<P> Christopher Eugene `` Chris '' Harrington is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Home and Away , played by Johnny Ruffo . The character made his first screen appearance on 1 April 2013 . He was introduced as the brother of Spencer Harrington ( Andrew Morley ) . Ruffo is a well - known professional singer and had previously auditioned for two other roles in the show . He was initially a guest character , but Ruffo was later promoted to the regular cast . With some personality traits resembling his own , Ruffo believed the character was especially written for him . Chris is characterised as a `` cheeky '' traveler who comes from a wealthy family . He is not academically gifted and prefers to spend his time trying to impress the show 's female characters . Ruffo requested that writers make his character `` more in - depth '' so he could show his emotional range . Producers also introduced a comedic pairing with long - running character Irene Roberts ( Lynne McGranger ) . </P>
<P> Christopher Eugene `` Chris '' Harrington is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Home and Away , played by Johnny Ruffo . The character made his first screen appearance on 1 April 2013 . He was introduced as the brother of Spencer Harrington ( Andrew Morley ) . Ruffo is a well - known professional singer and had previously auditioned for two other roles in the show . He was initially a guest character , but Ruffo was later promoted to the regular cast . With some personality traits resembling his own , Ruffo believed the character was especially written for him . Chris is characterised as a `` cheeky '' traveler who comes from a wealthy family . He is not academically gifted and prefers to spend his time trying to impress the show 's female characters . Ruffo requested that writers make his character `` more in - depth '' so he could show his emotional range . Producers also introduced a comedic pairing with long - running character Irene Roberts ( Lynne McGranger ) . </P>
who plays chris harrington in home and away
who plays chris harrington in home and away
Johnny Ruffo
Johnny Ruffo