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Julian Arahanga (born 18 December 1972) is a New Zealand film and television actor.
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- Biography
- Filmography
- References
Biography
Arahanga was born Julian Sonny Arahanga in Raetihi, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand. His father is screenwriter Larry Parr. Arahanga is 5 foot and 10 inches. His mother is a New Zealander of Estonian and Māori descent.
Of Māori descent, his family identifies with Ngāti Rangi and Atihaunui a Paparangi and is the half brother of Kiwi actor, Tammy Davis.
Julian is best known for his role in the movie Once Were Warriors from 1994, where he plays Nig Heke, the son of Jake "the Muss" and Beth Heke. Arahanga also stars in the sequel What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? from 1999, that centers around Jake's search for redemption after the first movie. Again, he plays the son.
In 1996, Arahanga won a starring role in the Gregor Nicholas romance Broken English which won praise from American reviewers.
Also in 1999, he starred in the action-sci fi movie The Matrix playing the role of Apoc.
Filmography
Director
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Colonial Combat 2 (TV Series) (post-production)
2021
Te Waiora (TV Series documentary)
2019
Colonial Combat (TV Series) (10 episodes)
- Episode #1.10 (2019)
- Kua Hinga te Kauri Nui (2019)
- Sign of the Times (2019)
- Eliminate the Negative (2019)
- Dirty Secrets (2019)
- A Star is Born (2019)
- Nobody's Child (2019)
- Break the Shackles (2019)
- All Eyes on Me (2019)
- Return of the Mack (2019)
2018
Takes A Village (TV Series)
2018
Tongue Tied (TV Series)
2017
Beyond the Battalion (TV Movie documentary) (co-director)
2012
Songs from the Inside (TV Series documentary) (21 episodes)
- Hope (2014)
- Integrity (2014)
- Courage (2014)
- Commitment (2014)
- Choices (2014)
- Freedom (2014)
- Beginnings (2014)
- Finale (2012)
- Courage (2012)
- Hope (2012)
- Aroha (2012)
- Unity (2012)
- Challenges (2012)
- Origin (2012)
- Purpose (2012)
- Inspiration (2012)
- Choice (2012)
- Freedom (2012)
2008
Turangaarere: The John Pohe Story (TV Movie documentary)
Producer
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Koka (producer) (announced)
2023
River of Freedom (Documentary) (producer)
2021
Te Waiora (TV Series documentary) (executive producer)
2021
Zero (Short) (executive producer)
2021
Washday (Short) (producer)
2020
Purea (Short) (producer)
-
Colonial Combat (TV Series) (executive producer - 10 episodes, 2019) (producer - 5 episodes)
- Kua Hinga te Kauri Nui (2019) - (executive producer)
- Sign of the Times (2019) - (executive producer)
- Eliminate the Negative (2019) - (executive producer)
- Dirty Secrets (2019) - (executive producer)
- A Star is Born (2019) - (executive producer)
- Nobody's Child (2019) - (executive producer)
- Break the Shackles (2019) - (executive producer)
- All Eyes on Me (2019) - (executive producer)
- Return of the Mack (2019) - (executive producer)
2019
Hinekura (Short) (executive producer)
2017
Laundry (Short) (producer)
2017
Misimpressions (Short) (producer)
2017
Beyond the Battalion (TV Movie documentary) (producer)
2016
Run It Straight (Short) (executive producer)
2014
Songs from the Inside (TV Series documentary) (producer - 8 episodes)
- Hope (2014) - (producer)
- Integrity (2014) - (producer)
- Courage (2014) - (producer)
- Commitment (2014) - (producer)
- Choices (2014) - (producer)
- Freedom (2014) - (producer)
- Beginnings (2014) - (producer)
- Episode #2.1 (2014) - (producer)
2008
Turangaarere: The John Pohe Story (TV Movie documentary) (producer)
Actor
2012
Sonny, My Older Brother (Short) as
Dad
2009
Mokopuna (Short) as
Dad
2007
The Ferryman as
Zane
2007
Eagle vs Shark as
Fight Extra
2006
Mirage (Short) as
Husband
2004
Forbidden Fury (Short) as
Good Cop
2004
Toy Boy (Short) as
Angelo
2004
Fracture as
Detective Harawira
1999
The Lost World (TV Series) as
Pintario
- Salvation (1999) - Pintario
1999
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? as
Nig Heke
1999
The Matrix as
Apoc
1996
Broken English as
Eddie
1995
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (TV Series) as
Cassius / Lead Bounty Hunter
- Centaur Mentor Journey (1996) - Cassius
- The Road to Calydon (1995) - Lead Bounty Hunter
1994
Once Were Warriors as
Nig Heke
1991
Old Scores
1983
The Makutu on Mrs Jones (Short) as
Tawhai Bennett (as Julian Davis)
Writer
2019
Colonial Combat (TV Series) (4 episodes)
- Episode #1.10 (2019)
- Kua Hinga te Kauri Nui (2019)
- All Eyes on Me (2019)
- Return of the Mack (2019)
2017
Beyond the Battalion (TV Movie documentary)
2008
Turangaarere: The John Pohe Story (TV Movie documentary)
Miscellaneous
2007
Eagle vs Shark (electronic press kit)
2003
Two Cars, One Night (Short) (caterer)
1995
Mysterious Island (TV Series) (unit assistant - 1 episode)
- Genesis (1995) - (unit assistant - as Tony Arahanga)
Cinematographer
2021
Te Waiora (TV Series documentary)
2020
Pixie: The Voice of Blue Smoke (TV Movie documentary)
Assistant Director
2019
Hinekura (Short) (first assistant director)
2006
Hawaikii (Short) (assistant director - as Sonny Arahanga)
Camera Department
1997
The Climb (gaffer: second unit - as Sonny Arahanga) / (grip: second unit - as Sonny Arahanga)
Music Department
2003
Two Cars, One Night (Short) (musician: atmos vocalist)
Self
2013
American Experience (TV Series documentary)
- War of the Worlds (2013)
Archive Footage
2005
The Matrix: Path of Neo (Video Game) as
Apoc
References
Julian Arahanga Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA