Zody Takurua Actor Profile

Profile

Pronoun

They/Them/He/Him

Ethnicity

Māori

Iwi

Ngā Rauru

Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Height

178 cm

Age Range

23–28

Career Highlights

Zody is an emerging figure in the New Zealand performing arts scene, and 2025 Graduate of the Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School. They are currently based in Wellington further developing their craft as a performer and theatre maker. Zody's notable stage appearances include Katie Wolfe's 'The Haka Party Incident' & Helen Pearse Otene's 'The Undertow' quartet. They are also and developing a presence on screen including Max Currie's 'RURANGI', and Shane Rangi's short film 'Chain Reaction'.

Awards.

2023NZ Fringe Festival - Winner - Best of Fringe Show - Her Worship
2023NZ Fringe Festival - Winner - Most Momentous Movement
2023NZ Fringe Festival - Winner - Outstanding Ensemble Performance

Television.

2022RūrangiEllie's BrotherDir. Max Currie

Theatre.

2024The Undertow: Dog & Bone TreeDir. Jamie McCaskill
2024The Undertow: Dog & Bone Borrigan Dir. Regan Taylor
2024Why do Dogs Return to Their Vomit? DogDir. Joey Sheppard
2023ĀpōpoTeteDir. Te Hamama Hohua
2023ArawhataDir. Carym Wharerau, Jerome Makarini
2023Giddy - With DelightSolo Performance Dir. Zody Takurua, Sarita So
2014Peter PanPeter Pan (Lead)Dir. Wendy Revell

Web Series.

2023Te Mish Sammy (Lead)
2023Yoobee College ShortsVarious

Short Film.

2025Chain ReactionDouggieDir. Shane Rangi
2024Far NorthAlan / BakerDir. Kathy McRae

Training.

Professional Movement Practice - 2024
Toi Whakaari New Zealand Drama School - Bachelor of Performing Arts - 2024
Professional Writing Practice with Dominic Hoey, Ainsley Gardiner - 2022