Anapela Polataivao

Anapela Polataivao is a New Zealand actor, writer, and director.

Anapela Polataivao
Born
Samoa
NationalityNew Zealander
OccupationActor, writer, director
Known forPani and Pani
Notable work
Night Shift

Background

Polataivao was born in Samoa and has heritage from Vailoa, Vaiusu, Fagae'e and Safune.[1] She grew up in South Auckland.[2]

Career

Polataivao began acting as a child and had her first acting role at the age of eight. She was part of the Maidment Youth Theatre at the University of Auckland and in 2000 graduated from the New Zealand drama school Toi Whakaari.[2][1]

In 2002 she formed the theatre group Kila Kokonut Krew with Vela Manusaute. Together they created the musical The Factory which became a web series in 2014.[2][3] The show toured throughout Australia and had a five week run at the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.[1][4]

With Goretti Chadwick Polataivao created the comedy duo Pani and Pani. They also created and present the Māori Television show, Games of Bros.[2][5]

Polataivao works as acting tutor at PIPA (Pacific Institute of Performing Arts).[2]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1995 Tala Pasifika Actress - Losa Television
2005 The Market Actress - Ina Lima Television
2006–2007 KTV Writer, Producer Television
2009 The Cult Actress - Motel Owner Television
2010 Eruption Actress - Ana Television
2011–current Fresh Actress - Pani Television
2012 Night Shift Actress - Salote Short film
2013 The Factory Executive Producer, Original Writer, Actress - Lily Web, episode 1-10
2016-current Game of Bros Creator, presenter Television, episode 1
2016 One Thousand Ropes Actor Film

Awards

For her role in Night Shift Polataivao won Best Actress at the 2013 24fps International Short Film Festival in Texas[6] and the StarNow Best Actor award at the 2012 Show Me Shorts Film Festival.[7]

With Vela Manusaute, she received the New Generation Award for theatre at the 2014 Arts Foundation Awards.[8][9]

In the 2006 Air New Zealand Screen Awards she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Market.[10]

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References
  1. "Anapela Polataivao". The Arts Foundation. 26 September 2015. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  2. "Anapela Polataivao". NZ On Screen. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  3. "About". The Factory Story. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  4. Gardner, Lyn (20 August 2014). "Edinburgh festival 2014 review: The Factory – High School Musical with Polynesian vibes". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  5. "Game of Bros". Māori Television. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  6. "2013 Winners". 24fps International Short Film Festival. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  7. "2012 Award Winners". Show Me Shorts Film Festival. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  8. "New Generation Awards". The Arts Foundation. 26 September 2015. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  9. "2014 Westpac New Zealand Arts Awards recipients announced". Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  10. "Finalists for The Air New Zealand Screen Awards". Scoop. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
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