Tawhao Russell-Waipuka

Vitals

Gender
Male
Pronoun
him, he, his
Age Range
12 - 16
Ethnicity
New Zealand, Maori
Height
170cm
Base Location
Auckland
Skills
Actor, Child
Hair
Dark Brown
Eye
Brown

Agent

Acting Agent
The Pro Actors
Phone

Feature Photo
Tawhao Russell-Waipuka

Credits

2024
Short Film
Huri
Socks
Mumble Kō Films
Todd Karehana
2024
Online
Pūkeko Junior
Bird's Eye View Season 2
Sweetshop & Green
Jared Kahi & Peter Curcitt
2023
Television
Manaia
Brokenwood Mysteries
South Pacific Pictures
Katie Wolfe
2022
Short Film
Ngata
The Untold Tales of Tuteremoana
Sweetshop & Green
Hiona Henare

Skills & Attributes

Shoe Size
9
Clothing Size
Male - M
Natural Accent
New Zealand
Accents
Maori, New Zealand, Indian, English
Languages
Maori Language Family
Hair Length
Very Long
Hair Style
Wavy
Dance
Maori, Contemporary, R & B
Singing
Pop, Contemporary
Singing Range
Alto, High Tenor, Sopranino, Tenor
Sport
Swimming, Cycling, Basketball, Netball, Rugby League, Snow Skiing, Rock Climbing , Touch Football
Model Work Types
Hair, Commercial, Hands, Feet, Teeth, Legs
Professional Skills
Actor, Child

Photos


Notes

Tawhao is in his first year of secondary school (2026) and attends Ngā Puna o Waiōrea rumaki (total immersion unit) at Western Springs College. He is a fluent Māori speaker and confident kapa haka performer. He is athletically talented, playing rugby league in the winter, softball in the summer and paddling waka ama year-round. He has a strong interest in basketball, has played competitive netball and is also a confident swimmer. He enjoys all outdoor pursuits including kayaking, abseiling and zip lining. He loves riding on his scooter and is a confident bicycle rider. Novice horse rider. Also loves animals - especially dogs. Tawhao's other talents include his musicality, as he is a naturally gifted singer and dancer.