What does it take to become a professional stunt performer? Johnson is a young Maori actor who joined the ‘Massive’ theatre company and has appeared in shows like Ahikāroa (Maori TV). Johnson is training to be a stunt performer; he loves Combat sports, training in Jiu Jitsu, and kickboxing. He comes to the Altbays Show to talk about NZ television and theatre, the benefits of martial arts and much more! We are pleased to have the martial artist and upcoming Hip-Hop artist Te Paea Puha as a co-host in this epic show!
Show 185 – Johnson Manukau (Māori Actor)
Welcome to the Altbays Show (Feat. Te Paea Puha and Leo Magri)
Johnson started to pursue acting in February 2021. He attended a “Massive” workshop and soon after joined the “Massive” Company MNE group (Massive Nui Ensemble) with renowed NZ Artistic Director Sam Scott. At the same time, Johnson started training Screen acting under acting and voice coach, Juliet Furness. Johnson is also training stunt fight with NZSSSC.
Johnson has been a part of Woman Far Walking (Massive Theatre Company), Few Good Men (Papakura Theater), Children of Westborg (Stray Theater), The Mooncake and the Kūmara (Seed Theater) Rangitoto (Pumphouse Theater, Waiheke Theatre Company) Ahikāroa (Speaking role, Maori TV), and a bunch of student films with SAE, SouthSeas and UOW.
Johnson loves Combat sports training in Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing and boxing at CKB (CityKIckboxing) and Toa Martial Arts (Evolution Fitness). Johnson has had a boxing match for Mike King's IT heavy Hitters mental health charity.
The Altbays Show whanau is stoked to have Johnson for a chat with our dear co-host, incredibly talented Te Paea Puha.
