Jay Tewake
Jay Tewake | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 25, 1990 |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Notable work | GURL |
| Family | Ramon Te Wake |
Jay Tewake (born 25 February 1990 Papatoetoe, Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand actor. He is best known for his work on the short film GURL[1] and the reality TV mini series Queens of Panguru.[2]
Music[edit]
Tewake has also done notable work in Music with producing acts including Mika Haka,[3] JGeek and the Geeks,[4] Bare Feet Street[5] and many more. In 2011, Jay Tewake performed at the 2011 Rugby World Cup Music Event Mika's Aroha Mardi Gras.[6] It was televised on Māori Television. He performed He Hoi alongside his back up dancers GlamBoyz & Ka 400.[7]
Health[edit]
Tewake was featured on Māori Television multiple times in a TV series called KA TV and KA Life. The shows were family shows promoting Health, fitness, well-being with dance, healthy eating and exercise.[8] The TV series went on to become a free school holiday program to teach kids to dance.[9] They also did a couple of publicity stunts with flash mobs. They got to join the 2011 Rugby World Cup Music Event Mika's Aroha Mardi Gras and the 2011 Kiwi Day Out.[10]
The Queens of Panguru[edit]
In 2017, Jay Tewake starred in the reality TV Series The Queens of Panguru alongside Ramon Te Wake and Maihi Makiha.[11] The five episode short series is about three well known people from the LGBT community who live in the big city of Auckland, return home to their roots.[12] The TV series was televised on Māori Television.[13]
GURL[edit]
In 2020, Tewake starred the lead role in the short film GURL.[14] The film was a prequel of the biopic "The Book of Carmen" which is currently in pre-production.[15] The film is based on the life of Carmen Rupe.[16] Tewake also sang on the film's soundtrack.[17] Winner for Best Actor in Medium Length Film at Brazil International Film Festival.[18]
Personal life[edit]
On the show Queens of Panguru, Tewake describes himself as a "young gay glamboy".[19] He is the descendant of Heremia Te Wake who was a notable tribe leader, who is the father of respected kuia (Māori elder), Dame Whina Cooper.[20]
Discography[edit]
Single[edit]
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Higher (With Eli Globe & Richie Cattell) | Still Stuck |
| 2020 | What Kind of Coffee Do You Like? (With Jackie Clarke & Brady Peeti) | GURL |
Albums[edit]
| Year | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | GURL | Released: 24 July 2020 |
Filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | GURL | GURL/Young Carmen | Nominated NZIFF Ngā Whanaunga Māori Pasifika Shorts Best Film Award Won NZIFF Ngā Whanaunga Māori Pasifika Shorts CineMāori Audience Award |
Documentary[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Mika Haka Kids | Self | [21] |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | KA LIFE | Presenter | |
| 2011 | Mika's Aroha Mardi Gras | Performer | |
| 2013 | Ka TV | Presenter | |
| 2017 | Queens of Panguru | Self | 5 Episodes |
Music Video[edit]
| Year | Title | Artist | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Coffee | Mika Haka feat Lavina Williams | Zombie |
| 2020 | What Kind of Coffee Do You Like | Featuring Brady Peeti, Jackie Clarke and Jay Tewake | Carmen |
Accolades[edit]
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZIFF | August 2, 2020 | Ngā Whanaunga Māori Pasifika Shorts Best Film Award | Mika X | Nominated | [22] |
| Ngā Whanaunga Māori Pasifika Shorts CineMāori Audience Award | Won | ||||
| Wairoa Māori Film Festival | October 25, 2020 | Whenua Jury - Best Māori Director (Short Film) | Won | ||
| Calcutta International Cult Film Festival (FILMS OF THE MONTH – JAN-FEB 2021) |
March 17, 2021 | Best LGBT | Won | [23] | |
| Outstanding Achievement Award | Won | ||||
| Brazil International Monthly Film Festival | September 2021 | Best Actor For Median Length Film | Jay Tewake | Won | [24] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Spy: The legendary drag queen and the mystery All Black". Stuff. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "New rulers of reality: The Queens of Panguru". Stuff. 17 March 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "The Liberal Agenda – Mika Haka – Songs For Homeless". The Daily Blog. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "Māori boy geeks / by Amie Hickland". New Zealand National Library. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "Party People: Get To Know Multi-Talented Performer Jay Tewake". Viva. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ Mazer, Sharon (2018). I Have Loved Me A Man The Life & Times Of Mika. Creative Live Series. ISBN 9781869408862.
- ^ ""He Hoi" - By Jay Tewake, GlamBoyz & Ka 400". Youtube. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "Jay Tewake, PResenter". The Dominion Post. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "Ka 400 Free Holiday Programme". Eventfinda. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "MHF Annual Report" (PDF). MHF. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "Performers head home for doco". The Northern Advocate. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "Dragged up in Panguru". Te ao Māori. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "HAVING THE CHAT: RAMON TE WAKE". Gay Express. 2 March 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "Short film on Kiwi transgender woman Carmen Rupe to premiere". Stuff. 15 July 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "GURL to premiere at the NZ International Film Festival". Radio New Zealand. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "MIKA HAKA'S GURL TO PREMIERE AT NZ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL". Gay Express. 13 July 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "Music News - What Kind of Coffee Do You Like? Single Release". Muzic. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "Brazil International Monthly Independent Film Festival - Winners".
- ^ "Queens of Panguru | Episode 1 | Te Reo Māori Version". Mika Haka Studio. 9 July 2017. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
- ^ "Queens of Panguru | Episode 2 | Te Reo Māori Version". Mika Haka Studio. 11 July 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "Healthy Lifestyle Show Aims to Get Viewers Fit". Scoop. 2 October 2012. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ "GURL Wins Audience Award". Big Idea. 3 August 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "FILMS OF THE MONTH – JAN-FEB 2021". CICFF. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ "Brazil International Monthly Film Festival September winners". Brazil International Monthly Film Festival. Retrieved 1 November 2021.