Maté Lagae
- Locations
- Auckland
- Ethnicity
- Eastern European, European, New Zealander
- Age Range
- 27 - 37
- Height
- 180cm / 5ft 11in
- Bust/Chest
- 105cm / 41in
- Waist
- 82cm / 32in
- Hips
- 85cm / 33in
Bio
Maté Lagae is an Auckland based actor of Eastern European descent. After graduating from NZs premier drama school, Toi Whakaari, he has won roles in international and local productions including: One of Us is Lying (Netflix), The Wilds (Amazon Prime), a core cast role in Question of Justice, and New Zealand’s leading drama series, Shortland Street.
He continues to hone his craft, attends workshops with industry stalwarts such as Sara Wiseman, and Laura Interval and Latham Gaines, and collaborates with industry professionals.
Maté is a personal trainer, has advanced skills in martial arts and skateboarding.
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