Iwi: Ngai Tuhoe, Ngati Pukenga ki Manaia
Fluent in Te Reo Māori
Manaia Ruiha Hall
- Locations
- Regional North Island NZ
- Age
- 16
- Ethnicity
- Māori
- Age Range
- 13 - 18
- Height
- 152cm / 4ft 12in
- Bust/Chest
- 84cm / 33in
- Waist
- 64cm / 25in
- Hips
- 76cm / 30in
Bio
Manaia Ruiha Hall is GCM’s up and coming talent. Her acting career and first major role was playing the lead Daisy on We Were Dangerous. When she is not on screens, Manaia is a passionate singer and inspiring athlete. Hall embodies independence and is a fiercely strong and empowered wahine. Her connection to her whanau and friends is deep-rooted, and she cherishes these relationships dearly.
Manaia is a passionate advocate for Te reo Māori, consistently striving to uplift and promote our language and culture. Hall is a compassionate and nurturing individual, always ready to go above and beyond for her whanau and craft.
Film
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | We Were Dangerous | Daisy - Lead | Madman Films & Piki Films Ltd, dir: Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu | Feature Film |
Training
| Year | Description | Institution / Presenter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2022 | Maori Sports - Tieru - focused team work skills | Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngati Kahungunu Te Wairoa | ||
| 2021-2022 | Waka Ama | Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngati Kahungunu Te Wairoa | ||
| 2021-2022 | Basketball Team | Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngati Kahungunu Te Wairoa | ||
| 2016-2022 | Kapa Haka | Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngati Kahungunu Te Wairoa | ||
| 2016-2022 | Te Reo Māori | Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngati Kahungunu Te Wairoa | ||
| 2018-2021 | Netball Team | Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngati Kahungunu Te Wairoa |
Languages
Advanced: European | Te Reo Māori
Accents
Intermediate: Māori | New Zealand
Sports
Intermediate: Badminton | Basketball | Cycling | Kayaking | Mountain Biking | Mountain Climbing | Netball | Ping Pong / Table Tennis | Running / Jogging | Soccer | Swimming | Tennis | Trampoline | Volleyball | Yoga
Driving & Flying
Intermediate: Go-karting
Singing Range
Mezzo
Singing Styles
Intermediate: Blues | Contemporary | General | Lip Sync | Popular
Dance
Intermediate: Māori