MAUREA PEREZ-VAREA

Location: Auckland

Age Range: 16 - 29

Ethnicity: Pacific Islander

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Dark Brown

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Bio

Maurea Perez-Varea is a dynamic Pacific Islander performer whose talents span acting, dance, and voice work. She brings a unique energy and authenticity to every role she undertakes. A graduate of Toi Whakaari NZ Drama School with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting, Maurea has honed her craft across theatre, contemporary dance, film, and voiceover projects. Her theatre credits include powerful performances in productions such as Sā Tauileva 'O Le Pepelo, O le Gaoi ma le Pala'ai' and Songs of Protest, while her dance work has seen her perform at events like WOMAD23 as a Pasifika contemporary dancer. She has also contributed her voice to projects including Samoa’s Bat Girl Podcast and music recordings, showcasing her versatility across mediums. Known for her creativity, dedication, and compelling stage presence, Maurea is passionate about telling stories that resonate, inspire, and celebrate diverse perspectives. She is a proud member of Actors Equity NZ and M.E.A.A., represented by McLeod Management.


Credits

YearRoleProductionCompanyDirector
2025Leinata Heimuli's young wife LOLO HEIMULI—THE CHAMPION MAKER.Poporazzi ProductionJeremiah Tauamiti
2025ActorToe FaiStudio KiinEmele Ugavule
2024GrandmotherON GODTe Herenga Waka - Victoria University of WellingtonKaisa Fa'atui
2024VoiceThank Me LaterSoundCloudWYNONA
2024Collaborator TautalaToi FWDFipe Tiresa Foai
2023Vailoloto Sā Tauileva'O Le Pepelo, O le Gaoi ma le Pala'ai'- WellingtonIKenSo ProductionNatano Keni & Sarita So
2023Pasifika Contemporary DancerWOMAD23Le MoanaTupe Lualua
2022SinaWe Are ManyCirca TheatreSarai Ropeti
2022PolinaMatenuiToi Whakaari NZ Double BillErina Daniels
2022Over StayerFreedom FighterToi Film Tusi Tamasese
2022Mentally ill Patient Training Video Terrace Counseling and TherapyDr. Diane Mclndeo
2022Pasifika Contemporary dancerNZ Sports AwardLe MoanaTupe Lualua & Andy Faiaoga
2022Tongan QueenSamoa's Bat Girl PodcastWhere My Writers At ProductionTatia Timoti
2022MakerMeasina Festival 22Le MoanaMaurea Perez-Varea
2021WomanSongs Of ProtestToi Whakaari NZ Tupe Lualua & Mitch Tawhi-Thomas
2021LupeL.U.T.ELe MoanaAlbert Latailakepa & Kaisa Valu
2021MotherI.T.O.E.TToi Whakaari NZVaughan Slinn
2021DianaRoom 237Toi Whakaari - Screen TestVaughan Slinn
2021WomanUntitledToi FilmAsha Barr
202050's ChickCostume Show CaseToi Whakaari NZ Drama SchoolToi Whakaari NZ Drama School
2020CreatureMaetuFWD - Toi Whakaari NZShania Boutsady
2020MotherBlood WeddingToi Whakaari NZHeather Timms & Erina Daniels
2019Princesses LeiaOut Of Space PantomimeWaiuku TheatreLiam Hagenson