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Robyn Malcolm
Robyn Jane Malcolm (born 15 March 1965) is a New Zealand actress, who first gained recognition for her role as nurse Ellen Crozier on the New Zealand soap opera ''Shortland Street''. She is best known for six seasons of playing Cheryl West, matriarch to a sometimes criminal working-class family in the television series '' Outrageous Fortune'', Kirsty Corella in the Australian television series '' Rake'', Julie Wheeler in ''Upper Middle Bogan'' and Marina Baxter in '' The Code''. Early life and education Malcolm was born in Ashburton, and attended Ashburton College, and graduated from Toi Whakaari (New Zealand Drama School) with a Diploma in Acting in 1987. She won an International Actors Fellowship at the Globe Theatre in London for 2003. Career Malcolm's first long-running television role was nurse Ellen Crozier in soap opera ''Shortland Street''. She appeared on the show for five years and was nominated for Best Actress at the 1998 TV Guide Television Awards. She was nomina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashburton, New Zealand
Ashburton ( mi, Hakatere) is a large town in the Canterbury Region, on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. The town is the seat of the Ashburton District. It is south west of Christchurch and is sometimes regarded as a satellite town of Christchurch. Ashburton township has a population of . The town is the 29th-largest urban area in New Zealand and the fourth-largest urban area in the Canterbury Region, after Christchurch, Timaru and Rolleston. Toponymy Ashburton was named by the surveyor Captain Joseph Thomas of the New Zealand Land Association, after Francis Baring, 3rd Baron Ashburton, who was a member of the Canterbury Association. Ashburton's common nickname "Ashvegas", is an ironic allusion to Las Vegas. Hakatere is the traditional Māori name for the Ashburton River. The name translates as "to make swift or to flow smoothly". History In 1858 William Turton, ran a ferry across the Ashburton river close to where the Ashburton bridge now lies. He al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Balme
Timothy Guy Balme (born 18 January 1967) is a New Zealand actor and screenwriter. He's most well known for his roles on the long-running soap opera ''Shortland Street'' and ''Mercy Peak'', as well as lead roles in the cult favourites ''Braindead'' and ''Jack Brown Genius''. He was a writer and actor on the television series ''The Almighty Johnsons'', and the creator and a writer for ''The Brokenwood Mysteries''. Personal life Balme is married to actress Katie Wolfe, with whom he has two children; daughter Edie (born 2001) and son Nikau (born 2005). Balme also has a son, Sam (born 1987) from a previous relationship. Career Balme graduated from Toi Whakaari in 1989, and his first lead role was in the 1992 film ''Braindead'' (aka ''Dead Alive''). Balme and his wife, along with Simon Bennett and Robyn Malcolm, founded the New Zealand Actors' Company, which ran for three productions before being dissolved. An actor for the better part of twenty years, he has recently branched ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Member 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 rendered meritorious service to the Crown and nation or who have become distinguished by their eminence, talents, contributions or other merits", to recognise outstanding service to the Crown and people of New Zealand in a civil or military capacity. In the order of precedence, the New Zealand Order of Merit ranks immediately after the Order of New Zealand. Creation Prior to 1996, New Zealanders received appointments to various British orders, such as the Order of the Bath, the Order of St Michael and St George, the Order of the British Empire, and the Order of the Companions of Honour, as well as the distinction of Knight Bachelor. The change came about after the Prime Minister's Honours Advisory Committee (1995) was created "to consider ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 Birthday Honours (New Zealand)
