Nicole Miller (character)
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Nicole Miller is a fictional character
on the New Zealand
soap opera Shortland Street
. She has been portrayed by Sally Martin
since September 2009, arriving as a potential love interest for Maia Jeffries
(Anna Jullienne
) and unknown sister to Morgan Braithwaite
(Bonnie Soper
).
Arriving as a nurse at Shortland Street Hospital
, it was not long before the hospital staff realized Nicole was a heavy partier and also a bisexual. Her party girl behavior caused extreme friction between her and long term girlfriend Maia, eventually causing Maia to stray from the relationship. Her personality blended well with half sister Morgan and the two would often be seen partying in 'The IV' alongside Daniel Potts
(Ido Drent). She also got on with Maxwell Avia
(Robbie Magasiva
) and the two started to date in 2011. Nicole has a frosty relationship with her homophobic and racist mother Leanne
(Jennifer Ludlam), however shares a tight closeness with schizophrenic brother Eric (Mick Andrews) and her Alzheimer effected grandmother.
was cast but was devastated to learn she had to cut her hair. Martin was pleased in 2011 when the producer's announced they were considering allowing her to grow her hair long again.
's sister.
in September 2009 and quickly gains the attraction of lesbian
nurse Maia Jeffries
(Anna Jullienne
). Nicole is shown to be obsessed with Morgan Braithwaite
(Bonnie Soper
) and Maia suspects Nicole has a crush on her. Morgan's best friends Hunter
(Lee Donoghue) and Gerald Tippett
(Harry McNaughton) feel isolated by Nicole and suspect she may have sinister intentions. Morgan eventually confronted Nicole about this only to learn she is her half sister. Despite initial hesitation, the two become good friends and Hunter and Gerald come to accept her, despite Nicole's family not wanting Morgan at their father's grave laying. Nicole and Maia start to see each other socially but do not agree on several major things such as the fact Maia is a murderer.
After Morgan is killed, Nicole becomes depressed and starts drinking heavily. At the wake, she attacks the apparent killer Rachel McKenna
(Angela Bloomfield
) and tries to jump into bed with Maia. They eventually settle into a relationship, but Nicole prefers going out while Maia prefers nights in and Nicole gets sick of competing with the lasting image of Maia's ex wife Jay Copeland
(Jaime Passier-Armstrong). She skips town in early March, resigning from the hospital. Maia and Gerald visit Nicole in her hometown of Tauranga
and Maia forces Nicole to come out to her mother Leanne
(Jennifer Ludlam). Nicole and Maia make up and return to Ferndale. Nicole has a brief alteration with Maia's mother Yvonne
(Alison Quigan) but the relationship lasts. In November the two become good friends with new surgeon Jennifer Mason (Sara Wiseman
).
In 2011 Nicole discovers that Maia cheated on her with Jennifer and Maia breaks up with her. Maia decides to leave the country and Nicole is seconds too late to readmit her love. She soon starts a relationship with Maxwell Avia
(Robbie Magasiva
) which causes friction between her and Maxwell's ex wife Vasa
(Teuila Blakely).
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 New Zealand
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 has been portrayed by Sally Martin
Sally Martin
Sally Erana Martin 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 Blue Wind Ninja Ranger....
since September 2009, arriving as a potential love interest for Maia Jeffries
Maia Jeffries
Maia Anne Jeffries is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was portrayed by Anna Jullienne from mid 2004 to early 2011, with the character starring in numerous high profile storylines alongside her on screen family....
(Anna Jullienne
Anna Jullienne
Anna Jullienne Kermode is a New Zealand actress, best known for her role as Nurse Maia Jefferies in the television series Shortland Street. Maia is a beautiful and talented young nurse who happens to be a lesbian...
) and unknown sister to Morgan Braithwaite
Morgan Braithwaite
Morgan Braithwaite was a fictional character in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was portrayed by Bonnie Soper since February 5, 2008. Morgan died on December 18 2009 after Kieran Mitchell accidentally ran her over with Rachel's car.-Character:Morgan Braithwaite was quiet, polite...
