Tupe Lualua’s career portfolio covers over 10 years experience spread across the performance and education industry. 

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Bachelor of Applied Arts – Performing Arts
Whitireia New Zealand
Porirua 2008

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Samoan Performing Arts Lecturer
Whitireia New Zealand
Wellington

​• Lecturer and Dance tutor of Samoan Performing Arts.   Students are studying towards a Bachelor of Applied Arts and majoring in Performing Arts
• Presented Samoan works to Council of International Organisation of Folklore Festivals (CIOFF)  throughout Spain – Segovia, Burgos and Portugalete
• Presented a series of works to HRH Prince Edward upon his visit to Wellington
• Travelled Samoan works to Erupt festival 2010 in Taupo
• Choreographed three consecutive Graduation Seasons as well as “Illuminate” opening of the Whitireia Performance Centre
• Choreographed works for Michel Tuffery and Tuffery Art Management as part of the ‘Siamani Samoa’ exhibition
• IN SITU research dance workshop led by the French choreographer Régine Chopinot and the "Cornucopiae" dance company, in partnership with the Embassy of France and New Zealand
• Presented Samoan works to Council of International Organisation of Folklore Festivals (CIOFF)  in Canada and North Carolina​

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Master of Ceremony
Tu Tangata Wellington Secondary Schools Festival                                                                                           2012
The Opera House
Current

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Performer                                                                                                                                                    2012
Opening of ‘Poly Wants A Cracker’ Art Exhibition by John Ioane
Wellington City Gallery
• One of the Live performers at the Opening of the Exhibition

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Actor/Master of Ceremony                                                                                                                           2011
Sisters 2011    
Te Rauparaha Arena
• Live concert organised by Porirua City Council.  Performers included Ria, Ria Hall, and Mahogany (X Factor Australia finalists).  Tupe Also choreographed a fashion show as part of this event. 

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Whitireia Graduation Ceremony
TeRauparaha Arena
• Master of Ceremony

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Actor                                                                                                                                                            2011
Kila Kokonut Krew
Wellington
• Played the role of Lagi in ‘The Factory- A Pacific Musical”. 
 

Actor                                                                                                                                                            2010
Cervical smear advertising campaign
Ministry of health
The Pro Actors

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Actor/ Creator                                                                                                                                              2009
FIT Productions
Wellington
• Co-developed and played the role of Masina in Poly-Zygotic which was also ‘Pick of the Fringe’ in 2009. 
 

Actor                                                                                                                                                            2009
The Baccannals
Wellington
• Played Julia Tesman in the 2009 season of Hedda Gabler.

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Actor                                                                                                                                                            2008
The Pro-Actors
Wellington
• Played the role of a bank teller named “Sandra” in an ANZ bank commercial. 

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Events Manager/ Performer                                                                                                                        2006-2008
Waka Ura Cultural Dance Company
Wellington
• Opening of the MAYO clinic in Wellington on behalf of the Maori District Health Board.
• Performed on the ‘Nippon Maru Ship” as an exhibition of New Zealand culture on the International ‘Ship for Youth”
• Welcomed the Dalai Lama upon his visit to Wellington in 2007
 

Tour and Events Manager/ Performer                                                                                                         2005-2007                                  Taumata Pasifika Dance Company

Wellington
• Toured with STRIKE for “The New Zealand, New thinking” exhibition through Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan and Guang Zhou, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture and Heritage. 
• Performed at the World of Wearable Arts Awards in Wellington
• Travelled to Tahiti, Noumea and Rapanui with The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade and New Zealand Trade and Enterprises
• Travelled to Hanoi and Ho Chi Min City in Vietnam for the New Zealand education fare with New Zealand Trade and Enterprises
• Performed for the Taranaki Arts Festival in New Plymouth