Maté Lagae
Maté Lagae, a versatile actor hailing from New Zealand, has made his mark in both theatre and television.
- Locations
- Auckland
- Ethnicity
- Eastern European, European, New Zealander
- Age Range
- 27 - 37
- Height
- 180cm / 5ft 11in
- Bust/Chest
- 105cm / 41in
- Waist
- 76cm / 30in
- Hips
- 78cm / 31in
Bio
After graduating from Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School in 2019, Maté set his sights on Auckland, where he continues to hone his craft. Maté’s commitment to growth extends beyond the screen. Since moving to Auckland, he has pursued further training, attending workshops, refining his skills, and collaborating with industry professionals.
Screen highlights include; US series One Of Us Is Lying (Netflix) and The Wilds (Amazon Prime) as well as New Zealand’s leading drama series Shortland Street (South Pacific Pictures).
Television
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Shortland Street | AJ Woodward (Major Guest) | South Pacific Pictures Ltd, dir: Various | Drama |
| 2021 | The Wilds | Trash Stache | ABC Studios, dir: Various | Drama |
| 2021 | One Of Us is Lying | Officer Henry (Guest) | One NZ Television Ltd dir: John Scott | Drama |
| 2021 | Question of Justice | Hayden (Core Cast) | Red Sky Film & TV Ltd, Dir: Various | Drama |
| 2016 | The Men Who Built America | Frontiersman | dir: John Ealer, Johnny Saint-Ours | Drama |
Web Series
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Boom Shankar | Customer | Clean Slate Productions Ltd |
Theatre
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Visit | Bobby | Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School, dir: Danny Mulheron, Miranda Manasiadis | |
| 2017 | Once On This Island | Gate Keeper & Ensemble | Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School, dir: Jon Hunter, Mark Dorrell | |
| 2016 | Solo Sessions | Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School, dir: Tom Eason, Holly Chappell-Eason, Patrick Carroll |
Short Film
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | SENF | Stefan | dir: Lara Yelavich-Coddington | Short Film |
| 2022 | The Precipice: Path to Retribution | Kevin | Cyansea Productions, dir: Conor Cameron | Short Film |
| 2022 | Birthday | Stewart | Someday Stories, dir: Sam Goodey | Short Film |
| 2021 | MAX | Troy | dir: Conor Cameron | Short Film |
| 2019 | Keen | Mike | dir: Joegen Daniels | Short Film |
| 2018 | Stranded | Devon | dir: Conor Cameron & Chris Alosio | Short Film |
| 2018 | Phoney | Will | dir: Conor Cameron | Short Film |
| 2018 | Imposter | Corey | Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School dir: Chelsie Preston-Crayford | Short Film |
Training
| Year | Description | Institution / Presenter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | The Working Actor Intensive Workshops - Monday Sessions | Laura Interval & Latham Gaines | ||
| 2023 | The Working Actor - Weekend Workshop | Laura Interval & Latham Gaines | ||
| 2022 | Script to Screen | Actors Lab | ||
| 2022 | Lift My F*cken Game! Acting Intensive Workshop | Sara Wiseman | ||
| 2016-2018 | Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) | Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School | ||
| 2018 | US Accent Coaching | Chris Stewart | ||
| 2017 | Perdekamp Emotional Method | Stephan Perdekamp | ||
| 2017 | Stage Combat Master Class | Alex Holloway | ||
| 2016 | Ballroom Dancing Intensive | George Nicholls | ||
| 2016 | Screen Acting | Britta McVeigh | ||
| 2016 | Screen Training | Miranda Harcourt |
Accents
Advanced: American - General | New Zealand
Intermediate: American - Californian | American - New York | American - Southern | Australian | French | Standard US | UK - Cockney | UK - English | UK - Manchester
Sports
Advanced: Gym | Martial Arts | Skate Boarding
Intermediate: Athletics | Badminton | Basketball | Boxing | Cycling | Golf | Grid Iron | Rugby Union | Soccer | Triathlon | Weight Lifting | Wrestling
Circus & Horse
Intermediate: Stage Combat
Driving & Flying
Intermediate: Motorcycle | Stick Shift
Stunts & Weapons
Intermediate: Stunts | Weapons