Actress Nicole Whippy is the latest Pacific islander to grace New Zealand screens via Shortland Street.
A veteran of the small screen and best known for her role in Outrageous Fortune, Whippy is now adding writing and directing to her repertoire.
Nicole is using her skills as a writer to re-visit her roots, directing and co-writing with her sister a segment of the feature film Vai.
Released earlier this year, Vai is a collection of short stories that traces the journey of a young girl through time across the Pacific.
Tagata Pasifika spoke to Nicole about the film and her reconnection with her Fijian heritage.
Watch the full interview above.
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