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Vinnie Kruse
Vainu'u "Vinnie" Kruse-Miller (previously Kruse) is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Pua Magasiva. Vinnie first arrived on 25 November 2003, leaving the show on 23 February 2006. He made a return to the soap after a five-year gap on 16 August 2011.
The role was created specially for Magasiva and Vinnie is known for his party-loving and easy-going ways. His introduction saw a new group of young characters that formed a demographic for "hip, young things". Usually involved in comedic relief, Vinnie also participated in several melodramatic story lines such as the high-profile affair with his good friend Tama Hudson's (David Wikaira-Paul) girlfriend Shannon Te Ngaru (Amber Curreen). The storyline was named as a highlight of the 2004 season and cemented Vinnie's label as a "heart throb". Magasiva quit the role in 2006 and the character was written out when he accidentally impregnated tourist girlfriend – Jemima Hampton (Liesha Ward Knox). Vinnie made his return in 2011 and in the intervening years, the characters family was introduced, making the soap's first ever Polynesian family unit.
The character was well received and remains known as a heart throb, with Magasiva beating out his brother Robbie for "Hottest Male" in the TV Guide Best on the Box Awards 2012. Vinnie has also been named as one of the fans favourite characters and Magasiva, the favourite actor.
Pua Magasiva had previously auditioned successfully for the guest role of Elvis Iosefa, the cousin of established character Louie in 1999. He appeared for several episodes; however, four years later, he was offered the full-time role of Vinnie Kruse, a core cast member. Vinnie made his first appearance in late 2003. Storyliner Victor Roger helped shape the character and named him 'Vainu'u "Vinnie"' after a family member of his, aiming to accurately portray Pacific culture. The character was said to bring rebellion to the nurses and Magasiva hoped the character portrayed Pacific Islanders correctly, stating; "I wanted to make Vinnie very cultural, a character that Pacific Island people can relate to." Magasiva soon decided to try his luck elsewhere and quit the role. The character departed in early 2006 and early reports suggested he was axed as part of a large cast overhaul at the time; however, this was not the case. In reality, Magasiva's resignation brought on the large cast overhaul, which was an attempt by producers to represent a culturally proportional society after the exit of the shows only Pacific Islander. Magasiva soon regretted the decision, stating: "I took a risk and I left. The work didn't come."
Magasiva returned to the role after five years in August 2011. In 2015 Magasiva announced he would stay with the show "as long as they'll have [him]" and expressed his desire for Vinnie to become the next Chris Warner (the show's longest running character). In late 2015 online rumours surfaced that Magasiva had left the show, though he denied this the following month. Following a series of controversial actions off-screen, Magasiva departed the soap opera in 2018. The actor died the following year, with Shortland Street airing a tribute to him on-screen.
Director of Nursing Judy Brownlee (Donogh Rees) hired Vinnie at the hospital in late 2003 and he instantly frustrated his colleagues with his party boy ways. Vinnie started an affair with good friend Tama's (David Wikaira-Paul) girlfriend Shannon Te Ngaru (Amber Curreen) which collapsed shortly after the two went public. He fell deeply in love with Tania Jeffries (Faye Smythe) but the presence of Mark Weston (Tim Foley) drove the two apart and Vinnie moved on to backpacker Jemima Hampton (Liesha Ward Knox). Being promoted to charge nurse, Vinnie began to feel the pressure and work and following the unexpected death of a patient, he resigned to become a paramedic. Vinnie shortly returned to nursing after attending a gruesome murder scene. Shortly after, Jemima fell pregnant and a scared Vinnie broke up with her. However Vinnie soon grew on the idea of fatherhood and opted to reconcile with Jemima and move to her home country in the United Kingdom to raise the child.
5 years later Vinnie returned to the hospital and quickly gained a senior nursing role. Quickly building a close friendship with fellow nurse Nicole (Sally Martin), Vinnie revealed he had lost custody of his son following a separation from Jemima. Vinnie soon started to date Brooke Freeman (Beth Allen) but her manipulative ways led him to dump her for a brief relationship with her sister Bree (Rachel Blampied). A short relationship with Emma Franklin (Amy Usherwood) was ended when he had an affair with her best friend Kylie (Kerry-Lee Dewing). Eventually realising he was in love with best-friend Nicole, a continued romance with Kylie ended any potential relationship. However after welcoming his son Michael (Duane Evans Jr.) permanently into his life, Nicole and Vinnie confessed their love and she fell pregnant. Despite Nicole suffering health scare during birth, the couple welcome a son Pele (Feleti Peter Aulika). Following Nicole's recovery from postnatal depression, she proposed and the couple were married by Vinnie's cousin Maxwell Avia (Robbie Magasiva) acting as celebrant.
Interested in exploring new business ventures, Vinnie convinced Nicole to buy 'The I.V.' bar and hotel alongside buying a house together. Raising two children alongside the business put financial strain on the couple, leading Nicole to cheat with new nurse Ruby Flores (JJ Fong). Eventually reconciling, the family were hit with more difficult news when Pele was diagnosed with Type I diabetes and Michael's departure to live with Jemima in Singapore. Continuing to look for new business investments, the financial issues proved too great and Vinnie opted to sell the bar and their house. Vinnie shared a kiss with former flame Teuila Newton (Tameka Sowman), who offered him the management of a resort overseas. Despite the tempting offer and a potential romance, Vinnie opted to stay in Ferndale with Nicole for family reasons but a continued bitterness remained. Shortly after Vinnie was forced to rush to Singapore to help with Michael when Jemima suffered a stroke. She recovered but he opted to prolong his stay to manage a hospitality business. Despite pleading with Nicole to move over with Pele, she remained in Ferndale and Vinnie chose to end the marriage via video call and stay permanently in Singapore.
