Former Shortland Street stars reunite at Power Rangers convention in Los Angeles
Former stars of the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street reunited at a Power Rangers convention in Los Angeles. The actors discussed the challenges of growing up in the public eye and the impact of fame on their mental health.
Why it matters
The discussion highlights the psychological pressures faced by child actors and the long-term effects of intense media scrutiny.
From Ferndale to Hollywood, Power Rangers Kat Browne, Sally Martin, Anna Hutchison and Katrina Devine dish the dirt on life in the spotlight. Photo / Aaron M Goldstein
It’s an instant party as four famous former Shortland Street stars join Woman’s Day for a chat at a Power Rangers fan convention in Los Angeles.
“Hi, I’m Anna – I used to watch you on Shorty !” says actor Anna Hutchison, who played troubled teen Delphi Greenlaw on the long-running TVNZ 2 soap, as she meets Katrina Devine, AKA Ferndale’s Minnie Crozier, at the Power Morphicon in Pasadena.
“It’s funny because you were like the new me,” laughs Katrina.
“And I was just another drug dealer,” chips in Katrina “Kat” Browne, who portrayed bad girl Jenna Small on Shorty .
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