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Minnie Crozier
Minnie Crozier is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera ''Shortland Street'', who was portrayed by Katrina Devine from her first appearance in 1994 as part of the Crozier family unit until 2001 when the character was axed as part of a large cast overhaul. Creation and casting Katrina Devine was cast in the role at the age of 14 and never imagined just how central Minnie would become in following years. After appearing on the show for 6 years, it was announced in 2000 the character was axed and would be making her last appearance in early 2001. The cause was later revealed as a show revamp which would see the tone more suited towards working class characters. Storylines Minnie arrived to Ferndale with her mother Ellen Crozier (Robyn Malcolm) and stepfather Johnny Marinovich (Stelio Yiakmis) and was devastated when the two separated. She developed a crush on James Thornton (Chris Dykzeul) but nothing came of it. Minnie met her real father Ryan Birch ( Robert Harte) a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shortland Street
''Shortland Street'' is a New Zealand prime-time soap opera centring on the fictitious Shortland Street Hospital, first broadcast on TVNZ 2 on 25 May 1992. It is New Zealand's longest-running drama and soap opera, being broadcast continuously for over 7,500 episodes and 30 years, and is one of the most watched television programmes in New Zealand. The show was originally screened as five half-hour episodes each week and initially receiving mixed reviews on its premiere. After its launch, it dropped in ratings and would have been cancelled if TVNZ had not ordered a year's worth of episodes in advance. TVNZ renewed the production in early 1993 when the show's rating had picked up, and it now has "long-term public enthusiasm". Today, it is one of New Zealand's highest-rated shows, frequently making AGB Nielsen Media Research's top 5 programmes of the week, achieving an average linear daily reach of 345,000 viewers (in the year up to June 2021) and is TVNZ's "most streamed show". ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Martin (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. Character ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NZ On Air
NZ On Air (NZOA; mi, Irirangi te Motu), formally the Broadcasting Commission, is an autonomous Crown entity and commission of the New Zealand Government responsible for funding support for broadcasting and creative works. The commission operates largely separate from government policy but must follow directions from the Minister of Broadcasting. NZOA is responsible for the funding of public broadcasting content across television, radio and other media platforms. It is also a major investor in New Zealand independent producers. NZ On Air is the operating name of the Broadcasting Commission formed in the Broadcasting Act 1989 alongside the Broadcasting Standards Authority, meant to encourage individuals to pay the historical Broadcasting Fee that funded public broadcasters. In 1999 the Broadcasting Fee was abolished, and NZOA now receives funding directing from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Activities NZ On Air's activities can be broken up into several areas: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neo-nazi
Neo-Nazism comprises the post–World War II militant, social, and political movements that seek to revive and reinstate Nazism, Nazi ideology. Neo-Nazis employ their ideology to promote hatred and Supremacism#Racial, racial supremacy (often white supremacy), attack racial and ethnic minorities (often antisemitism and Islamophobia), and in some cases to create a fascist state. Neo-Nazism is a global phenomenon, with organized representation in many countries and international networks. It borrows elements from Nazi doctrine, including antisemitism, ultranationalism, racism, xenophobia, ableism, homophobia, anti-communism, and creating a "Fourth Reich". Holocaust denial is common in neo-Nazi circles. Neo-Nazis regularly display Nazi symbolism, Nazi symbols and express admiration for Adolf Hitler and other Nazi leaders. In some European and Latin American countries, laws prohibit the expression of pro-Nazi, racist, antisemitic, or homophobic views. Many Nazi-related symbols a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eltham Wilson
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the New Zealand soap opera ''Shortland Street'' in 2004, by order of first appearance. Sef Kruse Sef Kruse was Vinnie's (Pua Magasiva) womanizing cousin. Sef briefly visited Vinnie in early 2004 before he was hired late in the year as a temporary replacement for Waverley Wilson (Claire Chitham) on reception whilst she was on maternity leave. Sef was often seen accompanying Vinnie on nights out on the town and the two would often try to pull women with disastrous consequences. Sef was last seen in March 2005 when he and Vinnie tried to attract Tania Jeffries (Faye Smythe). Jim Matheson Jim Matheson was hired partway through 2004 by Tama Hudson (David Wikaira-Paul) and his girlfriend Shannon Te Ngaru (Amber Curreen) to help out at the hospital cafeteria. In his spare time, Jim was an inventor, inventing odd knick-knacks, hoping to get them picked up to make a living. Upon his arrival to Shortland Street, Jim forged fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antony Starr
