Profile
Ethnicity
Māori, Pacific Islander
Iwi
Waikato-Tainui (Ngāti Mahuta, Ngāti Hauaa) and Te Arawa (Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Kawiti
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Height
166 cm
Age Range
11–17
Career Highlights
Leo Poi (Ngāti Mahuta, Ngāti Hauā, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Kawiti) is a young New Zealand actor with a strong connection to his Māori heritage and a natural presence on screen. His television credits include the lead role of Wairua in “Poni Poni”, directed by Jennifer Te Atamira Ward-Lealand. Fluent in Te Reo Māori and passionate about kapa haka, Leo brings authenticity, confidence, and cultural pride to his work. With a love of performance and leadership, he is a promising young talent with a bright future ahead.
Television.
| 2022 | Poni Poni | Wairua (Lead) | Dir. Jennifer Te Atamira Ward-Lealand |
| 2020 | Te Puna Ako me Koro Kunekune | Himself (Guest) | Maori Television |