Leo Poi Actor Profile

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.

2022Poni Poni Wairua (Lead)Dir. Jennifer Te Atamira Ward-Lealand
2020Te Puna Ako me Koro KunekuneHimself (Guest)Maori Television