(Bonnie Soper
Bonnie Soper
Bonnie Soper is a New Zealand film and television actress.-Early career:A graduate of the Unitec School of Performing and Screen Arts, her theatre credits include, Auckland Theatre Company's 2007 play The Pillowman which she co-starred in with former and current Shortland Street actors Oliver...
).
Arriving as a nurse at Shortland Street Hospital
Shortland Street Hospital
Shortland Street Hospital is a fictional hospital which is the main setting for the TVNZ soap opera Shortland Street...
, it was not long before the hospital staff realized Nicole was a heavy partier and also a bisexual. Her party girl behavior caused extreme friction between her and long term girlfriend Maia, eventually causing Maia to stray from the relationship. Her personality blended well with half sister Morgan and the two would often be seen partying in 'The IV' alongside Daniel Potts
Daniel Potts
Daniel Potts is a fictional character in the soap opera Shortland Street. The role was originated by actor Jarred Blakiston from 2004–2005 and again briefly in 2007 before Ido Drent took over in 2009...
(Ido Drent). She also got on with Maxwell Avia
Maxwell Avia
Maxwell Avia is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Robbie Magasiva. Maxwell debuted on-screen on 19 June 2009.-Creation and casting:...
(Robbie Magasiva
Robbie Magasiva
Robbie Magasiva is a Samoan New Zealand actor who has starred in several films and as a member of the Naked Samoans comedy troupe. He has also appeared on television and theatre, and was the co-presenter of New Zealand's Tagata Pasifika with famed athlete Beatrice Faumuina. Magasiva is also known...
) and the two started to date in 2011. Nicole has a frosty relationship with her homophobic and racist mother Leanne
Leanne Miller
Leanne Miller is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She is portrayed by Jennifer Ludlam and was introduced in a guest role as Nicole's homophobic mum in 2010 before returning as a recurring character in early 2011....
(Jennifer Ludlam), however shares a tight closeness with schizophrenic brother Eric (Mick Andrews) and her Alzheimer effected grandmother.
Casting
After previously auditioning for four other roles, Sally MartinSally Martin
Sally Erana Martin 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 Blue Wind Ninja Ranger....
was cast but was devastated to learn she had to cut her hair. Martin was pleased in 2011 when the producer's announced they were considering allowing her to grow her hair long again.
Introduction
In August 2009 it was announced that a new bisexual nurse would be arriving to the show and she would have a dark secret. It was later announced she was Morgan BraithwaiteMorgan Braithwaite
Morgan Braithwaite was a fictional character in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was portrayed by Bonnie Soper since February 5, 2008. Morgan died on December 18 2009 after Kieran Mitchell accidentally ran her over with Rachel's car.-Character:Morgan Braithwaite was quiet, polite...
's sister.
2009-
Nicole arrives to Shortland StreetShortland Street Hospital
Shortland Street Hospital is a fictional hospital which is the main setting for the TVNZ soap opera Shortland Street...
in September 2009 and quickly gains the attraction of lesbian
Lesbian
Lesbian is a term most widely used in the English language to describe sexual and romantic desire between females. The word may be used as a noun, to refer to women who identify themselves or who are characterized by others as having the primary attribute of female homosexuality, or as an...
nurse Maia Jeffries
Maia Jeffries
Maia Anne Jeffries is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was portrayed by Anna Jullienne from mid 2004 to early 2011, with the character starring in numerous high profile storylines alongside her on screen family....
(Anna Jullienne
Anna Jullienne
Anna Jullienne Kermode is a New Zealand actress, best known for her role as Nurse Maia Jefferies in the television series Shortland Street. Maia is a beautiful and talented young nurse who happens to be a lesbian...
). Nicole is shown to be obsessed with Morgan Braithwaite
Morgan Braithwaite
Morgan Braithwaite was a fictional character in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was portrayed by Bonnie Soper since February 5, 2008. Morgan died on December 18 2009 after Kieran Mitchell accidentally ran her over with Rachel's car.-Character:Morgan Braithwaite was quiet, polite...
