Hori Ahipene is an actor and director in theatre, film and television in

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. He's also an award-winning playwright with the

Māori Māori or Maori can refer to: Relating to the Māori people * Māori people of New Zealand, or members of that group * Māori language, the language of the Māori people of New Zealand * Māori culture * Cook Islanders, the Māori people of the C ...

play ''Hide 'n Seek'' co-written with

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. He became a well known face in New Zealand for his dramatic performances in films such as ''Jubilee'' (2000) as well as parts in ''

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'' (1993) and a guest role Xena:Warrior Princess in 2001. A versatile actor he has also played lead roles in television sketch series including the 1990s hit ''Skitz'', ''The Semisis'', ''Telly Laughs'' and ''Away Laughing''. Most recently he was in the core cast of ''

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'' and currently playing the role of ''Angel'' in the television drama '' Outrageous Fortune''. He is an accomplished director with more than 15 years in the arts industry. He was a senior director on ''Skitz'' as well as long running Māori-language programmes ''Korero Mai'' and ''Pukana''. He was a creator and co-writer of the sitcom ''B&B'' with comedian Te Radar for

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. Ahipene studied acting at Toi Whakaari New Zealand Drama School. He graduated in 1989 with a Diploma in Acting. He has worked in theatre as an actor and as a theatre director.

Filmography

Film

Television

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