Angela Bloomfield facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Angela Bloomfield
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Angela Bloomfield
11 December 1972 New Zealand
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| Occupation | Television actress, director |
| Spouse(s) | Chris Houston |
| Children | 2 |
Angela Bloomfield (born on December 11, 1972) is a talented New Zealand actress and director. She is best known for her long-running role as Rachel McKenna on the popular TV show Shortland Street.
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Early Life and School
Angela Bloomfield grew up in New Zealand. She went to Massey High School in West Auckland. This is where she started her journey before becoming a well-known actress.
Acting Career
Angela Bloomfield has had a very successful career in television and movies.
Starring in Shortland Street
Angela is most famous for playing Rachel McKenna on the TV show Shortland Street. This show is a very popular New Zealand soap opera. She played Rachel for 24 years, on and off. Her character, Rachel, grew from a school girl to a hospital CEO. Angela left the show in 2016.
Other TV Shows and Movies
Besides Shortland Street, Angela has acted in several movies. These include Bonjour Timothy and The Frighteners. She also had smaller parts in other TV shows. Some of these were The Adventures of the Black Stallion and Power Rangers Ninja Storm.
After having two children, Angela took a break from acting. During this time, she focused on directing episodes of Shortland Street. In 2021, she joined the cast of Celebrity Treasure Island. This was a competition show where she played herself.
Personal Life
Angela Bloomfield has two children. She is separated from her husband, Chris Houston. Today, she works in the real estate business. She helps people buy and sell homes on the North Shore of New Zealand.
Film and TV Roles
Angela has been in many different projects. Here are some of them:
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1996 | The Frighteners | Debra Bannister |
| 1996 | Bonjour Timothy | Vikki |
| 2002 | Nova | Girlfriend |
| 2013 | Linda's List | |
| 2016 | Presentiment | Kaitlyn Steinberg |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1993–99, 2001–03, 2007, 2009–16 | Shortland Street | Rachel McKenna |
| 2003 | Power Rangers Ninja Storm | Leanne |
| 2007 | Ride with the Devil | Shona Pierce |
| 2021 | Celebrity Treasure Island | Self |
| 2024 | The Brokenwood Mysteries | Laura Lyman |
Behind the Scenes: Directing
Angela Bloomfield is not just an actress. She has also worked as a director for several TV shows.
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2000 | Jackson's Wharf | Director, 1 episode |
| 2009 | Go Girls | Director, 4 episodes |
| 2010-13, 17 | Shortland Street | Director, 86 episodes |
| 2013 | Linda's List | Co-director & co-writer, short film |
