EPISODE · Apr 5, 2026 · 15 MIN
Fast Favourites: Angela Bloomfield
from Culture 101
Angela Bloomfield first appeared as Rachel McKenna in 1993 and became one of Shortland Street's most recognisable characters, known for ambition, chaos and a long-running will-they-won't-they with Dr Chris Warner. She left the role in 2016 and spent years acting, directing and working in real estate before returning to Ferndale this year as Rachel. She joins Culture 101 for Fast Favourites to share her cultural picks and reflect on dating apps in her 50s, the furniture design career she almost had, and what it took to step back into the Shorty Boss's high heels.
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Angela Bloomfield first appeared as Rachel McKenna in 1993 and became one of Shortland Street's most recognisable characters, known for ambition, chaos and a long-running will-they-won't-they with Dr Chris Warner. She left the role in 2016 and spent years acting, directing and working in real estate before returning to Ferndale this year as Rachel. She joins Culture 101 for Fast Favourites to share her cultural picks and reflect on dating apps in her 50s, the furniture design career she almost had, and what it took to step back into the Shorty Boss's high heels.
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