Aruna Po-Ching

Aruna Po-Ching started her formal training with Pacific Theatre in 1990. She has worked in film, television, theatre, musicals and freelance singing, Aruna gained her experiences in both Auckland and Australia and became a professional Polynesian dancer and singer from 1998. In 2014, Aruna appeared BBC TV series Tatau and currently working on Foxtel series Fighting Season aired in 2018. Aruna's skills expanded to and included Hawaiian hula dancer, backing vocalist for bands, radio announcer on Koori Radio, MC for dance shows and festivals and featured dance spots on TVCs and short films. In 2017, Aruna graduated with a diploma for Documentary Directing and Research at South Seas Film and Television and is currently working on short film documentary. Aruna has recently appeared in season 4 of WESTSIDE and in the feature film THE WAITING ROOM.

Ethnicity
Samoan
Chinese
Height
165 cm
Hair
Black
Eyes
Brown
Pronouns
she/her

Awards

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Film

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Television

2024
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- Today
The Gone 2
Bailiff
Kōtare Productions
Dir. Peter Burger & Dathai Keane
2020
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- Today
The Gulf 2
Stella
The Gulf Productions Ltd
Dir. Robert Sarkies
2020
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- Today
The Brokenwood Mysteries 7
Sue
South Pacific Pictures
Dir. Aidee Walker
2019
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- Today
Westside 5
Nurse
South Pacific Pictures
Dir. Various
2018
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- Today
Runaway Millionaires
Journalist #4
Fearless Productions
Dir. Danny Mulheron
2018
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- Today
The Bad Seed
Alia
South Pacific Pictures
Dir. Helena Brooks / Caroline Bell-Booth
2017
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- Today
Westside 4
Nurse
South Pacific Pictures
Dir. Murray Keane
2017
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- Today
Fighting Season
Tina Ulalei
Goalpost Pictures
Dir. Kate Woods & Ben C. Lucas
2014
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- Today
Tatau
Paeta
Tatau Productions Limited
Dir. Wayne Yip
2012
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- Today
Harry
Sina
Desert Road Productions
Dir. Peter Burger
1999
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- Today
Cooking With Frank
Dancer
Channel SBS Sydney
Dir.
1993
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- Today
Shortland Street
Mrs. Sene
South Pacific Pictures
Dir. Various

Theatre

2024
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- Today
O le Pepelo, le Gaoi ma le Pala'ai
Fa'asoa Sā Tauilevā
Auckland Theatre Company
Dir. Natano Keni
2019
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2020
- Today
Romeo & Juliet
Lady Capulet
Pop-Up Globe
Dir. Dr. Miles Gregory
2019
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2020
- Today
Much Ado About Nothing
Margaret
Pop-Up Globe
Dir. Miriama McDowell
2016
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- Today
Officer 27
Tulia
Basement Theatre
Dir. Janelle Bish
2013
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- Today
A Long White Cloud
Actor
Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts
Dir. William Pope L
2008
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- Today
The Dragon of an Ordinary Family
The Pumphouse
Dir. Tim Bray
2007
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2008
- Today
Flintlock Musket
Chorus
The Edge
Dir. Rachel House / Cameron Rhodes
2001
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2002
- Today
Tamasese
Waverly Council Bondi Pavillion, Sydney
Dir.
1991
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- Today
Lupe & Sina
Auckland University Peanut Slab Festival
Dir.
1990
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1992
- Today
Pacific Theatre
Dir. Justine Simei-Barton

Musical Theatre

2001
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- Today
Maui & Mahuika
Singer/Dancer/Actor
Casulla Powerhouse, Sydney
Dir.
1998
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- Today
Leader of the Pack
Eastern Musical Society, Sydney
Dir.
1997
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- Today
Anything Goes
Chorus Dancer
Cocatour Production, Sydney
Dir.
1992
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- Today
Hair, the Musical
Chorus
Auckland Operatic Society
Dir.

Web series

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Short Film

2024
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- Today
Holy Ghost
Ruth
Receta Productions (One Day Shorts)
Dir. Hannah Lynch
2020
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- Today
Waitress
Jodie
Someday Stories / Connected Media
Dir. Ella Hope-Higginson
2017
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- Today
The Waiting Room
Samoan Mother
Craig Gainsborough
Dir. Ghazaleh Goldbaksh
2008
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- Today
Loop
Lead
NZ Film Academy
Dir. Bruce Ashton
2004
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- Today
Twirl
Lila
Dir.
2001
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- Today
The Gents
Vanessa
Dir. Pip Malone
2000
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- Today
William p
Television Reporter
Dir. Peter Melov
1995
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- Today
Malama
Mother
He Taonga Films
Dir.

Presenting

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Voice

2023
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-Today
Creamerie 2
Loop Group Voice Performer
Kevin & Co
Dir. Amber-Rose Henshall
2011
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-Today
South Pacific Festival
Online Channel Peresenter
ABC Radio, Sydney
Dir.
2008
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2009
-Today
Zoh Zoh
Siner/Dancer
Afro Ejo Music
Dir.
2005
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2006
-Today
Jervais Koffe & the African Diaspora
Backing Vocals/Dancer
African Reggae/Pop
Dir.
2004
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-Today
Chris Kayana Gudu
Backing Vocals/Dancer
African Groove
Dir.
2003
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-Today
Grace
Backing Vocals
Polyphony Entertainment
Dir.
2003
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-Today
Samoan Dreaming
Broadcaster
Koori Radio, Sydney
Dir.
2002
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-Today
City Tattesalls Choir
Musical Director
Sydney
Dir.
2001
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-Today
Women Upfront
Featured Singer
Carnivale Festival, Sydney Opera House
Dir.
2000
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-Today
Our Sea of Islands
Voice Over
Polynesian Programme
Dir.
2000
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-Today
Jon God
Backing Vocals
Covers Band
Dir.
2000
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-Today
Soul Foote
Singer
RnB Soul Duo
Dir.
1999
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-Today
Steve Prestwich
Backing Vocals
Dir.
1999
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-Today
4 D Divine
Singer
RnB/Soul/Funk/Rock
Dir. the Basement, Sydney
1998
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-Today
Peter Healy
Lead/Backing vocalist
Dir.
1997
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-Today
Girls on Top
Freelance Singer
Dir.

