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Craig Develter
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the New Zealand soap opera '' Shortland Street'' in 1995, by order of first appearance. Lulu Chatfield Lulu Chatfield first arrived in early 1995, having become good friends with Stuart Neilson ( Martin Henderson) after his short holiday away from Ferndale. It was soon revealed Lulu was a teenage runaway, having been sexually abused by her father. Stuart's mother Marj (Elizabeth McRae) fostered Lulu alongside her husband Laurie (Chich Littlewood) and Lulu became good friends with Minnie Crozier ( Katrina Devine). Lulu began to date James Thornton (Chris Dykzeul) but was devastated when her father was acquitted of his charges of molestation and tried to hunt her down. He was arrested and Lulu broke up with James when he kissed Minnie. In 1996 Lulu departed with Marj and Laurie to live in Wellington. Craig Develter Craig Develter appeared in two stints in 1995 and 1996, portrayed by Joel Tobeck. Craig was a friend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest island country by area, covering . New Zealand is about east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and south of the islands of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. The country's varied topography and sharp mountain peaks, including the Southern Alps, owe much to tectonic uplift and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, and its most populous city is Auckland. The islands of New Zealand were the last large habitable land to be settled by humans. Between about 1280 and 1350, Polynesians began to settle in the islands and then developed a distinctive Māori culture. In 1642, the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman became the first European to sight and record New Zealand. In 1840, representatives of the United Kingdom and Māori chiefs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rangi Heremaia
Rangi may refer to: Names * Rangi, the primal sky father in Māori mythology *Rangi Chase, New Zealand rugby league footballer *Rangi Mātāmua, New Zealand Māori astronomer and indigenous studies academic * Rangi Topeora (died 1865-1873?), New Zealand tribal leader, peacemaker and composer of waiata *Anaru Rangi (born 1988), New Zealand rugby union footballer * Tutekohi Rangi (1871–1956), New Zealand Māori tohunga and faith healer Fictional characters * Rangi, a character in the novel ''The Rise of Kyoshi'' and its sequel, ''The Shadow of Kyoshi'' Groups of people * Rangi (ethnic group), of Tanzania ** Rangi language, the language spoken by the Rangi people Other uses * ''Rangi'' (video game), a virtual reality adventure puzzle video game *Kue rangi Kue rangi or also called sagu rangi is an Indonesian coconut '' kue'' or traditional snack made of a coconut and starch-based batter and cooked in a special molded pan. It is one of the traditional Betawi snack of Jakart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toni Warner
Antoinette "Toni" Warner (née Thompson, formerly McAllister) is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera ''Shortland Street'' who was portrayed by Laura Hill from 2001 until 2008. In 2008, Toni became the first character on the show to give birth, get married and die on screen. Creation and casting Following the departures of Rachel McKenna ( Angela Bloomfield), Ellen Crozier (Robyn Malcolm), Kirsty Knight ( Angela Dotchin), Jenny Harrison (Maggie Harper) and the axing of David Kearney ( Peter Elliott), in 1998 and 1999, ratings for the show dropped dramatically in 2000 and producers decided to reinvent the show to boost audience interest. Jason Daniel was hired as a consultant to drastically alter the show, making it more representative of the social climate of the time. This included eliminating several characters, redesigning the hospital, toning down make up and clothing choices, and introducing a new cast. One of the characters created by Daniel was 'Melan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amanda Warner
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the New Zealand soap opera ''Shortland Street'' in 1993, by order of first appearance. Rachel McKenna Rachel McKenna was the spoilt teenage daughter of CEO - Michael McKenna (Shortland Street), Michael (Paul Gittins) and Alex McKenna (Shortland Street), Alex McKenna (Liddy Holloway). She arrived in early 1993 as part of the McKenna family unit and has been portrayed by Angela Bloomfield for numerous stints. Leonard Dodds Dr. Leonard Ralph Carlton Rossi-Dodds was the love interest and eventual husband to Gina Rossi (Josephine Davison). He arrived as the eccentric new doctor in early 1993 and soon started to date the equally eccentric - Gina. However Leonard soon left and when he returned, was shocked Gina had moved on to Hone Ropata (Temuera Morrison). The two reconciled and were married, something Leonard's best man - Lionel Skeggins (John Leigh (actor), John Leigh) nearly put an end to. The couple bought a houseboat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Warner
Christopher Alexander Warner is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera ''Shortland Street'' who has been portrayed by Michael Galvin since the show's first episode, making him the longest running original character. Galvin quit the show in 1996, but returned to the show four years later when the show underwent a revamp. In total he has been with Shortland Street for 26 of its 30 years. Affectionately referred to by fans and the media as "Dr Love", Chris made his first appearance in the show's first episode by having an affair with his aerobics instructor. This was an infamous and controversial scene. Portrayed as spoiled and from a wealthy family that inherited the hospital that was founded by his father, the character of Chris was characterised by his patronising and illicit manner, which was contrasted in a 1994 storyline where he became addicted to morphine. Known primarily for romance related storylines, Chris has been married five times and participated in over ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guy Warner
Guy Warner is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera ''Shortland Street'' who was portrayed by Craig Parker in a guest role in 1992 before returning as core cast from 1993 to 1996. Guy returned for the shows 15th anniversary in May 2007 and again from December 2007 to April 2008. Creation and casting Craig Parker was cast as the role of Guy - Chris Warner's (Michael Galvin) brother, in 1992, a role he maintained for 4 years, before quitting and filming his final scenes in March 1996. Both Warner brothers made their last appearance in an episode written by Steven Zanoski that aired in May that year. Originally this was going to be the start of the series ultimate ending, however the show continued to renew and ended up ongoing. The character of Guy was not killed off so that producers could allow him to return. In May 2007 it was announced that Guy would be returning as part of the shows 15th anniversary. Parker revealed that he originally turned down the role, but af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carmen Roberts
