Makea Upu

Makea Upu

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