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Joe Folau is a New Zealand-born actor of Tongan and Maori descent. He has appeared in films such as King Kong, The Other Side of Heaven and Brutal Lives, and TV shows such as Shortland Street and Filthy Rich.
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He is assigned a native Tongan companion, Feki (Joe Folau). As a new missionary, he struggles with learning the language; he studies it intensely and learns more about Tongan culture. Groberg encounters a number of obstacles in his mission.
Joe Folau is a Maori and Pacific-Tongan actor based in Tauranga, New Zealand. He has appeared in feature films, short films, television shows and theatre productions since 1995.
Dec 31, 2023 · Paul Oremland is a filmmaker who explores the LGBTQ+ experience in his work. He shares how he cast Joe Folau, a Samoan trans actor, in his latest film and how he brought depth to the role.
Mar 7, 2018 · Joe Folau, who played Elder John H. Groberg in the original Disney movie, will reprise his role in the sequel that follows the missionary's return to Tonga with his family. The film, scheduled to be released in 2019, will also feature Russell Dixon as President Monson and Christopher Gorham as Elder Groberg.
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With Joe Folau, Ilaisaane Green, 'Aisea Latu, Haanz Fa'avae-Jackson. Former prize-fighter, Soane 'The Shark' Valu is forced to return home after 20 years when his father dies. He must now face his three children he left behind and uncover the truth behind an ancestor's curse.
Apr 12, 2002 · The Other Side of Heaven: Directed by Mitch Davis. With Christopher Gorham, Anne Hathaway, Joe Folau, Nathaniel Lees. John Groberg, a farm kid from Idaho Falls, crosses an ocean to become a missionary in the remote and exotic Tongan islands during the 1950s.
