Shushila Takao
Shushila Takao (born 4 November 1986) is a New Zealand actress and model, best known for her roles in television series such as Tatau, Filthy Rich, and The Shannara Chronicles.
Early life[edit]
Takao was born in Christchurch and raised in Nelson.[1] She is of Māori, Indian, and French descent.[2][3]
Career[edit]
In 2015, Takao played her first major television role as Aumea Vaipiti on the series Tatau. The show was set in the Cook Islands and consisted of 8 episodes.[3] She went on to be cast as Ariana in the New Zealand based television drama series Filthy Rich. She played the role of The Changeling on the American-based television series The Shannara Chronicles.[4]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Sione's 2: Unfinished Business | Polynesian Angel | |
| 2013 | Evil Dead | Stand-in | |
| 2014 | The Last Saint | Danger |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Tatau | Aumea Vaipiti | |
| 2016 | Filthy Rich | Ariana | |
| 2016 | The Shannara Chronicles | Changeling |
References[edit]
- ^ "Shushila Takao". tvnz.co.nz. TVNZ OnDemand. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ "BBC Three - Tatau - Aumea". bbc.co.uk. BBC. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ a b Webb, Claire (12 April 2015). "Meet the cast of Tatau". Radio Times. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ Griffin, David (20 January 2016). "The Shannara Chronicles: Enter the Tree at Your Own Risk". Screen Rant. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
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