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| The cast of The Tribe is full of experienced entertainers - actors & actresses, singers & dancers. Here you can find out about them all & a little bit about their characters |
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| May - "A name of Latin/various origin, meaning Great; bitter; a pearl; kinswoman" May is a true survivor, not afraid to stab a few backs if it gets her where she needs to be. But beneath this self-interested facade, she is a caring person who is there for her friends. Laura Wilson Laura is 18 years old. As a keen participant in school drama with many lead roles she progressed into stage. She had a lead role in A Comedy of Errors - part of the Sheilah Wynne Shakespeare Festival. Laura made her film debut in "Choice" an educational film made by Little White Cloud Productions where she had a lead role. Since her recurring guest role in The Tribe Series II she has become core cast in Series III and also made an appearance in Cloud 9`s promo of Atlantis High. |
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| Ned - "A name taken from Edward, a name of Old English origin, meaning Prosperous protector" Possibly the single most irritating & obnoxious person on the face of the earth. He has a quick wit & either makes you laugh or cry. He is very stubborn & headstrong, but he cares deeply for his younger siblings, Tally & Andy Bevin Linkhorn In 1994/1995 Bevin joined the VUW Dept of Theatre and Film as well as attending a Screen Acting and Auditioning Workshop. Bevin has had extensive theatre experience in the last 5-6 years including Welcome to Superbial, Questions, Milk, Two Boys. He has had roles in film, television commercials and television drama as well as theatre. Some of Bevin`s interests include: Acrobatics, Singing (Tenor), Swimming and Golf. |
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| Patsy - "A name of Latin origin, meaning Of noble birth" Patsy is the 'little girl' of the Tribe. Any trouble she causes is soon forgotten, because she is so sweet *arrrrrrr* . .In series 2, she was 'brainwashed' by Trudy into doing the Chosens dirty-work. She eventually snapped out of this, but it was too late Sarah Major Sarah was 10 years old in Series I - She is now 12/13. She has recorded radio commercials and provided voices for a cartoon series promo. Sarah has appeared in television commercials, the short film Flying and as Gaela`s daughter in Hercules. Sarah has appeared in William Shatner`s A Twist in the Tale - The Magician in which she played the part of Emily Watson. |
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| Pride - Pride is one of the leader of the Gaian tribe, & accompanied Eagle & the rest of his tribe to the city to fight The Chosen. As far as we know, only he & Eagle have remained in the city. He lives by a code of conduct, using force only when necessary & is usually shy & quiet. But he has another side, where he will use force to accomplish things or prove a point (as shown with Ned) Nick Miller Nick is 20 years old and has acting experience in a range of media. He has a variety of stage experiences including roles in the Rocky Horror Picture Show, Summer Shakespeare, Arcadia and of course many school productions. Nick has made appearances in guest roles on many of New Zealand`s soaps and dramas. He made his television debut in 1996 in an ongoing role as Sean Kearney on Shortland Street. Nick has also had guest roles on Street Legal and Jacksons Wharf. The Tribe Series III was his first Core cast role. Nick enjoys, singing, canoeing, skydiving, swimming, rock climbing and being a DJ. |
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| Ryan - "A name of Celtic/Gaelic origin, meaning The kings descendant; laughing" Ryan is very simple, but he makes up for this by his caring nature, his ability to see the best in people, & his brute strength. He and Lex are close friends, & he will do anything he can to protect any Mallrat Ryan Runciman Ryan was sixteen years old in Series I. He is now 18/19 and has acting experience in a variety of media. He has had roles in film, television commercials and television drama as well as being experienced in voice over work and stills photographic work. Ryan is also a trained singer and tap dancer. Ryan played the part of Darren Hunt in the Duellists, a screenplay in Cloud 9`s previous production, William Shatner`s A Twist in the Tale. |
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| Salene - "A name of Greek origin, meaning Heavenly; moon" Salene is a very caring member of The Mallrats. After battling against Bulimia with the help of Ryan, love blossomed between the two until he was takn to the mines by The Chosen. After their defeat, she rode off on Apollo to find him Victoria Spence Victoria was 14 years old in Series I - She is now 16/17. She has experience as a stills photographic model and has appeared in several television commercials. Her drama work includes a lead role in The Joker as well as parts in Memory and Desire, Shortland Street, Jack be Nimble and Mother Tongue. Victoria played the part of Zoe in William Shatner`s A Twist in the Tale - The Duellists. |
