Jay Laga'aia
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 Jay Laga'aia in Florida, June 2009 |
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| Born | 10 September 1963 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Actor/Singer |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Partner | Sandie Jane Laga'aia (1990 - present) |
| Children | Jeremy Laga'aia Matthew Laga'aia Iosefa Laga'aia Jessica Laga'aia Nathaniel "Tana" Laga'aia Georgia Rose Laga'aia |
Jay Laga'aia (born 10 September 1963) is an actor and singer. He is best known internationally for his role as Captain Typho in the films Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.
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[edit] Career
Laga'aia is known for his part on Australian children's TV show Playschool, and also for his role as Captain Typho in the films Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. He played the role of Draco in several episodes of the television series Xena: Warrior Princess.
Laga'aia was a regular in Australian television shows Water Rats, Play School, Surprise Surprise, and a contestant on Celebrity Big Brother in 2002 and had a guest role as Gabriel in McLeod's Daughters. He is also known for his stage productions such as The Lion King. Laga'aia played the role of Judas in a 1994 production of Jesus Christ Superstar in New Zealand.
In 2003, Laga'aia appeared in the first episode of New Zealand sports comedy television show Pulp Sport. Unfortunately during the basketball sketch, Laga'aia broke his knee cap in two places ending up in hospital for two days. This mishap delayed the filming of Star Wars, which Laga'aia was to film later that month.[citation needed]
On October 9, 2007, Laga'aia released a children's album, Come Dance and Sing.[1] On December 24, 2008, Laga'aia performed on Carols by Candlelight. Laga'aia narrated each of the characters on the children's show Larry the Lawnmower,[2] which ran for 2 seasons starting in 2008. In November 2009, it was confirmed that Laga'aia had joined the cast of Australian soap opera Home and Away, as Reverend Elijah Johnson[3] until his sacking in February 2012[4]. Laga'aia released his second CD for children, I Can Play Anything, in August 2010.
[edit] Personal life
Laga'aia was born in South Auckland, New Zealand although he is now an Australian citizen. He is of Samoan descent. He has 8 brothers and sisters. One of his younger brothers, Frank Laga'aia, was a member of the ARIA award winning band, Ilanda.
[edit] Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role |
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| 1988 | Never Say Die | Bruce (cop) |
| The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey | Jay | |
| 1992 | The Other Side of Paradise | Mana |
| 2000 | Green Sails | Maru |
| 2002 | Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones | Captain Typho |
| 2005 | Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith | Captain Typho |
| 2006 | Solo | Vincent |
| 2008 | Nim's Island | Helicopter Pilot |
| Zombies! Zombies! Zombies! | Carpark Victim | |
| 2009 | Lightwswitch | Bo |
| 2010 | Daybreakers | Senator Turner |
| Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole | Twilight (voice only) |
TV series
| Year | Series | Role | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–1986 | Heroes | Ron | 14 |
| 1993 | Soldier Soldier | Sgt Bob Gilligan | 2 |
| 1994 | High Tide | Buck Walton | 1 |
| 1995 | Mysterious Island | Tenape | 3 |
| 1998 | Tales of the South Seas | Unknown | 1 |
| 1995–2000 | Xena: Warrior Princess | Draco | 3 |
| 1996–2001 | Water Rats | Senior Constable Tommy Tavita | 149 |
| 2000–2003 | Street Legal | David Silesi | 52 |
| 2005–2006 | All Saints | Micheal Stevenson | 2 |
| 2007 | McLeod's Daughters | Gabriel | 1 |
| 2008 | Bed of Roses | Nick Pickering | 6 |
| 2008 | The Strip | Frogman | 1 |
| 2008–2009 | Legend of the Seeker | Chase | 14 |
| 2008–2009 | Larry the Lawnmower | Narrator | 65 |
| 2010–2012 | Home and Away | Elijah Johnson | Series regular |
Mini-Series
| Year | Mini-Series | Role |
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| 1998 | The Violent Earth | Jean-Christian |
As himself
| Year | Show |
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| 1987 | Spot On! |
| 1999 | Look Who's Famous Now |
| 2000 | Russell Gilbert Live |
| 2000– | Play School |
| 2000 | Starstruck |
| 2000– | The Big Time |
| 2002 | Celebrity Big Brother for Charity Live |
| 2003 | Pulp Sport |
| 2006 | 20 to 1 -Hoaxes, Cheats and Liars |
| 2007 | Spicks and Specks -Children's Special |
| 2010 | The Circle 30 August[5] |
| 2010 | Good News Week |
| 2011 | Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation |
[edit] References
- ^ "Jay Laga'aia Come Dance and Sing". Girl.com.au. http://www.girl.com.au/jay-lagaaia-come-dance-and-sing.htm. Retrieved 3 February 2010.
- ^ Knox, David (September 19, 2008). "Laga’aia the lawnmower for Seven". tvtonight.com.au. http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/09/lagaaia-the-lawnmower-for-seven.html. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
- ^ "Hello Reverend!". Backtothebay.net. November 5, 2009. http://www.backtothebay.net/news/2009/11/05/jay_joins_cast.shtml. Retrieved 3 February 2010.
- ^ Dilan Thampapillai (17 February 2012). "A whiteout on what we watch". ABC Online. http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/3836190.html. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
- ^ "Monday 30 August 2010". The Circle website. Network Ten Pty Limited. 2010-08-30. http://ten.com.au/the-circle-monday-30-august-2010.htm. Retrieved 2010-08-30.
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