Shimpal Lelisi
Birthday: | Place of Birth: Alofi, NiueShimpal 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.
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Known For
Acting
Year
Title
Role
2025
First Place
as Coach
2019
Know Your Roots
as Host
2017
Sunday Fun Day
as Ronnie
2012
Sione's 2: Unfinished Business
as Sefa
2006
Sione's Wedding
as Sefa
2004
bro'Town
as Valea Pepelo (voice)
2002
Tongan Ninja
as Mr. Finau
1999
Nightmare Man
as Caleb Ho
1997