The 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours in New Zealand, celebrating the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, were appointments made by the Queen in her right as Queen of New Zealand, on the advice of the New Zealand government, to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by New Zealanders. They were announced on 3 June 2019. The recipients of honours are displayed here as they were styled before their new honour. New Zealand Order of Merit Dame Companion (DNZM) * Dr Susan Nicola Bagshaw – of Christchurch. For services to youth health. * Yvette Winifred Corlett – of Auckland. For services to athletics. * Areta Koopu – of Auckland. For services to Māori and the community. * Frances Rosemary Walsh – of Wellington. For services to film. File:Sue Bagshaw DNZM (cropped).jpg, Dame Sue Bagshaw File:Yvette Corlett (cropped).jpg, Dame Yvette Corlett File:Areta Koopu DNZM.jpg, Dame Areta Koopu File:Fran Walsh DNZM (cropped).jpg, Dame Fran Walsh Kni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lord Of The Rings (film Series)
''The Lord of the Rings'' is a film series, series of three epic film, epic fantasy film, fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson, based on the novel ''The Lord of the Rings'' by J. R. R. Tolkien. The films are subtitled ''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Fellowship of the Ring'' (2001), ''The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Two Towers'' (2002), and ''The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Return of the King'' (2003). Produced and distributed by New Line Cinema with the co-production of WingNut Films, the series is an international venture between New Zealand and the United States. The films feature an ensemble cast including Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Christopher Lee, Billy Boyd (actor), Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Hugo Weaving, Andy Serkis and Sean Bean. Set in the fictional world of Middle-earth, the films follow the hobbit Frodo Baggi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Original Characters In The Lord Of The Rings Film Series
This is a list of original characters in ''The Lord of the Rings'' film series, Peter Jackson's 2001-2003 film adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's 1954-1955 book. Brego Brego the Horse belonged to King Théoden's son, Théodred, who had just been killed in a battle with Orcs. Aragorn speaks to Brego in Sindarin to quiet him. Aragorn says to Éowyn, "Turn this fellow free. He has seen enough of war." This first scene between Aragorn and Brego appears only in the extended version of ''The Two Towers''. Later, on the march to Helm's Deep, Aragorn is injured fighting Orcs on Wargs, falls off a cliff into a river, and is carried downstream. Brego then comes to the wounded Aragorn and lies down on the beach next to him so Aragorn can climb onto its back. He carries him the rest of the way to Helm's Deep. This side story does not exist in the book. Aragorn rides Brego in the charge out of Helm's Deep and to the Rohirrim camp at Dunharrow, but Brego runs away and refuses to enter the P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perfect Strangers (2003 Film)
''Perfect Strangers'' is a 2003 New Zealand film directed by Gaylene Preston and starring Sam Neill and Rachael Blake. Plot Melanie (Rachael Blake) is a waitress who works at an unnamed restaurant, presumably in New Zealand. One night, she meets a man (Sam Neill), they spend some time together, before Melanie asks him if he wants to go home. He says sure, and asks: "Your place or mine?" She answers with his, and they go to a dock, where his small boat is. After a short time, she passes out, and when she wakes up, they're in the middle of open ocean, with land nowhere in sight. Cast * Sam Neill as The Man * Rachael Blake as Melanie * Robyn Malcolm as Aileen * Madeleine Sami as Andrea * Jed Brophy as Pete * Joel Tobeck as Bill * Paul Glover as Jim Reviews * 2003 Chicago International Film Festival The Chicago International Film Festival is an annual film festival held every fall. Founded in 1964 by Michael Kutza, it is the longest-running competitive film festival in North A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaylene Preston
Dame Gaylene Mary Preston (born 1 June 1947) is a New Zealand filmmaker with a particular interest in documentary films. Early life and family Born in Greymouth on 1 June 1947, Preston was educated at Colenso High School (now William Colenso College) in Napier, New Zealand, Napier. She went on to study at the Ilam School of Fine Arts at the University of Canterbury from 1966 to 1968, and then the University of Hertfordshire, St Albans School of Fine Art in Hertfordshire, England, where she completed a Diploma of Art Therapy in 1974. Preston's sister is the pianist and songwriter Jan Preston. She has one daughter, the actor Chelsie Preston Crayford, who was born in 1987. Career Preston's first film was ''All The Way Up There''. As a producer she has contributed to the award-winning feature documentaries ''Punitive Damage'' (1999) and ''Coffee, Tea or Me?'' (2001) and ''Lands of our Fathers'' (executive producer). Her feature film ''Home By Christmas'' was a dramatised oral histo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Reid (director)
