Location: Auckland
Age Range: 16 - 29
Ethnicity: Pacific Islander
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
View on ShowcastMaurea 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.
| Year | Role | Production | Company | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Leinata Heimuli's young wife | LOLO HEIMULI—THE CHAMPION MAKER. | Poporazzi Production | Jeremiah Tauamiti |
| 2025 | Actor | Toe Fai | Studio Kiin | Emele Ugavule |
| 2024 | Grandmother | ON GOD | Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington | Kaisa Fa'atui |
| 2024 | Voice | Thank Me Later | SoundCloud | WYNONA |
| 2024 | Collaborator | Tautala | Toi FWD | Fipe Tiresa Foai |
| 2023 | Vailoloto Sā Tauileva | 'O Le Pepelo, O le Gaoi ma le Pala'ai'- Wellington | IKenSo Production | Natano Keni & Sarita So |
| 2023 | Pasifika Contemporary Dancer | WOMAD23 | Le Moana | Tupe Lualua |
| 2022 | Sina | We Are Many | Circa Theatre | Sarai Ropeti |
| 2022 | Polina | Matenui | Toi Whakaari NZ Double Bill | Erina Daniels |
| 2022 | Over Stayer | Freedom Fighter | Toi Film | Tusi Tamasese |
| 2022 | Mentally ill Patient | Training Video | Terrace Counseling and Therapy | Dr. Diane Mclndeo |
| 2022 | Pasifika Contemporary dancer | NZ Sports Award | Le Moana | Tupe Lualua & Andy Faiaoga |
| 2022 | Tongan Queen | Samoa's Bat Girl Podcast | Where My Writers At Production | Tatia Timoti |
| 2022 | Maker | Measina Festival 22 | Le Moana | Maurea Perez-Varea |
| 2021 | Woman | Songs Of Protest | Toi Whakaari NZ | Tupe Lualua & Mitch Tawhi-Thomas |
| 2021 | Lupe | L.U.T.E | Le Moana | Albert Latailakepa & Kaisa Valu |
| 2021 | Mother | I.T.O.E.T | Toi Whakaari NZ | Vaughan Slinn |
| 2021 | Diana | Room 237 | Toi Whakaari - Screen Test | Vaughan Slinn |
| 2021 | Woman | Untitled | Toi Film | Asha Barr |
| 2020 | 50's Chick | Costume Show Case | Toi Whakaari NZ Drama School | Toi Whakaari NZ Drama School |
| 2020 | Creature | Maetu | FWD - Toi Whakaari NZ | Shania Boutsady |
| 2020 | Mother | Blood Wedding | Toi Whakaari NZ | Heather Timms & Erina Daniels |
| 2019 | Princesses Leia | Out Of Space Pantomime | Waiuku Theatre | Liam Hagenson |