- Pua Magasiva
Infobox actor
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birthname = Pua Magasiva
birthdate = birth date and age|1980|8|10
birthplace =Apia ,Samoa
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occupation = Televisionactor
spouse = Kourtney Magasiva
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website =Pua Magasiva (born
August 10 ,1980 ) is anactor , who is perhaps known for his roles asShane Clarke , the Red Ranger from "", andNurse Vinnie Kruse inNew Zealand soap "Shortland Street ".He was born in
Apia, Samoa , but raised inWellington, 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 byShimpal Lelisi ). Then in 2001, he landed a role in a six-partMāori 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 theNaked Samoans . In 2007, Pua appeared in the horror film "30 Days of Night ".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. It is believed that Pua will make an appearance in theatre sometime in 2008. He has also appeared on threeLift Plus commercials in New Zealand.Filmography
Film
*
30 Days of Night (2007) .... Malakai
*Sione's Wedding (2006) .... Sione
*The Other Side of Heaven (2001) .... FinauTV work
* ""
** 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 Street " (1992) TV Series .... Nurse Vinnie Kruse (2003- 2006)
* "" (2003) .... Shane Clarke/Red Wind Ranger
* ""
** Unfinished Business (2002)...Greg
* "Aroha "
** Haka & Siva (2001)...SivaVideo games
* Power Rangers: Ninja Storm (2003) .... Red Ranger
External links
*imdb name|id=0535740|name=Pua Magasiva
* [http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/410965/463941 Pua Magasiva biography from tvnz.co.nz]
*cite news|title=A game of patients on the Street|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/search/story.cfm?storyid=6E503DFE-39E0-11DA-8E1B-A5B353C55561|publisher=NZ Herald |date=December 4 2003
* [http://www.hottiesnow.com/site/shortland_street/pua_magasiva.html Pua Magasiva photos on HottiesNow.com]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZI1h3srUrQ Shortland Street 3030, Part 3 - Most Watched Pua Magasiva video]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrS8GXt0XBw Shortland Street 3078, part 3]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMTd2Bb_L-g&feature=related Shortland Street 3079, Part 1]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZrsAFHfvCE Lift Plus commercial]
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