Manager of The Robinson Corporation and Lassiters Hotel Co-owner of Carpenter's Cars
Father
Benito Alessi Sr.
Brothers
Frank Alessi
Wife
Cathy Alessi
Sons
Marco Alessi Rick Alessi
Daughters
Lindsay Steiner
Nieces
Christina Alessi Caroline Alessi
Other relatives
Andrew Robinson
Benito Alessi is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by George Spartels. Benito was introduced along with his wife and two sons, following the announcement of several cast departures. Spartels was glad to bring something different to the show as part of the first family with Italian heritage. He thought the introduction of the Alessis showed viewers "a broader picture" of Australia, after the show was criticised for not accurately representing suburban life. He made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 28 July 1992.
Benito was described as being "typically Italian" by writer Josephine Monroe. He wants his sons to excel in everything they do, but is left disappointed. The character has a comedic rivalry with business partner Lou Carpenter (Tom Oliver), which Spartels enjoyed playing. Benito and Cathy's marriage is tested by her desire to have another child, Benito's secret vasectomy and the revelation that they had a daughter, who was placed for adoption. Spartels chose to leave the serial to record a children's music album and his final scenes aired on 28 May 1993.
BenitoAlessi is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by George Spartels. Benito was introduced along with his wife...
Cathy Alessi is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Elspeth Ballantyne. She made her first screen appearance during...
notably, Prisoner and Bellbird and in Neighbours playing family patriarch BenitoAlessi. He has also appeared in a number of episodes of medical drama series...
Christina Alessi (also Robinson) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Gayle Blakeney. She made her first screen...
left like "a true romantic hero – but with the girl!" Rick is Benito and Cathy Alessi's (Elspeth Ballantyne) youngest son. He attended a private boarding...
Neighbours as coffee shop owner Cathy Alessi, the wife of BenitoAlessi (George Spartels) and the mother of Rick and Marco Alessi (played by Dan Falzon and Felice...
2005, p.198. Hughes, Johnathon (1 June 2019). "Neighbours brings back the Alessi twins – Gayle and Gillian Blakeney return!". Radio Times. Retrieved 19 February...
Ledgerwood in two of the episodes. In November 1992, the characters Rick Alessi (Dan Falzon) and Debbie Martin (Marnie Reece-Wilmore) visit London to attend...
Former characters BenitoAlessi Caroline Alessi Cathy Alessi Christina Alessi Marco Alessi Rick Alessi Lolly Allen Josh Anderson Ben Atkins Caitlin Atkins...
Caroline Alessi is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Gillian Blakeney. She made her first appearance during the...
Lou ends the relationship when he learns Annalise is only seventeen. BenitoAlessi (George Spartels) becomes Lou's partner at the car yard, but he sells...
in Ramsay Street. His parents Benito (George Spartels) and Cathy Alessi (Elspeth Ballantyne) with sibling Rick Alessi (Dan Falzon) soon followed. Arena...
Former characters BenitoAlessi Caroline Alessi Cathy Alessi Christina Alessi Marco Alessi Rick Alessi Lolly Allen Josh Anderson Ben Atkins Caitlin Atkins...
Former characters BenitoAlessi Caroline Alessi Cathy Alessi Christina Alessi Marco Alessi Rick Alessi Lolly Allen Josh Anderson Ben Atkins Caitlin Atkins...
Former characters BenitoAlessi Caroline Alessi Cathy Alessi Christina Alessi Marco Alessi Rick Alessi Lolly Allen Josh Anderson Ben Atkins Caitlin Atkins...
Former characters BenitoAlessi Caroline Alessi Cathy Alessi Christina Alessi Marco Alessi Rick Alessi Lolly Allen Josh Anderson Ben Atkins Caitlin Atkins...
Former characters BenitoAlessi Caroline Alessi Cathy Alessi Christina Alessi Marco Alessi Rick Alessi Lolly Allen Josh Anderson Ben Atkins Caitlin Atkins...
Former characters BenitoAlessi Caroline Alessi Cathy Alessi Christina Alessi Marco Alessi Rick Alessi Lolly Allen Josh Anderson Ben Atkins Caitlin Atkins...
Former characters BenitoAlessi Caroline Alessi Cathy Alessi Christina Alessi Marco Alessi Rick Alessi Lolly Allen Josh Anderson Ben Atkins Caitlin Atkins...
Former characters BenitoAlessi Caroline Alessi Cathy Alessi Christina Alessi Marco Alessi Rick Alessi Lolly Allen Josh Anderson Ben Atkins Caitlin Atkins...
Madge and Lou remain friends and she sells the coffee shop lease to Cathy Alessi (Elspeth Ballantyne). She then returns to Brisbane to help Scott and Charlene...
Former characters BenitoAlessi Caroline Alessi Cathy Alessi Christina Alessi Marco Alessi Rick Alessi Lolly Allen Josh Anderson Ben Atkins Caitlin Atkins...
Former characters BenitoAlessi Caroline Alessi Cathy Alessi Christina Alessi Marco Alessi Rick Alessi Lolly Allen Josh Anderson Ben Atkins Caitlin Atkins...
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