Daniel MacPherson and Zoe Ventoura share an upbeat farewell to 2020 following split

Actors Daniel MacPherson and Zoe Ventoura announced their shock split earlier this month after five years of marriage. 

But on Thursday, the two stars seemed positive about the future as they spoke of messages of hope on Instagram. 

First reported by Now to Love, Zoe was upbeat as she shared a clip of herself cartwheeling while in a clearly positive mood.  

Positive reflection: Daniel MacPherson, 40, (L) and Zoe Ventoura, 39, (R) sharde an upbeat farewell to 2020 following their shock SPLIT after five years of marriage earlier this month

‘Moving into 2021 like [this] Happy New Year excellent people. Stay safe, big love,’ she wrote, clearly looking to the future. 

Former Neighbours star Dan reflected on the many challenges of the year for him on Twitter, before himself offering a positive message.  

‘Just went scrolling though my camera roll to find a good photo for a ‘Good Riddance 2020′ tweet,’ he began.

Still grateful: 'As I went back, I found myself smiling.... so much to be grateful for in a f----r of a year,' Dan wrote on Twitter. Here: Melbourne, 2018

Still grateful: ‘As I went back, I found myself smiling…. so much to be grateful for in a f—-r of a year,’ Dan wrote on Twitter. Here: Melbourne, 2018

Despite initially appearing less-than-pleased, Dan quickly changed his tone. 

‘As I went back, I found myself smiling…. so much to be grateful for in a f—-r of a year,’ he added. 

‘Hope you guys find the goodness too! Thanks 2020, you’ve really been…. something.’

Over: Daniel and Zoe split earlier this month after five years of marriage. The couple shared almost identically worded posts to Instagram informing fans

Over: Daniel and Zoe split earlier this month after five years of marriage. The couple shared almost identically worded posts to Instagram informing fans 

Zoe and Dan split after five years of marriage earlier this month. The couple revealed they had mutually decided to separate.      

Alongside a photo of the pair with their backs turned to the camera at sunset, Daniel, wrote: ‘With the greatest respect for each other, Zoë and I have separated.  

‘Together, we will continue wholeheartedly to raise our beautiful boy Austin. He is, and will forever be, our greatest priority. 

Tough: In 2017, Daniel admitted the first year of his marriage with Zoe was 'challenging' as the pair of actors are so often travelling for work

Tough: In 2017, Daniel admitted the first year of his marriage with Zoe was ‘challenging’ as the pair of actors are so often travelling for work

‘We ask for your respect and will be making no further comment.’ 

Zoe posted the same photo and caption to Instagram, changing only the first line to read, ‘With the greatest respect for each other, Dan and I have separated.’ 

The couple share a son, Austin Xavier, now one, who they welcomed in December last year. 

Glimpse:  The couple share a son, Austin Xavier, now one, who they welcomed in December last year. They have proven to be notoriously private about their only child, keeping him out of the public eye, and keeping the pregnancy and birth a secret

Glimpse:  The couple share a son, Austin Xavier, now one, who they welcomed in December last year. They have proven to be notoriously private about their only child, keeping him out of the public eye, and keeping the pregnancy and birth a secret 

Prior to the birth of their son, Daniel split his time between Australia and Los Angeles, referring to the pair as ‘entertainment gypsies’.  

Former Neighbours star Dan married Zoe in an intimate ceremony in Noosa, Queensland in 2015. 

Dan and Zoe tied-the-knot in in front of close friends and family in the sleepy Queensland town. 

Travels: Prior to the birth of their son, Daniel split his time between Australia and Los Angeles, referring to the pair as 'entertainment gypsies

Travels: Prior to the birth of their son, Daniel split his time between Australia and Los Angeles, referring to the pair as ‘entertainment gypsies