TV Commercial

07/2021
R/O:
2021
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2024
BP
Mum
Eight
Dir.
08/2019
R/O:
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Z Energy "Pumped"
Mum
Thick as Thieves
Dir.Luke Shanhan
11/2013
R/O:
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Countdown
Featured
Curious Films
Dir.Zia Mandviwalla
01/2011
R/O:
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Fresh N Fruity
Featured
Dir.
01/2010
R/O:
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Instant Kiwi
Featured
Dir.
01/2009
R/O:
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Super 14
Featured
Dir.
01/2007
R/O:
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Smiths Crisps
Featured
The Sweetshop
Dir.Andrew Lambert
01/1999
R/O:
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Channel 10 Idents
Changing Weather
Attic Productions
Dir.

Other

2010
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-Today
Pacific Dance Fono
Dancer
Lab Fono
Dir.
2010
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-Today
Hawaiin Hula
Guest Lecturer/Dance Tutor
AUT
Dir.
2009
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-Today
Halau Ka Waihkahe Lani Malie
Founer
Hawaiin Hula School for Children
Dir.
2008
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-Today
West Guinea Dance
Dancer
Jimi Dale
Dir.
2008
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-Today
Hawaiin Hula
Guest Tutor
Pacific Institute of Performing Arts
Dir.
2008
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-Today
Hula Project
Director/Choreographer
Pasifika Festival
Dir.
2007
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2008
-Today
Lalau O Kahelelani
Kumu Hula
Dee Dee Nielson
Dir.
2006
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-Today
Pasifika Sway Show
Dancer
Polynesian Cultural Centre
Dir.
2005
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-Today
Hawaiin/cook Island Dance
Teacher
DANCE CENTRAL, SYDNEY
Dir.
2005
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-Today
Fernando - Sydney Sexy City
Dancer
Music Video
Dir.
2004
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-Today
Words - Kid Confusis
Dancer
Music Video
Dir.
2004
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-Today
Pasifika Sway Show
Dancer
Pasifika Festival
Dir.
2002
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-Today
Pasifika Sway
Director, Choreographer, Event Coordinator
Dir.
2002
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-Today
Bodies
Choreographer/Dancer
Dance Festival, Sydney
Dir.
2001
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-Today
Polynesian Voyagers Show
Dancer
Pacific Wave Festival
Dir.
2001
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2002
-Today
Polynesian Voyagers Show
Dancer
Sydney Circuit
Dir.
2001
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-Today
Unmasked
Dancer
Riverside Theatre Company, Sydney
Dir.
2001
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-Today
Spacific Vibrations
Dancer
Pacific Wave Festival
Dir.
2001
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2002
-Today
Groove Lounge
Choreographer/Dancer
Bondi Beach, Sydney
Dir.
2000
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-Today
Distortion
Dancer
NSW Museum of Contemporary Arts
Dir.
2000
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-Today
Wiri Wahine - Fashion Week
D/Model
Djamu Gallery, Sydney
Dir.
1999
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2002
-Today
Culture Express
Choreographer/Dancer
Co-Director Polynesian Dance Group
Dir.
1999
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-Today
Multi-cultural Awareness
Polynesian Tutor
Minda Juvenille Detention Centre
Dir.
1999
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2002
-Today
Polynesian Dancer/tutor
Dancer/Tutor
Wahine Dance Troupe, Sydney
Dir.
1998
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2000
-Today
Freelance Polynesian Dancer
Dancer
Able Promotions, Sydney
Dir.
1998
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-Today
Tribe Vibe Fashion Show
Dancer
Pacific Wave Festival
Dir.
1998
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-Today
Flax Mat Theories
Dancer/Tutor
On Point Productions, Sydney
Dir.
1998
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1999
-Today
Waitangi Festival
Dancer/Tutor
Wahine/Kila Productionz, Bondi Pavillion, Sydney
Dir.
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-Today
Court Procedures
Jury Supreme Court
Elmac Productions Sydney
Dir.

Training

2014
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- Today
Screen Workshop
Peter Feeney
2010
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- Today
Presenter's Platform Level 1
2009
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2011
- Today
Independance
Mau Rakau
Muscle and Bone
2008
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- Today
West Guinea Dance
Auckland
2008
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- Today
Belly Dancing
2007
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2008
- Today
Hawaiian Hula Auckland
Hawaiin Hula, Kumu Hula
2006
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2010
- Today
Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie Ka Lauae Foundation Hawaii
Kumu Blaine Kia
Hawaiin Hula
2003
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2006
- Today
Salsa, Latin Funk, Samba, Belly Dancing
Dance Central Studio Sydney
1998
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2002
- Today
West Guinea Ballet
West Guinea Dance Sydney

Skills

Sports
Boxing
Other
Yoga
Sports
Kickboxing
Dance
Hawaiian (Dance)
Dance
Samoan (Dance)
Dance
Tahitian (Dance)
Dance
Cook Island (Dance)
Instruments
Ukelele
Singing
Mezzo-Soprano
Kapa Haka
Haka
Kapa Haka
Waiata
Accents
American (Standard)
Accents
Australian

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