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| '''Pua Magasiva''' (10 August 1980<ref name="spotlight">{{cite news |last1=Owen |first1=Catrin |title=Pua Magasiva's life in the spotlight and the 'demons' behind it |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/118095880/pua-magasivas-life-in-the-spotlight-and-the-demons-behind-it |accessdate=18 December 2019 |publisher=Stuff (website) |language=en}}</ref> – 11 May 2019) was a New Zealand actor of ], best known for his roles as ], the Red Ranger from '']'', and ] in New Zealand soap opera '']''. He was also one of the co-hosts of New Zealand radio station ]. On the 11th May 2019 Magasiva |
'''Pua Magasiva''' (10 August 1980<ref name="spotlight">{{cite news |last1=Owen |first1=Catrin |title=Pua Magasiva's life in the spotlight and the 'demons' behind it |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/118095880/pua-magasivas-life-in-the-spotlight-and-the-demons-behind-it |accessdate=18 December 2019 |publisher=Stuff (website) |language=en}}</ref> – 11 May 2019) was a New Zealand actor of ], best known for his roles as ], the Red Ranger from '']'', and ] in New Zealand soap opera '']''. He was also one of the co-hosts of New Zealand radio station ]. On the 11th May 2019 Magasiva committed suicide, leaving behind his wife and daughter.{{citation needed|date=January 2020}} | ||
| ==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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| Outside his work on television and film, Magasiva acted in theatre, including ''Two Days in Dream'' in 2003 (written by ], member of the Naked Samoans, and directed by Colin Mitchell). Another play that he acted in was ''Sex with Strangers'', which was written by Mitchell, though ''Two Days in Dream'' was well received by critics. In 2008, he co-starred with brother Robbie in the play ''Where We Once Belonged''. Magasiva also appeared in nine ] commercials in New Zealand and also took over his brother's role as the Small Blacks TV News presenter opposite Conrad ''Snakey'' Smith. In January 2017, he helped pull a man from his burning car.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Cowlishaw |first1=Shane |title=Shortland Street star real-life hero <!-- print title is shown; online title is "Shortland Street star Pua Magasiva helps save motorist" -->|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/88244287/shortland-street-star-pua-magasiva-helps-save-motorist|accessdate=11 January 2017|work=]|date=10 January 2017|page=A5}}</ref> | Outside his work on television and film, Magasiva acted in theatre, including ''Two Days in Dream'' in 2003 (written by ], member of the Naked Samoans, and directed by Colin Mitchell). Another play that he acted in was ''Sex with Strangers'', which was written by Mitchell, though ''Two Days in Dream'' was well received by critics. In 2008, he co-starred with brother Robbie in the play ''Where We Once Belonged''. Magasiva also appeared in nine ] commercials in New Zealand and also took over his brother's role as the Small Blacks TV News presenter opposite Conrad ''Snakey'' Smith. In January 2017, he helped pull a man from his burning car.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Cowlishaw |first1=Shane |title=Shortland Street star real-life hero <!-- print title is shown; online title is "Shortland Street star Pua Magasiva helps save motorist" -->|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/88244287/shortland-street-star-pua-magasiva-helps-save-motorist|accessdate=11 January 2017|work=]|date=10 January 2017|page=A5}}</ref> | ||
| ==Assault & Suicide== | |||
| On May 11th 2019 Pua Magasiva committed suicide, but on December 18th 2019 a name suppression was lifted, revealing that Pua Magasiva had been convicted of domestic assault against his wife, in April. Pua was sentenced to 70 hours of community work, and six months of supervision. <ref>https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/115766486/late-actor-pua-magasiva-attacked-wife-and-coerced-her-into-helping-keep-his-name-secret</ref> | |||
| ==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| Pua Magasiva | |
|---|---|
 Magasiva played the fictional nurse Vinnie Kruse in Shortland Street | |
| Born | (1980-08-10)10 August 1980 Apia, Samoa |
| Died | 11 May 2019(2019-05-11) (aged 38) Wellington, New Zealand |
| Education | St Patrick's College |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Radio Presenter |
| Years active | 1999–2019 |
| Spouse(s) |
Kourtney Magasiva
(m. 2012; div. 2015) Lizz Sadler (m. 2018) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Robbie Magasiva (brother) |
Pua Magasiva (10 August 1980 – 11 May 2019) was a New Zealand actor of Samoan descent, best known for his roles as Shane Clarke, the Red Ranger from Power Rangers Ninja Storm, and Vinnie Kruse in New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He was also one of the co-hosts of New Zealand radio station Flava. On the 11th May 2019 Magasiva committed suicide, leaving behind his wife and daughter.
