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Peter David Broughton. 1953 or 1954 (age 69–70) [1] Hokianga, New Zealand. Occupation. Actor. Relatives. Marama Davidson (daughter) Peter David Broughton CNZM, generally known as Rawiri Paratene, is a New Zealand stage and screen actor, director and writer. He is known for his acting roles in Whale Rider (2002) and The Insatiable Moon (2010).
Rawiri Paratene. Actor: Whale Rider. Rawiri Paratene was born in Hokianga, New Zealand. He is known for Whale Rider (2002), Man-Thing (2005) and The Insatiable Moon (2010).
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Rawiri Paratene (Ngā Puhi) was the first Māori student to graduate from the New Zealand Drama School, and he has since made an indelible mark on the NZ screenscape. Paratene’s small screen career began with a small part on The Governor, and playing Koro in 70s sitcom Joe and Koro. Paratene then hosted daily pre-school show Play School. Paratene is also an acclaimed writer whose credits ...
Mar 12, 2021 · After an extraordinary career that has cemented Rawiri Paratene is a national treasure. This beloved figure makes his swan song performance with Peter Paka Paratene – Ask me anything, playing at Te Pou Theatre from April 16-24. An intimate evening of storytelling and song, Rawiri and his band share a cheeky musical look through the round window
Apr 15, 2021 · Rawiri Paratene - Actor, writer and director Rawiri Paratene, ONZM, first sprang into the public eye on Play School and comedy shows like Joe and Koro. In 1999 he played gang member Mulla Rota in the sequel to Once Were Warriors, and four years later was seen around the globe, as the stubborn grandfather Koro in Whale Rider. In 2010 he won further acclaim (and an Aotearoa Film and TV award ...
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Rawiri Paratene (Ngā Puhi) was the first Māori student to graduate from the New Zealand Drama School, and he has since made an indelible mark on the NZ screenscape. Paratene’s small screen career began with a small part on The Governor, and playing Koro in 70s sitcom Joe and Koro. Paratene then hosted daily pre-school show Play School.
Rawiri Paratene is one of this country’s most iconic actors. His cultured and distinctive voice, echoes throughout Aotearoa’s stage and screen history. Rawiri has incredible range when he performs. Able to go from soft and comforting to commanding and powerful.
