Location: Auckland, New Zealand | Height: 186 cm | Hair Colour: Brown | Eye Colour: Brown | Ethnicity: Cook Island Māori / Pacific Islander
He / Him
Get ready to be blown away by the dynamo that is Roy Iro. This trailblazing artist isn't just your run-of-the-mill actor and writer – he's an award-winning powerhouse on a mission to redefine excellence in the world of creativity.
Fresh out of Te Kura Toi Whakaari o Aotearoa (New Zealand Drama School) in 2021, Roy wasted no time in making waves. Co-creating and starring in the mind-blowing musical sensation, FLAMES: A Hip-Hop Musical, earning the production a slew of well-deserved accolades.
Roy has been rubbing shoulders with the giants of the industry, collaborating closely with Tawata Productions and Te Pou Theatre. Whether he's lending his voice, showcasing his acting prowess, or playing the role of the indispensable assistant, Roy is a force to be reckoned with.
Roy also received an Honourable Mention for Best Supporting Actor in 'In the Depths' in 2021.
Our wonderful actor is not content to ride on the coattails of others. Under the mentorship of luminaries like Hone Kouka, Mīria George, Tainui Tukiwaho, and Sepelini Mua’au, he's carving his own path, writing, and producing his own works that promise to leave audiences on the edge of their seats.
Roy Iro isn't just an actor and writer; he's a force of nature, a rising star who's turning the creative landscape upside down.
“I’m forever grateful to be able to present any work that includes uplifting POC and being able to deliver these works to areas that don’t see a lot of theatre or themselves on stage or on screen.” - Roy Iro
2022 | Nominated Best New Playwright | Wellington Theatre Awards | FLAMES: A Hip-Hop Musical - Writer |
2021 | Honourable Mention for Best Supporting Actor | Independent Short Awards - Los Angeles | In The Depths |
2021 | Winner Best Show in Development | Wellington Fringe Awards | FLAMES: A Hip-Hop Musical - Creator / Writer / Actor |
2024 | Time Bandits | Role: Jasper [supporting] |
Paramount Television - Director: Taika Waititi Apple TV+ - Co produce: Jemaine Clement |
2022 | Wellington Paranormal | Role: Edmond 'The Eggbeater' Egmont [supporting] |
New Zealand Documentary Board - Director: Jermaine Clement Fremantle - Executive Producer: Taika Waititi |
2024 | ISHMAEL | Role: Ishmael [lead] | Director: Louis Joblin |
2021 | Flat Out | Role: Roy [lead] | Director: Harrison Keefe |
2020 | Aro Beats | Role: Casper [lead] | Director: Harrison Keefe |
2020 | Best in Show | Role: Gerry Fleck [lead] | Director: Vaughn Slinn |
2020 | In The Depths | Role: Brad [lead] | Director: Liam Carter |
2024 | Pane Provocations | Role: Beniamina / Carlos [lead] | Te Auaha - Director: Teherenui Koteka |
2024 | U R Back | Role: Reggie [lead] |
Barbarian Productions - Directors: Batanai Mashingaidze & Jo Randerson Martin Luckie Park |
2023 | Avaiki Nui Social | Role: Performer |
Kia Mau Festival - Directors: Mīria George & Taungaroa Emile Michael Fowler Centre |
2023 - 2021 | FLAMES: A Hip-Hop Musical | Role: Dt. Morgan Reid [lead] |
BATS Theatre, Putahi, Measina & Kia Mau Festivals - Directed by Sepelini Mua'au Producer: Taylor-Rose Terekia |
2023 | Raru e Maruakaita | Role: Maruakaita [lead] | Director: Poe-Tiare Tararo |
2023 | The Grumpiest Child in the World | Role: Dad/Scientist | Capital E - Director: Awhimai Fraser |
2023 | U R Here | Role: Jaujage [lead] | Directors: Sepelini Mua’au & Jo Randerson |
2021 | Clean Up on Aisle 3 | Role: Red [lead] |
Barbarian Productions Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School |
2021 | Dreams For Life | Roles: John/The Doctor [lead] | Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School - Director: Joe Folau |
2020 | Women Beware Women | Role: Hippolito [lead] | Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School - Director: Sara Brodie |
2021 - 2019 | Bachelors of Performing Arts [Acting] | Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School | |
2021 | Standard American & New York Accent Training | Tutor: Mary MacDonald-Lewis |
2021 | Mira | Pita |
Tawata Productions - Director: Maranga Mai Producer: Hone Kouka |
2021 | Miraka | Aiden |
Tawata Productions - Director: Maranga Mai Producer: Hone Kouka |
Accents | American, Australian, English, English - RP, Māori, Pacific Island, American » New York Brooklyn |
Dance | Break Dancing, General movement, Hip Hop |
Instruments | Guitar |
Other | Comedy, Improv |
Singing | Pop, Rock |
Sports | AFL Football, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Grid Iron, Karate, Kick Boxing, Martial Arts, Netball, Rugby Union, Running, Soccer / Football, Softball, Speed Walking, Ten Pin Bowling, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Weights, Wrestling |
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