Shimpal Lelisi

Shimpal Lelisi (born ) He began acting at an early age, taking part in school productions. Theatre was the beginning of his professional career, and among his stage appearances was with the Naked Samoans in Naked Samoans Talk about Their Knives. Shimpal has since stayed with the group in later productions. The latest of the show was in December 2006 entitled Naked Samoans Go Home (Again).

In 1999, Shimpal joined the core cast of the soap opera Shortland Street, playing the role of Nurse Louie Iosefa. However, his most successful involvement with television has been bro'Town. Shimpal is credited as both voice actor and writer for the animated series with the three other original Naked Samoans. In 2006, he co-starred in the comedy film Sione's Wedding.

Lelisi is a castaway on the 2022 series of the New Zealand reality television show Celebrity Treasure Island.

Filmography

Film Film Year RoleSione's 2: Unfinished Business 2012 Sefa Sione's Wedding 2006 Sefa

Television Series Year RoleRadiradirah 2010 Tony/Andy the Android Tagata Pasifika 2006–present Presenter bro'Town 2004–2009 Valea Pepelo (voice) Shortland Street 1999–2000 Nurse Louie Iosefa