Makea Upu
- Stats
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- Age
- 17
- Height
- 180cm
- Ethnicity
- Cook Island, Māori
- Skills
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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 | |||
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2024 | Grassroots | Role: Tamati |
Production Company: Reel Tiny Limited
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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
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TVC | |||
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2024 | Mercury 'Bring the Buzz' Campaign | Role: Frankie |
Production Company: Division
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Television Series | |||
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2022 | Duckrockers - series | Role: Enemy Crew |
Director: Oscar Knightley |
Dance | |||
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2018 | Dancer for Justin Bieber's 'Purpose World Tour' | Role: Dancer |
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2018 | Featured in Les Mills' Youth Movement Promotional Video | Role: Feature |
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2017 | Featured in Les Mills Born to Move TVC | Role: Feature |
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2017 | Featured in Les Mills UNICEF World Children's Day Movement Promotional Video | Role: Feature |
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2017 | NZ Representative for the World Championships of Performing Arts | Role: Finalist |
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