Erolia Ifopo is a New Zealand-based artist and one of the founding members of Pacific Underground, a performing arts collective that celebrates the heritage of Pacific Islanders in New Zealand. Ifopo is a multidisciplinary artist who specializes in music, theatre, and dance. She has been involved in numerous projects and performances that explore Pacific Island culture, identity, and social issues. As an actor, writer, producer and director of Samoan descent, living in New Zealand her contributions to the arts and Pacific communities in New Zealand have been significant and impactful.
Biography Erolia Ifopo has also been involved with many Pacific theatre companies, including Pacific Underground and Fresh Ink. In 2011, she was awarded the Awards in Oral History for her work with the Samoan community in the Christchurch earthquakes. Some of her notable works include the play "Fresh Off The Boat" and "Romeo and Tusi" by co-written by Oscar Kightley and Erolia Ifopo. She has also performed in various theatre productions, including "Horizons".
Television and Shorts +YearSeriesRoleNotesRef1992-1998Shortland StreetActorTelevision series1998The SemisisWriterSketch Show2001Aroha - Haka & SivaActorTV Mini-series
Theatre Selected list of theatre activity +YearPlayRoleNotesRef1996Tatau: Rites of PassageActor/WriterAotea Centre, Auckland1992HorizonsActorPerforming Arts Centre, Christchurch1997Dawn RaidsActorHerald Theatre, Auckland1997-2000Romeo & TusiWriterWellington, Auckland, Christchurch 1998Frangipani PerfumeDirectorWellington1993Fresh off the boatActorFree Theatre, Christchurch1993Gifted and FreshActor2001The Native ChefActor/WriterMasi Cafe, Wellington Fringe Festival2001Butter LovingDirector2019ScholarsDirector
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