Hori Ahipene could perhaps be described as New Zealand’s most ‘diverse’ actor, having played both male and female characters in TV comedies and dramas.
In the 90s Ahipene gained a loyal fan base by appearing in the TV sketch shows Away Laughing, Skitz and Telly Laughs. Two of Ahipene’s popular gender-swapping roles were Mrs Semisi in Skitz and The Semesis, and Beverley Best in the Maori Television sitcom/chat show B&B. Ahipene has also appeared in TV dramas such as Maddigan’s Quest, Mataku, and Shortland Street. In 2009, Ahipene returned to wearing a frock on screen playing ‘Angel’ – a transgender prostitute in Outrageous Fortune. Ahipene’s film credits include Jubilee and The Piano.
In this ScreenTalk interview, Ahipene discusses:
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Credits: Interview, Camera & Editing – Andrew Whiteside
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Comments
by TeMiha on 3 November 2009 at 5:56pm
So true, he loved to act and dance his whole life and there were no surprises when he went off to acting school. He’s made the whanau very proud over the years, such a multi talented guy, and genuinely lovely with it. Great interview even if I’m biased on many fronts…..
by Jackie Clark on 17 November 2009 at 4:39am
What a lovely man.
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