s Isabella Giovinazzo record launch However the coach she is travelling on crashes injuring several people Brax arrested for Dean Sanderson s Kevin Kiernan Molloy murder and Ricky blames Ash Ricky helps to distract Katarina Chapman Pia Miller while Brax and Ash briefly skip town Brax initially agrees to a deal that would see him serve eight years in prison but he changes his mind and pleads not guilty He is signs Angelo s and the gym over to her and Kyle Brax is sentenced to twenty years in prison Ricky suffers Braxton Hicks contractions Nate fakes a medical emergency for Ricky so she can see Brax and warn him that fellow prisoner Trevor Gunno Gunson Diarmid Heidenreich is after him Phoebe and Denny Miller Jessica Grace Smith arrange a baby shower for Ricky After opening the gifts Ricky becomes emotional as the event makes her more aware of Brax s absence Ricky goes into labour at home and John Palmer drives her to the hospital She gives birth to her son with Kyle Ash and Denny by her side When Ricky takes the baby to see Brax for the first time they agree to name him Casey Ricky worries when she cannot get Casey to stop crying while it appears everyone else can Nate suggests that Casey is picking up on her fear and tension Kyle informs Ricky of Brax s plan to break out of jail and decided to join him on the run However Kat breaks the news that Brax is presumed dead after the car transferring him to a new prison had been run off the road into a river Ricky accepts Brax s death and holds a small memorial for him She later leaves Casey with Marilyn Chambers while she goes away to grieve On her return Ricky holds a naming ceremony for Casey Ricky grows close to Nate again which makes his girlfriend Kat suspicious Ricky and Nate later admit that they have feelings for each other and they have sex Kat throws a drink over Ricky when she learns the truth Kat and Nate get back together despite Nate s feelings for Ricky Ricky tries to persuade Kyle not to leave the Bay and he kisses her Nate eventually breaks up with Kat to be with Ricky After learning that Nate is estranged from his father Ricky contacts Gavin Cooper Daniel Roberts and he comes to the Bay to see his son Ricky encourages Nate to get to know Gavin She also bonds with Gavin but starts to feel uncomfortable when he makes comments about her appearance and then touches her when he gets drunk Nate orders Gavin to leave town Ricky convinces Nate to visit Gavin when he is admitted to hospital following a car crash Ricky has a pregnancy scare and she and Nate agree to try for a baby in the future She also admits to finding an engagement ring in his pocket When Nate eventually proposes Ricky accepts Shortly after she learns that Brax is alive When Nate finds out he ends their engagement Casey falls ill with viral meningitis bringing Nate and Ricky back together She asks him to marry her and he accepts When she returns from the hospital Ricky is greeted by Brax She expresses her anger over his decision to fake his death and abandon her and Casey Brax asks Ricky to leave the Bay with him but she refuses and they say goodbye Nate Ricky and Casey temporarily move into the Palmer s house Nate and Ricky also set a date for the wedding but Ricky suffers doubts in the lead up to the day when Brax texts her to wish her well Reception EditFor her portrayal of Ricky Sveen was nominated for Best Daytime Star at the 2014 Inside Soap Awards 42 That same year she won the Most Popular New Talent accolade at the Logie Awards 43 The following year Sveen earned a nomination for the Most Popular Actress Logie 44 She was also nominated for Best Daytime Star at the 2015 Inside Soap Awards for a second time 45 While Ricky and Brax earned the TV Week and Soap Extra OMGAward for Favourite Couple 46 In 2016 Sveen was again nominated for Most Popular Actress at the Logie Awards 47 A TV Week writer stated that Ricky had been a force to be reckoned with since arriving in Summer Bay 48 While Tony Stewart writing for the Daily Record observed Ricky s been involved in some very dodgy doings in the Bay 49 Another TV Week columnist noted that sparks flew when Ricky and Brax saw each other again at Heath s Dan Ewing engagement party 50 Shannon Molloy of news com au commented that Ricky had become one the show s most popular characters and that she and Brax were also firm fan favourites 33 A contributor to the Inside Soap Yearbook proclaimed that Ricky was the luckiest girl in Australia when she bagged hunky doctor Nate 51 In 2016 Sarah Ellis of Inside Soap quipped Mum businesswoman and romancer of Hunky Doctor Nate Ricky we salute you 52 In 2018 writers for TV Week included Ricky in their feature on the Top 20 Home And Away characters of all time They wrote Honest and with a heart of gold Ricky Sharpe is one of the all time sweethearts of Summer Bay However what endeared her most to Home and Away fans was that she became one part of the super couple that was Brax and Ricky From incarceration to a miscarriage marriage and eventually a baby son their relationship was a rollercoaster The popularity of the pair as a couple throughout all the drama cemented their status as Summer