Mele Toli Actor Profile

Mele Toli is a dynamic actor of Cook Islander, Italian, Māori, and Tongan heritage, whose powerful performances span film, theatre, and cultural storytelling. A graduate of The Actors' Program (2023), Mele has already demonstrated remarkable versatility and a passion for bringing diverse narratives to life. In film, Mele has starred in lead roles such as ‘Carly’ in “Cold Feet”, ‘Nadia’ in “Trust”, and ‘Puao’ in the feature film “Tala.” Her earlier work includes a guest role as ‘Chinacoin’ in “Spin the Wheel.” On stage, Mele’s talents shine in lead roles such as ‘Hiona’ in “Hyperspace” (2024) with the Auckland Theatre Company and ‘Lano’ and ‘Mother’ in “HĀ: Breath of Life” (2016–2022) at the Polynesian Cultural Center.