Ethan Browne has found himself at the centre of the drama on Home and Away.
His character, Tane Parata, was meant to be tying the knot with his long-time girlfriend Felicity Newman, before lives were left hanging in the balance after her car was involved in a serious crash.
But when he’s not working on the soap, he is a dedicated father to his 14 year old daughter Aaylah.
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How old is Ethan and where is he from?
Ethan is around 31 years old and is from a small town in New Zealand called Wairoa.
Since joining Home and Away, he has spoken about integrating his Maori culture into the show and representing his heritage, with his character performing the Haka.
When did Ethan start acting?
Ethan initially worked in civil engineering, but after years of wanting to pursue acting, he took the leap.
He moved to Australia to study and spent some time in Brisbane. He relocated to study at Sydney’s National Institute Of Dramatic Arts.
Not long after he graduated, Ethan landed a three-year contract with Home and Away making it his first major acting credit.
Reflecting on that time, he told the Wairoa Star: “I applied for a security licence and started working as a bouncer, four nights a week. Sometimes I’d get two to three hours sleep and then go to school. It was a tough couple of years. I also had responsibilities to keep as a father, so it was a massive juggling act.”
Is Ethan in a relationship?
Ethan has not confirmed that he is in a relationship, however, The Gisbourne Herald in New Zealand reported that Ethan moved to Sydney with his partner Shayne Edwards in 2017 to pursue acting.
He was also seen at the Sydney premiere of Top Gun: Maverick at Hoyts Entertainment Quarter on 16 May 2022 with Shayne.
Does Ethan have any children?
Yes, Ethan has one daughter named Aaylah whom he welcomed when he was 16 years old.
The father and daughter are very close, with the actor sharing adorable snaps of them together on his social media.
He spoke about becoming a father at a young age, telling the Wairoa Star: “I’ve always been quietly ambitious, and becoming a father at a young age made me more determined to achieve anything I put my mind to. I’ve always wanted to be a positive role model for my daughter.”
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