Michael Koloi

Michael is a graduate of UNITEC's School of Performing and Screen Arts. As well as an accomplished actor for stage and screen he is also an experienced presenter and has appeared in three seasons of Pacific Beat Street for television. Michael has appeared on New Zealand's premier soap opera Shortland Street and in the feature length episode of Nothing Trivial.

Ethnicity
Tongan
Height
175 cm
Hair
Bald
Eyes
Brown
Pronouns
he/him

Awards

2003
Murray Hutchinson Award
Most Memorable Perfomance
Lago in Othello.

Film

2005
-
- Today
Digital Feature Workshop
James
Livingstone Productions
Dir. Mark Prebble
2003
-
- Today
Tiga E Le Iloa: Hidden Pain
Gangster
Dir. Popo Lilo
2003
-
- Today
Jandal All Stars
Kasino
Dir. Jonathan Garner
2002
-
- Today
What Bro?
Joey
Dir. Shazia Malik
2002
-
- Today
Fepaki
Pita
Dir. Vikki Yiannoustos
2001
-
- Today
Kei Hea Te Kuri?
Taki
Dir. Ron Haretuku

Television

2021
-
- Today
One of Us Is Lying
Police Officer 1
Peacock
Dir. Sophia Takal
2020
-
- Today
Aitu
Sal
Tikilounge Productions
Dir.
2019
-
- Today
Jonah
Semisi Lomu
Great Southern TV
Dir. Danny Mulheron
2018
-
- Today
Shortland Street
Riki Tai
South Pacific Pictures
Dir. Oliver Driver
2014
-
- Today
Nothing Trivial (Tele-feature)
Big Guy
South Pacific Pictures
Dir. Mike Beasley
2012
-
- Today
Harry
Mosese
Desert Road
Dir. Chris Dudman
2009
-
- Today
Sunrise TV3
Gadget Reviewer
MediaWorks
Dir. Various
2006
-
- Today
Rude Awakenings
Damon Strauss
MF Films
Dir. Peter Burger
2005
-
- Today
Are You Ready? (civil Defence)
Nathan
Isola Productions
Dir. Simon Rabe
2005
-
- Today
Outrageous Fortune
Oscar
South Pacific Pictures
Dir. Various

Theatre

2012
-
- Today
His Mother's Son
Lead
Indigenous Theatre Group
Dir. Chris Molloy
2012
-
- Today
A Heart's Path
Mafu
Tales from the Kava Bowl
Dir. Kate Louise Elliot
2011
-
- Today
I Am Niue (Monologue)
Niue
Niue Arts Festival
Dir. Maree Webster
2011
-
- Today
The Factory
Co-Lead
Mangere Arts Centre
Dir. Vela Mansaute
2011
-
- Today
Kingdom of Lote
Uncle Krak
Mangere Arts Centre / Telstra Stadium
Dir. Vela Mansaute
2007
-
- Today
Uli Vao
Vita
TAPAC / Otara / Nuie
Dir. Maree Webster
2006
-
- Today
Maui: One Man Against the Gods
Maui Pae
Te Ao Marama Tapui Ltd
Dir. Tane Mahuta Grey
2005
-
- Today
Urbis 24 Hour Theatre
Actor
The Herald Theatre
Dir. Jennifer Ward Lealand
2005
-
- Today
House Across Oceans
Lead
Tour
Dir. Christian Penny
2005
-
- Today
My Mother Dreaming
Sam
The Herald Theatre
Dir. Dianna Fuemana
2005
-
- Today
Sex With Strangers
Sione
The Herald Theatre
Dir. Colin Mitchell
2005
-
- Today
Ten Feet Tall & Bullet Proof
Tamati
Auckland Tour
Dir. Brian Divers
2005
-
- Today
Golden Boys
Stefan
TAPAC
Dir. Abbie Lucas
2004
-
- Today
10 Feet Tall & Bullet Proof
Tamati
Arts Promotion Trust
Dir. Brian Divers
2004
-
- Today
A House Across Oceans
Lead
Silo Theatre
Dir. Christian Penny
2003
-
- Today
Othello
Iago
UNITEC
Dir. Elric Hooper
2003
-
- Today
Gifted Tour
John
Dir. Kristina Simons
2003
-
- Today
Sons
Noah McFarlane
UNITEC
Dir. Cameron Rhodes
2002
-
- Today
Graphic Displays of Affections
Craig
Dir. Rita Stone
2002
-
- Today
Julius Caesar
Lucilius
UNITEC
Dir. Murray Hutchinson
2002
-
- Today
Blood Wedding
Leonardo
UNITEC
Dir. Michele Hine
2001
-
- Today
Big River
Slave
UNITEC
Dir. Jennifer Ward Lealand

Musical Theatre

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Web series

2020
-
- Today
Brutal Lives
Mike
Kingston Productions
Dir. Vela Manusaute

Short Film

2020
-
- Today
Lea Tupu'anga / Mother Tongue
Michael
Run Charlie Films
Dir. Vea Mafile'o
2009
-
- Today
Manurewa
Tuki Maiava
Robbers Dog
Dir. Sam Peacocke
2003
-
- Today
Blood and Bone
Haami
Dir. Kristian Eek

Presenting

2008
-
2010
- Today
Pacific Beat Street
Presenter
Drum Productions
Dir. Stan Wolfgram

Voice

2014
-
-Today
Spark Radio Spots
Lead
Good Oil Films
Dir. Michael Spicca

TV Commercial

10/2022
R/O:
2023
-
Ara Poutama
Hero Corrections Officer
Film360
Dir.
08/2014
R/O:
-
Spark
Lead
Good Oil Films
Dir.Michael Spicca
10/2006
R/O:
2007
-
NZ Police (Recruitment Video)
Lead
Silverscreen
Dir.Alex Sutherland

Other

2009
-
-Today
Radio 531 Pi
Late Night Tongan Host
Niu FM
Dir.
2008
-
-Today
Tonga Vs NZ Māori Rugby
Tongan MC
North Harbour Stadium
Dir.
2005
-
-Today
Final Cut or Bust (Non Broadcast Dvd)
HocAd Productions
Dir. Ross Brannigan

Training

2001
-
2003
- Today
School of Performing and Screen Arts
UNITEC

Skills

Sports
Aerobics
Sports
Athletics
Sports
Badminton
Sports
Baseball
Sports
Basketball
Sports
Boxing
Sports
Cricket
Sports
Cycling
Sports
Golf
Sports
Horse Riding
Sports
Rugby League
Sports
Rugby Union
Sports
Soccer
Sports
Softball
Sports
Swim (competent in water)
Sports
Tennis
Sports
Touch
Sports
Volleyball
Sports
Water Skiing
Sports
Rowing
Sports
Weight Lifting
Sports
Crossfit
Dance
Tongan (dance)
Languages
Māori
Languages
Samoan (Language)
Languages
Tongan
Kapa Haka
Haka
Kapa Haka
Waiata
Accents
Australian
Accents
Irish (accent)
Accents
Russian (Accent)
Accents
South African
Accents
Tongan (Accent)
Accents
Samoan (Accent)
Other
Combat Training
Other
Stage Combat
Other
Stunt Training
Licences
Car

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