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Frankie Adams is a New Zealand-Samoan actress, Best known for playing fan favorite "Bobbie Draper" in the Amazon series The Expanse, Frankie can also be seen in the limited series The Flowers of Alice Hart opposite Sigourney Weaver for Amazon as well as Taika Waititi's Next Goal Wins. Her credits include the NZ limited series The Panthers which premiered at TIFF, Peter Jackson's Mortal Engines for Universal and the lead of director Tusi Tamasese's feature One Thousand Ropes which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, the follow-up to his Samoan film The Orator, both of which were shortlisted for the Academy Awards foreign-language category from New Zealand. Frankie's additional credits include the Luc Besson feature Valerian with Dane DeHaan and Cara Delevingne, a recurring role on the award-winning Australian series Wentworth, and five seasons of the long running NZ series Shortland Street.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Al Harrington was born on 12 December 1935 in Pago Pago, Western Samoa. He was an actor, known for Forrest Gump (1994), Hawaii Five-0 (2010) and DreamKeeper (2003). He was married to Rosa. He died on 21 September 2021 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.- Pua Magasiva was born on August 10, 1980 in Apia, Samoa. He was an actor, known for 30 Days of Night (2007), Samoan Wedding (2006) and Power Rangers Ninja Storm (2003) and Power Rangers DinoThunder (2004). He was married to Lizz Sadler and Kourtney Magasiva. He died on May 11, 2019 in Wellington, New Zealand.
- Producer
- Writer
- Director
Gary Scott Thompson is a writer, producer, and director. Among his many films and TV series: writer of "The Fast and the Furious," creator and executive producer of NBC's "Las Vegas," co-developer, writer, and executive producer of TF1 and NBC's "Taxi Brooklyn," and executive producer of NBC's reboot "Knight Rider."
Thompson grew up in Pago Pago, American Samoa, and first gained exposure to the world of entertainment as an actor, studying the craft from such notable actors as Powers Boothe at Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts. He received his BA from the University of California at Irvine, and his MFA from NYU's TISCH School of the Arts. After graduation, Thompson went to work as a playwright. His theater credits include "Small Town Syndrome," "Cowboy's Don't Cry" and "Private Hells."
Other feature credits include "2 Fast 2 Furious," "Hollow Man" with Kevin Bacon, the cult classic "Split Second," and "88 Minutes," starring Al Pacino.
Thompson resides in Los Angeles.- "High Chief" Peter Maivia, originally from Samoa, wrestled for several years in Asia and the United States. He gained his greatest fame as a fan favorite in the WWF (now WWE), taking on such heels as "Superstar" Billy Graham, Ken Patera, and Ivan Koloff. Maivia though later turned into a heel himself (at the behest of manager "Classy" Freddie Blassie) towards the end of his career. Soon after, he was diagnosed with cancer and retired from active wrestling, but was busy as a wrestling promoter in Hawaii. He died of cancer in 1982, but his legacy lives on as his grandson Dwayne Johnson, has made his name as arguably the biggest star from professional wrestling ever to successfully crossover into a sustainable Hollywood acting career.
- Writer
- Producer
Tulsi Gabbard was born on 12 April 1981 in Leloaloa, American Samoa. She is a writer and producer, known for The Tulsi Gabbard Show (2022), 2020: The Dumpster Fire (2021) and American Gadfly (2022). She has been married to Abraham Williams since 9 April 2015. She was previously married to Eduardo Tamayo.- Monica Galetti was born in Samoa. She has been married to David Galetti since 2004. They have one child.
- Jaiyah Saelua was born on 19 July 1988 in American Samoa.
- Actor
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
Jerado Decordovier was born on 3 June 1910 in Pago Pago, Tutila, American Samoa. He was an actor, known for Alligator (1980), Knight Rider (1982) and Munchies (1987). He was married to Willa B.. He died on 12 December 2000 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Actress
- Writer
- Producer
Teuila Blakely was born on 13 January 1975 in Samoa. She is an actress and writer, known for Samoan Wedding (2006), This Is Not My Life (2010) and Power Rangers Beast Morphers (2019).- Actor
- Producer
- Additional Crew
Afa Anoai was born on 21 November 1942 in Samoa. He is an actor and producer, known for The Wrestler (2008), WWF Championship Wrestling (1972) and WXW Rage TV (1996). He has been married to Lynn Anoai since 8 July 1970. They have three children.- Nephi Hannemann was born on 6 February 1945 in American Samoa. He was an actor, known for McCloud (1970), Hawaii Five-O (1968) and One West Waikiki (1994). He died on 31 March 2018 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Lia Maivia was born on 27 August 1927 in Lalomanu, Upolu, Samoa. She was an actress, known for WrestleMania XXIV (2008) and WWE Hall of Fame (2024). She was married to Peter Fanene Maivia and Sione Papali'i Fitisemanu. She died on 19 October 2008 in Davie, Florida, USA.
