People
Shimpal Lelisi
Biography:
Shimpal 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.
Movies:
| Title | Release date |
|---|---|
| First Place as Coach | 2025-04-28 |
| Sunday Fun Day as Ronnie | 2017-07-31 |
| Sione's 2: Unfinished Business as Sefa | 2012-03-01 |
| Sione's Wedding as Sefa | 2006-03-29 |
| Tongan Ninja as Mr. Finau | 2002-11-08 |
| Staunch as Constable | 1999-01-01 |
| Nightmare Man as Caleb Ho | 1999-01-01 |
| Topless Women Talk About Their Lives as Mike | 1997-05-26 |

