Ben Huria

Ben Huria

Stats
Age
32
Height
185cm
Ethnicity
Māori, NZ European
Skills
  • Accents - Australian, New Zealand, British, Standard US, European, Voice over/Animated Characters
  • Advanced Snow Skier
  • Athletics
  • Forklift Licence
  • Gymnastics
  • Rugby
  • Singing
  • Soccer
  • Sword-play
  • Tennis
Ben is a māori actor and filmmaker (Ngāti Tahu, Ngāti Porou)

Having worked in 5 departments across the sector from pre production to post production he has an all encompassing eye for the world of film.

After living and working in London, The US and Argentina he graduated The Actors Program in 2021 and went on to star in a US project (One of us is Lying) and local favourite (Madame)

Ko Maungatere te maunga, ko Rakahuri te awa, ko Hohepa Huria te tupuna, ko Ngāi Tahu tōku iwi, ko Ngāi
Tuahuriri te hapū, ko Maahanui tuarua te marae, ko Benjamin Huria Hunt ahau.

Experience

Theatre
2021 Maybe Something Different Will Happen Role: Eteocles Production Company: The Actors Program
Director: Julia Croft
Short Film
2021 The Seance Role: Lead Production Company: The Actors Program
Director: Peter Burger
TVC
2024 Toyota 'RAV4' Campaign Role: Zorbing Guy Production Company: Saatchi & Saatchi
2022 KFC Campaign Role: Beach Mate #1 Production Company: Thick as Thieves
Television Series
2024 Madam Role: Liam Production Company: Tavake
2022 One Of Us Is Lying Role: Arrow Production Company: Peacock
Training
2021 Diploma of Theatre & Screen Role: Graduate Production Company: The Actors Program
2012 NZ School of Film and Television Role: Actor