Teuila Blakely
| Teuila Blakely | |
|---|---|
| Born |
12 January 1975 Samoa[1] |
| Nationality | New Zealand, Samoan |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Children | 1 |
Teuila Blakely (born 12 January 1975) is a New Zealand-Samoan actress, best known for her roles in Shortland Street, Sione's Wedding, Sione's 2: Unfinished Business, and Filthy Rich.
Early life
Blakely was born in Samoa and raised in Tauranga, New Zealand. She is the fourth of five children. Her mother was a Mormon and her father was Catholic.[1]
Career
Blakely started her acting career with minor roles in the Polynesian film The Legend of Johnny Lingo, an appearance on the television series Outrageous Fortune as Savannah, and a voice acting role in Bro'Town as Sina Tapili.[2][3] Her first major film role came when she was cast as Leilani in the 2006 comedy Sione's Wedding.[2] She returned as Leilani in the 2012 sequel Sione's 2: Unfinished Business.[4]
Blakely is most known for her television role as Vasa Levi on the popular prime-time soap opera Shortland Street from 2010 to 2014.[5] In 2015, Blakely was a contestant on Dancing with the Stars but she and partner Scott Cole were eliminated on 29 June.[6] In 2016, Blakely was cast play the role of Malia on the television series Filthy Rich.[7]
Personal life
Blakely gave birth to her son Jared at the age of 17.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | The Legend of Johnny Lingo | Natiti's Sister | |
| 2006 | Sione's Wedding | Leilani | |
| 2012 | Sione's 2: Unfinished Business | Leilani |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2009 | Bro'Town | Sina Tapili | Voice |
| 2005 | Outrageous Fortune | Savannah | |
| 2010 | Radiradirah | Handmaiden / Aroha | |
| 2010 | This Is Not My Life | Lani / Mani | |
| 2010-2014 | Shortland Street | Vasa Levi | |
| 2012 | Missing Christmas | Kiri TePania | TV movie |
| 2015 | Dancing with the Stars | Herself | |
| 2015 | Westside | Talita | |
| 2016-2017 | The Barefoot Bandits | Kiri / Kiri TePania | Voice |
| 2017 | Filthy Rich | Malia | |
| 2018 | Power Rangers Ninja Steel | Spyclops | Voice |
| 2018 | Funny Girls | Various |
References
- 1 2 "The Great Kiwi Childhood: Teuila Blakely". stuff.co.nz. Stuff. 5 March 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- 1 2 Barry, Rebecca (17 March 2006). "Teuila Blakely makes the leap to the silver screen". NZ Herald. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ↑ Whiteside, Andrew (26 January 2016). "Teuila Blakely: Learning on the job". NZ On Screen. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ↑ Jenkin, Lydia (12 January 2012). "Sione's Wedding boys back in business". NZ Herald. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ↑ Lu, Anne (30 May 2014). "Teuila Blakely Reportedly Leaving Shortland Street". International Business Times. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ↑ Sim, Keren (30 June 2015). "Teuila Blakely's journey on Dancing with the Stars". nowtolove.co.nz. Woman's Day. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ↑ Simich, Ricardo (15 October 2016). "Teuila to get bitchy on Filthy Rich". Spy News. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ↑ Milford, Catherine (19 March 2013). "Teuila Blakely: Our amazing journey". nowtolove.co.nz. Australian Women's Weekly. Retrieved 25 August 2018.