Goretti Chadwick | |
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Nationality | New Zealander |
Occupation | Actress, writer, director |
Known for | Pani and Pani |
Notable work | Sione's Wedding |
Goretti Chadwick is a Samoan-New Zealand stage and television actress, writer, director and tutor. [1] [2]
Chadwick completed a Diploma in Stage and Screen Acting at Unitec Institute of Technology in Auckland, New Zealand. She has worked in theatre and television as an actor, writer and director. [1] Her work in theatre includes Hymn, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Island Girls and Jingle Bells. Her film credits include The Legend of Johnny Lingo , The Overstayer and Sione's Wedding . [3] In 2010 she partnered with Anapela Polataivao to create the comedic duo Pani and Pani, and the pair went on to create and host the television show Game of Bros . [1] [4]
Chadwick is a tutor in acting and directing at Pacific Institute of Performing Arts (PIPA) in Auckland, New Zealand. [5]
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