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
Takao was born in Christchurch and raised in Nelson.[1] She is of Māori, Indian, and French descent.[2][3]
Career
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
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Sione's 2: Unfinished Business | Polynesian Angel | |
| 2013 | Evil Dead | Stand-in | |
| 2014 | The Last Saint | Danger | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Tatau | Aumea Vaipiti | |
| 2016 | Filthy Rich | Ariana | |
| 2016 | The Shannara Chronicles | Changeling |
References
- ↑ "Shushila Takao". tvnz.co.nz. TVNZ OnDemand. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ↑ "BBC Three - Tatau - Aumea". bbc.co.uk. BBC. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- 1 2 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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