KR Actors News

The latest news and exciting announcements about our talented actors and New Zealand's acting industry.

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Another Netflix debut! Check out our lovely Tatiana Hotere in ‘Surviving Summer’ now on Netflix.

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16 stolen missiles. One interceptor... Check out INTERCEPTOR on Netflix now, starring our very own Mayen Mehta.

Bring on the action!

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What a shot from Shortland Street’s iconic cast shoot! We are so honoured to have the stunning and talented Marianne Infante and Theo Dāvid as part of the core cast for Shortland Street’s milestone 30th Anniversary. 

Creating waves and making history.

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We are truly devastated by the tragic passing of John (Hone) Katipa; a fine actor, loving father and partner and a wonderful human being. John has been a much loved member of the KR Actors whānau for 27 years. Kathryn first met John as a young Toi Whakaari graduate and has represented him almost as long as she has been an agent. 

John has uplifted our agency and his mana, booming voice and huge personality will be greatly missed. John’s career spans over two decades, working with Don Selwyn and He Taonga Films in the early 2000s, all the way to shooting an episode of The Brokenwood Mysteries last year, which is yet to be released.  Our hearts go out to John, his partner, his tamariki and his whānau. He tini ngā whetū e ngaro i te kapua iti. Many stars cannot be concealed by a small cloud.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – Teaser Trailer | Prime Video

A new legend begins this fall. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, only on Prime Video Sept 2, 2022. #LOTRonPrime #LOTR #LOTRROP---About "The Lord of ...

We love seeing a familiar face in a trailer! GO KIP!!! Who else can’t wait to see The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power on Amazon?

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Our very own prince charming, THEO DĀVID, has joined Shortland Street as ambulance driver Villiami To'a. We are so proud of you Theo!  Keep a close eye on this rising star.

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Pete Smith passed away on Saturday 29th January after a long battle with kidney disease. Pete was an enormously talented actor with depth, dignity and charisma; a man of integrity and mana; and a loving father. He leaves a legacy of memorable performances and will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and love go to his family. Ko hinga he tōtara o tā tātau ao whakaari.

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It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of Francis Mossman. Francis has been part of the KR Actors whānau for many years and was well loved in the industry and by his peers. Always a ray of light and a well of positivity and fun, Francis will be greatly missed. Our hearts reach out to Francis and his family during this unimaginably difficult time.

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THE PANTHERS full season will be available on TVNZ On Demand from Sunday 15th August.

Congratulations to Haanz Fa’avae-Jackson (pictured above), Paul Norell, Italia Hunt and Peter Feeney for their work in the series - we love seeing our KR Actors on the small screen.

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TALKBACK is now available to stream on TVNZ OnDemand starring KR Actors’ hilarious Ginette McDonald (pictured above left). Check it out now!

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THE BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES season 7 is still available to stream on TVNZ OnDemand. We LOVE The Brokenwood Mysteries at KR Actors, not only because it is a fantastic show but also because it showcases so many of our wonderful actors including core cast member Cristina Ionda (pictured above) who has begun shooting on her 8th season, and 18 other KR Actors in guest and recurring roles! Congratulations to... *deep breath*... Nisha Madhan, Amber Curreen, Peter Feeney, Johnny Barker, Glen Drake, Aruna Po-Ching, Sia Trokenheim, Haanz Fa’avae-Jackson, Annie Whittle, Cole Jenkins, Caleb Wells, Ascia Maybury, Murdoch Keane, Carrisse Utai, Roy Ward, John Glass, Iain Rea and Te Rongopai Curreen-Tukiwaho! *Gasp* We are so proud of all of you.

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We couldn’t be prouder of our incomparable Darien Takle for being awarded a Queen’s Birthday Honour for services to performing arts. Ms Darien Takle has worked in the performing arts in New Zealand and internationally for 50 years.Ms Takle is particularly known in the industry as mentor and generous supporter of young actors, filmmakers, playwrights. She taught acting classes for many years, writing and directing plays for her students. She has been involved with numerous theatre, musical theatre, film and television productions in New Zealand, Australia, England since the early 1970s. After a period with the first cohort of the Mercury Theatre, she travelled to the United Kingdom where she toured with the musical ‘Godspell’ and formed her own theatre company in London. She has performed as Dorothy in the ‘Wizard of Oz’ (1974), Edith Piaf in ‘Piaf’ (1981), Eva Peron in ‘Evita’ (1984), Fantine in ‘Les Miserables’ (1990), the Headmistress in ‘Heavenly Creatures’ (1994), Ruth Scarry in ‘The Lost Tribe’ (1984) and Xena’s mother in ‘Xena Warrior Princess’ between 1995 and 2000. Recent work with Auckland Theatre Company includes ‘You Can Always Hand Them Back’ (2016) and ‘Lysistrata’ (2015). In 2003 her female lead role in Gregory King’s ‘Christmas’ won Best Performance in a Feature at the 2003 New Zealand Film Awards. Ms Takle has been widely featured in iconic New Zealand screen programmes ‘Kaleidoscope’, ‘Marlin Bay’, ‘Shortland Street’, ‘Mercy Peak’, ‘Burying Brian’ and TVNZ’s ‘12 Bar Rhythm ‘n Shoes’. Congratulations Darien!

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We are so excited for MARIANNE INFANTE’s debut episode on Shortland Street this week. Marianne will be making history playing ‘Madonna Diaz’, Shortland Street’s first Filipino nurse since the show first aired in 1992. 

We congratulate Marianne on all the hard mahi she does for her community.

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New Zealand is on the world stage yet again! A huge congratulations to ROSEANNE LIANG and the team behind SHADOW IN THE CLOUD. It’s a truly wild and exhilarating ride and we couldn’t be more proud of her. 

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Congratulations to RHIANNON MCCALL who has written, produced & stared in her very first short film! WAITRESS - It’s a beautifully challenging piece. We are all very proud of you Rhiannon! Other KRactors in the short are ARUNA PO-CHING and DAYA SAO-MAFITI. Enjoy.

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We are very proud to officially announce that KIP CHAPMAN will be staring in the first episode of LORD OF THE RINGS. It’s pretty much the biggest show in the world right now. We haven’t even been able to whisper its true name in the office. One show to rule them all!

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Congratulations to the team at LIFE IS EASY for their nomination for Best Comedy Series at the New Zealand Television Awards. Many KRactors starred and featured in Life Is Easy including our own COLE JENKINS who co-wrote, co-created and was a lead in the series.  Life Is Easy is available to watch in New Zealand on TVNZ On Demand and on the international queer streaming service RevryTV.