Rebekah Randell Returns to Acting After Welcoming Daughter Isla

Rebekah Randell, known for her role in the popular television series Shortland Street, has announced her return to acting after taking time off to welcome her daughter Isla. The actor embraced motherhood wholeheartedly, dedicating her first year to caring for her new baby without concern for her career. Now, she expresses excitement about stepping back into the roles she loves.

Randell’s return to the screen begins with a role in The Brokenwood Mysteries. She is also set to reprise her role as Dawn Robinson in Shortland Street, marking her comeback to the series after nearly two years away. “I’m so pleased I can finally let the cat out of the bag,” Randell shared during an interview at her home in Auckland, where she lives with her husband, Bevan Randell, and their one-year-old daughter, Isla.

Stepping back onto the iconic soap set has been a thrilling experience for Randell. Upon receiving her first script, she felt an immediate connection to her character. “I read the first paragraph and I was like, ‘Oh, my God, she’s exactly the same!’” she recalled. “I just know this character so well that it felt like I was catching up with old friends. It’s been a really cool experience.”

Randell’s journey back into acting highlights the balance many parents navigate between personal life and career aspirations. While her initial focus was on nurturing her daughter, the call of acting proved irresistible. As she resumes her career, fans of Shortland Street can look forward to her return and the stories that will unfold with Dawn Robinson back in the mix.

Randell’s enthusiasm for her work and her family reflects a growing trend among actors who take breaks for parenthood and later return to their artistic pursuits. Her story serves as an inspiring reminder of the joys of both motherhood and professional fulfillment.