Hariata Sanders
Hariata (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Toa, Kai Tahu) is an emerging artist with a history of rich life experience to draw from. Recently graduated from Te Kura Toi Whakaari O Aotearoa (Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School), she has dedicated the last 3 years to developing her voice as an artist, and further refining her craft as a performer.
In 2023 she was cast in the lead role for the debut season of the Albert Belz play The Birthday Girl. She made her screen debut the same year, featuring in short film Payback, which has its world premiere at the New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF).
As an aspiring storyteller and collaborator, Hariata is committed to nurturing and honouring the unique perspective we have to share from our home here in Aotearoa.
Hair Colour
Brown
Location
Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau
Age Range
20 - 35
Ethnicity
Māori
Height
171cm
Eye Colour
Brown
Full CV
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Short Film
2023 - Payback - Lead - 2113 Creatives/Toi Whakaari - Director - Mia Blake
Theatre
2023 - The Birthday Girl - Eloise - Toi Whakaari - Director - Carrie Green
2022 - Tautoro (devised) - Ensemble - Wellington Tour
2022 - Land Back (devised) - Lead (solo show) - Toi Whakaari
Commercial
2025 - ACC -
2021 - 2023 - Bachelor of Performing Arts - Te Kura Toi Whakaari O Aotearoa (Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School)
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Languages - Te Reo Māori (beginner)
Singer
Swimming
Yoga
Rock Climbing
