Charlene Edna "Lenny" Robinson (previously
Mitchell) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera
Neighbours played by
Kylie Minogue. Charlene was introduced to the show along with several new characters, as part of a revamp by
Network Ten to increase ratings. Minogue auditioned for the role in 1985, shortly after finishing her high school exams. She attended the audition dressed as the character and casting director
Jan Russ cast her in the role. Minogue was initially contracted for a week, but this was later extended through to mid-1988. She made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 17 April 1986.