Shane Cortese is a Renaissance man. "I then had the pleasure of one of them standing over me and asking me 'what the f was I looking at'. While he enjoyed the storyline, Cortese has no desire to forge a political career for himself. Today he's modelling for photos; and, on Monday, you'll catch him on the telly with a big moustache, in the. Support. They were monitored by staff until police arrived.". You can't just settle for middle of the pack. 11. We wish them and their extended families well. The West Auckland-based production company is home to New Zealand's longest running drama Shortland Street, as well as previous Kiwi favourite Outrageous Fortune - shows which Cortese has also starred in. Always have done and always will. (Photo by Sandra Mu/Getty Images). Shane Cortese has had no other relationships that we know of. He is perhaps best known for his role of Mac on Nothing Trivial, Loki on the Almighty Johnsons and Hayden Peters on hit show Outrageous Fortune. [3], On 29 April 2005 he starred on the New Zealand version of Dancing with the Stars. He thinks I'd be a good leader.". Wellington-born Shane Cortese spent a decade in the United Kingdom much of it starring in stage musicals before returning to Aotearoa, to play psycho Dominic Thompson in Shortland Street.Two years later he showed his dance prowess on Dancing with the Stars, then was tapped to play Loretta's boyfriend on Outrageous Fortune.Next came three seasons as the lovelorn Mac, on quiz show . AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Actor Shane Cortese and partner Nerida Lister with their son Keesat at the Trelise Cooper Kids show on the fourth day of Air New Zealand Fashion Week 2007 at Viaduct Harbour Marine Village on September 20, 2007 in Auckland, New Zealand. If you'd done something wrong then you'd want to stay home and pull the duvet over your head but we hadn't. Bei kommerzieller Verwendung sowie fr verkaufsfrdernde Zwecke kontaktieren Sie bitte Ihr. I was travelling with our band and we stopped at the Bombay service station for a coffee and my mate said "you're in the magazines again". 3,754 people like this 3,781 people follow this http://www.actors.co.nz/actors/shane-cortese Artist It's pretty cool but it's nothing like what I expected. Join Facebook to connect with Shane Cortese and others you may know. Shane is proven across all price brackets and will be back in blue driving our culture and success," he says. We were so busy concentrating on our dances that it didn't really concern us that much. Nerida told Spy: "After 15 years of many fun times filled with family and friends, we recognise that people change and so do our individual perceptions of love and happiness. Besides Shane, her other celebrity dance partners were ex- Warriors player Monty. Shane Cortese, one of NZ's most recognisable stage and screen stars, is performing in a. There's an infectious feeling of joy in the air that is as intoxicating as the warm, frangipani-scented breeze. Yeah, there was an incident (that sparked it). to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. Create new Board. "I just think I'm probably the luckiest actor around to play in that place and to play two characters who are so diversely different from each other. 1. No. I can see already that he will be a big protector for Kees. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images). The celebrated couple met on the set of the first series of DWTS in 2005. Those guys make some pretty hard decisions. TWO FACES HAVE I: Shane Cortese enjoys the diversity of his current roles, as Nothing Trivial's Mac and The Almighty Johnsons' Colin. I mean we know each other well and I enjoy him. In 2011 Cortese joined the cast of comedy-drama Nothing Trivial as the character of Mac. They got off the train at Papatoetoe and abused me through the window.". He is an actor, known for Nothing Trivial (2011), Outrageous Fortune (2005) and The Almighty Johnsons (2011). Without building it up, it must be great to be able tap on someone's shoulders and just ask questions, from people who have walked the walk and pretty much come out the other side, and who are not in it to be famous.". Shane and Nerida welcomed a second son in July 2011 named Jett Patrick Cortese. Videos. [4] He was nominated in the prestigious Monte-Carlo Television Festival for "Best Actor" for his role. There's always a new goal to set so at the moment it isn't everything I want. 410 It's all about The King and cricket for one of New Zealand's best-known actors, Shane Cortese. -->, We'll send you a weekly email with our picks of new and featured content, Judge Donna Dawson on Shane Cortese's final dance, We use cookies to help us understand how you use our site, and make your experience better. He is an actor, known for Nothing Trivial (2011), Outrageous Fortune (2005) and . "Why do you want to be famous? He's been on screen since early July, starring as Colin in TV3's The Almighty Johnsons - the hedonistic, narcissistic, mischievous human incarnation of Norse god Loki. contact us Cortese believes Mac is a man with strong morals, who likes stability in his life. But as time goes on you start to remember the good times and they far outweigh the bad times. When Tammy talked to me about being her dad I was just learning to be a dad with Kees. TWO FACES HAVE I: Shane Cortese enjoys the diversity of his current roles, as Nothing Trivials Mac and The Almighty Johnsons Colin. Mac is now pushing for Catherine and daughter Celeste (Manon Blackman) to move in with him and his sons Noah (Simon Mead) and Frank (Dylan Holmes). Yeah, I did. It's a bit frustrating. It's a great time.". Career 1,020 people . Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. for assistance. Cortese started his professional career as a travel agent in Palmerston North. (Photo by Sandra Mu/Getty Images). "Two men and a woman allegedly snatched an Ipad from a boy who was travelling with his family," Hannan said. But it's a great life. The celebrated couple met on the set of the first series of DWTS in 2005. Rowing champion Mah Drysdale's grin. Movies. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. Then I wanted to work in the West End and I got that. 2023 Getty Images. He is married to Nerida Lister. The sun, A cooking catastrophe couldn't dampen the joyous spirits on Nadia Lim's big day. In this excerpt, Cortese and Nerida Lister win over the judges with their rumba routine. I've never shied away from conversations or associations with girls. @shanecorteseauctioneer . Dad told me to "hang in there, son" and I did. Avalon was where the two met, so it was a fitting venue for their wedding. And at our age, there's not a lot of actors prepared to commit to that sort of thing. [3] He did not receive the part and returned to England to star in the West End. "We will always have the strongest family bond and our children come first, but we both need to find our own happiness outside our marriage. 4. Shane Cortese girlfriend, wife list. Alumni of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. [6] Shane and Nerida welcomed a second son in July 2011 named Jett Patrick Cortese. The happy couple shares their special day with New Idea, including their first dance as husband and wife. About See all. Fame has generally been kind to Cortese with a solid career and a loyal fanbase. (Photo by Sandra Mu/Getty Images) --> Photo / Dean Purcell. I dress up and play around for a living'. Would you like the clip to be a fixed size or responsive? I like to get involved in committees and councils and things like that, but I don't think I could get involved in politics. Outrageous Fortune star Shane Cortese and his partner Nerida Lister arrive at the Qantas Television Awards at the Aotea Centre on November 18, 2006 in Auckland, New Zealand. Organise, control, distribute, and measure all of your digital content. Ng Taonga Sound & Vision - TVNZ Collection, The NZ Herald on the final dance off between Shane Cortese & Norm Hewitt, 20 June 2005, NZ Herald interview with Shane Cortese, October 2011.