Bay royalty All hail the king and queen 53 References Edit Home and Away New Beginnings by Sophie Green Hachette Book Group 27 July 2016 ISBN 9780349413839 Retrieved 23 March 2017 a b c d e Miller Erin 30 March 5 April 2013 Brax s hot hook up TV Week 13 14 15 a b c Martain Tim 4 April 2013 TV falls for Tassie s Bonnie The Mercury Archived from the original on 2 May 2013 Retrieved 9 April 2013 a b c d Fans tell me they hate me then ask for a photo Inside Soap 5 52 53 8 14 February 2014 Soap Diary TV Week 13 46 30 March 5 April 2013 a b Ricky Sharpe Yahoo 7 Retrieved 5 November 2015 a b Bonnie Sveen Yahoo7 13 August 2013 Retrieved 6 November 2015 a b Mac Sally 25 February 2015 Bonnie Sveen on learning to surf on the set of hit show Home amp Away The Mermaid Society Retrieved 6 November 2015 a b c Does Brax s lady have a hidden agenda TV Week 16 46 20 26 April 2013 a b c Miller Erin 4 10 May 2013 Her brother s keeper TV Week 18 4 5 a b c Miller Erin 11 17 May 2013 Bad blood brothers TV Week 19 10 11 a b Kilkelly Daniel 15 June 2013 Home and Away kidnap Neighbours Mark dramas spoiler pictures Digital Spy Retrieved 10 October 2015 a b Ellis Sarah 29 June 5 July 2013 Brax s deadly decision Inside Soap 26 18 19 Kilkelly Daniel 22 June 2013 Neighbours betrayal Home and Away terror spoiler pictures Digital Spy Retrieved 10 October 2015 a b Brax shot Inside Soap 27 27 6 12 July 2013 a b c Will Ricky go to jail Inside Soap 39 23 28 September 4 October 2013 a b c d Scott Gavin 29 June 5 July 2013 Battle of the Braxtons TV Week 26 5 a b c d Miller Erin 28 September 4 October 2013 Brax behind bars TV Week 39 10 11 a b c Jailhouse shock Inside Soap 3 27 25 31 January 2014 a b Ricky s pregnant TV Week 5 30 8 14 February 2014 a b c A Bonnie baby Tvnz co nz Retrieved 23 October 2015 a b c Brax is back Inside Soap 14 26 12 18 April 2014 Kilkelly Daniel 17 May 2014 Home and Away London drama Neighbours catfight spoiler pictures Digital Spy Retrieved 5 November 2015 a b c d Lake Rebecca 12 18 April 2014 Ricky s love triangle TV Week 15 12 13 Dainty Sophie 14 April 2014 Home and Away Ricky Sharpe Brax to rekindle romance Digital Spy Retrieved 5 November 2015 a b c d e f Harvey Kerry 29 July 2015 Why Home And Away star Bonnie Sveen has no tears left Stuff co nz Retrieved 6 November 2015 a b c d Has Nate lost Ricky TV Week 11 16 17 15 21 March 2014 a b c d Ricky loves Nate Inside Soap 12 28 29 March 4 April 2014 a b c Who will she choose Brax or Nate Yahoo7 13 March 2014 Retrieved 26 October 2015 Ricky sleeps with Brax Inside Soap 23 25 14 20 June 2014 a b c d e f Schipp Debbie 17 May 2015 Home And Away s Ricky played by Bonnie Sveen finally gives birth on screen Herald Sun Retrieved 22 October 2015 a b Ricky is pregnant Inside Soap 44 30 8 14 November 2014 a b c Molloy Shannon 30 January 2015 Home And Away favourite Bonnie Sveen talks her character s pregnancy and the show s new season news com au Retrieved 22 October 2015 a b c d Ricky s a mum Inside Soap 27 29 11 17 July 2015 a b c Brax meets his boy Inside Soap 28 26 18 24 July 2015 a b c Downie Stephen 27 June 3 July 2015 Away from home TV Week 26 10 11 a b c d e f Barrett Kerry Morgan Laura 12 25 March 2016 Brax is alive All About Soap 370 14 15 a b c d Ricky s shock Brax is back Inside Soap 13 28 2 8 April 2016 Byrnes Holly 5 April 2016 Jessica Mauboy lures best friend Bonnie Sveen from Summer Bay to The Secret Daughter The Mercury Retrieved 7 April 2016 Bonnie Sveen breaks her silence about leaving Home And Away Women s Day 15 April 2016 Retrieved 16 April 2016 Tuesday 07 Jun 2016 Southern Cross Media Retrieved 26 May 2016 Dainty Sophie 29 July 2014 Inside Soap Awards 2014 longlist revealed Digital Spy Retrieved 29 May 2015 2014 Logies blog The Sydney Morning Herald 27 April 2014 Retrieved 29 May 2015 Willis Charlotte 22 March 2015 Here s the full List of 2015 Logies nominations news com au Archived from the original on 2 April 2015 Retrieved 29 May 2015 Dainty Sophie 14 July 2015 Inside Soap Awards 2015 longlist revealed Who s in line for Best Actor Actress and Newcomer Digital Spy Retrieved 27 July 2015 Drum roll please TV Week Soap Extra 22 24 25 15 28 October 2015 Dunk Tiffany 4 April 2016 Waleed Aly to vie with Project co host Carrie Bickmore Lee Lin Chin Essie Davis and Grant Denyer for Gold Logie news com au Retrieved 3 April 2016 Home and Away Ricky s biggest moments TV Week Retrieved 6 November 2015 Stewart Tony 22 June 2013 It s Time to Leave Tanya Feels That There s No Option but to Get Away after Lauren s Troubles Daily Record Retrieved 12 September 2015 subscription required Ricky amp Brax A love story TV Week Retrieved 10 November 2015 The best bits of April Inside Soap Yearbook 2015 1 30 November 2014 Ellis Sarah 13 19 February 2016 Soap box Inside Soap 6 94 95 We rank the top 20 Home And Away characters of all time TV Week 16 January 2018 Retrieved 4 August 2018 External links EditRicky Sharpe at the Official Home and Away AU website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ricky Sharpe Home and Away amp oldid 1170512543, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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