Kiri Naik
- Age Range
- 19 - 27
- Ethnicity
- Maori
- Locations
- Auckland
- Height
- 162cm / 5ft 4in
- Bust/Chest
- 84cm / 33in
- Waist
- 71cm / 28in
- Hips
- 98cm / 39in
International Representation
- Untitled Entertainment - (US Manager)
Bio
Kiri Naik is
a New Zealand actress based in Auckland who is of Maori (Ngati Maniapoto),
English, Indian and Samoan descent.
Having recently graduated from Unitec in Performing arts for screen and theatre, Kiri is steadily making her mark in the New Zealand industry.
Studying at Unitec provided a range of creative outlets in which she was able to explore and express herself through Kapa Haka, film acting and devised theatre pieces. The cultural integration of Maoritanga and contemporary acting at Unitec created a deep connection to her heritage and passion for storytelling. Her most memorable and challenged role was as Emilia in ‘Othello’ directed by Eleanor Bishop.
In 2018, Kiri was cast in Kura, in the supporting role of ‘Trinity’, Kura went on to win the TVNZ’s New Blood Web Series competition for 2018 and will continue production in 2019 with the character of Trinity reappearing.
Kiri’s screen debut was the in role of ‘Lonely Girl’ for PlayStation directed by Garth Davis which aired globally and was launched at the 2018 NBA finals.
Web Series
| Year | Production | Role | Production Company / Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kura | Trinity | Kura Productions |
| 2018 | Kura (Pilot) | Trinity | TVNZ New Blood |
Theatre
| Year | Production | Role | Production Company / Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Marriage Of Figaro | Marcelina | Unitec, dir. Elena Stejko |
| 2017 | Othello | Emilia | Unitec, dir. Eleanor Bishop |
| 2016 | Away | Coral | Unitec, dir. John Davies |
| 2016 | When Sun And Moon Collide | Travis | Unitec, dir. Abigail Greenwood |
| 2016 | Richard III | Murderer 2 | Unitec, dir. Elizabeth Hawthorne |
| 2015 | A Dolls House | Nora | Unitec, dir. Elizabeth Hawthorne |
| 2011 | Alice In Wonderland | Tweedle Dum | Selwyn College, dir. Duncan Allan |
Short Film
| Year | Production | Role | Production Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Burner | Hannah | Chillbox Creative, dir. Mukilan Thangamani | Short Film |
| 2016 | Left Behind Life | Kerry | Unitec, dir. Trina Peterrs | Short Film |
Commercial
| Year | Production | Role | Production Company / Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Volkswagen: The Wait (North America Only) | Hero Driver | Dir. Garth Davis |
| 2018 | TVNZ | Cafe Girl | Dir. Luke Shanahan |
| 2018 | Fly Buys | Customer | DDB |
| 2018 | Playstation | Lonely Girl (Lead) | Exit Films, dir. Garth Davis |
| 2018 | Burger King | BK Staff Member | Colenso BBDO |
| 2018 | The Warehouse | Young Woman | DDB |
Training
| Year | Description | Institution / Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Acting for Screen Intensive | Rachel Bullock & Liz Mullane |
| 2018 | Screen Acting Course (8 Week) | Elena Stejko |
| 2017 | Self Tape Workshop | Tom McSweeney |
| 2017 | To Be Audition Workshop | Linda McFetridge |
| 2015 | Bachelor of Performing Arts: Screen & Theatre | Unitec |
Accents
Advanced: New Zealand
Sports
Intermediate: Swimming
Singing Range
Alto