Mark Hunt vs Paul Gallen "It's Turned Personal"
Animosity between the ex-UFC knockout artist Mark Hunt and the NRL veteran Paul Gallen has continued to rise over the past few weeks, with the pair trading insults in the media and online. After Gallen questioned whether Hunt still has it, the Super Samoan hit back, calling him a "grub" and predicting an early finish.
Hunt vs Gallen goes down on Wednesday 16th December 20 9.30pm New Zealand time.
Pacific Christmas Movie gifts an Early Present
The makers of self-funded and self-distributed Pacific Christmas movie - Mama’s Music Box, have worked with exhibitors Event and Hoyts to bring their film to the people at a new ticket price point - $10.00 for all tickets for the duration of its screening at Event and Hoyts cinemas
Writer and Director – Stallone Vaiaoga-Ioasa who is also self-distributing the film is excited at this new development – “it’s rare that we request a price reduction of tickets – but we know going to the movies can be expensive especially when taking the whole family, so having Event Cinemas and Hoyts come on board to bring Mama’s Music Box – at this special Xmas price point is awesome – and it’s even more timely given how hard 2020 has been. We know we have a special film and it’s one that you’ll definitely want people to see enjoy with their whole family.”
Mama’s Music Box is showing in selected cinemas around New Zealand from 10th December.
(Note: this $10.00 ticket price is only for Hoyts and Event Cinemas in New Zealand. Booking Fees still apply).…more
WOMEN OF THE ISLANDS - ABBA-ROSE DINAH VAIAOGA-IOASA
ABBA-ROSE DINAH VAIAOGA-IOASA
FILM PRODUCER
SAMOAN
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Talofa lava. My name is Abba-Rose Dinah Vaiaoga-Ioasa and I am from the villages of Alafua, Toamua and Puipa’a in Samoa. I was born and raised in Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa. I’m originally from Northcote but have lived most of my life in central Auckland. I’m a former Auckland Girls Grammar School student and I am currently in the Screen industry working as a Film Producer. My Production company is called Cadness Street which pays homage to the street I grew up on in Northcote.
What were the pathways that brought you to where you are and what you're doing today?
I originally went to University and completed a Bachelor of Engineering specialising in Chemical and Materials Engineering. After working as a Process Engineer for a few years I was starting to think about my next step in my Engineering career and it just so happened to be around the same time as when my brother (Writer and Director) Stallone Vaiaoga-Ioasa was thinking about his second feature film Hibiscus and Ruthless (2018).…more
Māori All Blacks Te Tīmatanga Haka v Moana Pasifika Challenge
A celebration of cultural pride, passion & power!
Moana Pasifika Rugby's epic challenge is met by the Māori All Blacks' Te Tīmatanga Haka ahead of their historic clash in Hamilton.
PASIFIKA HIP HOP ICON GANXSTA RIDD (BOO YAA T.R.I.B.E) HAS PASSED AWAY #RIP
Ganxsta Ridd of Boo Yaa T.R.I.B.E, legendary artist, Polynesian hip hop pioneer and the first ever Pasifika MC, has passed away earlier this evening in Los Angeles at the age of 52.
We extend our heart felt alofa and condolences to the extended Devoux aiga in LA and the Boo Yaa T.R.I.B.E family.
Paul "Gangxsta Ridd" Devoux was one of seven members of the Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E along with his brothers Gawtti, Monsta O, E.K.A., Murder One, Kobra and Godfather (passed away in 2018 #RIP). The brothers who were of Samoan Heritage were Pastors Kids and got their musical start in church.
The Devoux brothers were initially a dance crew called the Blue City Strutters before becoming a full-fledged rap group with Ganxsta Ridd the lead rapper in the group.
The "Boo-Yaa" in their name represented the sound of a shotgun being discharged, while the "T.R.I.B.E" stands for "Too Rough International Boo-Yaa Empire."
In 1990 they released their debut album New Funky Nation with production assists from the Dust Brothers, Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo, Tony G and others.…more
SPOTLIGHT: This is Moana Pasifika
Go inside Moana Pasifika's sacred kava ceremony to find out what this team means to the players, former players and the pacific nations they represent.
Moana Pasifika take on the Māori All Blacks tonight at 7.05pm at FMG Stadium Hamilton.
CREDIT: Sky Sport
PASIFIKA FILM FESTIVAL - AUCKLAND POP-UP & ONLINE CINEMA EXPERIENCE
Pasifika Film Festival is hosting a FREE pop up short film screening at Event Cinemas Queen Street this Sunday 6th of December
7 short films have been selected for your viewing! So get down to see and hear some great Pasifika storytelling.
Films that are screening in the pop up screening include:
• Meet Munch Jnr
• Chicken
• The Messiah
• Liliu
• Misadventures of a Pacific Professional
• Tep Tok
• Felehuhuni
Join the movement and be inspired by our talented artists, creatives, story tellers & filmmakers who are taking on the world through a Pasifika lens!
LUSI FAIVA - SPIRIT OF ATTITUDE AWARD WINNER
Earlier this evening, the Attitude Awards took place - a black-tie gala event celebrating the achievements of those in the disabled community. As with every year, the nominations are filled with incredible and inspiring stories from both people living with disabilities and able-bodied people who support them.
Tonight the 'Spirit of Attitude' award which is awarded to someone who has had a unique journey and has risen to the challenges of their disability and applied a positive, 'can-do' spirit, was won by Lusi Faiva who is of Samoan heritage. Coco congrats Lusi!
Born with Cerebal Palsy, Lusi was taken away from her birth parents by the state and placed in an institution.
She was adopted by the Jone's who gave her the support she needed and enabled her to have continued development, then at 13 she was reconnected with her birth monther and Samoan culture. Her determination toward taking the spotlight and mic which led her to join the family choir and make steps into musical theatre.…more
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson responds to 5 yr old Angelou Brown's letter
Last Wednesday marked White Ribbon Day - the international day when people wear a white ribbon to show that they do not condone violence towards women.
In honour of White Ribbon Day, 'She is not Your Rehab' (a non-religious and non-legislative movement whose mission is to impact the culture around abusive relationships, domestic violence and unhealthy ideals of masculinity) sent a 'She is not your Rehab' t.shirt to Samoan superstar Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. They also launched a very special campaign video featuring founder Matt Brown's 5 year old son Angelou Brown.
The video went viral with over 1 million views on both instagram and facebook.
And less than a week later, the man himself has responded to Angelou with this heartfelt post and has also shared the video on his own instagram with all 204 million of his followers!
Check out his message to Angelou and his father here -
Mark Hunt on Return Against Paul Gallen - Submission Radio
The Super Samoan Mark Hunt sat down with the Submission Radio boys and discussed his upcoming fight against Paul Gallen, what he's been doing since his last UFC fight, whether he'd consider taking on Mike Tyson and more