Aleni Tufuga Actor Profile

Aleni Tufuga is a Samoan-New Zealand actor, writer, and founding member of the acclaimed theatre company Kila Kokonut Krew. With a career spanning film, television, and theatre, he has performed throughout New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom, becoming a respected figure in Pacific performing arts. Most recently, Aleni has appeared in feature films "Grafted", "One Winter", and "The Legend of Baron To'a." His screen career also includes roles in beloved New Zealand productions such as "Shortland Street", "Outrageous Fortune", "The Panthers", "Nothing Trivial", and the music-driven web series "The Factory", in which he played a lead role. On stage, Aleni has worked extensively with Kila Kokonut Krew, Auckland Theatre Company, and other leading theatre companies, appearing in productions including "Things That Matter", "Once Were Samoans", "Playaz Night", "The Songmaker's Chair", and "The Taro King."