Profile
Ethnicity
Māori
Iwi
Ngati Tuwharetoa, Te Arawa, Ngati Hinerangi
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Height
133 cm
Age Range
15–19
Career Highlights
Manawanui comes from a family of entertainers making her a natural on the screen. In 2020, Manawanui appeared in the acclaimed first season of "The Wilds" as 'Young Martha' and has made appearances in local NZ web series "Ahikāroa" as well as the television feature soon to air, "Into the Mist" as 'Ani.' Manawanui is fluent in Te Reo and voiced a tourism campaign, showcasing the beauty in Aotearoa called "Papatūānuku (Our Earth Mother) is Breathing" for Ateed.
Short Film.
| 2018 | Ways To See | Lead | Dir. Jessica Sanderson |
Television.
| 2021 | Into The Mist | Ani (Supporting) | 1000 Company Limited Dir. Michael Bennett |
| 2020 | The Wilds | Young Martha (Guest) | Dir. Various |
Voice.
| 2020 | Papatūānuku (Our Earth Mother) is Breathing | Narrator (Lead) | Ateed |
Web Series.
| 2018 | Ahikāroa - Season 2 | Tui (Guest) | Kura Productions Dir. Various |
Training.
| Point Chevalier Drama Club ongoing since - 2020 |