Profile
Ethnicity
Māori
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Height
162 cm
Age Range
22–28
Career Highlights
Ngamako Rota is a skilled Māori actor who is a graduate of Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School (2019). Since then, Ngamako has built an impressive portfolio of performances that reflect her range and depth as a performer. In film, she appeared as ‘Sheri Ann Cabot’ in the short film “Best In Show.” Her extensive theatre credits include lead roles such as ‘Juliet’ in “Romeo & Juliet” and ‘Livia’ in “Women Beware Women.” She has also brought nuance to supporting roles in productions such as “Ciggie Butts in the Sand”, “Te Whare Kapua”, and “Angels in America.” Ngamako has further explored collaborative work, appearing as herself in “Whada You Reckon?”, a piece she co-directed in 2021.
Short Film.
2020 | Best In Show | Sheri Ann Cabot (Supporting ) | Dir. Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School / Vaughan Slinn |
Theatre.
2021 | Ciggie Butts in the Sand | Herself (Supporting ) | Dir. Le Moana/ Tupua Tigafua, David Long |
2021 | Te Whare Kapua | Hana (Supporting) | Dir. Samantha Scott |
2021 | Whada you Reckon? | Herself (Suporting ) | Dir. Ben Ashby, Albert Latailakepa & Ngamako Rota |
2020 | Romeo & Juliet | Juliet (Lead) | Dir. Toi Whakaari:NZ Drama School/ Mitch Tawhi Thomas, Anya Tate Manning |
2020 | Women Beware Women | Livia (Lead) | Dir. Toi Whakaari:NZ Drama School / Sara Brodie |
2019 | Angels in America | Harper (Supporting ) | Dir. Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School/ Heather Timms, Erina Daniels |
Training.
Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School - 2019 |