I am a professional surfer and actress from Australia. I’ve come to Aotearoa to connect back with my roots and learn about my Ancestors and whakapapa; to learn more about who I am. Through surfing, I have travelled around the world and explored so many cultures. Now, it’s time to explore mine. It is something I am very passionate about.
I’ve been surfing since I was 4 years old. My Dad taught me how to surf as he is part of the Industry making surfboards. All my life, that’s all I ever wanted to do, acting hadn’t ever crossed my mind, until the opportunity arose from my sponsors. The casting for Surviving Summer was an open casting call, they reached out to many surfers around Australia to Audition, and they also reached out to brands, such as Billabong, (my sponsor). My team managers knew straight away that I would be a great fit, so they encouraged me to do it. Mind you, I really didn’t want to, I couldn’t see myself as an ‘Actress,’ but with a big push from my Parents, I went on to audition and ended up getting the role. I was stoked.
I feel most alive and creative when I’m in the Moana; surfing. I was grateful enough to translate this through to my acting, as my character represented someone who had the same love for the ocean as I did. It didn’t really feel like I was having to act, I was just simply being me!
No doubt, the Ocean brings so much freedom in my life. When I’m surfing, all of my thoughts and worries go away. It’s just me and the sea. It’s a place where I can always rely on to make me feel safe, happy and calm. There’s no place like it.
The ocean and water is definitely my place of healing. I don’t have a core memory, but for me, when I feel most happy and grounded is when I am surfing my home break Little Cove in Noosa Heads with my Whānau.
My favourite piece of Jewellery is the Aquamarine Gold Blossom and Fleur whakakai. They really resonate with me. I love wearing gold Jewellery, and my birthstone also happens to be Aquamarine. Associated with the sea, aquamarine evokes a feeling of serenity and tranquillity, just like how I feel when I’m in the Moana.
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