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My Take
Robbie Magasiva strikes me as a performer who carries his heritage proudly into the spotlight. A Samoan-New Zealander from Wellington, he sharpened his comic instincts with the Naked Samoans before becoming a familiar face on Shortland Street. I tend to trust actors who come up through comedy, because the timing and self-awareness it demands deepen their dramatic work too. His 1998 newcomer award marked the start of a versatile career spanning film, television, and theatre. What I value most is how he represents Pacific voices on mainstream screens, and he does it with both warmth and craft.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robbie Magasiva
- Name (Japanese)
- ロビー・マガシヴァ
- Reading
- ろびー・まがしゔぁ
- Born
- May 21, 1972 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rat
- Origin
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- comedian / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- St. Patrick's College, Wellington
Awards & achievements
- 1998 Most Promising Male Newcomer of the Year
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robbie%20Magasiva
Frequently asked questions
When was Robbie Magasiva born?
Born May 21, 1972 (age 54).
Where is Robbie Magasiva from?
Robbie Magasiva is from Wellington, New Zealand.
What does Robbie Magasiva do?
Robbie Magasiva works as comedian, television actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.