Tomika Whiu

Actor

Tomika Whiu (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāiterangi, Ngāti Maniapoto) is a commanding actor, story teller and cultural leader.

With 35 years performing with legendary kapa haka group Te Waka Huia, Tomika brings a lifetime of embodied tikanga Māori to every role. His fluency in Te Reo Māori and deep knowledge of Te Ao Māori make him a trusted voice in the rising wave of indigenous storytelling.

Tomika’s breakout screen role was as Aorangi in Lee Tamahori’s powerful historical epic The Convert, opposite Guy Pearce. He followed this with a compelling performance in the internationally acclaimed film Ka Whawhai Tonu, opposite Cliff Curtis and Temuera Morrison. 

In the Whakaata Māori series End Of The Valley, Tomika’s gravitas anchors the drama's emotional core, and his recent performance as Uncle Heta in short film Rapido no doubt assisted the film with it’s Best Live Action Short Film win at the 2025 Toronto imagineNATIVE Film Festival.

Whether embodying a warrior, elder, father, or silent protector; Tomika brings a quiet strength, cultural authenticity, and an unmistakable mana to every frame.

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Hair Colour
White
Location
Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau
Age Range
50 - 65

Ethnicity
Māori
Height
188cm
Eye Colour
Brown

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Showreel

Full CV

• Credits

  Feature Film
  2024 - Ka Whawhai Tonu - Hitiri Te Paerata - Director - Mike Jonathan
  2024 - The Convert - Aorangi - Director - Lee Tamahori

  Television
  2025 - End Of The Valley - Taumata Kairangi (Lead) Director - Richard Curtis
  2022 - Kairākau: season 2 - Tionga (Lead) Director - Multiple
  2015 - Kairākau - Tohuteiki (Lead) - Director - Multiple

  Theatre
  2023 - In The Height - Kevin Rosario (Lead) - Director - Jason Te Mete
  2011 - Arohanui - Paretoi (Lead) - Director - Jim Moriarty

  Short Film
  2024 - Rapido - Uncle Hepa - Director - Richard Curtis

  Commercial
  2024 - Waipuna Hospice - Visiting Friend - Director - Chris Clark

• Skills

  Kapa Haka
  Dancer
  Sailing