Ada Nicodemou

Actress, Home and Away’s Leah Patterson

“From two weeks old, I was in a bloody shop. Before I went to school I could count back change” - Ada Nicodemou

Our guest on this episode of Three Food Memories is Australian TV royalty and Home and Away’s most favourite character Leah Patterson. 

But here’s the twist: Ada Nicodemou isn’t just a TV icon, but it’s possible she could be a far-flung cousin of Savva’s! They’re Fasouliotes, sharing roots that go deep into the carob and almond orchards of Cyprus. 

On the menu is; halloumi, Greek ravioli, and birthday cake!  

Ada’s social cause is “Save Our Sons” Her social cause is Save Our Sons Duchenne Foundation which she has been an ambassador for for 16 years. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disorder characterised by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. Symptom onset is in early childhood, usually between ages 2 and 3. The disease primarily affects boys, but in rare cases it can affect girls. You can find out how to help here - saveoursons.org.au.