Vasa Levi
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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. She is the ex wife of Maxwell Avia
and mother to Ula Levi
.
She first appeared on a sporadical basis, appearing on three stints from July 2010 to May 2011 before becoming a regular character in August 2011.
's constantly mentioned ex wife. The character appeared on screen until September.
It was announced in February 2011 that Vasa would be returning to be the replacement nursing manager and reconcile with Maxwell. She appeared until May before again leaving.
It was announced in August 2011 that Vasa would again be returning to Shortland Street and that sparks would fly with Murray Cooper
.
looking for daughter, Ula
. She falls for ex husband Maxwell
's charm and admits her new husband abuses her. She gets a job at Shortland Street and admits her love for Maxwell, openly venting her hatred towards Maxwell's partner Sarah. Maxwell tells Vasa to back off and she returns to abusive husband Travis. She returns and Maxwell helps her get a job at another hospital in Auckland. She returns on screen when Maxwell invites her out to dinner and then sleeps with her. Vasa shows hope to continue their relationship but Maxwell rejects her.
Vasa returns in February 2011 when she gets a job as Scotty's temporary replacement. She readmits her love to Maxwell but he once again rejects her. Vasa is comforted by bar owner, Murray Cooper
and the two kiss. Murray's wife Wendy is disgusted and Murray and Vasa stop seeing each other. Vasa then decides to leave again. In August she returns and tries not to run into Murray.
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
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...
. She is portrayed by Teuila Blakely since her first appearance in July 2010. She is the ex wife of 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:...
and mother to Ula Levi
Ula Levi
Ula Levi is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She is portrayed by Frankie Adams and has been on the show since July 2010.-2010:...
.
She first appeared on a sporadical basis, appearing on three stints from July 2010 to May 2011 before becoming a regular character in August 2011.
Arrival
It was announced in July 2010 that well-known actress Teuila Blakely would be arriving to the show as Maxwell AviaMaxwell 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:...
's constantly mentioned ex wife. The character appeared on screen until September.
Returns
The character returned for a short stint in October when she slept with Maxwell and was disappointed when he did not want to pursue the relationship.It was announced in February 2011 that Vasa would be returning to be the replacement nursing manager and reconcile with Maxwell. She appeared until May before again leaving.
It was announced in August 2011 that Vasa would again be returning to Shortland Street and that sparks would fly with Murray Cooper
Murray Cooper
Murray Cooper is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He arrived in October 2010 as the patriarch to the new family unit; the Coopers and the replacement owner of the IV following Kieran's death.-Creation and Introduction:...
.
2010-
Vasa arrives from WellingtonWellington
Wellington is the capital city and third most populous urban area of New Zealand, although it is likely to have surpassed Christchurch due to the exodus following the Canterbury Earthquake. It is at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range...
looking for daughter, Ula
Ula Levi
Ula Levi is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She is portrayed by Frankie Adams and has been on the show since July 2010.-2010:...
. She falls for ex husband Maxwell
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:...
's charm and admits her new husband abuses her. She gets a job at Shortland Street and admits her love for Maxwell, openly venting her hatred towards Maxwell's partner Sarah. Maxwell tells Vasa to back off and she returns to abusive husband Travis. She returns and Maxwell helps her get a job at another hospital in Auckland. She returns on screen when Maxwell invites her out to dinner and then sleeps with her. Vasa shows hope to continue their relationship but Maxwell rejects her.
Vasa returns in February 2011 when she gets a job as Scotty's temporary replacement. She readmits her love to Maxwell but he once again rejects her. Vasa is comforted by bar owner, Murray Cooper
Murray Cooper
Murray Cooper is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He arrived in October 2010 as the patriarch to the new family unit; the Coopers and the replacement owner of the IV following Kieran's death.-Creation and Introduction:...
and the two kiss. Murray's wife Wendy is disgusted and Murray and Vasa stop seeing each other. Vasa then decides to leave again. In August she returns and tries not to run into Murray.