Shameless

Maxine Donnelly

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Maxine Donnelly

Friday 23 January 2009

An auxiliary nurse at the local hospital, Maxine is a brand new character for Series 6.

She's smart as a whip, cheeky, quick, and - aged 18 - always up for a good time. She often goes into work with massive hangovers, but so what - isn’t that what being young’s all about?

When Carl has to go to hospital, Maxine susses him straight away. But he treats her as a mate and she reckons he seems like a good lad, so...

Debbie and Maxine get along like a house on fire right from the off. It's not long before they become new best friends, hanging out, causing havoc, and hitting the clubs.

Saucy and full of life, Maxine isn't afraid to give as good as she gets to FrankMonicaNormaLiam, the Maguires... well, just about anyone really.

Want to know more about Maxine? Watch our video interview with the actress who plays her, Joanna Higson. You can check out our quickfire round of questioning too.

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  1. They are tryin 2 make debbie like fiona and maxine like veronica
    Posted by josh on 04/10/2009 16:35:13
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  2. I love the character of Maxine,..her and Debbie, combined with the complex relationship with Carl are refreshing and fit well into the evolution of the Shameless tale. She is extremely sexy and energetic,..I am a huge fan of the show and welcome her as a great new addition. I live in Australia and the show is the only compulsury TV in my week,..it forfills all my desires for comedy and drama/reality, in one. I am thrilled to hear of a 7th series and wish I was a part of the show,..its the best thing to come from Britian since 'The Young Ones' and 'Monty Python',..I mean it and would love to meet the actors one day,...cheers and well done for continuing to keep the script evolving and another series coming !!
    Posted by barney on 27/07/2009 07:30:32
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  3. I disagree, I think Maxine's character brings a new wave of refreshing comedy to the show. She's likeable and fun, she's great for Debbie too, I think the two characters bounce off of eachother nicely, so full of mischief!
    Posted by Luci on 25/07/2009 11:15:48
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  4. I'm struggling to like Maxine. I find her character unecessary. As much as I love the Gallagher scams and comedy, this newcomer doesn't fit. I know they need new ideas, but she strikes me as a "a slot in" that doesn't do much for me. Her act towards Carl at the nightclub was one of the worst and unecessary scenes I'v seen on the show. Don't glamourise it - will ruin it.
    Posted by Michelle on 17/07/2009 04:47:58
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  5. The tribute song is the last rose of summer
    Posted by Alex on 15/05/2009 14:56:51
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  6. what is the name if the song for jamies tribute to mandy??????????????/ please?
    Posted by lisa on 13/05/2009 00:37:57
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  7. Comedy actress, comedy character- I wonder if she will be in any more serious storylines- at the moment it is not easy to take her seriously. I can't really buy the ideal of her and Debbie (in the show, of course) being best friends, though, they seem like the sort of personalities that would clash.
    Posted by W Rain on 01/05/2009 04:49:17
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  8. I think that Maxine should go right in there with Carl. Its obv she likes him and he likes her. Yes he is really fit, but they look cute together!
    Posted by Josie on 10/04/2009 15:43:56
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