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Oscar Vai To'elau Kightley MNZM (born 14 September 1969) is a Samoan-New Zealander actor, television presenter, writer, journalist, director, and comedian. He acted in and co-wrote the successful 2006 film Sione's Wedding.
Oscar Kightley is a Samoan-born actor, writer and director who has brought Pasifika stories to New Zealand's mainstream. He is best known for his roles in bro'Town, Sione's Wedding and Harry, as well as his stage plays and comedy group The Naked Samoans.
Aug 18, 2022 · Oscar Kightley, the playwright and actor, reflects on his life, his work and his relationship with the city he calls home. He talks about his childhood in Samoa, his family, his career and the return of his play Osa and the insides, 25 years after the dawn raids apology.
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Oscar Kightley is a New Zealand-born Samoan actor and writer, known for his roles in Sione's 2: Unfinished Business, Bro'Town, and Moana. He has also directed and written several TV shows and movies, such as Duckrockers and Goal Wins.
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May 28, 2024 · Oscar Kightley is a Samoan-born New Zealand writer, actor, director and comedian, best known for his work with The Naked Samoans and Bro' Town. He has won several awards, including the Arts Foundation Laureate in 2006 and the Member of the New Zealand Order in 2009.
Oscar Kightley is a writer, actor and director of The Naked Samoans, the creators of bro'Town and Sione's Wedding. In this ScreenTalk, he talks about his career, his collaborations and his awards.
Feb 3, 2021 · Oscar Kightley, the actor and director of Dawn Raid, a film about the hip hop label that put New Zealand music on the map, shares his journey and vision. He talks about his passion for storytelling, his connection with the audience and his advice for young creatives.
