Ria Vandervis facts for kids

Ria Vandervis (born on July 5, 1984) is an actress from New Zealand. She is best known for playing Harper Whitley in the TV show Shortland Street. She also played Miratrix in Power Rangers Operation Overdrive.

Ria's Acting Journey

Ria Vandervis started acting in plays and short films between 2002 and 2006. She appeared in short films like Lovely Creature and A Telling Time.

Early Roles and TV Shows

In 2007, Ria had a supporting role in the movie The Devil Dared Me To. That same year, she became well-known for her role as Miratrix in the TV series Power Rangers Operation Overdrive.

After that, Ria acted in several Australian TV shows in 2009. These included Packed to the Rafters, The Cut, and Rescue: Special Ops. In 2010, she played Senior Constable Roxanne Perez in the police drama Cops L.A.C.. Later, in 2013, she was Detective Christie Mills in the New Zealand police show Harry.

Becoming Harper Whitley

In 2013, Ria got a big role as Harper Whitley in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was first hired for six months, but her role became permanent because people loved her character.

Ria used to travel between Dunedin and Auckland for filming. She has said that fans often stop her for autographs and photos. One fan even named her daughter 'Harper Ria' because they liked Ria and her character so much!

About Ria's Life

Ria Vandervis was born in Dunedin, a city on the South Island of New Zealand, in 1984.

Education and Family

She went to Columba College in Dunedin. After that, she studied acting at UNITEC in Auckland. Later, Ria moved to Sydney, Australia, to find more acting opportunities.

Ria married Chris Ashton in 2012. Besides acting, she also works as a marriage celebrant, helping people get married. She also helps with her husband's clothing business.

Ria's Movies and TV Shows

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