Te Arohanui Korewha Actor Profile

Te Arohanui Korewha is a New Zealand Māori actress with a growing presence across television, theatre, and film. Most recently, she stars as lead 'Mariana' in Seasons 5–7 of the popular Māori television drama "Ahikāroa", establishing herself as a compelling screen performer and a fresh voice in contemporary Māori storytelling. Her theatre work includes lead and featured roles in Te Pou Theatre productions such as "Racist Anonymous", where she played the lead role of 'Toia', and "Te Mahi a Rahi", portraying 'Karu' and 'Utumai' under the direction of Tainui Tukiwaho. She has also appeared in "Fake News" as part of The Actors Program. In 2020, Te Arohanui took on the lead role of 'Gobs' in the short film "This Is Your Half Hour Call", directed by Nikki Si'ulepa. Across stage and screen, she continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to telling authentic Māori stories, bringing depth, energy, and heart to every performance.