Uli Latukefu
| Uli Latukefu | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Talia'uli Latukefu c. 1983 (age 31–32)[1] Australia |
| Nationality | Tonga |
| Occupation | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Known for | Marco Polo (2014–present) |
Talia'uli "Uli" Latukefu (born c. 1983) is an Australian actor and singer, best known for his role as Byamba in the American Netflix series Marco Polo (2014–present). He is also known for his role as Father Matteo in the psychological thriller miniseries Devil's Playground and as "Kool Kris" in the Chris Lilley mockumentary series Jonah from Tonga. In 2004, he was a contestant in the reality singing competition series Australian Idol.
Of Tongan descent, Latukefu is a graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and stands at nearly 7 feet 0 inches (2.13 m).[2] He is married to Pamela Savieti and currently lives in Sydney.[3]
References
- ↑ "Uli Latukefu brings passion for humour to Jesus role". The Courier Mail. 14 March 2009. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ↑ "Former Idol judges Kyle, Marcia, Mark and Dicko reunited on Kiis FM sparks rumours of show’s return". The Daily Telegraph. 7 September 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ↑ "Creators and Cast of ‘Marco Polo’ Discuss Their World-Spanning, $90 Million Show". The New York Observer. 12 November 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2015.