Zandra Ah Jay-Maepu

Actor / Commercial / Voice
Age Range

25—35

Ethnicity

Samoan

Based In

Christchurch, New Zealand


Zandra’s voice is effortlessly warm with a smooth, contemporary tone that carries both intelligence and heart. Her delivery is grounded and approachable, with the ability to lean into both commercial gloss and emotional storytelling. Her Samoan heritage and cultural resonance give her an edge in connecting with Pacific audiences and projects seeking authenticity and depth.

Voice Qualities:
Tone: Warm, smooth, and friendly
- Energy: Light to medium; quietly expressive
- Style: Conversational, confident, and modern
- Accents: Native NZ English, basic Samoan inflection
- Strength: Approachable warmth with cultural fluency

Strengths & Specialities:
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Commercial: Ideal for relatable, aspirational reads across lifestyle, education, health & family brands
- Character Work: Emerging talent with natural charm and emotional honesty
- Audiobooks: Easy, listener-friendly style for contemporary fiction or memoir
- Explainers: Clear articulation with a natural, non-corporate tone
- Audio Drama: Soft yet emotionally engaged presence — great for ensemble formats

Zandra Ah Jay-Maepu

Artist Resume

Stage

Year
Role
Production

2017

Self devised Solo

Ei Mua

Mangere Arts Centre

Dir. Marlon Ortiz

2017

Sosafina

Just Bring It

FCC Play Reading

Dir. Anapela Polataivao

2017

Performer

Lima

Playhouse Theatre

Dir. Sima Urale

2016

Chinese Hooker

The Stolen

Stolen Lights Limited

Dir. Niall Johnson

2015

Rose

The Bus Stop Tour

No Limits, Christchurch

Dir. Sela Faletolu

2015

Rose

The Lolly Witch in Mumuland

Mangere Arts Centre

2014

Self devised Solo

Going Solo

The Basement Theatre

Dir. Joe Folau

2014

Lusi

MISS.understood

Mangere Arts Centre

Dir. Rachel House

2014

Mrs Pisano

The Summer of the Aliens

Mangere Arts Centre

Dir. Bronwyn Bradley

2013

Rushing Dolls

What She Said

Pacific Institute of Performing Arts

Dir. Bronwyn Bradley

2012

Actor

Hamlet

Repertory Theatre, Christchurch

Dir. Robert Gilbert

2009

Actor

Actor

To Kill a Mockingbird

Feature Film

Year
Role
Production

2017

Louisa / Bride

Hibiscus & Ruthless

M2s1 Films Ltd

Dir. Stallone Vaiaoga-Ioasa

Short Film

Year
Role
Production

2016

Ribbon Seller

Through the Fair

Dir. Sonya Pegg

2014

Actor

The Promise of Piha

Television

Year
Role
Production

2018

Woke Were Warriors

Only In Aotearoa

Kura Productions

2017

Actor

Wedding Mums

Fresh TV

Dir. Mario Faumui

Commercial

Year
Role
Production

2018

Lima

Mental Health

Tangata Atomotu Trust

Dir. Vanessa Gray

2016

TaxRefund

Office Worker

Whitebait TV

Radio

Year
Role
Production

2015

Self Devised Solo

Radio NZ

Dir. Jason Te Kare