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Jayden Daniels

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Jayden Daniels

After graduating from drama school Toi Whakaari in 2014, Jayden Daniels hit the ground running with a recurring role on Shortland Street as Curtis Hannah. The character eventually became a fan favourite, as he journeyed from bad boy to cop. Following time on adventure series The New Legends of Monkey, Daniels co-starred in prime time drama Head High. Daniels played Mana Roberts, one of two brother…

Known For

Evil Dead RiseEvil Dead Rise · 2023
Evil Dead Rise
★ 7.02023
MovieHorrorThriller
A reunion between two estranged sisters gets cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.
WhinaWhina · 2022
Whina
★ 7.62022
MovieDramaHistory
The story of Dame Whina Cooper, the beloved Māori matriarch who worked tirelessly to improve the rights of her people, especially women. Flawed yet resilient, Whina tells the story of a woman formed by tradition, compelled by innovation, and guided by an instinct for equality and justice whose legacy as the Te Whaea o te Motu (Mother of the Nation) was an inspiration to an entire country.
My Life Is MurderMy Life Is Murder · 2019
My Life Is Murder
★ 7.12019
SeriesDramaCrime
Investigator Alexa Crowe, cannot help fighting the good fight – whether it is solving murders or combatting the small frustrations of everyday life. Fearless and unapologetic, Alexa's unique skills and insights into the darker quirks of human nature, allows her to provoke, comfort and push the right buttons as she unravels the truth behind the most baffling of crimes.
The New Legends of MonkeyThe New Legends of Monkey · 2018
The New Legends of Monkey
★ 7.12018
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure
Follow a teenage girl and a trio of fallen gods on a perilous journey as they attempt to bring an end to a demonic reign of chaos and restore balance to their world. Inspired by the 16th Century Chinese fable “Journey to the West.”
Tangata PaiTangata Pai · 2025
Tangata Pai
2025
SeriesDrama
Five lives collide during a land occupation - an activist musician, a conflicted cop, a grieving nurse, a struggling father, and a torn politician.
Blue Murder MotelBlue Murder Motel · 2026
Blue Murder Motel
★ 4.82026
SeriesCrimeDrama
When an Aussie cop couple trade their badges for a quiet life managing a beachside motel in New Zealand, they plan to leave police work behind them - that is until crime comes to them.
Head HighHead High · 2020
Head High
★ 6.02020
SeriesDrama
This drama charts the rise of high school rugby stars, Mana and Tai. Under the guidance of their step-father coach Vince and police officer mum Renee, the brothers fight to achieve the Kiwi dream of the black jersey.
Kiwi & Cat: Mānawatia a MatarikiKiwi & Cat: Mānawatia a Matariki · 2022
Kiwi & Cat: Mānawatia a Matariki
2022
SeriesAnimationKids
It's a starry night but Kiwi and Cat can't sleep. Intrigued by the stars of Matariki, they embark on an adventure into the ngahere.

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