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.
| 2023 | NZ Fringe Festival - Winner - Best of Fringe Show - Her Worship | ||
| 2023 | NZ Fringe Festival - Winner - Most Momentous Movement | ||
| 2023 | NZ Fringe Festival - Winner - Outstanding Ensemble Performance | ||
Television.
| 2022 | Rūrangi | Ellie's Brother | Dir. Max Currie |
Theatre.
| 2024 | The Undertow: Dog & Bone | Tree | Dir. Jamie McCaskill |
| 2024 | The Undertow: Dog & Bone | Borrigan | Dir. Regan Taylor |
| 2024 | Why do Dogs Return to Their Vomit? | Dog | Dir. Joey Sheppard |
| 2023 | Āpōpo | Tete | Dir. Te Hamama Hohua |
| 2023 | Arawhata | Dir. Carym Wharerau, Jerome Makarini | |
| 2023 | Giddy - With Delight | Solo Performance | Dir. Zody Takurua, Sarita So |
| 2014 | Peter Pan | Peter Pan (Lead) | Dir. Wendy Revell |
Web Series.
| 2023 | Te Mish | Sammy (Lead) | |
| 2023 | Yoobee College Shorts | Various |
Short Film.
| 2025 | Chain Reaction | Douggie | Dir. Shane Rangi |
| 2024 | Far North | Alan / Baker | Dir. 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 |