Stephanie Tauevihi

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Stephanie Tauevihi
Stephanie Tauevihi in Russian Snark.jpg
Tauevihi in Russian Snark , 2010
Born
Stephanie Ann Tauevihi
OccupationSinger
songwriter
Television actress
Known for Shortland Street

Stephanie Ann Tauevihi [1] is a New Zealand songwriter, singer and actress, known for her work as the fictional character, Donna Heka, [2] in the New Zealand television series Shortland Street . [3] She also played a Real estate Agent in one episode of short-lived NZ program Rude Awakenings . [4] [5] She has provided songs and vocals for New Zealand band Strawpeople [4] [5]

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Career

Tauevihi began her career on radio station Mai FM, and entered television as a presenter for the youth television show Infocus . She has sung with and provided vocals for band Strawpeople, [2] for which work she received a 1995 nomination for 'Best Female Vocalist' at the New Zealand Music Awards. [4] [5]

Stephanie appeared on The Masked Singer NZ as a "Pavlova", a type of New Zealand dessert. Stephanie was eliminated in the semifinal on 6 June 2021.

Activism

As a health promoter for 'Waiora Healthcare PHO' in West Auckland, she is active in efforts to address addiction to drugs and alcohol in New Zealand, and supports the organization 'Be Free'. [6] When Cyclone Heta caused widespread damage in Niue in 2004, she used her high profile position to persuade companies to provide relief. [7] She also actively supports 'Youth Pride' in its efforts to get at-risk children off the streets of South Auckland. [8]

Filmography

Recognition

Awards and nominations

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References

  1. ↑ "Manager charged with harassment of soap star". The New Zealand Herald . 6 September 2002. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  2. 1 2 Louisa Cleave (27 May 2000). "Stephanie Tauevihi – Happily ever after". The New Zealand Herald . Retrieved 19 October 2011.
  3. ↑ James Hou-fu Liu, New Zealand identities, p. 219
  4. 1 2 3 4 Andrew Whiteside (27 June 2011). "Stephanie Tauevihi – escaping Donna Heka". NZ On Screen. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 "Stephanie Tauevihi". TVNZ Staff. TV2 . Retrieved 19 October 2011.
  6. ↑ "Star steps up to help". Chronicle . Stuff. 11 December 2008. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
  7. ↑ Claire Trevett (14 January 2004). "Actor goes in to bat for Niue". The New Zealand Herald . Retrieved 19 October 2011.
  8. ↑ Neil Reid (1 October 2010). "Stars' boost for kids". Sunday News . Stuff . Retrieved 19 October 2011.
  9. ↑ Rachel Glucina (27 September 2010). "Keisha's new man". The New Zealand Herald . Retrieved 19 October 2011.
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