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ScreenTalk: Ken Blackburn

Ken Blackburn

Ken Blackburn is a British born actor and writer who emigrated to New Zealand as a child. In his long career, Blackburn has appeared in theatre and screen productions in New Zealand, Australia and Britain. Read More »

ScreenTalk: Rima Te Wiata

Rima Te Wiata

Rima Te Wiata created a name for herself impersonating many famous New Zealanders in the comedy shows Laughinz, Issues, and More Issues. Her most famous parody was of newsreader Judy Bailey. Read More »

ScreenTalk: Tony Barry

Despite starring in Kiwi classic Goodbye Pork Pie, playing “a good true blue basic Kiwi joker” in new film Home by Christmas, and playing a former All Black, Tony Barry marks a rare Australian entry in the ScreenTalk canon. Read More »

ScreenTalk: Lisa Chappell

ScreenTalk: Lisa Chappell.

Lisa Chappell began her screen career playing spoilt rich kid Chelsea Redfern in the 80s glamour soap Gloss.  In 2009 Chappell returned to NZ television playing gun-toting villain Sophie in the TV2 drama The Cult.
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ScreenTalk: Ilona Rodgers

ScreenTalk: Ilona Rodgers.

Ilona Rodgers has starred in a huge array of theatre, film and TV roles in New Zealand, Australia, and the UK.

Probably best known for playing Maxine Redfern in Gloss, some of Rodgers’ other screen credits include The Billy T James Show, Marlin Bay and the film Utu. Read More »