Pua Magasiva
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Pua Magasiva is a Samoan New Zealand actor, who is perhaps known for his roles as Shane Clarke, the Red Ranger from Power Rangers: Ninja Storm
, and Nurse Vinnie Kruse
in New Zealand soap Shortland Street
.
, but raised in Wellington, New Zealand since he was two years old. He is the younger brother of famous New Zealand actor, Robbie Magasiva
. It was Robbie who inspired Pua to become an actor, after being signed up with an acting agency and acquiring small roles. In 1999, Pua made a minor appearance on Shortland Street as Elvis Iosefa, a relative of Louie Iosefa (played by Shimpal Lelisi
). Then in 2001, he landed a role in a six-part Māori language
television series called Aroha. The series went on to screen at the International Film Festival in Auckland, receiving critical praise. Finally in 2003, Pua made the leading roles in both Power Rangers: Ninja Storm and Shortland Street. He stayed on Shortland Street until 2006. By then, he played the title character in the comedy film Sione's Wedding
, which starred his brother Robbie and other members of the Naked Samoans
. In 2007, Pua appeared in the horror film 30 Days of Night
. In 2009, Pua made guest appearances in Diplomatic Immunity
and Outrageous Fortune
.
Outside his work on television and film, Pua has acted in theatre, including Two Days in Dream in 2003 (written by Mario Gaoa
, member of the Naked Samoans, and directed by Colin Mitchell). Another play that Pua acted in was Sex with Strangers, which was written by Mitchell, though Two Days in Dream was well received by critics. In 2008, he co-starred with brother Robbie in the play Where We Once Belonged. He has also appeared in nine Lift Plus
commercials in New Zealand.
Power Rangers: Ninja Storm
Power Rangers Ninja Storm is an incarnation of the Power Rangers franchise, based on the Super Sentai series Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger. This is the first season to be filmed in New Zealand and also the second season to be under the BVS copyright...
, and Nurse Vinnie Kruse
Vinnie Kruse
Vinnie Kruse is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Pua Magasiva. Vinnie is a nurse who is shown to have a love of partying and socializing. Vinnie first arrived on 25 November 2003, leaving the show on 23 February 2006...
in New Zealand soap Shortland Street
Shortland Street
Shortland Street is a New Zealand prime-time soap opera, first broadcast on Television New Zealand's TV2 on 25 May 1992. It is the country's longest-running drama and soap opera, being broadcast continuously for over 4500 episodes and 19 years, and is one of the most watched television programs in...
.
Biography
He was born in Apia, SamoaApia, Samoa
-Administration:Apia is part of the Tuamasaga political district and of election district Vaimauga West and Faleata East. There is no city administration for Apia. Apia consists of some 45 individual, independent villages...
, but raised in Wellington, New Zealand since he was two years old. He is the younger brother of famous New Zealand actor, Robbie Magasiva
Robbie Magasiva
Robbie Magasiva is a Samoan New Zealand actor who has starred in several films and as a member of the Naked Samoans comedy troupe. He has also appeared on television and theatre, and was the co-presenter of New Zealand's Tagata Pasifika with famed athlete Beatrice Faumuina. Magasiva is also known...
. It was Robbie who inspired Pua to become an actor, after being signed up with an acting agency and acquiring small roles. In 1999, Pua made a minor appearance on Shortland Street as Elvis Iosefa, a relative of Louie Iosefa (played by Shimpal Lelisi
Shimpal Lelisi
Shimpal Lelisi is a New Zealand actor and TV presenter, best known as one of the members of the Naked Samoans.-Biography:Born in Niue, Shimpal came to New Zealand at the age of four. He began acting at an early age, taking part in school productions...
). Then in 2001, he landed a role in a six-part Māori language
Maori language
Māori or te reo Māori , commonly te reo , is the language of the indigenous population of New Zealand, the Māori. It has the status of an official language in New Zealand...
television series called Aroha. The series went on to screen at the International Film Festival in Auckland, receiving critical praise. Finally in 2003, Pua made the leading roles in both Power Rangers: Ninja Storm and Shortland Street. He stayed on Shortland Street until 2006. By then, he played the title character in the comedy film Sione's Wedding
Sione's Wedding
Sione's Wedding , is a 2006 comedic film directed by Chris Graham and written by James Griffin and Oscar Kightley, and produced by South Pacific Pictures.- Plot :...
, which starred his brother Robbie and other members of the Naked Samoans
Naked Samoans
The Naked Samoans is a famous New Zealand comedy group made up of Polynesian entertainers, most of whom are Samoan. The group is noted for performing social humour and satire that attracts a broad audience, especially among white New Zealanders, without sacrificing the group's Pacific Island identity...
