Conversational in Tongan and Tok Pisin (PNG Pidgin)
Richard Sikuea
When not acting Richard enjoys working as crew on Film & TV productions and has experience working as a PA, Lighting Tech, Cast Driver and Security. He has been higly trained in Corrections Control & Restraint. (NZ Corrections / Serco).
- Locations
- Auckland
- Ethnicity
- Pacific Islander, Tongan
- Age Range
- 30 - 40
- Height
- 188cm / 6ft 2in
- Bust/Chest
- 124cm / 49in
- Waist
- 113cm / 44in
- Hips
- 123cm / 48in
Bio
NZ-born Tongan filmmaker and actor Richard Sikuea began his creative journey in the mid-2000s as a dancer and coach in the NZ Hip Hop scene, representing New Zealand internationally at the World Hip Hop Championships with Dziah Dance Academy and The Palace Dance Studio.
After a nearly decade-long break working as a Missionary, Youth Worker and Corrections Officer at Mount Eden Prison, Richard returned to the arts to pursue acting with a renewed sense of purpose and storytelling.
His life experience grounds his work in authenticity, allowing him to bring depth and humanity to every role.
Television
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Chief of War | Keoua's Chief | Apple TV +. dir: Brian Mendoza | Drama |
| 2025 | My Life is Murder | Groom | Greenstone Pictures, dir: Simon Bennett | Drama |
| 2021 | Panthers | Kava Hun | Four Knights Film, TVNZ+ | Drama |
Theatre
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Saumolia | Simiona/Lima | Jason's Lyric, dir: Elena Tanner | |
| 2022 | Nora | Thomas 2 | The Actors Program, dir: Kitan Petkovski |
Short Film
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | I Got You | Tic/Tok/IG Film, dir: Stallone Vaiaoga-Ioasa | Short Film | |
| 2023 | Think Tank | Gavin | The Actors Program, dir: Caroline Bell-Booth | Student Film |
Commercial
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bargain Chemist | Alan | Yarn/Reel Factory, dir: James Anderson | |
| 2025 | SAP | CEO | EXIT Films, dir: Adam Berg | |
| 2024 | 100% Pure | Oyster Friend | Tourism NZ, dir: Mark Albiston | |
| 2023 | The Warehouse | Dad | TBWA, dir: Lex Hodge | |
| 2022 | New World Easter | Dad | dir: Andy Morton |
Training
| Year | Description | Institution / Presenter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Emotional Core Foundation Workshop | Jon Hunter | ||
| 2022 | Diploma in Acting -1 Year intensive Acting Course | The Actors Program |
Languages
Intermediate: Tongan
Accents
Advanced: American - General | American - Southern | British | Māori | New Zealand | Pacific Islander | Russian | Tongan | UK - Cockney | UK - English
Intermediate: American - Californian | American - Ghetto | Australian | Samoan | Standard US
Sports
Intermediate: Rugby League | Rugby Union | Running / Jogging
Circus & Horse
Advanced: Stage Combat
Driving & Flying
Advanced: Driving (general) | Dune Buggy
Intermediate: Stick Shift
Stunts & Weapons
Intermediate: Stunts
Singing Range
Baritone | Bass | Tenor
Singing Styles
Advanced: Country and Western | Lip Sync
Intermediate: Ballad | Blues | Contemporary | General | Musical
Musical Instruments
Intermediate: Guitar
Dance
Advanced: General Movement
Intermediate: Choreography | Hip Hop | Traditional