Maria Kendall
| Maria Kendall | |
|---|---|
| Holby City character | |
Phoebe Thomas as Maria in 2007 | |
| First appearance | 9x07, "It's Been A Long Day", 28 November 2006 |
| Last appearance | 12x34, "Time and Tide Part Two", 19 May 2010 |
| Created by | Tony McHale |
| Portrayed by | Phoebe Thomas |
| In-universe information | |
| Occupation | Student nurse Staff nurse Ward sister |
| Family | Alex Deacon (mother) Adrian Kendall (adoptive father) Leonie Kendall (adoptive mother) |
| Significant other | Sam Strachan |
Maria Kendall was a fictional character on the BBC television series Holby City, portrayed by actress Phoebe Thomas. The character first appeared on-screen on 28 November 2006 in the episode It's Been A Long Day – Series 9, Episode 7 of the programme. Her role in the show was originally that of a naive and inexperienced Student Nurse, with a slightly naughty side and a penchant for spreading hospital gossip. She later held the position of Staff Nurse. The character last appeared on-screen on 19 May 2010 in the episode Time and Tide: Part Two – Series 12, Episode 34 of the programme.
Maria's surname is actually misspelt 'Kendal' on her nameplate, as can be clearly seen in photographs which have been published in magazines such as Inside Soap.