Stats

Age

17

Height

180cm

Ethnicity

Cook Island, Māori

Skills

Makea is an Auckland-based actor with a deep passion for the performing arts. In the past two years, he has landed supporting roles in the short film PackRat and the TV series Duckrockers, along with appearances in commercials for Mercury Energy and Tower Insurance. His talents extend beyond acting—he was part of a national title-winning secondary school big band and has represented New Zealand in dance, acting, and singing at the World Championship of Performing Arts. Makea is an authentic presence across stage and screen bringing a bright energy with his wealthy experience in dance and music.

Experience

Short Film
2024	Grassroots	Role: Tamati	Production Company: Reel Tiny Limited
2022	Pack Rat	Role: Lead	Director: Johnny Lion
2018	Ari's World	Role: Co-Producer and Actor	Director: Irava Upu
2014	Tatau	Role: Extra	Production Company: Ngā Whanaunga Māori Pasifika Shorts

TVC
2024	Mercury 'Bring the Buzz' Campaign	Role: Frankie	Production Company: Division

Television Series
2022	Duckrockers - series	Role: Enemy Crew	Director: Oscar Knightley

Dance
2018	Dancer for Justin Bieber's 'Purpose World Tour'	Role: Dancer
2018	Featured in Les Mills' Youth Movement Promotional Video	Role: Feature
2017	Featured in Les Mills Born to Move TVC	Role: Feature
2017	Featured in Les Mills UNICEF World Children's Day Movement Promotional Video	Role: Feature
2017	NZ Representative for the World Championships of Performing Arts	Role: Finalist