Neil Amituanai
- Locations
- Auckland
- Ethnicity
- Pacific Islander, Polynesian, Samoan
- Age Range
- 28 - 38
- Height
- 177cm / 5ft 10in
- Bust/Chest
- 110cm / 43in
- Waist
- 97cm / 38in
- Hips
- 102cm / 40in
Bio
Neil Amituanai is a talented New Zealand actor of Pacific Islander heritage, based in Auckland. He is well known for his work with the Massive Theatre Company, most recently performing in the well-received theatre production "I Love You G" in 2024.
On the screen, Neil's highlights include starring in Amazon's first TV series "LOTR: Rings of Power," which filmed in New Zealand before heading to the UK. He has also appeared in feature films such as "The Other Side of Heaven 2," filmed in Fiji, where he played the role of Elder Unga, and "Three Wise Cousins," where he played the role of Adam, directed by Stallone Vaiaoga-Ioasa.
Neil's diverse roles and commitment to his craft have made him a respected figure in the New Zealand entertainment industry.
Film
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Other Side of Heaven 2 | Elder Unga | Kolipoki Pictures, dir. Mitch Davis | Feature Film |
| 2016 | Three Wise Cousins | Adam | M2S1 Film, dir. Stallone Vaiaoga-Ioasa | Feature Film |
Television
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | LOTR: Rings of Power | Seer Crewman | Amazon | Drama |
Theatre
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | I Love You G | Various | Massive Theatre Company, dir. Scotty Cotter | |
| 2015 | The Brave | Self | Massive Theatre Company, dir. Samantha Scott | |
| 2014 | My Bed My Universe | Various | Massive Theatre Company, dir. Samantha Scott | |
| 2013 | Santa's Bach | Elf | Dir. Oliver Driver | |
| 2012-13 | The Brave | Self | Massive Theatre Company, dir. Samantha Scott |
Commercial
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | McDonald's McSpicy | Lead | DDB | |
| 2020 | Truist Bank | Football Defender | Flying Fish | |
| 2020 | KFC | Flat Mate 2 | Thick As Thieves |
Training
| Year | Description | Institution / Presenter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Film Workshop | Andrea Kelland & Vicky Yiannoutsos | ||
| 2019 | Actors Screen Workshop | Liz Mullane & Rachel Bullock | ||
| 2018 | American Accent Intensive Workshop | Chris Stewart | ||
| 2015-16 | Training | Massive Company | ||
| 2015 | American Accent Classes | Jacque Drew | ||
| 2014 | Professional Practitioners Ensemble | Massive Company | ||
| 2014 | Trainee Tutor | Massive Company | ||
| 2009-14 | Classes | Massive Company | ||
| 2013 | Advanced Screen Acting | Rene Naufahu |
Languages
Advanced: Samoan
Accents
Advanced: American - Californian | American - General | Māori | New Zealand | Pacific Islander | Samoan | Standard US | Tongan
Intermediate: American - Ghetto | American - New York | American - Western | Australian | European
Sports
Advanced: Boxing | Gym | Kick Boxing | Martial Arts | Rugby League | Rugby Union | Running / Jogging | Soccer | Speed Walking | Touch Football | Weight Lifting | Wrestling
Intermediate: Athletics | Athletics | Badminton | Cricket | Golf | Grid Iron | Netball | Roller Blading | Softball | Swimming | Swimming | Ten Pin Bowling | Tennis | Trampoline | Volleyball | Yoga
Driving & Flying
Advanced: Driving (general) | Stick Shift
Singing Styles
Advanced: General | Lip Sync
Dance
Advanced: General Movement | Māori
Intermediate: Hip Hop