Ariki is a young Māori actor (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Te Puta) who graduated from South Seas Film School in July 2022. During his study he appeared in short films THE FOX and BUTTERFLY, and shortly after graduation, Ariki landed the role of ‘Uenuku’ in Lee Tamahori's epic action-drama THE CONVERT, alongside Guy Pearce. Most recently, Ariki played a three-month role as surgical resident ‘Noah Forrester’ on New Zealand’s longest-running hospital drama, SHORTLAND STREET.

Location: Auckland, New Zealand