(Bonnie Soper
Bonnie Soper
Bonnie Soper is a New Zealand film and television actress.-Early career:A graduate of the Unitec School of Performing and Screen Arts, her theatre credits include, Auckland Theatre Company's 2007 play The Pillowman which she co-starred in with former and current Shortland Street actors Oliver...
) and Maia suspects Nicole has a crush on her. Morgan's best friends 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...
(Lee Donoghue) and Gerald Tippett
Gerald Tippett
Gerald Heathcliff Tippett is a fictional character in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, who was played by Harry McNaughton from his first appearance in September 2007 up until his final appearance in September 2010.-2007-2008:...
(Harry McNaughton) feel isolated by Nicole and suspect she may have sinister intentions. Morgan eventually confronted Nicole about this only to learn she is her half sister. Despite initial hesitation, the two become good friends and Hunter and Gerald come to accept her, despite Nicole's family not wanting Morgan at their father's grave laying. Nicole and Maia start to see each other socially but do not agree on several major things such as the fact Maia is a murderer.
After Morgan is killed, Nicole becomes depressed and starts drinking heavily. At the wake, she attacks the apparent killer Rachel McKenna
Rachel McKenna
Rachel McKenna is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Angela Bloomfield. Rachel first appeared on the show from 1993 to 1999. Then from 2001 to 2003. Rachel then made a very brief appearance in 2007 before returning as a core cast member in October 2009...
(Angela Bloomfield
Angela Bloomfield
-Career:She starred in Shortland Street for nine years, transforming Rachel McKenna from the school girl daughter of clinic boss into a university student, bar manager and later, a Shortland Street clinic employee....
) and tries to jump into bed with Maia. They eventually settle into a relationship, but Nicole prefers going out while Maia prefers nights in and Nicole gets sick of competing with the lasting image of Maia's ex wife Jay Copeland
Jay Copeland
Jessica "Jay" Copeland was a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was portrayed by Jaime Passier-Armstrong and was first introduced in mid 2004 and appearing until her murder in mid 2007.-Creation:...
(Jaime Passier-Armstrong). She skips town in early March, resigning from the hospital. Maia and Gerald visit Nicole in her hometown of Tauranga
Tauranga
Tauranga is the most populous city in the Bay of Plenty region, in the North Island of New Zealand.It was settled by Europeans in the early 19th century and was constituted as a city in 1963...
and Maia forces Nicole to come out to her mother Leanne
Leanne Miller
Leanne Miller is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She is portrayed by Jennifer Ludlam and was introduced in a guest role as Nicole's homophobic mum in 2010 before returning as a recurring character in early 2011....
(Jennifer Ludlam). Nicole and Maia make up and return to Ferndale. Nicole has a brief alteration with Maia's mother Yvonne
Yvonne Jeffries
Yvonne Jeffries is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She is the mother of Maia, Libby, Hamish and Tania Jeffries...
(Alison Quigan) but the relationship lasts. In November the two become good friends with new surgeon Jennifer Mason (Sara Wiseman
Sara Wiseman
Sara Wiseman is a New Zealand actor living and working in New Zealand.-Film:* Matariki .... Megan* The Insatiable Moon .... Margaret* Jinx Sister .... Laura* This Is Her .... Sandra...
).
In 2011 Nicole discovers that Maia cheated on her with Jennifer and Maia breaks up with her. Maia decides to leave the country and Nicole is seconds too late to readmit her love. She soon starts a relationship with Maxwell Avia
Maxwell Avia
Maxwell Avia is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Robbie Magasiva. Maxwell debuted on-screen on 19 June 2009.-Creation and casting:...
(Robbie Magasiva
Robbie Magasiva
Robbie Magasiva is a Samoan New Zealand actor who has starred in several films and as a member of the Naked Samoans comedy troupe. He has also appeared on television and theatre, and was the co-presenter of New Zealand's Tagata Pasifika with famed athlete Beatrice Faumuina. Magasiva is also known...
) which causes friction between her and Maxwell's ex wife Vasa
Vasa Levi
Vasa Levi is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She is portrayed by Teuila Blakely since her first appearance in July 2010...
(Teuila Blakely).