Justine Jones
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Justine Jones was a fictional character
on the TVNZ soap opera
Shortland Street
. Justine was originally played by Laurie Foell
in 2005 and 2006, but was replaced by Lucy Wigmore
in 2007 who portrayed her until September 2008 and as a guest character in July 2009.
assuming the role.
Justine was rehired in July 2006 and used her looks to gain a powerful reputation in the hospital. She started an affair with Mark Weston
but when Mark discovered new doctor, Callum McKay
was Justine's husband, he backed off. In December, Justine and Callum's children, Hunter
and Sophie
arrive. In late 2006 Justine shares a kiss with Chris and in 2007 the two start a full on affair. They eventually break it off and when Callum finds out, they briefly separate.
In 2007 she was angered when her then 18 year old son Hunter, began a relationship with her husband's work colleague Tess Adamson
, a 37 year old solo mother. Justine had a hateful vendetta against Tess, however was saddened when Tess broke up with Hunter due to his extreme emotional state.
In 2008 Justine finds herself involved in finding out information on corrupt pharmaceutical company Scott Spear. Fellow doctor Craig Valentine
gets murdered by the company's thugs and Justine finds herself under attack. After finding a bomb in her car, Justine fakes her death and goes to witness protection
in Australia to await the company's trial.
Justine returns in July 2009 for the trial but is shocked to learn Callum has moved on with temptress Brooke Freeman
. At court, Brooke is shot by hitman Don lennox
, mistaking her for Justine. Justine gives evidence before leaving again to Australia, telling Callum he deserves to be with Brooke. Justine see Lars who was the model photo shoot when Hunter was modeling, they are to be said that they are now married.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
on the TVNZ soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
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...
. Justine was originally played by Laurie Foell
Laurie Foell
Laurie Foell is an Australian actress. She is best known for her portrayal of both Angela "Angie" Russell and her cousin Josie, on the successful Australian television soap opera Home and Away. Foell also starred as Dr...
in 2005 and 2006, but was replaced by Lucy Wigmore
Lucy Wigmore
Lucy Wigmore is a stage and screen actress from New Zealand. She played core cast member Dr Justine Jones in the long-running soap opera Shortland Street, and more recently starred as Lillian May Armfield in Underbelly: Razor, a 13 part Drama set in the 1920's - 1930's on the rough and ready...
in 2007 who portrayed her until September 2008 and as a guest character in July 2009.
Casting
Controversy struck in 2007 when it was announced Justine was to be recast with Lucy WigmoreLucy Wigmore
Lucy Wigmore is a stage and screen actress from New Zealand. She played core cast member Dr Justine Jones in the long-running soap opera Shortland Street, and more recently starred as Lillian May Armfield in Underbelly: Razor, a 13 part Drama set in the 1920's - 1930's on the rough and ready...
assuming the role.
Return
It was announced in July 2009 that Justine would be returning in a guest role to finish off her storyline. The episodes received huge ratings, becoming the shows second highest ever ratings at that period.2005-2009
Justine first appeared in Shortland street in 2005 when she arrived at Shortland Street to assist Chris Warner. Justine used her position to undermine Chris and eventually stole the contract away from him and took it to Australia.Justine was rehired in July 2006 and used her looks to gain a powerful reputation in the hospital. She started an affair with Mark Weston
Mark Weston
Mark Weston was a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He was portrayed by Tim Foley from September 2004 to August 2007.-2004-2007:...
but when Mark discovered new doctor, Callum McKay
Callum McKay
Callum McKay is a fictional character portrayed by actor Peter Mochrie in the TVNZ soap opera Shortland Street. He is a doctor and the Chief Executive Officer of Shortland Street Hospital.-Introduction:...
was Justine's husband, he backed off. In December, Justine and Callum's children, Hunter
Hunter McKay
Hunter McKay is a fictional character in the TVNZ soap opera Shortland Street. He has been portrayed by Lee Donoghue since he first appeared in December 2006 as part of a new family unit consisting of parents Callum McKay and Justine Jones and younger sister Sophie McKay .The character is gifted...
and Sophie
Sophie McKay
Sophie Juliette McKay is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was introduced in late 2006 as the daughter of surgeon Justine Jones and GP Callum McKay. She was briefly married to Kieran Mitchell in early 2010 before they separated.-2006-2008:Sophie McKay...
arrive. In late 2006 Justine shares a kiss with Chris and in 2007 the two start a full on affair. They eventually break it off and when Callum finds out, they briefly separate.
In 2007 she was angered when her then 18 year old son Hunter, began a relationship with her husband's work colleague Tess Adamson
Tess Adamson
Tessa Lee Adamson is a fictional character in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was played by Anita Torrance for several months in 2007 and was part of a high profile storyline where she had an affair with teenage Hunter McKay who was 20 years younger and a victim of her son's...
, a 37 year old solo mother. Justine had a hateful vendetta against Tess, however was saddened when Tess broke up with Hunter due to his extreme emotional state.
In 2008 Justine finds herself involved in finding out information on corrupt pharmaceutical company Scott Spear. Fellow doctor Craig Valentine
Craig Valentine
Dr. Craig Valentine is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He was portrayed by Renato Bartolomei for four years from May 2004 to September 2008....
gets murdered by the company's thugs and Justine finds herself under attack. After finding a bomb in her car, Justine fakes her death and goes to witness protection
Witness protection
Witness protection is protection of a threatened witness or any person involved in the justice system, including defendants and other clients, before, during and after a trial, usually by police...
in Australia to await the company's trial.
Justine returns in July 2009 for the trial but is shocked to learn Callum has moved on with temptress Brooke Freeman
Brooke Freeman
Brooke Freeman is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Beth Allen. Brooke debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 24 July 2008. The role was written with Allen in mind to play her. Brooke arrived as a locum GP but later advanced in her career...
. At court, Brooke is shot by hitman Don lennox
Don Lennox
Don Lennox was a fictional character in the soap opera Shortland Street. He was the soap's local mechanic and hitman. He appeared in both 2008 and 2009 and was portrayed by Chris Easly. Though Don only appeared in the show a few times, he featured in two prominent storylines and another similarly...
, mistaking her for Justine. Justine gives evidence before leaving again to Australia, telling Callum he deserves to be with Brooke. Justine see Lars who was the model photo shoot when Hunter was modeling, they are to be said that they are now married.