. In 2007, Pua appeared in the horror film 30 Days of Night
30 Days of Night
30 Days of Night is a three-issue horror comic book mini-series written by Steve Niles, illustrated by Ben Templesmith, and published by IDW Publishing in 2002. All three parties co-own the property....
. In 2009, Pua made guest appearances in Diplomatic Immunity
Diplomatic immunity
Diplomatic immunity is a form of legal immunity and a policy held between governments that ensures that diplomats are given safe passage and are considered not susceptible to lawsuit or prosecution under the host country's laws...
and Outrageous Fortune
Outrageous Fortune
Outrageous Fortune is a 1987 film written by Leslie Dixon, directed by Arthur Hiller, and stars Shelley Long and Bette Midler. The title is taken from Shakespeare's Hamlet Outrageous Fortune is a 1987 film written by Leslie Dixon, directed by Arthur Hiller, and stars Shelley Long and Bette Midler....
.
Outside his work on television and film, Pua has acted in theatre, including Two Days in Dream in 2003 (written by Mario Gaoa
Mario Gaoa
Mario Gaoa is a Samoan New Zealander actor, writer and director, best known as a member of the Naked Samoans comedy group. As part of the group he has appeared in the film Sione's Wedding; provided the voices of Sione Tapili and God in the animated series Bro'Town, which he also co-writes; and...
, member of the Naked Samoans, and directed by Colin Mitchell). Another play that Pua acted in was Sex with Strangers, which was written by Mitchell, though Two Days in Dream was well received by critics. In 2008, he co-starred with brother Robbie in the play Where We Once Belonged. He has also appeared in nine Lift Plus
Lift plus
Lift Plus is an energy drink produced by The Coca-Cola Company based on the soft drink Lift. The drink holds a 20% value market share in New Zealand....
commercials in New Zealand.
Film
- Panic at Rock Island (2011) .... TK
- MatarikiMatariki (film)Matariki was composed by Don McGlashan. 'What Love Can Do' was written for Matariki by McGlashan and sung by Bella Kalolo...
(2010) .... Sergeant Wolfgram - 30 Days of Night30 Days of Night30 Days of Night is a three-issue horror comic book mini-series written by Steve Niles, illustrated by Ben Templesmith, and published by IDW Publishing in 2002. All three parties co-own the property....
(2007) .... Malakai - Sione's WeddingSione's WeddingSione's Wedding , is a 2006 comedic film directed by Chris Graham and written by James Griffin and Oscar Kightley, and produced by South Pacific Pictures.- Plot :...
(2006) .... Sione - The Other Side of HeavenThe Other Side of HeavenThe Other Side of Heaven is a 2001 film produced by Academy Award winner Gerald R. Molen and directed by Mitch Davis and stars Christopher Gorham and Anne Hathaway .-Overview:...
(2001) .... Finau
Television
- "Diplomatic Immunity (2009) The niu
- "Power Rangers: Dino ThunderPower Rangers: Dino ThunderPower Rangers Dino Thunder is an American children's television series, an incarnation of the Power Rangers franchise. As with all Power Rangers series, it was adapted from a series from the long running, Japanese Super Sentai franchise, in this case the twenty-seventh, Bakuryū Sentai Abaranger...
"- Thunder Storm: Part 2 (2004) .... Shane Clarke/Red Wind Ranger
- Thunder Storm: Part 1 (2004) .... Shane Clarke/Red Wind Ranger
- "What Now?"
- Episode #23.2 (2004) .... Himself
- "Shortland StreetShortland StreetShortland Street is a New Zealand prime-time soap opera, first broadcast on Television New Zealand's TV2 on 25 May 1992. It is the country's longest-running drama and soap opera, being broadcast continuously for over 4500 episodes and 19 years, and is one of the most watched television programs in...
" (1992) TV Series .... Nurse Vinnie Kruse (2003-2006, 2011) - "Power Rangers: Ninja StormPower Rangers: Ninja StormPower Rangers Ninja Storm is an incarnation of the Power Rangers franchise, based on the Super Sentai series Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger. This is the first season to be filmed in New Zealand and also the second season to be under the BVS copyright...
" (2003) .... Shane Clark/Red Wind Ranger - "Revelations: The Initial Journey"
- Unfinished Business (2002)...Greg
- "Aroha"
- Haka & Siva (2001)...Siva
External links
- Pua Magasiva biography from tvnz.co.nz
- Pua Magasiva photos on HottiesNow.com
- Shortland Street 3030, Part 3 - Most Watched Pua Magasiva video
- Shortland Street 3078, part 3
- Shortland Street 3079, Part 1
- Lift Plus commercial
- Diplomatic Immunity episode 6 Part 1
- Diplomatic Immunity episode 6 Part 2
- Diplomatic Immunity episode 6 Part 3