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Vinnie Kruse
Vainu'u "Vinnie" Kruse-Miller (previously Kruse) is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Pua Magasiva. Vinnie first arrived on 25 November 2003, leaving the show on 23 February 2006. He made a return to the soap after a five-year gap on 16 August 2011.
The role was created specially for Magasiva and Vinnie is known for his party-loving and easy-going ways. His introduction saw a new group of young characters that formed a demographic for "hip, young things". Usually involved in comedic relief, Vinnie also participated in several melodramatic story lines such as the high-profile affair with his good friend Tama Hudson's (David Wikaira-Paul) girlfriend Shannon Te Ngaru (Amber Curreen). The storyline was named as a highlight of the 2004 season and cemented Vinnie's label as a "heart throb". Magasiva quit the role in 2006 and the character was written out when he accidentally impregnated tourist girlfriend – Jemima Hampton (Liesha Ward Knox). Vinnie made his return in 2011 and in the intervening years, the characters family was introduced, making the soap's first ever Polynesian family unit.
The character was well received and remains known as a heart throb, with Magasiva beating out his brother Robbie for "Hottest Male" in the TV Guide Best on the Box Awards 2012. Vinnie has also been named as one of the fans favourite characters and Magasiva, the favourite actor.
Pua Magasiva had previously auditioned successfully for the guest role of Elvis Iosefa, the cousin of established character Louie in 1999. He appeared for several episodes; however, four years later, he was offered the full-time role of Vinnie Kruse, a core cast member. Vinnie made his first appearance in late 2003. Storyliner Victor Roger helped shape the character and named him 'Vainu'u "Vinnie"' after a family member of his, aiming to accurately portray Pacific culture. The character was said to bring rebellion to the nurses and Magasiva hoped the character portrayed Pacific Islanders correctly, stating; "I wanted to make Vinnie very cultural, a character that Pacific Island people can relate to." Magasiva soon decided to try his luck elsewhere and quit the role. The character departed in early 2006 and early reports suggested he was axed as part of a large cast overhaul at the time; however, this was not the case. In reality, Magasiva's resignation brought on the large cast overhaul, which was an attempt by producers to represent a culturally proportional society after the exit of the shows only Pacific Islander. Magasiva soon regretted the decision, stating: "I took a risk and I left. The work didn't come."
Magasiva returned to the role after five years in August 2011. In 2015 Magasiva announced he would stay with the show "as long as they'll have [him]" and expressed his desire for Vinnie to become the next Chris Warner (the show's longest running character). In late 2015 online rumours surfaced that Magasiva had left the show, though he denied this the following month. Following a series of controversial actions off-screen, Magasiva departed the soap opera in 2018. The actor died the following year, with Shortland Street airing a tribute to him on-screen.
Director of Nursing Judy Brownlee (Donogh Rees) hired Vinnie at the hospital in late 2003 and he instantly frustrated his colleagues with his party boy ways. Vinnie started an affair with good friend Tama's (David Wikaira-Paul) girlfriend Shannon Te Ngaru (Amber Curreen) which collapsed shortly after the two went public. He fell deeply in love with Tania Jeffries (Faye Smythe) but the presence of Mark Weston (Tim Foley) drove the two apart and Vinnie moved on to backpacker Jemima Hampton (Liesha Ward Knox). Being promoted to charge nurse, Vinnie began to feel the pressure and work and following the unexpected death of a patient, he resigned to become a paramedic. Vinnie shortly returned to nursing after attending a gruesome murder scene. Shortly after, Jemima fell pregnant and a scared Vinnie broke up with her. However Vinnie soon grew on the idea of fatherhood and opted to reconcile with Jemima and move to her home country in the United Kingdom to raise the child.
5 years later Vinnie returned to the hospital and quickly gained a senior nursing role. Quickly building a close friendship with fellow nurse Nicole (Sally Martin), Vinnie revealed he had lost custody of his son following a separation from Jemima. Vinnie soon started to date Brooke Freeman (Beth Allen) but her manipulative ways led him to dump her for a brief relationship with her sister Bree (Rachel Blampied). A short relationship with Emma Franklin (Amy Usherwood) was ended when he had an affair with her best friend Kylie (Kerry-Lee Dewing). Eventually realising he was in love with best-friend Nicole, a continued romance with Kylie ended any potential relationship. However after welcoming his son Michael (Duane Evans Jr.) permanently into his life, Nicole and Vinnie confessed their love and she fell pregnant. Despite Nicole suffering health scare during birth, the couple welcome a son Pele (Feleti Peter Aulika). Following Nicole's recovery from postnatal depression, she proposed and the couple were married by Vinnie's cousin Maxwell Avia (Robbie Magasiva) acting as celebrant.
Interested in exploring new business ventures, Vinnie convinced Nicole to buy 'The I.V.' bar and hotel alongside buying a house together. Raising two children alongside the business put financial strain on the couple, leading Nicole to cheat with new nurse Ruby Flores (JJ Fong). Eventually reconciling, the family were hit with more difficult news when Pele was diagnosed with Type I diabetes and Michael's departure to live with Jemima in Singapore. Continuing to look for new business investments, the financial issues proved too great and Vinnie opted to sell the bar and their house. Vinnie shared a kiss with former flame Teuila Newton (Tameka Sowman), who offered him the management of a resort overseas. Despite the tempting offer and a potential romance, Vinnie opted to stay in Ferndale with Nicole for family reasons but a continued bitterness remained. Shortly after Vinnie was forced to rush to Singapore to help with Michael when Jemima suffered a stroke. She recovered but he opted to prolong his stay to manage a hospitality business. Despite pleading with Nicole to move over with Pele, she remained in Ferndale and Vinnie chose to end the marriage via video call and stay permanently in Singapore.