Career Timeline of Marise Wipani: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Marise Wipani, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Marise Wipani was a New Zealand actress and presenter notable for her appearances in television shows like Shortland Street, Xena: Warrior Princess, and Street Legal. She also co-hosted the first live televised Lotto New Zealand draw, earning the nickname "Lotto Lady." Her career spanned various genres and roles within the New Zealand television industry, contributing to the landscape of entertainment in the country.
1983: Miss New Zealand Competition
In 1983, Marise Wipani was scouted at a photography studio and joined the Miss New Zealand competition, becoming runner-up.
1985: Role in Came a Hot Friday
In 1985, Marise Wipani played a minor role in the film Came a Hot Friday.
1985: Cast in Came a Hot Friday and Roles on Billy T. James Show
In 1985, Marise Wipani was cast as Esmerelda in Ian Mune's Came a Hot Friday and played various characters on the Billy T. James Show.
1986: Role in Mark II
In 1986, Marise Wipani played a minor role in the film Mark II.
1986: Host of Lotto New Zealand
In 1986, Wipani appeared in the film Mark II and became the host of the televised draw for Lotto New Zealand.
1987: First Live Broadcast of Lotto New Zealand
In 1987, Marise Wipani appeared on the first ever live broadcast of Lotto New Zealand alongside Doug Harvey, becoming known as the "Lotto Lady".
1987: Presenter of Lotto New Zealand
In 1987, Marise Wipani became one of the first presenters of the live televised draw for Lotto New Zealand.
1988: Role in Grievous Bodily Harm
In 1988, Marise Wipani played a minor role in the film Grievous Bodily Harm.
1991: Appeared in Rafferty's Rules
In 1991, Marise Wipani appeared in Rafferty's Rules.
1991: Left Lotto New Zealand Presenting Role
In 1991, Marise Wipani left her presenting role at Lotto New Zealand to pursue acting full time.
1991: Left Lotto New Zealand
In 1991, Marise Wipani left her role as the host of Lotto New Zealand to pursue acting full time.
1992: Presenter Role on YaHoo
In 1992, Marise Wipani briefly held a presenter role on the children's TV show YaHoo.
1993: Role in Soldier Soldier
In 1993, Marise Wipani was in two episodes of Soldier Soldier.
1994: Role in Hercules in the Maze of the Minotaur
In 1994, Marise Wipani played a minor role in the film Hercules in the Maze of the Minotaur.
1995: Role in Bonjour Timothy
In 1995, Marise Wipani played a minor role in Bonjour Timothy.
1999: Role in Channelling Baby
In 1999, Marise Wipani played a minor role in Channelling Baby.
2000: Roles in Jubilee and Street Legal
In 2000, Marise Wipani played a minor role in Jubilee and played Anna Kerepu in several episodes of Street Legal.
2000: Role in Jubilee
In 2000, Marise Wipani played a minor role in the film Jubilee.
2008: Returned to Shortland Street
In 2008, Marise Wipani returned to Shortland Street as Rebecca Scott.
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