Antony Starr (born 25 October 1975) is a New Zealand actor, known for his television roles. He played the dual roles of Jethro and Van West on '' Outrageous Fortune'' (2005–10), Lucas Hood on ''Banshee'' (2013–16), and Homelander on '' The Boys'' (2019–present). For his role in the 2012 Australian film ''Wish You Were Here'', Starr won the AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, among other accolades. He was nominated for the New Zealand Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in '' After the Waterfall'' (2010). Career Starr began his professional acting career early in the 1990s with a small part in ''Shortland Street'' and had guest roles in '' Xena: Warrior Princess''. In 2001, Starr was cast in ''Mercy Peak'' as Todd Van der Velter, a guest role that he had throughout the show's three seasons. He also received a role as the brother of long running character Waverley Wilson in the soap opera ''Shortland Street''. He appeared for several weeks as part of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stratford Wilson
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] |
Claire Chitham
Claire Chitham (born 12 July 1978, in Auckland) is a New Zealand television actress. Claire rose to fame as Waverley Harrison (née Wilson) in the New Zealand TV show ''Shortland Street'', from 1994–1995 and 1997–2005 and Aurora Bay in '' Outrageous Fortune'' from 2006–2007. Career Her first television role was a guest appearance in The New Adventures of Black Beauty (1990). A recurring guest role in ''Shortland Street'' followed, which went on to become core cast, with Chitham starring in the show for seven years as Waverly Wilson (later Harrison). Chitham next appeared as Aurora Bay, in the second and third seasons of Outrageous Fortune - New Zealand's highest rating drama. Aurora was the longtime love interest of Van West (Antony Starr) - her character died tragically, after being hit by a bus while trying to hide her ex-boyfriend Tyson's (Ben Barrington) stash of drugs. On 22 August 2007, she began appearing as Chantelle Rebecchi in the Australian soap opera '' Neig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waverley Harrison
Waverley may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''Waverley'' (novel), by Sir Walter Scott ** ''Waverley'' Overture, a work by Hector Berlioz inspired by Scott's novel * Waverley Harrison, a character in the New Zealand soap opera ''Shortland Street'' * Bernice Waverley, a character in the Australian series ''City Homicide'' Places Australia New South Wales *Waverley, New South Wales, a local government area and suburb of Sydney *Electoral district of Waverley, New South Wales, a former electoral district *Waverley Cemetery, in the suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales Queensland * Waverley, Queensland, a locality in the Boulia Shire Tasmania * Waverley, Tasmania, a suburb of Launceston Victoria * Waverley Province, Victoria, a former electorate of the Victorian Legislative Council *City of Waverley, Victoria, a local government area from 1857 to 1994 Western Australia *Waverley, Western Australia, an abandoned goldfields town also known as Siberia * Waverley, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karl Burnett
Karl Burnett (born 27 February 1976) is a New Zealand actor best known for his portrayal of Nick Harrison on the long-running New Zealand soap opera, ''Shortland Street''. Burnett was 16 years old when offered the role of Nick Harrison on ''Shortland Street'' in 1992. The then Massey High School student had little acting experience, other than high-school drama classes, though after six years of starring on Shortland Street he had a part in the 1998 film ''When Love Comes''. He played the role of Nick Harrison from the show's second episode in 1992 until the character's departure in 2005, making Nick Harrison the original character to stay with the show the longest. Nick Harrison was originally intended as a drug-taking rebel, but after Burnett was cast, the role was developed into a more comedic and clumsy character. In 2005, after 13 years on the show, the character of Nick was axed by producers. Later in 2005, Burnett appeared in TV3's celebrity singing competition ''Sing L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Harrison (Shortland Street)
Nicholas John Harrison is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera ''Shortland Street'' who was portrayed by Karl Burnett from the show's second episode in 1992 to 2005, making him the original character to stay with the show the longest in one stint. The character along with wife Waverley returned for the show's 25th anniversary that aired on 25 May 2017. Creation and casting Whilst creating the soap what was to become, ''Shortland Street'', Caterina De Nave decided to write teenagers into the show so as to draw in a younger demographic. It was decided to have two teenagers, one being Stuart Neilson – an articulate homosexual and the other Nick Harrison – a drug taking rebel. The two characters were set to be heart throbs and auditions were undertaken for the roles. Sixteen-year-old Karl Burnett whose only other experience was the 1991 film ''When Love Comes'' and high school drama classes won the role. Milan Borich got into the final stages of auditioning but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oscar Henry (Shortland Street)
Oscar Henry is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera ''Shortland Street'' played by Christopher Brown from 1998 to 1999. Oscar debuted in mid-1998 as a love interest for Minnie Crozier (Katrina Devine). He was at first liked by the clinic staff but he was soon revealed to be possessive and overpowering. When Minnie broke up with him, he blackmailed her and raped her. The character starred in a hugely high-profile storyline that saw him steal $1,000,000 from the clinic and end up in a coma after an attempt on his life. The storyline ended the 1998 season with a whodunit that led into 1999 with the revelation that Mackenzie Choat (Ingrid Park) was the assailant. The character then participated in a dramatic conclusion that saw his coma revealed as fake and Mackenzie finally end his life by exploding the clinic. The character, his rape storyline and his death were popular. Oscar proved empowering to the characterisation of Minnie and furthered the character's long-runn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
