''The Strip'' is the story of corporate lawyer Melissa Walker, who decides her life needs a new direction and quits her job after finding her husband in bed with his male lover. She opens a male strip club, catering especially for women. The series aired in New Zealand from 2002 to 2003 and has been syndicated in the

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on Vibrant TV Network.

Cast and characters

* Luanne Gordon as Melissa Walker, owner/manager of "Man Alive", mother to Paige *

Jodie Rimmer Jodie Rimmer (born 1974) is a New Zealand voice and performer actress best known for starring on '' Young Hercules'', as Lilith. Her work includes '' Xena: Warrior Princess'', ''Channelling Baby'', ''The Strip The Las Vegas Strip is a stretc ...

as Kathryn Moore, another corporate lawyer and Mel's best friend * Renée Ellwood as Paige Walker, Melissa's teen tearaway daughter *

Robbie Magasiva Robbie Joseph Magasiva (born 21 May 1972) is a Samoan-New Zealander actor who has starred in several films and as a member of the Naked Samoans comedy troupe. He has also appeared on television and in theatre, and was the co-presenter of New Z ...

as Adam Lima, the sexy head stripper at Mel's club *

David Fane David Rodney Fane (born 28 December 1966) is a New Zealand actor of Samoan descent. Early life and education Fane was educated at St. Pauls College in Grey Lynn. Career Fane got into acting quite late and trained at the New Zealand Drama ...

as Jack Sione, the barman at Mel's club * Susana Lei'ataua as Samara Sione, Jack's cousin, choreographer at "Man Alive" * Stephen Bain as Glenn Walker, Paige's father, Mel's soon-to-be ex-husband * Stephen Lovatt as Det. Shane Robertson, a cop who Mel gets involved with * Janice Finn as Leslie Lonsdale, Mel's slightly crazy mother * Eddie Campbell as Vince Cleaver, manager of the neighbouring ''Gates of Heaven'' men's strip club *

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 Tre, somewhat eccentric choreographer at "Man Alive" ;The Strippers * Taika Cohen as Mostin * Craig Hall as Clint * Mark Sant as Ian *

Dion Murphy Dion Murphy (born 30 October 1940) is a New Zealand former professional boxer who went on to manage hotels and perform as a musical entertainer with his wife Cecile. They created the ROCKONZ Hall of Fame in 2007 and an accompanying Annual Rock ...

as Daniel * Stephen Handisides as Billy * Kelson Henderson as Cal * Mike Edward as Finn * Boyd Bishop as Richard ;Other regulars *

Loren Horsley Loren Horsley (born 1977) is a New Zealand-born actress and writer. She played Lily in the 2007 film ''Eagle vs Shark'', which she co-wrote with her then-partner, Taika Waititi. Charity work Horsley does voiceovers, casting, and acting in t ...

as Danielle, a stripper at "Gates of Heaven" *

Nicole Whippy Nicole Whippy (1977 or 1978) is a New Zealand actress who has been in a number of television series and is best known for her role as Kasey Mason in the hit comedy-drama '' Outrageous Fortune''. She is also known for her current role as Cece Ki ...

as Chocolate, a stripper at "Gates of Heaven" *

Brian Sergent Brian Sergent (born 29 December 1959) is an actor born and based in Wellington, New Zealand. Background Sergent’s acting career began at age 15 playing Lionel in the soap opera, '' Close to Home''. In television Sergeant is known for playin ...

as Ian "Dogwood" Douglas, Mel's boss at the law firm * Jess Peters as Cherie, co-worker of Mel & Kathryn *

Sally Martin Sally Erana Martin (born 28 May 1985) is an actress from New Zealand. She has appeared in a range of television series, including ''The Strip'', ''Shortland Street'' and in ''Power Rangers Ninja Storm'' as Tori Hanson, the latter two co-starri ...

as Gemma, co-worker of Mel & Kathryn * Dan Caddy as Josh, Paige's boyfriend * Jeff Whiting as Mick, landlord of the premises, who Mel hooks up with in Season 2

External links

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