'Neighbours' star backs Brewer for Logie

Neighbours actress Margot Robbie has spoken out in support of co-star Ashleigh Brewer ahead of Sunday night's Logie Awards.

Brewer has been nominated for this year's 'Most Popular New Female Talent' prize for her role as Erinsborough's Kate Ramsay.

Robbie, who plays quirky Donna Freedman, told TV Week: "I think Ashleigh should win the Logie because she's very talented. She's taken to the role of Kate Ramsay so well and I really hope that's recognised this year.

"Ash is the kind of girl who always sticks up for you and helps you get through those very early mornings on set. She's great at rehearsing lines with, too. She just laughs at absolutely everything, even if what you said wasn't really that funny. It's great for the ego!"

Brewer is nominated in the category alongside former Home and Away actress Kate Bell, The 7pm Project host Carrie Bickmore, ex-All Saints star Mirrah Foulkes and Rescue: Special Ops cast member Katherine Hicks.