Iaheto Ah Hi
Actor, Writer
Toi Whakaari graduate Iaheto Ah Hi moved into features with hit comedy Sione’s Wedding, after time in comedy theatre group the Naked Samoans. His play Tautai — the tale of a car thief emulating his Tokelauan fishing ancestors — helped inspire 2010 ensemble movie Matariki, with Ah Hi himself winning an award in one of the main roles. Alongside his acting, Ah Hi has also had a long involvement in the Kiwi hip hop scene.
Tautai by Iaheto Ah Hi is a thoughtful and moving new Pacific work performed with vigour by experienced practitioners (including the writer himself in the lead role). Katrina Chandra, reviewing play Tautai for Theatreview, 15 April 2010
