Zody Takurua Actor Profile

Profile

Pronoun

They/Them

Ethnicity

Māori

Iwi

Ngā Rauru

Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Height

178 cm

Age Range

23–23

Career Highlights

Zody is of New Zealand-Māori descent, recently graduating from Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School in 2024. This emerging actor has starred in short films Far North and Blue Skies. He also featured in television series, Rūrangi.

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

Short Film.

2024Far NorthAlan / BakerDir. Kathy McRae
2023Blue SkiesEthan (Supporting)Dir. Sol Maxwell

Television.

2022RūrangiEllie's BrotherDir. Max Currie

Theatre.

2024The Undertow: The Ragged TreeDir. Jamie McCaskill
2024The Undertow: The RaggedBorrigan Dir. Regan Taylor
2024Why do Dogs Return to Their Vomit? DogDir. Joey Sheppard
2023ĀpōpoTeteDir. Te Hamama Hohua
2023ArawhataDir. Carym Wharerau, Jerome Makarini
2023August - Osage CountyCharli AitkenDir. Erina Daniels
2023Giddy - With DelightSolo Performance Dir. Zody Takurua, Sarita So
2015Bugsy MaloneFat SamDir. Kristen Clark
2014Peter PanPeter Pan (Lead)Dir. Wendy Revell

Web Series.

2023Te Mish Sammy (Lead)
2023Yoobee College ShortsVarious

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