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‘I’m not missing it’: Why former Shortland Street star Ria Vandervis quit acting
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For nearly 12 years, actor Ria Vandervis was a much-loved mainstay on Shortland Street, playing Dr Harper Whitley.
More neutral wording: Actor Ria Vandervis played Dr Harper Whitley on Shortland Street for nearly 12 years.
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"I don't really have any acting projects lined up.
More neutral wording: Vandervis stated, "I don't really have any acting projects lined up.
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Ria and her husband Chris had their son, Teddy, in 2021 after a six-year journey which included four rounds of IVF.
More neutral wording: Ria Vandervis and her husband Chris had their son, Teddy, in 2021.
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Ria returned to work soon after giving birth.
More neutral wording: Ria Vandervis returned to work shortly after giving birth to her son.
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She was at work at 6am, pumping breastmilk in the makeup chair.
More neutral wording: Vandervis stated that she was working at 6am, pumping breastmilk in the makeup chair.
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The producers gave her a reduced schedule for a while but in her final year, everything unravelled.
More neutral wording: Vandervis stated that she was constantly ill during her final year on the show.
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That's when she decided.
More neutral wording: Vandervis stated, "I am exhausted.
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She told the producers she was done.
More neutral wording: Vandervis stated that she informed the producers of her decision to leave, providing six months' notice.
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Ria’s fresh off appearing on Celebrity Treasure Island where she competed to raise money for New Zealand Cancer Foundation.
More neutral wording: Vandervis stated that she enjoyed her experience on Celebrity Treasure Island, where she competed to raise money for the New Zealand Cancer Foundation.
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She's thrown herself into island life on Waiheke.
More neutral wording: Vandervis has incorporated exercise into her routine on Waiheke Island.