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the New Zealand soap opera ''Shortland Street'' in 1993, by order of first appearance. Rachel McKenna Rachel McKenna was the spoilt teenage daughter of CEO - Michael (Paul Gittins) and Alex McKenna (Liddy Holloway). She arrived in early 1993 as part of the McKenna family unit and has been portrayed by Angela Bloomfield for numerous stints. Leonard Dodds Dr. Leonard Ralph Carlton Rossi-Dodds was the love interest and eventual husband to Gina Rossi (Josephine Davison). He arrived as the eccentric new doctor in early 1993 and soon started to date the equally eccentric - Gina. However Leonard soon left and when he returned, was shocked Gina had moved on to Hone Ropata (Temuera Morrison). The two reconciled and were married, something Leonard's best man - Lionel Skeggins ( John Leigh) nearly put an end to. The couple bought a houseboat and after Leonard recovered from his sea sickness, the two tried for children. The at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Daniel
Jason Daniel is an Australian writer and producer with extensive experience working in TV drama. Biography Daniel was a journalist before becoming a writer and story editor on ''Neighbours'', after which he created a number of long-running TV series around the world, including the first daily serials in New Zealand, Sweden, Finland and Hungary. In the early 1990s Daniel moved to New Zealand to set up ''Shortland Street'' as a story editor. He then worked in Europe for a number of years, creating long-running series in Germany, Sweden, Finland and Hungary - including "Worlds Apart" (Sweden), ''Salatut elämät'' (Finland), ''Between Friends'' (Hungary) and ''In Search of Paradise'' (Germany). In 2002 he was appointed head of drama development at Fremantle Media. Daniel also worked in Asia and Africa and the US, before returning to ''Shortland Street'' as producer from 2005 to 2008. During his time on the show he suggested the journalists adage, ‘”a good story is one that someo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shortland Street Characters
Shortland Street is a New Zealand soap opera that has been broadcast on TV2 since May 25, 1992. The show centers on the title hospital and its staff and their families. The following characters currently appear in the soap opera. Characters whom have been portrayed by more than one actor, are listed, with the most recent actor at the top of the list. Main characters Recurring characters Lists of characters by year of introduction * 1992 * 1993 * 1994 * 1995 * 1996 * 1997 * 1998 * 1999 * 2000 * 2001 * 2002 * 2003 * 2004 * 2005 * 2006 * 2007 * 2008 * 2009 * 2010 * 2011 * 2012 * 2013 * 2014 * 2015 * 2016 * 2017 * 2018 * 2019 * 2020 * 2021 * 2022 * 2023 Events Predicted and scheduled events * January 1 ** In the United States, books, films, and other works published in 1927 will enter the public domain, assuming there are no changes made to copyright law. ** Croatia will adopt the eu ... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Shortland Street characters S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elizabeth Hawthorne
Elizabeth Hawthorne (born 30 April 1947) is a New Zealand actress who is known for her role as Mrs. Macready in the 2005 film '' The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'' and the Peter Jackson supernatural comedy ''The Frighteners.'' She had a small recurring role as the voice of Hera on ''Young Hercules'', and partly played Alcmene in its parent show ''Hercules: The Legendary Journeys'' in the first season. She played Judge Harriet Caldwell in the 2004 TV movie '' Raising Waylon''. Married to Raymond Hawthorne, she is the mother of Emmeline Hawthorne and the late Sophia Hawthorne. Filmography Film Television Honours and awards Hawthorne was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit The New Zealand Order of Merit is an order of merit in the New Zealand royal honours system. It was established by royal warrant on 30 May 1996 by Elizabeth II, Queen of New Zealand, "for those persons who in any field of endeavour, have ren . ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julia Thornton (Shortland Street)
Shortland Street is a New Zealand soap opera that has been broadcast on TV2 since May 25, 1992. The show centers on the title hospital and its staff and their families. The following characters currently appear in the soap opera. Characters whom have been portrayed by more than one actor, are listed, with the most recent actor at the top of the list. Main characters Recurring characters Lists of characters by year of introduction * 1992 * 1993 * 1994 * 1995 * 1996 * 1997 * 1998 * 1999 * 2000 * 2001 * 2002 * 2003 * 2004 * 2005 * 2006 * 2007 * 2008 * 2009 * 2010 * 2011 * 2012 * 2013 * 2014 * 2015 * 2016 * 2017 * 2018 * 2019 * 2020 * 2021 * 2022 * 2023 References {{DEFAULTSORT:Shortland Street characters Shortland Street characters Shortland Street is a New Zealand soap opera that has been broadcast on TV2 since May 25, 1992. The show centers on the title hospital and its staff and their families. The following characters currently appear in the soap opera. Characte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grace Kwan
Dr. Grace Kwan is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera ''Shortland Street'', portrayed by Lynette Forday from 1994 to 1997. Forday reprised the role 16 years later in 2013. Creation and casting At a time when producers were structuring ''Shortland Street'' as a soap with a culturally diverse cast, the character of Grace Kwan was created - a hard working Asian doctor. In 1994, Lynette Forday joined the cast as the part of Grace. After 3 years on the soap, Forday left the soap with Grace making her final appearance in 1997. In 2013 Forday was offered to reprise the role after 16 years off screen, to which she was happy to agree. She signed an initial "Major Recurring Guest" contract, which would see the character appear through to 2014. Forday described returning to the set as "odd" but also "wonderful". Forday had considered the idea of returning to play Grace as a "no-brainer" and was happy to work alongside her former co worker, Michael Galvin (Dr. Chris Warner), "It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |