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ngahuia piripi
Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi | Actress
Ngahuia Piripi has dazzled audiences across multiple platforms throughout her years of performing. From the Te Matatini stage to our TV screens, Ngahuia began her journey on Māori language TV shows like “Whānau” and “Kōrero Mai”.
She has since made her mark playing the fierce and popular Dr Esther Samuels on Aotearoa’s favourite TV drama Shortland Street.
She grew up in Tāmaki Makaurau and was involved within the realm of Te Ao Haka and credits Kapahaka for igniting her passion for performance.
He māmā. He Māori. He uri no Te Taitokerau. Te Rarawa.
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