We have a chat with Taofia Pelesasa - a Tokelauan-Samoan Kiwi creative, born and raised in Rotorua, New Zealand currently based in Western Sydney.
We talk about the importance of creating Pasifika-centered content for young people, the influence of women in Fia's life, how he got his Marge Simpson vocal tone and the story behind his debut musical performance of "Oma Rapeti" with Hanelle Harris #IYKYK
Fia's work:
"Maria" - Short-film available on YouTube
"My Islander Daughter" - Poem available here https://taofia2013.tumblr.com/
"SIS" - Stars in the sketch-comedy show available on Comedy Central website
Things to lookout for:
"Parramatta" & "Deity"
@thepelesasadream
@nightsatthebrowntable_
browntableproductions@gmail.com