Biography
Magasiva was born in Apia, Samoa, but raised in Wellington, New Zealand, since he was two years old. He was the younger brother of actor Robbie Magasiva. It was Robbie who inspired Magasiva to become an actor, after being signed up with an acting agency and acquiring small roles. In 1999, he made a minor appearance on Shortland Street as Elvis Iosefa, a relative of Louie Iosefa (played by Shimpal Lelisi). Then in 2001, he landed a role in a six-part Māori language television series called Aroha. The series went on to screen at the International Film Festival in Auckland, receiving critical praise. Finally in 2003, Magasiva made the leading roles in both Power Rangers: Ninja Storm (which included a guest appearance by Robbie in one episode) and Shortland Street. He stayed on Shortland Street until 2006. By then, he played the title character in the comedy film Sione's Wedding, which starred his brother Robbie and other members of the Naked Samoans. In 2007, he appeared in the horror film 30 Days of Night. In 2009, Magasiva made guest appearances in Diplomatic Immunity and Outrageous Fortune. In 2011, he returned as Vinnie Kruse on Shortland Street.
Outside his work on television and film, Magasiva acted in theatre, including Two Days in Dream in 2003 (written by Mario Gaoa, member of the Naked Samoans, and directed by Colin Mitchell). Another play that he acted in was Sex with Strangers, which was written by Mitchell, though Two Days in Dream was well received by critics. In 2008, he co-starred with brother Robbie in the play Where We Once Belonged. Magasiva also appeared in nine Lift Plus commercials in New Zealand and also took over his brother's role as the Small Blacks TV News presenter opposite Conrad Snakey Smith. In January 2017, he helped pull a man from his burning car.
Assault & Suicide
On May 11th 2019 Pua Magasiva committed suicide, but on December 18th 2019 a name suppression was lifted, revealing that Pua Magasiva had been convicted of domestic assault against his wife, in April. Pua was sentenced to 70 hours of community work, and six months of supervision.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Other Side of Heaven | Finau | |
| 2001 | Aidiko Insane | Phoebus | |
| 2004 | Haka & Siva | Siva | Short |
| 2006 | Sione's Wedding | Sione | |
| Uso | Ranatonga | Short | |
| 2007 | 30 Days of Night | Malekai Hamm | |
| 2010 | Matariki | Sergeant Wolfgram | |
| 2011 | Panic at Rock Island | TK | |
| 2012 | Sione's 2: Unfinished Business | Sione | Final film role |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994; 1999; 2003–2006; 2011–2018 | Shortland Street | Elvis Iosefa (1992, 1999) Nurse Vinnie Kruse (2003–2006, 2011–2018) |
308 episodes |
| 2002 | Revelations - The Initial Journey | Greg Davies | Episode: "Unfinished Business" |
| 2003 | Power Rangers Ninja Storm | Shane Clarke Red Wind Ranger |
38 episodes |
| 2004 | Power Rangers Dino Thunder | Shane Clarke Red Wind Ranger |
2 episodes |
| What Now? | Himself | "Episode #23.2" | |
| 2009 | Diplomatic Immunity | The Niu | Episode: "Boris the Spider" |
| Outrageous Fortune | Issac | 5 episodes | |
| 2011 | East West 101 | Ned Rewiti | Episode: "Ned Rewiti" |
| 2013–2019 | Small Blacks TV | Himself | |
| 2014 | Flat3 | Winston | Episode: "The Game" |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Power Rangers Ninja Storm | Red Ranger |
References
- "Pua Magasiva honoured with jersey, black armbands by St Pat's College First XV". 15 May 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
- "Wellington high school farewells former First XV player Pua Magasiva during rugby match". 15 May 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
- ^ Owen, Catrin. "Pua Magasiva's life in the spotlight and the 'demons' behind it". Stuff (website). Retrieved 18 December 2019.
- ^ Fonseka, Dileepa; Earley, Melanie (12 May 2019). "Pua Magasiva's family acknowledges 'outpouring of love' for former Shortland Street Star". Stuff (website). Retrieved 18 December 2019.
- Cowlishaw, Shane (10 January 2017). "Shortland Street star real-life hero". The Press. p. A5. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/115766486/late-actor-pua-magasiva-attacked-wife-and-coerced-her-into-helping-keep-his-name-secret
External links
Categories:- 1980 births
- 2019 deaths
- 20th-century New Zealand male actors
- 21st-century New Zealand male actors
- Actors of Samoan descent
- Flava (New Zealand)
- New Zealand male film actors
- New Zealand male soap opera actors
- New Zealand male television actors
- New Zealand people of Samoan descent
- People from Apia
- Samoan emigrants to New Zealand
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