Hariata Sanders
Actor | Writer
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, 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 been selected to preview at the 2024 Show Me Shorts Film Festival.
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.
Full Biography
Credits
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
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
Training
2021 - 2023 - Te Kura Toi Whakaari O Aotearoa - Bachelor of Performing Arts
Awards
N/A
Skills
Languages - Te Reo Māori - Beginner
Singer
Swimming
Yoga
Rock Climbing
Singer
Swimming
Yoga
Rock Climbing