Julian Arahanga (born 18 December 1972) is a New Zealand actor and filmmaker.
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Career
In 1994, Arahanga played Nig Heke in Once Were Warriors. He later reprised the role in the 1999 sequel What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?.
In 1996, Arahanga starred in Broken English.
In 1999, Arahanga played the role of Apoc in The Matrix.
In 2008, Arahanga made his directorial debut with Turangarere, a documentary about John Pohe.
Personal life
Arahanga was born in Raetihi, Manawatū-Whanganui to father Larry Parr and a mother of Estonian and Māori descent. He is the elder half-brother of actor Tammy Davis.
In 2009, Arahanga married Becs. Together, they run the production company Awa Films in Miramar.
Filmography
The Ferryman (2007) – Zane
Eagle vs. Shark (2007) – Flight Extra
Toy Boy (2004) – Angelo
Fracture (2004) – Detective Harawira
Forbidden Fury (2004)
The Lost World (1999) (TV series) – Pintario
The Matrix (1999) – Apoc
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999) – Nig Heke
Broken English (1996) – Eddie
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1996) (TV series) – Cassius (2 episodes)
Once Were Warriors (1994) – Nig Heke
The Makutu on Mrs Jones (1983) – Tawhai