Angela Marie Dotchin
- Actress
Angela was born in Auckland, New Zealand but her father's early success
in business meant she traveled extensively when she young. By the age
of 11, she had lived in Ft. Lauderdale, Los Angeles, London and Sydney
and had spent six months in India with her mother and older sister. Her
family returned to Auckland in 1985 and five years later, at age 16,
she began modeling. She won the role of Kirsty in Shortland Street at
her first audition. Angela's interests apart from acting include art,
graphic design, music, writing, travel and kickboxing. At the beginning
of her career, Angela had a long-term relationship with
Temuera Morrison, New Zealand's biggest
film star (they have since parted company). Angela's performance in the
acclaimed New Zealand police drama earned "Lawless" earned her the 1999
New Zealand Television Award for Best Actress. She reprised her
character in two additional "Lawless" television movies.
