Stephanie Tauevihi | |
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![]() Tauevihi in
Russian Snark, 2010 | |
Born | Stephanie Ann Tauevihi |
Occupation(s) | Singer songwriter Television actress |
Known for | Shortland Street |
Stephanie Ann Tauevihi [1] is a New Zealand songwriter, singer and actress, known for her work as the fictional character, Donna Heka, [2] in the New Zealand television series Shortland Street. [3] She also played a Real estate Agent in one episode of short-lived NZ program Rude Awakenings. [4] [5] She has provided songs and vocals for New Zealand band Strawpeople. [4] [5]
Tauevihi began her career on radio station Mai FM, and entered television as a presenter for the youth television show Infocus. She has sung with and provided vocals for band Strawpeople, [2] for which work she received a 1995 nomination for 'Best Female Vocalist' at the New Zealand Music Awards. [4] [5]
Stephanie appeared on The Masked Singer NZ as a " Pavlova", a type of New Zealand dessert. Stephanie was eliminated in the semifinal.
As a health promoter for 'Waiora Healthcare PHO' in West Auckland, she is active in efforts to address addiction to drugs and alcohol in New Zealand, and supports the organization 'Be Free'. [6] When Cyclone Heta caused widespread damage in Niue in 2004, she used her high profile position to persuade companies to provide relief. [7] She also actively supports 'Youth Pride' in its efforts to get at-risk children off the streets of South Auckland. [8]
Stephanie Tauevihi | |
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![]() Tauevihi in
Russian Snark, 2010 | |
Born | Stephanie Ann Tauevihi |
Occupation(s) | Singer songwriter Television actress |
Known for | Shortland Street |
Stephanie Ann Tauevihi [1] is a New Zealand songwriter, singer and actress, known for her work as the fictional character, Donna Heka, [2] in the New Zealand television series Shortland Street. [3] She also played a Real estate Agent in one episode of short-lived NZ program Rude Awakenings. [4] [5] She has provided songs and vocals for New Zealand band Strawpeople. [4] [5]
Tauevihi began her career on radio station Mai FM, and entered television as a presenter for the youth television show Infocus. She has sung with and provided vocals for band Strawpeople, [2] for which work she received a 1995 nomination for 'Best Female Vocalist' at the New Zealand Music Awards. [4] [5]
Stephanie appeared on The Masked Singer NZ as a " Pavlova", a type of New Zealand dessert. Stephanie was eliminated in the semifinal.
As a health promoter for 'Waiora Healthcare PHO' in West Auckland, she is active in efforts to address addiction to drugs and alcohol in New Zealand, and supports the organization 'Be Free'. [6] When Cyclone Heta caused widespread damage in Niue in 2004, she used her high profile position to persuade companies to provide relief. [7] She also actively supports 'Youth Pride' in its efforts to get at-risk children off the streets of South Auckland. [8]