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Pua Magasiva
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| Born | 10 August 1980 |
| Died | 11 May 2019 (aged 38) Wellington, New Zealand
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| Education | St Patrick's College |
| Occupation | Actor, Radio Presenter |
| Years active | 1999–2019 |
| Spouse(s) |
Kourtney Ngaamo
(m. 2012; div. 2015) Elizabeth Sadler (m. 2018)
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| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Robbie Magasiva (brother) |
Pua Magasiva (10 August 1980 – 11 May 2019) was a New Zealand actor of Samoan descent, best known for his roles as Shane Clarke, the Red Ranger from Power Rangers Ninja Storm, and Vinnie Kruse in the soap opera Shortland Street, both co-starring with Sally Martin. He was also one of the co-hosts of radio station Flava.
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Biography
Magasiva was born in Apia, Samoa, but raised in Wellington, New Zealand, since he was two years old. He was the younger brother of actor Robbie Magasiva. It was Robbie who inspired Magasiva to become an actor, after being signed up with an acting agency and acquiring small roles. In 1999, he made a minor appearance on Shortland Street as Elvis Iosefa, a relative of Louie Iosefa (played by Shimpal Lelisi). Then in 2001, he landed a role in a six-part Māori language television series called Aroha. The series went on to screen at the International Film Festival in Auckland, receiving critical praise. Finally in 2003, Magasiva made the leading roles in both Power Rangers: Ninja Storm (which included a guest appearance by Robbie in one episode) and Shortland Street. He stayed on Shortland Street until 2006. By then, he played the title character in the comedy film Sione's Wedding, which starred his brother Robbie. In 2007, he appeared in the horror film 30 Days of Night. In 2009, Magasiva made guest appearances in Diplomatic Immunity and Outrageous Fortune. In 2011, he returned as Vinnie Kruse on Shortland Street.
Outside his work on television and film, Magasiva acted in theatre, including Two Days in Dream in 2003 (written by Mario Gaoa and directed by Colin Mitchell). In 2008, he co-starred with brother Robbie in the play Where We Once Belonged. Magasiva also appeared in nine Lift Plus commercials in New Zealand and also took over his brother's role as the Small Blacks TV News presenter opposite Conrad Snakey Smith. In January 2017, he helped pull a man from his burning car.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2001 | The Other Side of Heaven | Finau | |
| Aidiko Insane | Phoebus | ||
| 2004 | Haka & Siva | Siva | Short film |
| 2006 | Sione's Wedding | Sione | |
| Uso | Ranatonga | Short film | |
| 2007 | 30 Days of Night | Malekai Hamm | |
| 2010 | Matariki | Sergeant Wolfgram | |
| 2011 | Panic at Rock Island | TK | |
| 2012 | Sione's 2: Unfinished Business | Sione | Final film role |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999; 2003–2006; 2011–2018 | Shortland Street | Elvis Iosefa (1999) Nurse Vinnie Kruse (2003–2006, 2011–2018) |
308 episodes |
| 2002 | Revelations - The Initial Journey | Greg Davies | Episode: "Unfinished Business" |
| 2003 | Power Rangers Ninja Storm | Shane Clarke / Red Wind Ranger | 38 episodes |
| 2004 | Power Rangers Dino Thunder | 2 episodes | |
| What Now? | Himself | "Episode #23.2" | |
| 2009 | Diplomatic Immunity | The Niu | Episode: "Boris the Spider" |
| Outrageous Fortune | Issac | 5 episodes | |
| 2011 | East West 101 | Ned Rewiti | Episode: "Ned Rewiti" |
| 2013–2019 | Small Blacks TV | Himself | |
| 2014 | Flat3 | Winston | Episode: "The Game" |
See also
In Spanish: Pua Magasiva para niños
