Minnie Crozier

Minnie Crozier is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, who was portrayed by Katrina Devine from her first appearance in 1994 as part of the Crozier family unit, until 2001 when the character was axed as part of a large cast overhaul.

Creation and casting

Katrina Devine was cast in the role at the age of 14 and never imagined just how central Minnie would become in following years. After appearing on the show for 6 years, it was announced in 2000 the character was axed and would be making her last appearance in early 2001. The cause was later revealed as a show revamp which would see the tone more suited towards working class characters.

Storylines

Minnie arrived to Ferndale in 1994 with her mother Ellen Crozier (Robyn Malcolm) and stepfather - Johnny Marinovich (Stelio Yiakmis) and was devastated when the two separated. In 1995, she developed a crush on James Thornton (Chris Dykzeul) but nothing came of it. Minnie met her real father Ryan Birch (Robert Harte) and was shocked when she learned she was the product of rape. She grew close to Harry Martin (Dean O'Gorman) and soon lost her virginity to her streetkid stepbrother - Fergus Kearney (Paul Ellis). After taking up Shakespeare acting in 1997, Minnie was nearly raped by her teacher and ended up getting him fired. Minnie was disgusted in Johnny when he didn't get back together with Ellen and she briefly dated a Neo Nazi leader in retaliation.