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Shushila Takao

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Shushila Takao (born 4 November 1986) is a New Zealand actress and model, best known for her roles in television series such as Tatau, Filthy Rich, and The Shannara Chronicles.

Early life

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Takao was born in Christchurch and raised in Nelson.[1] She is of Māori, Indian, and French descent.[2][3]

Career

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In 2015, Takao played her first major television role as Aumea Vaipiti on the series Tatau. The show was set in the Cook Islands and consisted of 8 episodes.[3] She went on to be cast as Ariana in the New Zealand based television drama series Filthy Rich. She played the role of The Changeling on the American-based television series The Shannara Chronicles.[4]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2012 Sione's 2: Unfinished Business Polynesian Angel
2013 Evil Dead Stand-in
2014 The Last Saint Danger

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2015 Tatau Aumea Vaipiti
2016 Filthy Rich Ariana
2016 The Shannara Chronicles Changeling

References

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  1. ^ "Shushila Takao". tvnz.co.nz. TVNZ OnDemand. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  2. ^ "BBC Three - Tatau - Aumea". bbc.co.uk. BBC. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  3. ^ a b Webb, Claire (12 April 2015). "Meet the cast of Tatau". Radio Times. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  4. ^ Griffin, David (20 January 2016). "The Shannara Chronicles: Enter the Tree at Your Own Risk". Screen Rant. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
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