Katrina Devine (born 21 April 1980)[1] is an Irish-born New Zealand actress.

Katrina Devine
Born (1980-04-21) April 21, 1980 (age 44)
NationalityNew Zealander
OccupationTelevision actress
Years active1994–2010
Spouse
(m. 2001, divorced)

Biography

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Devine migrated to New Zealand with her family when she was six years old and competed in Irish dance during her teens.[2]

In 1994, she earned a role on Shortland Street, which she appeared in for eight years playing receptionist Minnie Crozier.[2][3] In 1998, she won the best supporting actress award at the New Zealand Television Awards for her work on the show.[4]

In 2001, Devine married former Shortland Street co-star Blair Strang;[5] the couple later divorced.[6]

In 2003, Devine played the villainous Marah on Power Rangers Ninja Storm, and later returned to play the recurring role of Cassidy on Power Rangers Dino Thunder in 2004.[2]

She has sung in several musical productions and was an editor of the New Zealand teen magazine Creme.[7][2]

Filmography

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Film and television
Year Title Role Notes
1994–2001 Shortland Street Minnie Crozier Regular role
2001 Xena: Warrior Princess Nicha Episode: "Last of the Centaurs"
2002 Atomic Twister Gloria TV film
2002 Street Legal Maureen Episodes: "The Good Son", "Sea of Troubles"
2003 Power Rangers Ninja Storm Marah Regular role
2004 Power Rangers Dino Thunder Cassidy Cornell Regular role
2004 Not Only But Always TV Showbiz Reporter TV film
2006 The Gift Susie Written and directed by Ryan Furlong (short)
2006 Snake Road Girlfriend TV short
2007 Left for Dead Lori
2010 The Man Who Loved Flowers Young Woman Short

References

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  1. ^ "Katrina Devine". IMDb. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "Katrina Devine | NZ On Screen". www.nzonscreen.com. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  3. ^ The teens of Shortland Street – Pt 1 Archived 23 December 2011 at the Wayback Machine, TVNZ.
  4. ^ "Katrina Devine | NZ On Screen". www.nzonscreen.com. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  5. ^ Dann, Jennifer (22 May 2017). "Twelve questions: Blair Strang on life after Shortland St". NZ Herald. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  6. ^ "Shorty star Blair Strang's son follows in his showbiz footsteps". Now To Love. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  7. ^ "I Got 2 Babe | Television | NZ On Screen". www.nzonscreen.com. 2000. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
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