Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1977-05-02
Place of Birth
Gisborne, New Zealand
Matai Smith
Biography
Matai was born and raised in Gisborne, New Zealand and later moved to Auckland when he began working in Television. He speaks fluent Te Reo Maori and is of Rongowhakaata, Ngai Taamanuhiri and Ngāti Kahungunu descent.
In April 2013, Matai announced his same-sex relationship with The GC star, Alby Waititi. The announcement was made before the final reading of the controversial Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill.
Known for
Aroha Bridge
A cartoon that follows the adventures of the Hook family as they navigate the complex and hilarious circumstances growing up in a bicultural and eclectic community.
9 Lives
Kiwi contestants put their "lives" on the line in this innovative new bilingual quiz show. Want to answer in English, no problem! Kei te pārangi ki te whakautu I roto I te reo Māori? Raru kore. Whakautu mai!