- Born in Samoa & raised in Sydney Australia.
Attended Bankstown Primary School Attended Bankstown Boys High School, Condell Park High School & Bankstown Senior College.
Grew up in Bankstown, Sydney NSW Resides in the Sutherland Shire
Played multiple sports as a youth - Rugby, rugby league, volley ball, basket ball, dragon boat racing & bodybuilding. An avid video gamer & Playstation enthusiast.
Lived in Hawaii & New Zealand - Actor
- Soundtrack
Eugene Hunt was born on 24 September 1967 in Apia, Western Samoa. He is an actor, known for The Jets: Cross My Broken Heart (1987), The Jets: Special Kinda Love (1990) and The Jets: You Got It All (1986).- Setu Taase was born on 16 May 1984 in American Samoa. He is an actor, known for Gridiron Gang (2006), Crank: High Voltage (2009) and Starz Special: Gridiron Gang (2006).
- Shalimar Seiuli was born on 8 July 1976 in Faga'alu, American Samoa. She died on 22 April 1998 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Sika Anoai was born on 5 April 1945 in Samoa. He is an actor, known for WWF Championship Wrestling (1972), Spectrum Wrestling (1977) and WWF Prime Time Wrestling (1985). He is married to Patricia A. Anoa'i.
- Sonny Schmidt was a professional bodybuilder. His birth name was Edmond Alten Schmidt. He grew up in Western Samoa. Later Sonny moved to Melbourne, Australia.
From early childhood, Sonny was fond of bodybuilding. This was the child who always knew what he would be when he grows up. But he started his competitive career quite late. As the age of 36, Sonny made his first appearance in the bodybuilding competition in 1989. He received a professional card very quickly. And since the 90s, he began to take part in professional tournaments.The best result for him was the title of champion of 1995 Masters Olympia.
Unfortunately, in 2003 he was diagnosed with cancer that has not responded to treatment. In 2004, he died at his home in Melbourne at the age of 50 years. In the last minutes he was surrounded by loving friends and relatives. Sonny remembered not only as an outstanding bodybuilder, but a truly goodhearted and just a wonderful person. - Matt Anoai was born on 7 April 1970 in Samoa. He was an actor, known for WWE Smackdown! (1999), WXW Rage TV (1996) and WWE Raw (1993). He was married to Amanda Van DeBerg. He died on 17 April 2017 in Pensacola, Florida, USA.
- Sam Anoai was born on 29 May 1963 in Samoa. He is an actor, known for WWF Championship Wrestling (1972), Major League Wrestling: The Underground (2003) and Spectrum Wrestling (1977). He is married to Melissa.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Satini Pualoa was born on 13 July 1905 in Samoa. He was an actor, known for Call of the South Seas (1944), Lure of the Islands (1942) and Wings Over the Pacific (1943). He died on 7 April 1998 in Long Beach, California, USA.- Vito Vito was born on 13 April 1988 in Samoa. He is an actor, known for Take Home Pay (2019), Three Wise Cousins (2016) and Liliu (2019). He has been married to Marley Vito since 15 January 2022.
- David Tua was born on 21 November 1972 in Faleatiu, Samoa. He is an actor, known for The Curse of the Zombie Pirates, WXW Rage TV (1996) and Take Home Pay (2019).
- Max Reid was born on 22 August 1903 in Apia, Western Samoa. He was an actor, known for The Revolt of Mamie Stover (1956). He died on 3 May 1969 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Writer
- Producer
John Kneubuhl was born on 2 July 1920 in Pago Pago, American Samoa. He was a writer and producer, known for The Screaming Skull (1958), The Fugitive (1963) and The Invaders (1967). He died on 20 February 1992 in Pago Pago, American Samoa.- Ma'a Tanuvasa was born on 6 November 1970 in Nuuli, American Samoa. He is an actor, known for Hawaii Five-0 (2010), The NFL on NBC (1965) and The NFL on CBS (1956).
- Actor
- Writer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Tasi Alabastro was born on 3 August 1983 in Pago Pago, American Samoa. He is an actor and writer, known for Just Like That (2013), Stuffed (2011) and Thief in the Night (2010).- Director
- Writer
- Script and Continuity Department
Tusi Tamasese was born in 1975 in Samoa. He is a director and writer, known for The Orator (2011), One Thousand Ropes (2017) and Freedom Fighter (2023).- Joe Onosai was born on 10 December 1965 in American Samoa. He is an actor, known for World's Strongest Man (1977).
- Papaliitele Max Amata Taogaga was born on 28 April 1949 in Samoa. He is an actor, known for WWF Championship Wrestling (1972), WWF Prime Time Wrestling (1985) and WWF Superstars (1986).
