Chris Wetere

Chris Wetere

Stats
Age
35
Height
191cm
Ethnicity
NZ European, Māori
Skills
  • Accent - British
  • Accent - Irish
  • Advanced Free Diver
  • Combat
  • Mixed Martial Arts
  • Rugby
  • Singer and Guitarist
With a career spanning television, film, TVC, theatre, and stunt work, Chris has built a diverse range of experiences across the acting industry. He is also the co-host of 1978: A New Zealand Film Podcast, where for the past three years he has been celebrating and exploring Kiwis in cinema.

Outside of acting, Chris is an advanced diving instructor who thrives on adventure beneath the surface, and on land he enjoys singing, songwriting, playing guitar, and his weekly game of Dungeons and Dragons. His most cherished roles, however, are husband to his beautiful wife and dad to his cheeky two-year-old daughter.

Experience

Feature Film
2020 The Legend of Baron To'a Role: Body Double
Television
2023 Chief of War Role: Action Actor
2020 The Luminaries Role: Body Double Stunts
2020 Sweet Tooth Role: Stunt Performer
Theatre
2022 Bigger Role: Support Lead
TVC
2022 Northland Tourism Role: Featured
2022 Kua Tai Te Wa (Whangarei Council) Role: Lead