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Harlow Robinson is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Jemma Donovan. Harlow is introduced as an extension of the Robinson family, the secret daughter of Robert Robinson (Adam Hunter) and the granddaughter of Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis). Donovan is also the real life daughter of Jason Donovan, who played Harlow's great uncle, Scott. Donovan auditioned for the role after a four-year break from acting and successfully got the role of Harlow, which producers then slightly tweaked to suit her. Donovan's casting announcement was made in March when she began filming, and she debuted on screens on 15 July 2019. Harlow is described as head strong, sensible and clever, and Donovan revealed that she liked her character. Donovan's co-star, Dennis, also explained that the character had some reservations about her new secret family initially. Harlow's early storylines involve a feud with Roxy Willis (Zima Anderson) and a reunion with her mother, Prudence Wallace (Denise van Outen). Harlow's introduction was described as similar to Donovan's story of moving from London to Melbourne. Producers soon established a romantic relationship between Harlow and her neighbour, Hendrix Greyson (Ben Turland), a storyline that originally began to explore consent, before the characters develop feelings for each other. Harlow and Hendrix date for a number of months and writers explored romantic scenes between the couple in March 2020. However, Harlow soon becomes annoyed with Hendrix's immaturity and breaks up with him. Both Donovan and Turland explained that they were upset with their characters' relationship coming to an end. Harlow and Brent Colefax (Texas Watterson) begin dating when Harlow's strong friendship with him reaches new levels and she leans in for the first kiss. Donovan explained that their relationship was a surprise to her and that Harlow was originally worried to pursue a relationship with Brent, but later realised her true feelings for him. Producers use this to explore a long-distance relationship, which Harlow and Brent keep secret. When Brent returns to find that Harlow's behaviour is changing for the worse, he breaks up with her. Watterson explained that Brent is now seeing Harlow as a mini Paul. A mental health storyline was written that saw Harlow's behaviour change for the worse and one journalist said that Harlow would be showing her uncharacteristically ruthless side. Harlow sabotages Chloe Brennan's (April Rose Pengilly) job and has a lack of compassion towards her neighbours and friends. Donovan said that Harlow was smug with her actions and was excited to see others being vandalised. Some of her friends worry that Harlow may be becoming psychopathic, but Harlow is ultimately diagnosed with compassion fatigue and mends her attitude. Producers used the plot to lead into a new storyline, as Harlow confides in Ned Willis (Ben Hall) and develops romantic feelings for him in a lengthy build-up. The two kiss, before Ned's affair with Harlow against his girlfriend is exposed. On 17 May 2022, it was announced Donovan had finished filming and her final scenes aired on 6 July. Creation and casting Harlow is introduced as the secret daughter of Robert Robinson (Adam Hunter) and the granddaughter of Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis). Donovan's casting as the newly-created character was announced on the serial's social media on 26 March 2019. The serial said online, "A third generation of Donovans is heading to Erinsborough! We're over the moon to reveal that Jemma Donovan, daughter of Neighbours legend Jason (Scott Robinson) and granddaughter of patriarch Terence (Doug Willis) will join the cast as Harlow Robinson – appearing on screen in July. Jemma has been acting since age 11 and after taking a break to complete her education, the 19-year-old returns with a role in the show." The role was slightly tweaked for Donovan and Harlow's story is described as similar to Donovan's own story of moving from the UK to Australia. Neighbours executive producer, Jason Herbison, said of Donovan's audition, "Jemma did a fantastic audition for Neighbours and her pedigree was an unexpected surprise." He continued, "Jason and Terence are Ramsay Street royalty and it warms all our hearts to know there will be a third generation Donovan on the show. I'm excited to see Jemma carry the torch and make the character of Harlow her own." Donovan said of her casting, "I was so happy and very honoured to be a part of a series which has been enjoyed by generations. The timing was also perfect because since my previous role on Spotless in 2015, I stopped going to auditions and acting because I wanted to finish my schooling, get my A-levels, and see what I wanted to do after that. So it's great how everything has fallen into place." Donovan's father, Jason, called Jemma's new role an "incredible learning curve." He said, "This is Jemma's moment. My dad had a wonderful few years and I'm sure Jemma will also embrace the experience and honour the past. She needs to look forward, be an open book, learn from her experiences and have some fun. What an opportunity!" It was later revealed that Donovan has originally auditioned for Roxy Willis, but the role "didn't feel right for her but it all worked out in the end." The role would later be assumed by Zima Anderson. Donovan continued, "I auditioned for Home and Away. I auditioned for Neighbours. I went and saw a few casting directors. It was so fortunate that it just happened at that time and – I actually auditioned for Zima's role, interestingly enough. I auditioned for Roxy, and I remember getting the scripts and I was like, 'Gosh, Neighbours is getting raunchy!' I was like, 'Oh my god, this 18-year-old, I don't know if I can play this!' Seeing my dad had done Neighbours, and my auntie, and my granddad, they all said once they'd given me this audition, they were like, 'This is the best thing you'll do in terms of acting in such a short period of time. You learn so much. You meet so many amazing people, talented people'. They just said this is definitely the best way to start out. Nobody else can give you that opportunity that Neighbours can." Development Characterisation and introduction Harlow's arrival coincides with Robert's return storyline. The character made her first appearance on 15 July 2019. Paul and his son, David Tanaka (Takaya Honda), meet Harlow in the waiting room of the prison that Robert is being held in and Harlow reveals her identity, then explains that Robert met his mother, Prudence Wallace (Denise van Outen), whilst backpacking in Tasmania. Harlow explains that she has not met her father, but writes to him from London. Donovan said, "I really like my character Harlow. She is very head strong, and I enjoy playing that type of character who knows what she is doing and likes to get involved and Harlow seems to have those qualities." Dennis explained, "In comes this girl blaming them for being the rea.... Discover the Melanie Harlow popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Melanie Harlow books.