UNIQUE EXTRAS

Keke Brown

Keke is of Samoan and European descent. She was a founding member of Touch Compass Dance Company and travelled around New Zealand with them when she was younger. She also recently appeared in a role on Shortland Street. Keke graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Pacific Studies with a specific … Continue reading »

Maioro Barton

Maioro Barton is of Maori and European Descent, and lives in Cambridge in the Waikato. He is an outgoing person with a great sense of humour. Maorio was born with spina bifida and uses a wheelchair. He is currently a Waikato and New Zealand Men’s Squad Member for Wheelchair Basketball and has a Diploma in … Continue reading »

Morgaina Mathias

Morgaina is a keen poet, dancer, stage actor and acrobat. She performed with Touch Compass Dance Trust, Interacting Theatre and Auckland Community Circus. She also volunteers at Zeal/Global cafe. Morgaina has a National Certificate of Educational Achievement in drama, dance, mathematics, music, social studies, English, computing and media studies. From the age of two, Morgaina … Continue reading »

Jaden Movold

Jaden is a dynamic young man with incredible charisma and confidence who has already had years of experience in front of the camera. He has featured on What Now?, Attitude TV, two short films, and has been a poster boy and fundraiser for numerous charities. Jaden was also a member of StarJam for 2 years … Continue reading »

Loren Glenn

Loren’s career objective is to extend her acting experience and seek roles and extra work in TV shows, films, commercials and training DVDs. She has been part of advertising campaigns and film work since 2001. Loren would also like to gain a local part time position in reception, customer service or administration with a community minded organisation. … Continue reading »

Keegan Lewis

Keegan Lewis loves music and performing. He has written and recorded his own music, and also sings covers. He loves socialising and engaging in vigorous debates. Keegan likes challenges that take him out of his comfort zone. He loves expressing himself through his music and has a wicked sense of humour. Keegan has cerebral palsy and … Continue reading »

Unique Extras is a project that showcases the talent of people who experience disability, with the aim of getting more diversity on screen. We would like to see that the 1 in 5 New Zealanders who live with disability are equally represented, so with your support we will lobby broadcasters, ad agencies, talent agencies, and the media to drive this change.

Unique Extras and the More Diversity on Screen campaign are projects of Diversityworks Trust.