Julian Arahanga grew up in small town Raetihi. He's the half brother of actor Tammy Davis and the son of Sleeping Dogs producer Larry Parr.
As an actor Arahanga is best known for playing Nig Heke in the iconic New Zealand film Once were Warriors which was released 25 years ago. He also starred as Apoc in the action-sci fi movie The Matrix.
Under the umbrella of his production company AWA films he directed the acclaimed documentary series Songs from the Inside. Current projects include Colonial Combat, a WWF wrestling inspired comedy drama set in 1840 and Blue Smoke a documentary about Pixie Williams, the singer of the iconic kiwi song.
Julian Arahanga Photo: supplied / Vanessa Patea:Useful Media
Songs played:
Artist: Maisey Rika
Song: What I am
Played at: 10:18
Artist: Pixie Williams
Song: Aint it a shame
Played at: 10:30
Artist:Trinity Roots
Song: Little Things
Played at 10:49
