Profile
Ethnicity
Māori, Samoan
Location
Wellington, New Zealand
Height
170 cm
Age Range
18–24
Career Highlights
Rain Te’i is a talented actress, model, and dancer, of Māori and Samoan heritage. Rain is currently honing her craft at Toi Whakaari: The New Zealand Drama School, where she is set to graduate at the end of 2025. This year she will appear in two short films: “Papa’s Chair” by Maoriland Productions and “Our Party” directed by Joshua Prendeville. She will also play the lead in TikiLounge Productions’ web-series “First Place” - to be released in April. Rain’s passion for the performing arts and cultural storytelling continues to shape her promising career.
Awards.
| 2022 | Best Taupou (solo female Samoan dancer) | ||
| 2022 | Face of Fusion (best model) | ||
| 2022 | Head Girl - Māngere College | ||
Web Series Film.
| 2025 | First Place | Victoria (Lead) | TikiLounge Productions Dir. Damon Fepulea'i |
Short Film.
| 2025 | Our Party | Fiona (Supporting) | Dir. Joshua Prendeville |
Short Film.
| 2025 | Papa's Chair | Babe (Lead) | Maoriland Productions Dir. Briar Pomona |
Television.
| 2024 | Myths & Maidens (Documentary) | Herself | Dir. Lisa Taouma |
Theatre.
| 2021 | Fleshies 2.0 | Dir. Bryony Skillington | |
| 2021 | Hit The Stage! | Dir. Rocky Lavea | |
| 2016 | The Adventures of Tom Sawyer | Dir. Mike Hudson |
Training.
| Toi Whakaari: The New Zealand Drama School - 2024 |