Iwi affiliations - Ngāti Ranginui / Ngāi te Rangi / Ngāti Haua/ Ngāti Pikiao
Aroha Rawson is a distinguished New Zealand actor and creative force, celebrated for her compelling performances across television, film, and theatre. Born in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) and raised in Ōtautahi (Christchurch), Aroha’s rich heritage encompasses Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Haua, Ngāti Pikiao, as well as Scottish and Irish ancestry.
Aroha’s passion for acting ignited at the age of 11, leading her to formal training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Her screen presence is marked by notable roles such as Hine in all three seasons of the acclaimed sitcom Mean Mums, earning her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 2020 New Zealand Television Awards. She also portrayed Whina in the groundbreaking web series Rūrangi, which garnered the 2022 International Emmy Award for Short Form Series.
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