Stephanie Tauevihi
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Stephanie Tauevihi is a New Zealand
songwriter, singer and actress, known for her work as the fictional character, Donna Heka, in the New Zealand television series Shortland Street
. She also played a Real estate Agent in one episode of short-lived NZ program Rude Awakenings
. She has provided songns and vocals for New Zealand band Strawpeople
, and entered television as a presenter
for the youth television show Infocus
. She has sung with and provided vocals for band Strawpeople, for which work she received a 1995 nomination for 'Best Female Vocalist' at the New Zealand Music Awards.
.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
songwriter, singer and actress, known for her work as the fictional character, Donna Heka, in the New Zealand television series Shortland Street
Shortland Street
Shortland Street is a New Zealand prime-time soap opera, first broadcast on Television New Zealand's TV2 on 25 May 1992. It is the country's longest-running drama and soap opera, being broadcast continuously for over 4500 episodes and 19 years, and is one of the most watched television programs in...
. She also played a Real estate Agent in one episode of short-lived NZ program Rude Awakenings
Rude Awakenings
Rude Awakenings was a New Zealand comedy/drama series that aired on TV ONE on Friday evenings. The pilot episode aired on February 9, 2007...
. She has provided songns and vocals for New Zealand band Strawpeople
Strawpeople
Strawpeople are a New Zealand band. They were created by Paul Casserly and Mark Tierney after they had met while working at the Auckland university radio station now known as 95 bFM....
Career
Tauevihi began her career on radio station Mai FMMai FM
Mai FM - The Hottest Hip Hop and RnBMai FM is a Māori radio station located in Auckland, New Zealand. The station broadcasts on 88.6 FM in Auckland, 98.8 FM in Whangarei, 96.6 FM in Tauranga, 105.5 FM in Rotorua, 105.5 FM in Hawke's Bay, 97.0 FM in Manawatu and 88.9 FM in Christchurch. It plays...
, and entered television as a presenter
Presenter
A presenter, or host , is a person or organization responsible for running an event. A museum or university, for example, may be the presenter or host of an exhibit. Likewise, a master of ceremonies is a person that hosts or presents a show...
for the youth television show Infocus
InFocus
InFocus Corporation is a privately owned American company based in the state of Oregon. Founded in 1986, the company develops, manufactures, and distributes DLP and LCD projectors and accessories as well as LCD flat panel displays. Formerly a NASDAQ listed public company, InFocus was purchased by ...
. She has sung with and provided vocals for band Strawpeople, for which work she received a 1995 nomination for 'Best Female Vocalist' at the New Zealand Music Awards.
Activism
As a health promoter for 'Waiora Healthcare PHO' in West Auckland, she is active in efforts to address addiction to drugs and alcohol in New Zealand, and supports the organization 'Be Free'. When Cyclone Heta caused widespread damage in New Zealand in 2004, she used her high profile position to persuaden companies to provide relief. She also actively supports 'Youth Pride' in its efforts to get at-risk children off the streets of South AucklandSouth Auckland
South Auckland is an imprecisely defined area of Auckland, New Zealand, often stereotyped as a socio-economically disadvantaged, and sometimes rough, urban area with a relatively large Polynesian and Māori population. The name South Auckland is not an official place name but is in common use by New...
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Filmography
- In-Focus (1992)
- Shortland StreetShortland StreetShortland Street is a New Zealand prime-time soap opera, first broadcast on Television New Zealand's TV2 on 25 May 1992. It is the country's longest-running drama and soap opera, being broadcast continuously for over 4500 episodes and 19 years, and is one of the most watched television programs in...
(1997-2004) as Donna Heka - Thinking About Sleep (1999) as Lucy
- Look Who's Famous Now (1999) as Herself
- Happy Birthday 2 You (2000) as Donna Heka
- Rude AwakeningsRude AwakeningsRude Awakenings was a New Zealand comedy/drama series that aired on TV ONE on Friday evenings. The pilot episode aired on February 9, 2007...
(1 episode, 2007) - Russian SnarkRussian SnarkRussian Snark is a 2010 New Zealand film directed and written by Stephen Sinclair and produced by Liz DiFiore.The film features Stephen Papps, Elena Stejko, Stephanie Tauevihi and Te Waimarie Kessell...
(2010) as Roseanna - Rest for the Wicked (2011) as Renata
Awards and nominations
- 1995, Nominated 'Best Female Vocalist' at New Zealand Music AwardsNew Zealand Music AwardsThe New Zealand Music Awards show, is a major annual New Zealand music event where musical acts and singers are awarded each year. It has occurred every year since 1965 to outstanding New Zealand musicians and groups....
- 2000, Won 'Best Supporting Actress' at the New Zealand Television Awards for her work in Shortland StreetShortland StreetShortland Street is a New Zealand prime-time soap opera, first broadcast on Television New Zealand's TV2 on 25 May 1992. It is the country's longest-running drama and soap opera, being broadcast continuously for over 4500 episodes and 19 years, and is one of the most watched television programs in...
. - 2010, Won 'Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film' at the Quantas Awards for her work in Russian SnarkRussian SnarkRussian Snark is a 2010 New Zealand film directed and written by Stephen Sinclair and produced by Liz DiFiore.The film features Stephen Papps, Elena Stejko, Stephanie Tauevihi and Te Waimarie Kessell...