Shimpal Lelisi
Known For: Acting
Biography
Shimpal Lelisi is a Niuean-born New Zealand actor, TV presenter, writer, and director. He is most famously known as a founding member of the influential Pasifika comedy troupe The Naked Samoans. He co-starred as Sefa in the hit New Zealand comedy film Sione's Wedding and was a co-creator, writer, and voice actor (voicing Valea Pepelo) for the acclaimed animated series bro'Town. He has also worked extensively as a presenter for the Pacific island magazine show Tagata Pasifika and recently directed the documentary Being Niuean.
Filmography
2025
- Chief of War as Star Reader
- First Place as Coach
2024
- Being Niuean ... (Writer)
2019
- Celebrity Treasure Island as Self - Contestant
- Know Your Roots as Host
2017
- Sunday Fun Day as Ronnie
2016
- Terry Teo as Det. Sgt. Leroy Teo
2015
- #KOMTR as Self
2012
- Sione's 2: Unfinished Business as Sefa
2010
- Radiradirah as Tony, Andy the Andriod
2006
- Sione's Wedding as Sefa
2004
- bro'Town as Valea Pepelo (voice)
2002
- Tongan Ninja as Mr. Finau
1999
- Staunch as Constable
- Nightmare Man as Caleb Ho
1997
1992
- Shortland Street as Nurse Louie Iosefa