''Being Eve'' is a teen

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, originally shown on

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from 2001 to 2002, and later broadcast on

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's teen block

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in the US. ''Being Eve'' focuses on a teenage girl, Eve Baxter, and her daily problems. Her parents are divorced but live next door to each other. Eve was in love with a boy named Adam. They broke up at the beginning of the second season, and she ends up with another boy named Sam Hooper, with whom she had her first kiss when they were kids.

Cast

Main characters

* Fleur Saville as Eve Baxter (26 episodes, 2001–2002) *

Stephen Lovatt Stephen Lovatt (born 27 May 1964) is a New Zealand actor, best known internationally for his portrayal of character Max Hoyland on the Australian soap '' Neighbours''. Career Since training as an actor at Toi Whakaari, the New Zealand Drama Sc ...

as Tim Baxter (26 episodes, 2001–2002) * Joanna Morrison as Sylvie Stern (26 episodes, 2001–2002) *

Alison Bruce Alison Bruce (born 1962) is a New Zealand television and film actress, who starred in the 1999 feature ''Magik and Rose''. She also appeared in the teen series ''Being Eve'', '' Xena: Warrior Princess'' and had a recurring role as Simula in '' ...

as Vivienne Baxter (26 episodes, 2001–2002) *

Tandi Wright Tandi Wright (born 4 May 1966) is a New Zealand actress. She first gained recognition for portraying Nurse Caroline Buxton on the long running New Zealand soap opera ''Shortland Street''. She is best known for her roles as Fenn Partington on ''S ...

as Alannah Lush (26 episodes, 2001–2002) * Lionel Wickliffe as Matt Te Ahi (26 episodes, 2001–2002) * Leighton Cardno as Ned Baxter (26 episodes, 2001–2002) * Cameron Stanton as Caleb Baxter (26 episodes, 2001–2002) * Michelle O'Brien as Charlotte Tucker (26 episodes, 2001–2002) * Vicki Lin as Melanie (20 episodes, 2001–2002) * Renee Leonard-Rogers as Melissa (20 episodes, 2001–2002) *

Paul Barrett Paul Franklyn "Legs" Barrett (14 December 1940 – 20 January 2019) was a UK agent and manager of 1950s style Rock and Roll artistes, an author and previously a singer, songwriter and film actor. Barrett is the discoverer, mentor and first man ...

as Mr. Inglewood (20 episodes, 2001–2002) *Karl Willetts as Lenny (17 episodes, 2001–2002) *James Hobby as Floyd (17 episodes, 2001–2002) *

David de Lautour David Hugh de Lautour (born November 28, 1982) is a New Zealand television actor. He was born in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand and attended King's College, then The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) to which he received a $50 ...

as Adam Le Beau (15 episodes, 2001–2002) * Jay Ryan as Sam Hooper (13 episodes, 2002) *David Taylor as Corban (13 episodes, 2002)

Recurring characters

*Todd Emerson as Harley (8 episodes, 2002) * James Napier as Jared Preston (7 episodes, 2001–2002) * Hannah Banks as Imogen (6 episodes, 2002) *Lee Wenham as Gus (6 episodes, 2001) *Sherril Cooper as Ms Grieveley (5 episodes, 2001–2002) *Ben Crowder as Librarian (5 episodes, 2001–2002) *

Rosalie Carey Rosalie Louise Carey ( Seddon; 18 May 1921 – 29 June 2011) was a New Zealand actor, playwright, director and author who founded the Globe Theatre in Dunedin, the first purpose-built theatre for professional repertory in New Zealand, with the ...

as Mrs. Sparrow (5 episodes, 2001) *Brett O'Gorman as Oliver Tucker (4 episodes, 2001–2002) *Wendy Meyer as Mrs. Whittering (4 episodes, 2001) *Martin Baynton as Leo (3 episodes, 2001–2002) *Nicole Whippy as Elektra (3 episodes, 2002) *Margaret-Mary Hollins as Sukhita (3 episodes, 2001–2002) *Jacob Teleiai as Jason (3 episodes, 2001–2002) *Tania Anderson as Sal (2 episodes, 2001) *

Michelle Langstone Michelle Langstone (born 30 January 1979) is a New Zealand actress who has been in many films and television series over the years in both New Zealand, and in Australia. She starred as Dr. Katherine "Kat" Manx in the television series ''Power ...

as Miss Renee (2 episodes, 2001) *Jimmy Berkeley as 8 Year Old Ned (2 episodes, 2002) *James Stanton as Jack Sherwin (2 episodes, 2002) *Sam Wallace as Daniel (2 episodes, 2002) *Jodi Russell as Cheerleader Barbie (2 episodes, 2002) *Vanessa Saunders as Cheerleader Barbie (2 episodes, 2002) *Mandy McMullin as Josie Le Beau (2 episodes, 2001) *

Richard Lambeth Richard is a male given name. It originates, via Old French, from Old Frankish and is a compound of the words descending from Proto-Germanic ''*rīk-'' 'ruler, leader, king' and ''*hardu-'' 'strong, brave, hardy', and it therefore means 'strong ...

as Scott (2 episodes, 2001) *Alicia Callahan as Francine (1 episode, 2001)

Episodes

Season 1 (2001)

Season 2 (2002)

DVD releases

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released ''Being Eve'' on DVD in Region 4 for on . Both seasons were combined on the same DVD release.

External links

* {{IMDb title, 0294014, Being Eve 2000s New Zealand television series 2001 New Zealand television series debuts 2002 New Zealand television series endings English-language television shows New Zealand children's television series New Zealand comedy-drama television series Television series about teenagers Television series by South Pacific Pictures Television shows filmed in New Zealand Television shows funded by NZ on Air Television shows set in Auckland Three (TV channel) original programming