Donald Roa BEM

Actor / Commercial / Voice
Age Range

56—73

Ethnicity

Māori

Based In

Auckland, New Zealand

Accents

Māori, New Zealand

Voice Style

Corporate / Depth / Narration / Smooth / Straight / Character / Emotive


Don is a fresh voice in the industry, bringing a naturally grounded and resonant tone shaped by life experience and cultural connection. New to voice acting but confident behind the mic, Don is building a portfolio that draws on his strong presence, warm delivery, and deep affinity for storytelling.

His voice is particularly well-suited to kaupapa Māori content, narration, and dramatic roles requiring authenticity and mana. While still developing his technical range, Don offers a compelling vocal quality and an honest, connected performance style that holds real promise.

Voice Qualities:
• Grounded & resonant
• Warm & sincere
• Natural presence
• Mana-infused delivery
• Calm authority

Languages:
• Te Reo Māori (Average)

Strengths & Specialities:
• Kaupapa Māori / culturally anchored content
• Emerging narrator for documentary & education
• Character roles requiring quiet intensity or emotional depth
• Community-facing campaigns
• Fluent English with average Te Reo Māori

Recording Options:

• Studio booking required (no home studio currently)

Donald Roa BEM

Artist Resume

Theatre

Year
Role
Production

2022

Isaac Whitaker

A Few Good Men

Papakura Theatre Company

Dir. Anthony Mitchell

Feature Film

Year
Role
Production

2021

Immigratin Officer

Shut Eye

Tom Levesque

Dir. Tom Levesque

Television

Year
Role
Production

2023

Mr Rewiti

Shortland Street

South Pacific Pictures

Commercial

Year
Role
Production

2021

Pool Friend

Summerset

FCBHIVE

Dir. Mike Braid

Training

Year
Role
Production

2022

Student

Learning to Trust your Instincts with Joel Tobeck

RBA Studio

Dir. Joel Tobeck