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Freddie Letuli was born on 30 April 1919 in Nu'uuli, American Samoa. He was an actor, known for Screen Directors Playhouse (1955), Holiday Rhythm (1950) and Adventures in Paradise (1959). He died on 22 July 2003 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.- Special Effects
- Make-Up Department
- Additional Crew
Lilo Tauvao was born on 1 April 1974 in Samoa. He is known for Stir of Echoes (1999), Robot & Frank (2012) and Zombieland (2009).- Va'a was born on 22 November 1941 in Apia, Samoa. She is an actress, known for Return to Paradise (1953).
- Musashimaru was born on 2 May 1971 in Samoa. He is an actor, known for Ocean's Thirteen (2007), The Giants (2021) and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992).
- Isaac Sopoaga was born on 4 September 1981 in Pago Pago, American Samoa.
- Height: 6'5 / Weight: 331 / College: Idaho / Hometown: Vaitogi, American Samoa / DOB: May 12,1987 / Pro Bowl Selection: 2012, 2013, 2014
Mike Iupati, last name pronounced "yoo-PAH-tee", grew up in Vaitogi in American Samoa, a 1.25 square mile village with 1,400 people, and learned English as a second language. When Iupati moved to the U.S. prior to high school he lived with his parents and three siblings in an aunt's garage for six months before moving into a one bedroom apartment. Mike attended Western (Anaheim, CA) High School where he was a captain and earned All-State and all-conference honors as a senior. He had his No.78 retired at Western in March of 2015.
Iupati played in 35 games (33 starts) with Idaho and became just the second non-BCS conference player to be named a finalist for the Outland Trophy since the award's inception in 1946 as a senior. He started all 13 games at LG during his senior season in 2009, earning first-team All-America honors from the Associated Press, Football Writers of America, American Football Coaches Association, Walter Camp Football Foundation and Sports Illustrated.
Originally drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round (17th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. Agreed to a five-year contract with the Cardinals as an unrestricted free agent on 3/11/15. He and fellow first-round pick Anthony Davis started all 16 games together as rookies in 2010. They became just the third set of rookies to start every game on the offensive line since the 16-game schedule began in 1978 (Adam Meadows and Tarik Glenn, 1997 Colts; Nick Mangold and D'Brickashaw Ferguson, 2006 Jets). He and his wife, Ashley, have one son, KoaAlii'. - Junior Siavii was born on 14 November 1978 in Pago Pago, American Samoa. He died on 13 January 2022 in Leavenworth, Kansas, USA.
- Jerry Collins was born on 4 November 1980 in Apia, Samoa. He was married to Alana Madill. He died on 5 June 2015 in Béziers, Hérault, France.
- Sonny Siaki was born on 23 July 1974 in Pago Pago, Western Samoa. He is an actor, known for TNA Xplosion (2002), TNA iMPACT! Wrestling (2004) and NWA: Total Nonstop Action (2002).
- Actor
Uluao Letuli was born on 30 April 1919 in Nu'uuli, American Samoa. He was an actor. He died on 22 July 2003 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.- Mosi Tatupu was born on 26 April 1955 in Pago Pago, American Samoa. He was married to Linnea. He died on 23 February 2010 in Attleboro, Massachusetts, USA.
- Ofelia Maivia was born on 22 May 1927 in American Samoa. She died on 19 October 2008 in Davie, Florida, USA.
- Ele Opeloge was born on 11 July 1985 in Motootua, Samoa.
- Born in American Samoa, Emile Fruean is an actor and voiceover artist residing in Arizona. His goal right now is to audition and approach each project with professionalism and precision and has been featured in projects such as AAPI Civic Empowerment, OneAZ Credit Union, Mission Cooling and most recently a commercial for Arizona State University. Before pursuing acting Emile has worked as a security guard for eight years in California where his co-workers have described him as dependable and easy to talk to.
- Kristi Strain was born on 17 May 1969 in Upolu, Apia, Western Samoa. She is an actress, known for Armageddon Boulevard (1999).
- Jesse Sapolu was born on 10 March 1961 in Laie, Western Samoa. He is an actor, known for Hawaii Five-0 (2010), The NFL on CBS (1956) and NFL Monday Night Football (1970).
- Onosa'i Emelio was born on 9 March 1945 in Pago Pago, American Samoa. He was an actor, known for World Class Championship Wrestling (1972), CWA Wrestling (1977) and Mid South Wrestling (1981). He died on 9 January 2007 in Killeen, Texas, USA.
- Jack Thompson was born on 18 May 1956 in American Samoa.
- Pio Sagapolutele was born on 28 November 1969 in Pago Pago, American Samoa. He was married to Yvonne Hahn. He died on 6 June 2009 in Chandler, Arizona, USA.