Shimpal Lelisi
January 1, 1970 (56 years old) in Alofi, Niue
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.
Known For
Credits
- 2025 · Chief of War as Star Reader
- 2025 · First Place as Coach
- 2019 · Know Your Roots as Host
- 2019 · Celebrity Treasure Island as Self - Contestant
- 2017 · Sunday Fun Day as Ronnie
- 2016 · Terry Teo as Det. Sgt. Leroy Teo
- 2015 · #KOMTR as Self
- 2012 · Sione's 2: Unfinished Business as Sefa
- 2010 · Radiradirah as Tony, Andy the Andriod
- 2006 · Sione's Wedding as Sefa
- 2004 · bro'Town as Valea Pepelo (voice)
- 2002 · Tongan Ninja as Mr. Finau
- 1999 · Staunch as Constable
- 1999 · Nightmare Man as Caleb Ho
- 1997 · Topless Women Talk About Their Lives as Mike
- 1992 · Shortland Street as Nurse Louie Iosefa