Andy Tilo-Faiaoga
- Locations
- Auckland
- Ethnicity
- Pacific Islander, Polynesian, Samoan
- Age Range
- 27 - 37
- Height
- 187cm / 6ft 2in
- Bust/Chest
- 104cm / 41in
- Waist
- 96cm / 38in
- Hips
- 100cm / 39in
Bio
Andy is an experienced arts professional with over 15 years of experience. Working in dance, visual arts, movement, and theatre, acting, and stunts both nationally and internationally. Over the last five years Andy has been fortunate enough to work on a few major feature films and Drama series including Avatar: Way of Water directed by James Cameron, Evil Dead Rise directed by Lee Cronin, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom directed by James Wan and New Zealand feature Red White and Brass directed by Damon Fepula’i. 2024 we will see Andy in two new productions series Chief of War directed by Justin Choon and Time Bandits directed by Taika Waititi.
Andy has featured in the premier theatre shows ‘1918’ and ‘Fatu Na Totō’ and ‘Purple Onion’ directed by Tupe Lualua, and in dance theatre shows ‘Shel We’ and ‘14 Malone Road’ directed and choreographed by Tupua Tigafua that have headlined at Masina Festivals, Pacific Dance Festivals, and Kia Mau Festivals. Andy has been a lead dancer for the world-renowned choreographer Neil Ieremia and the internationally acclaimed contemporary dance company ‘Black Grace’.
Film
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Avatar | Stunts | dir: James Cameron | Feature Film |
| 2023 | Red White and Brass | Aleki | dir: Damon Fepula'i | Feature Film |
| 2023 | Evil Dead: Rise | Stunt Double | dir: Lee Cronin | Feature Film |
Television
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Aquaman 2 | Action Extra | dir: James Wan | Drama |
| 2023 | Tangata Pasifika Coverage | Stuntman | Drama |
Theatre
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | O le Pepelo, Le Gaoi Ma Le Pala'ai | Masina FaAgalemū | ATC / dir. Natano Keni | |
| 2023 | 14 Malone Road | Le Moana dir: Tupua Tigafua | ||
| 2021 | Shel We | Dancer | BIBU Festival, dir: Tupua Tigafua, Sweeden | |
| 2018 | Aumaga | Le Moana : Tupe Lualua | ||
| 2015-2018 | 1918 | Dancer | Le Moana : Tupe Lualua | |
| 2017 | Purple Oniion | Dancer | Le Moana : Tupe Lualua | |
| 2015 | Fatu Na Totō’ | Father | Le Moana : Tupe Lualua | |
| DANCE & CHOREOGRAPHY CREDITS: | ||||
| 2018-2020 | Contemporary Dance Tutor - Various Stage & Dance Theatre work | Te Kahui Auaha School of Arts | ||
| 2016-2019 | Choreographer of Dance | Le Moana Limited | ||
| 2016-2021 | Contemporary Tutor Various Dance | Whitireia Performing Arts School |
Training
| Year | Description | Institution / Presenter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Acting Workshop | Nina Nawalowalo | ||
| 2014 | Bachelor of Applied Arts | Performing Arts Whitireia, Wellington | ||
| 2012-2014 | Internship - Dance | Black Grace, Auckland | ||
| 2010 | Diploma of Sport and Exercise Science | Sport and Health Waikato Institute of Technology, Hamilton | ||
| 2008 | Certificate in Urban Nesian Arts | Performing Arts Auckland University of Technology, Auckland |
Languages
Intermediate: Samoan
Accents
Advanced: New Zealand | Pacific Islander | Samoan
Intermediate: American - Californian | American - General | American - Southern | Australian | Māori | Russian | Standard US | Tongan
Sports
Advanced: Athletics | Boxing | Cycling | Gym | Rugby League | Rugby Union | Running / Jogging | Touch Football | Volleyball
Intermediate: Archery | Badminton | Baseball | Basketball | Baton | Bungee Jumping | Cricket | Darts | Fishing | Golf | Grid Iron | Hockey | Jet Ski | Jump Rope | Karate | Kayaking | Kick Boxing | Lawn Bowls | Martial Arts | Mountain Biking | Netball | Pilates | Ping Pong / Table Tennis | Rock Climbing | Rowing | Shooting | Sledding | Soccer | Softball | Speed Walking | Swimming | Ten Pin Bowling | Wrestling | Yoga
Circus & Horse
Intermediate: Body Costume | Horse Riding | Stage Combat | Stilt Walking
Driving & Flying
Advanced: Driving (general)
Intermediate: Drag Racing | Farm Equipment | Go-karting | Van
Stunts & Weapons
Intermediate: High Falls | Military Drill | Stunts | Weapons
Singing Range
Tenor
Singing Styles
Advanced: General
Intermediate: Choral | Show
Musical Instruments
Intermediate: Drums
Dance
Advanced: Choreography | Hip Hop | Māori
Intermediate: Ballet | Ballroom | Country | Disco | General Movement | Jazz | Line Dancing | Traditional