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Mario Gaoa (born 1971) is a New Zealand actor, writer and director, best known as a member of the Naked Samoans comedy group. He is of Samoan descent.
Mario Gaoa - The part-Samoan and fairly talented Mario Gaoa has been a writer, director and the voice of God. Part of the team behind comedy troupe the Naked Samoans and animated show bro’ Town, Gaoa supplied a number of voices for the hit series.
Mario Gaoa (born 1971) is a New Zealand actor, writer and director, best known as a member of the Naked Samoans comedy group. He is of Samoan descent.
Mario Gaoa is known for Teine Sa (2021), We Are Still Here (2022) and Bro'Town (2004).
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Apr 18, 2024 · Just after leaving TIFF, I had the chance to speak with two of the directors, Mario Gaoa and Danielle MacLean, respectively from New Zealand and Australia, via Zoom. Here is a condensed digest of our conversation, edited for length and clarity.
WE ARE STILL HERE ANTHOLOGY - Pacific Directors: Mario Gaoa & Miki Magasiva. In order to move forward, we must first look back. 'We Are Still Here' is a unique Indigenous film that interweaves eight powerful tales to tell a sweeping story of hope and survival.
We Are Here showcases creatives from Aotearoa and Australia — including Māori and Pasifika writer/directors Mario Gaoa (bro'Town), Miki Magasiva, Renae Maihi and Tim Worrall.
