Hori Ahipene
Hori Ahipene is an actor and director in theatre, film and television in New Zealand. He's also an award winning playwright with the Māori play Hide 'n Seek co-written with Hone Kouka.[1] He became a well known face in New Zealand for his dramatic performances in films such as Jubilee (2000) as well as parts in The Piano (1993) and a guest role Xena:Warrior Princess in 2001. A versatile actor he has also played lead roles in television sketch series including the 1990s hit Skitz, The Semisis, Telly Laughs and Away Laughing.[2] Most recently he was in the core cast of Maddigan's Quest and currently playing the role of Angel in the television drama Outrageous Fortune.[3] He is an accomplished director with more than 15 years in the arts industry. He was a senior director on Skitz as well as long running Māori-language programmes Korero Mai and Pukana. He was a creator and co-writer of the sitcom B&B with comedian Te Radar for Māori Television.
Ahipene studied acting at Toi Whakaari New Zealand Drama School. He graduated in 1989. He has worked in theatre as an actor and as a theatre director.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Mokopuna | Protestor | Short film |
| 1993 | Piano, TheThe Piano | Mutu | |
| 1994 | Rapa Nui | Overseer | |
| 1996 | Chicken | Mourner | |
| 2000 | Jubilee | Potu Williams | |
| 2003 | Legend of Johnny Lingo, TheThe Legend of Johnny Lingo | Pioi | |
| 2006 | Perfect Creature | Parishioner | |
| 2017 | Te Makutu (The Curse) | The Ruanuku | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Away Laughing | Various | TV series |
| 1993 | Skitzo | Various | TV series |
| 1993 | Radio Wha Waho | Hemana | TV series |
| 1996 | Telly Laughs | Various | TV series |
| 1998 | Semisis, TheThe Semisis | Sia | TV series |
| 1998 | Shortland Street | Eddie Heka | TV series |
| 1999 | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys | Brutus | "Love on the Rocks" |
| 2000 | Jack of All Trades | Blackbeard | "The Floundering Father", "Shark Bait" |
| 2001 | Xena: Warrior Princess | Ferragus | "Many Happy Returns" |
| 2002 | Mercy Peak | Jimmy | "The Most Deserving" |
| 2002 | Mataku | Charlie | "The Heirloom" |
| 2006 | Maddigan's Quest | Tane | Regular role |
| 2008 | Legend of the Seeker | Gunther | "Bounty" |
| 2009-10 | Outrageous Fortune | Angel | Recurring role |
| 2011 | Waitangi: What Really Happened | Tohunga | TV film |
| 2016 | Terry Teo | Protest Leader | "Head to Head" |
Notes
- ↑ New Zealand Book Council. Retrieved 7 November 2009
- ↑ The frangipani is dead: contemporary Pacific art in New Zealand, 1985-2000 by Karen Stevenson, p.205
- ↑ Outrageous Fortune. Retrieved 7 November 2009