John Reid may refer to: Politics * John Reid, Baron Reid of Cardowan (born 1947), former British Home Secretary *John William Reid (1821–1881), U.S. Representative from Missouri *John Dowsley Reid (1859–1929), Canadian parliamentarian and Cabinet minister * John C. W. Reid (1871–1942), Canadian politician who served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, 1910–1914 *John Mercer Reid (born 1937), Information Commissioner of Canada and a former member of the Canadian House of Commons * Sir John Reid, 2nd Baronet (1791–1867), MP for Dover, 1830–1831 and 1832–1847 * John Flaws Reid (1860–1943), Scottish-born farmer and political figure in Saskatchewan, Canada *John Reid (Australian politician) (1873–1963), member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly * John Christian Reid (1873–1932), New South Wales businessman, yachtsman and alderman * Jack Reid (politician) (1942–2022). member of the Virginia House of Delegates Sports Association football * John Reid, Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Tattoo
''The Last Tattoo'' is a 1994 feature film set in World War II, Wellington, New Zealand. Plot During World War II Wellington, New Zealand has U.S. servicemen mingling with the local female population. In such circumstances Kelly Towne, a public health nurse, has got the task of tracking down venereal diseases. She meets U.S. Marine Captain Michael Starwood who is investigating the murder of a U.S. marine. Cast Reviews * 1995 featured in New Zealand's contribution to the British Film Institute's Century of Cinema series - Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill. * 1994 Cinema Papers New Zealand Supplement. * 1994 Variety Variety may refer to: Arts and entertainment Entertainment formats * Variety (radio) * Variety show, in theater and television Films * ''Variety'' (1925 film), a German silent film directed by Ewald Andre Dupont * ''Variety'' (1935 film), ... review. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Last Tattoo 1994 films 1990s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Laing (director)
John Laing is a New Zealand film and television director and producer. Early life Laing was born in Dunedin. Career Laiang made his major directorial debut with the film ''Beyond Reasonable Doubt'' (1980). He directed a number of other films including ''Abandoned'' (2015) before starting a career in television, directing episodes of the Canadian series '' The Hitchhiker''. His other television credits include ''The Ray Bradbury Theater'', ''Mysterious Island'', ''Hercules: The Legendary Journeys'', '' Xena: Warrior Princess'', ''Jack of All Trades'', ''Cleopatra 2525'', ''Power Rangers S.P.D.'', ''Power Rangers Mystic Force'', ''Orange Roughies'', ''Nothing Trivial'', ''Power Rangers Megaforce'', '' Duggan'' and the television film '' Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior'' (2006) starring Brenda Song. His 1992 film ''Absent Without Leave Desertion is the abandonment of a military duty or post without permission (a pass, liberty or leave) and is done with the intention of not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Absent Without Leave (film)
''Absent Without Leave'' is a 1992 New Zealand drama film directed by John Laing and starring Craig McLachlan. It was entered into the 18th Moscow International Film Festival. Cast * Craig McLachlan as James Edwards * Katrina Hobbs as Daisy Edwards * Judie Douglass as Ella * Tony Barry as Peter * Ken Blackburn as C.O. * Tony Burton as Constable * Francis Bell as Paddy * Robyn Malcolm as Betty * David Copeland as Claude * Desmond Kelly as Daisy's Father * Rebecca Hobbs as Daisy's Sister * William Kircher William Kircher (born 23 May 1958) is a New Zealand actor. William Kircher first came to prominence in New Zealand television in the police drama series ''Shark in the Park''. Life and career Kircher is married to Nicole Chesterman Kircher and t ... as Sergeant Major References External links * ''Absent Without Leave'' (1993)at New Zealand Feature Film Database 1992 films 1990s New Zealand films 1992 drama films New Zealand drama films 1990s English-language f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