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| Tai San - Tai San is the mystic & herbalist among The Mallrats. She discovered the formula for the antidote using natural ingredients. She married Lex, but became The Supreme Mother of The Chosen, renouncing Lex in public. This, apparently was a cover for her work for the rebels, but no-one is convinced. Michelle Ang Michelle was 15 years old in Series I. She is now 17/18. She is a trained ballet dancer. She has been a guest artist with the New Zealand Royal Ballet, having danced for them in Giselle, The Nutcracker Suite and Romeo and Juilet. She is a member of the McDonald`s Young Entertainers Super Troupe. Michelle made her television drama debut in Cloud 9`s previous production William Shatner`s A Twist in the Tale - The Green Dress. |
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| Tally - Tally is the sister of Ned & twin sister of Andy. She, like Andy, loves the art of the deal, & is quick to do a deal if it is good for herself. She also has a caring & symapethic side, which, although rarely shown, is there for those that need to see it Amelia Reynolds Amelia is 11 years old. She is currently attending Nelson Repertory Drama Classes. Amelia featured in a short film called Murderhouse in 1997 before starring in Cloud 9`s William Tell as Tilly. Tally in Tribe Series III has been her first major role. Amelia enjoys dancing, drama, swimming and reading. |
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| The Guardian - The fanatical leader of The Chosen of Zoot, he is devoted to the creation of 'Power & Chaos' in the name of Zoot. But many can see the weaknesses that his fanaticism creates - weaknesses that Zoot would scorn. Can he keep the Chosen on the road to Power & Chaos or just on the road to the nearest McDonalds? Damon Andrews Damon graduated from the New Zealand Drama School in 1992. Since then he has accumulated a wide range of experience in Theatre, Television, Television Commercials, Radio Plays and Film. In the theatre, he has been in A Man`s World, Split (which he co directed), Estimated Time of Arrival and Wind in the Willows. Damon has done a Trainee Directors and Writers course which he loves to put in to practice and has written a few plays. Damon first featured in the Tribe as the Guardian in 1999. Damon`s interests include; Guitar, Martial Arts, Swimming, and Skiing. |
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| Trudy - "A name of Teutonic origin, meaning Loved one; adored warrior" Trudy, the Supreme Mother, or she used to be at least, could also be given the titles Supreme Traitor, or for Lex & his fans, Supreme Fruitcake. But before the rise of The Chosen, she was fairly normal, & the mother of Brady, daughter of Zoot. Antonia Prebble Antonia was 14 years old in Series I. She is now 16/17. She last appeared for Cloud 9 as Jem in A Crack in Time in the series William Shatner`s A Twist in the Tale. Prior to this Antonia played the lead role in the television drama series Mirror Mirror. She has theatre experience having appeared in Starchild in 1994 and The Magical Kingdom of Thingymijig in 1993. Antonia studied ballet for 8 years and also plays the flute, the recorder and guitar. |
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| Zandra - "A name of Greek/Latin origin, meaning Defender of all mankind" The first wife of Lex, she was killed along with her unborn child in the explosion at Eagle Mountain that also took Amber from The Mallrats, even though it didnt kill her. She was a bit of an air-head, living a life of fashion rather than survival & necessity. Amy Morrison Amy was 14 years old in Series I and has had a variety of experience in front of the camera. She has appeared in a number of television commericials and has had roles in Shortland Street and Hercules. Her film work includes The Joker and Jack be Nimble. Amy played the part of Jessica in Jessica`s Diary, a screenplay in the Cloud 9 series William Shatner`s A Twist in the Tale. |
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| Zoot - The dead leader of the powerful Locos tribe. The younger brother of Bray, he fathered Brady, the daughter of Trudy. He lead the Locos to a powerful position over the other tribe sof the city, instilling fear into their hearts. But he met his match in his daughter, Brady, who showed us his softer side Daniel James Daniel was 17 years old in Series I of The Tribe. He has a range of experience in television including roles in Xena and Hercules. He was a member of the cast of Cloud 9`s Enid Blyton Secret Series in 1996. Daniel has theatre experience including roles in Auckland Opera`s productions of Carmen and The Magic Flute. |
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