Carmen Roberts
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Carmen Roberts was a fictional character in the New Zealand
soap opera Shortland Street
. She was portrayed by Theresa Healey
and appeared on the show from her arrival in mid 1993 to her death in late 1995. Since then both Carmen and her death scene have become iconic for the soap.
Carmen is commonly remembered for her comedic role throughout her run, often providing comedic relief in dramatic storylines.
in 1993 and soon became a favorite amongst staff for her bubbly comedic attitude. She developed a crush on Steve
but the two never got together. It was discovered Carmen was addicted to prescription medication and so CEO Michael McKenna decided not to renew her contract. However Carmen soon returned completely rehabilitated, it was revealed she was an ex prostitute by Carrie Burton
's replacement, Paul Churchill. Eventually, however, Carmen gets tired of how Paul is blackmailing not only her, but Jo Jordan and Jaki Manu
, and reports him to Michael McKenna
and gets Paul fired.
In 1994 Carmen's ex boyfriend Greg Feeney
showed up, causing close friend Guy
to grow jealous. However it turned out Greg was now Carmen's step brother. Carmen stole a dead patients lottery ticket, which turned out to be the winner. Despite now being rich, Carmen felt guilty and refused to spend the money lightly. She soon got together with Guy, who stopped her father leeching money off of her. Paul Churchill returned and Carmen soon realized he was assaulting women, she alerted authorities. Paul attempted to murder Carmen and Guy but failed and was imprisoned.
In 1995, Carmen and Guy broke up following revelations Guy had slept with another women. However Carmen decided she still loved him and stopped him from leaving the country. The two decided against children, but nevertheless Carmen fell pregnant and soon gave birth to Tuesday Warner. Paul Churchill escaped prison and again tried to kill Carmen and Guy, but he was again captured. In December 1995, a truck was purposefully ploughed through reception, killing a patient. Carmen received what appeared to be minor injuries and returned home. After announcing her ever lasting love to Guy, Carmen collapsed and died from a brain aneurysm
, leaving Guy to bring up Tuesday alone.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
soap opera Shortland Street
Shortland Street
Shortland Street is a New Zealand prime-time soap opera, first broadcast on Television New Zealand's TV2 on 25 May 1992. It is the country's longest-running drama and soap opera, being broadcast continuously for over 4500 episodes and 19 years, and is one of the most watched television programs in...
. She was portrayed by Theresa Healey
Theresa Healey
Theresa Healey is a New Zealand actress, known mostly for her role as nurse Carmen Roberts in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street.-Early life:...
and appeared on the show from her arrival in mid 1993 to her death in late 1995. Since then both Carmen and her death scene have become iconic for the soap.
Carmen is commonly remembered for her comedic role throughout her run, often providing comedic relief in dramatic storylines.
Storylines
Carmen arrived as a new nurse at the Shortland Street clinicShortland Street Hospital
Shortland Street Hospital is a fictional hospital which is the main setting for the TVNZ soap opera Shortland Street...
in 1993 and soon became a favorite amongst staff for her bubbly comedic attitude. She developed a crush on Steve
Steve Mills (Character)
Steve Mills was a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He was portrayed by Andrew Binns and was part of the original core cast....
but the two never got together. It was discovered Carmen was addicted to prescription medication and so CEO Michael McKenna decided not to renew her contract. However Carmen soon returned completely rehabilitated, it was revealed she was an ex prostitute by Carrie Burton
Carrie Burton
Carrie Kennedy was a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was portrayed by Lisa Crittenden and was part of the original cast.-1992:...
's replacement, Paul Churchill. Eventually, however, Carmen gets tired of how Paul is blackmailing not only her, but Jo Jordan and Jaki Manu
Jaki Manu
Jaki Manu was a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was portrayed by Nancy Brunning and was part of the original cast.-1992-1994:...
, and reports him to Michael McKenna
Michael McKenna
Dr. Michael McKenna is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera, Shortland Street. He was portrayed by Paul Gittins and was part of the original cast.-Creation and Casting:...
and gets Paul fired.
In 1994 Carmen's ex boyfriend Greg Feeney
Greg Feeney
Greg Feeney is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, who was portrayed by Tim Balme for numerous recurring stints throughout the mid to late nineties....
showed up, causing close friend Guy
Guy Warner
Guy Warner is a fictional character in the long running New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He was portrayed by Craig Parker in a guest role in 1992 before returning as core cast from 1993 to 1996...
to grow jealous. However it turned out Greg was now Carmen's step brother. Carmen stole a dead patients lottery ticket, which turned out to be the winner. Despite now being rich, Carmen felt guilty and refused to spend the money lightly. She soon got together with Guy, who stopped her father leeching money off of her. Paul Churchill returned and Carmen soon realized he was assaulting women, she alerted authorities. Paul attempted to murder Carmen and Guy but failed and was imprisoned.
In 1995, Carmen and Guy broke up following revelations Guy had slept with another women. However Carmen decided she still loved him and stopped him from leaving the country. The two decided against children, but nevertheless Carmen fell pregnant and soon gave birth to Tuesday Warner. Paul Churchill escaped prison and again tried to kill Carmen and Guy, but he was again captured. In December 1995, a truck was purposefully ploughed through reception, killing a patient. Carmen received what appeared to be minor injuries and returned home. After announcing her ever lasting love to Guy, Carmen collapsed and died from a brain aneurysm
Cerebral aneurysm
A cerebral or brain aneurysm is a cerebrovascular disorder in which weakness in the wall of a cerebral artery or vein causes a localized dilation or ballooning of the blood vessel.- Signs and symptoms :...
, leaving Guy to bring up Tuesday alone.