Miranda Parker is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Nikki Coghill.
The family moved into Ramsay Street and Miranda became friends with many of her neighbours and was employed at both Erinsborough High and Lassiter's Hotel.
Her storylines included the arrival of her sister Nicola (Imogen Bailey), breaking up and later reuniting with Steve, having an affair with her old university lecturer, becoming a grandmother and the death of her daughter.
[1] Network Ten drama executive Dan Bennett revealed that the show would return to its focus on relationships and family dynamics.
[6] Network Ten describe Miranda as the "latest in a long line of strong suburban women".
[8] During an interview, Coghill said that she can identify with Miranda, "Like her, I'm a mum with two kids, and sometimes I have to struggle and juggle to make our lives together as a family work".
Whilst the pair look set for a reconciliation, Miranda's ex-boyfriend, Dean Naughton (Peter Bensley) arrives in town.
[10] This saw writers explore Miranda's back story as she had previously admitted Dean was in fact her first love.
[12] In March 2009, it was announced that the Parker family were to be written out of the show after both Mignon and Bastoni decided to leave to concentrate on other commitments.
[13] Following Bridget's death, Miranda cannot cope with her grief and all of the memories of Ramsay Street, so she and Steve decide to leave.
[15] Shortly after opening the clinic, Steve and Miranda are forced to move in Ned and his girlfriend, Janae Timmins (Eliza Taylor-Cotter) when their apartment floods.
Miranda quickly becomes friends with Susan Kennedy (Jackie Woodburne) and volunteers to organise a party for Sky Mangel (Stephanie McIntosh) and Boyd Hoyland (Kyal Marsh).
Miranda and Steve begin working as janitors at Erinsborough High to earn extra money.
Miranda's sister Nicola arrives in Ramsay Street and she seduces Riley, who later leaves for a job in the Middle East.
When Bridget and her boyfriend, Declan Napier (James Sorensen) get married in a secret ceremony, Miranda is angry that she was not there, but she throws them a party back home.
Bridget gives birth to Miranda's first grandchild, India (Alia and Gabriella De Vercelli), at a music festival.