Taofia Pelesasa
Acting
Biography
Taofia Pelesasa is a Kiwi of Samoan, Tokelauan, German, and Chinese descent who ditched Law School after three years to pursue his dream of acting and telling stories. After finishing Drama School he now acts and writes in plays, short films, and series.
Known For
A group of Polynesian writers must create a new comedy show, but there's one issue - their Caucasian head writer is a problematic ally. From STI checks to body swaps, the girls master life one sketch at a time.
SIS
In the wake of a painful break up a group of friends band together to help the former couple move out of their old room.
Moving
An ailing Polynesian matriarch must find the strength to lead her family one last time.
Maria
After a family dispute Livi opts for a night out with his estranged older brother Sio & his boys – much to the protests of his Mother. However, it’s not the night Livi imagined – instead taken on a rollercoaster of mischief and mayhem, ending with the boys at the cross-roads of a decision they never imagined they’d have to make when they ventured into Sydney city that night. And a decision which forces them to think about what’s most important.