![]() “I told her to follow her dream and I’ve been her number one supporter ever since. We were the first lot of graduates to go through that programme.”ĭespite Tania being steered away from dance, when Te Ao showed a flair for performance and kapa haka, the proud mum was determined her daughter should pursue her passion. From there, I changed courses, signing up to major in political science and Māori development. “It was my way of rebelling, but when Dad realised I wasn’t studying, he made me come home to work with our people, to remind me what was important. ![]() He and my grandmother were determined my sister and I would have opportunities beyond shearing and forestry.”īut rather than attend her accounting lectures, Tania entered dance competitions. She continues, “My original dream was to study dance at the performing arts school in Auckland, but Dad signed me up to study accounting. Which is how Tania found herself at the University of Waikato. Then in the ‘90s, we got into hip-hop and all that MC Hammer stuff, but my dad insisted all his kids went to uni.” SHare the love with breakwater merch A new, limited edition Breakwater t-shirt is available at both dispensaries now This Tarot-inspired tee was thoughtfully designed by one of our employees, who won 1st place for her t-shirt design in our second annual employee art contest, held in September during the Roselle Park Arts Festival. Laughing, Tania confirms, “I was one of the first girls to breakdance back in the ‘80s in Gisborne – doing head spins, back spins and windmills. Te Ao will always be grateful to her mum, Tania Rina Rauna, for being her biggest supporter. Smiling, the 29-year-old explains, “Mike Gillespie is married to Anna Hutchison from Go Girls and a few years ago, they were flying back to New Zealand to visit Anna’s family with their new bubs, which is how Mike happened to watch Head High on the plane.” Photos / Zoe Harata Photography / Sylvie Whinrayįrom local dramas to playing Jason Momoa’s wife in a Hollywood blockbuster, Te Ao o Hinepehinga Rauna is taking the showbiz world by storm.Īfter starring in New Zealand’s favourite soap Shortland Street, the East Coast actress’ career is going global – and she owes it all to a high-flying Hollywood agent who stumbled upon her stunning performance in the rugby drama Head High. After starring in Shortland Street, Te Ao o Hinepehinga Rauna’s career is going global, set to star alongside Jason Momoa in an upcoming movie.
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