FEATURE FILM
2005Number 2, 'Uncle Percy'
Numero Films, Dir. Toa Fraser
2003Spooked, 'Tamati'
Silverscreen Productions, Dir. Geoff Murphy
TELEVISION INCLUDES
09-11 It's In The Bag: sesries I,II, III, 'Host'2007Kai Korero, 'Guest Lead'
Front of the Box
2007The Man Who Lost His Head (tele-feature), 'Hemi'
ITV / South Pacific Pictures, Dir. Terry Johnson
2003How's Life, 'Regular Panelist'
Greenstone Pictures
2002Mataku: Devine Intervention, 'Tama'
South Pacific Pictures, Various Directors
2001Spin Doctors, 'Uncle Tama'
Comedia Pictures, Dir. Mike Smith
00-01The Life & Times of Te Tutu, 'Te Tutu'
Pipi Productions
2000Give Us a Clue, 'Performer'
Communicado
1999The Rugby Awards, 'Performer'
TVNZ
97-99Pio! series I - III, 'Lead'
Pipi Productions
1999Give Us a Clue, 'Performer'
Communicado, Various directors
1998Young Hercules, 'Corleonus'
Pacific Renaissance Pictures, Various directors
1996Pio's Place, 'Lead'
Pipi Productions
95-96Marae, 'Pop'
TVNZ
1995Pete & Pio: series II, 'Lead Performer'
Isambard
1995Letter to Blanchy: series II, 'William'
Isambard Productions
1995The Billy T. James Show, 'Special Host'
Isambard Productions
1995Wheel of Fortune, 'Guest'
Grundy Television
1994Pete & Pio, 'Lead Performer'
Isambard Productions
1994Hercules, 'Inn Keeper'
Pacific Renaissance Pictures, Various directors
1994True Life Stories, 'Dad'
Communicado
1994Citizen Jane, 'Peter'
TV3, Various directors
1994Hercules (tele-feature), 'Sestus'
Pacific Renaissance
1994That Comedy Show, 'Performer'
Isambard Productions
1994Letter to Blanchy, 'Stewart'
IsambardProductions
1993Give Us a Clue, 'Performer'
First Pictures Ltd
1993Issues, 'Core cast'
Isambard Productions, Various directors
PRESENTING
05-11 Tangaroa with Pio, 'Presenter / Host'2007Jack of All Trades, 'Presenter'
Brand New Media / TVNZ
2006Are We There Yet?, 'Presenter'
TVNZ
2003Big Night In, 'Presenter / Host'
Southern Star Endemol / TVNZ
2002My Kind of Kai, 'Presenter'
Greenstone Pictures
LIVE EVENTS MC / HOST
2008ASB Polyfest, 'MC / Host'
Telstra Clear Pacific Event Centre Manukau
2005Porirua Christmas Carnival, 'MC / Host'
Porirua Carnival
2005The Barry White Tribute Tour, 'MC / Host'
Nationwide tour
04-05Furuno Fishing Tournament, 'MC / Host'
Furuno Fishing
03-04Waitakere Christmas Festival, 'MC / Host'
Waitakere City
03-04Tuatapere Twilight Gala, 'MC / Host'
Tuatapere City
2003Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park, 'MC / Host'
Coca-Cola Production
2003Picnic in the Park, 'MC / Host'
Auckland City Council
2003Waitakere Sports Awards, 'MC / Host'
Waitakere City
2003Te Taitokerau Maori Sports Awards, 'MC / Host'
Te Taitokerau Sports Events
1999Takitimu Mountain Festival, 'MC / Host'
NZ Festivals
96-98Christmas in the Park, 'MC / Host'
Christchurch, Wellington & Auckland
1997Clear Music Entertainers Awards, 'MC / Host'
Clear Music Awards
1996NZ Film & TV Awards, 'MC / Host'
NZ Film & TV
1996MDC Sports Awards, 'MC / Host'
Poutamatia, Whanganui
1996Clear Music Entertainers Awards, 'MC / Host'
Clear Music Awards
1996Maori Tourism Trade Show, 'MC / Host'
Maori Tourism
1995Christmas in the Park, 'MC / Host'
Wellington & Auckland
Other corporate/industrial client engagements as Host and/or MC include Manukau City Council, NZSCTA, Auckland University, Ingenium, Tauranga Chamber of Commerce, New Plymouth District Council, Cadbury, Diabetes NZ, Vector, Daimler Chrysler, Ministry of Social Development, Parents Inc, New Zealand School of Trustees Association, Te Papa Museum of NZ, Wairarapa DHB, Manurewa Enhancement Initiative, Smokefree NZ, Hamilton City Council, AMP, Injury Prevention Network Aotearoa, Te Pou (Mental Health Outcomes), Air New Zealand, Waitakere City Council, NZ Police, NZ Health & Safety, Road Transport NZ, Whitirea Polytec, Te Akatea Maori Principals Association, Kiwa Educational Partnership, Barnados, SADD, Coastguard, AA, Telecom, APPA, Refugee & Migrant Commission, Crown Forestry Trust & ALAC.
BIOGRAPHY
Pio’s numerous appearances as a comedian, actor, radio and television host, musician and performer over the last decade have established him as one of New Zealand’s most popular and personable entertainers.
He has had many years of invaluable experience behind the scenes, as a producer, company director and programme creator for Pipi Productions & 4 Winds Films, and his roles in locally produced shows such as Are we there Yet?, My Kind of Kai, Intrepid Journeys, Hows Life, Spin Doctors & Matuku have made him a familiar face with an appeal that spans generations.
You will have also seen Pio on the big screen in Spooked, in the award winning film Number 2, and he most recently in the ITV made-for-television film The Man Who Lost his Head further cementing him as a talented and valued screen presence not just in New Zealand but also internationally.
It is through these many successes that Pio is also in high demand as a MC and keynote speaker for corporate events and community functions.
FEATURE FILM
2005Number 2, 'Uncle Percy'
Numero Films, Dir. Toa Fraser
2003Spooked, 'Tamati'
Silverscreen Productions, Dir. Geoff Murphy
TELEVISION INCLUDES
2007 Kai Korero, 'Guest Lead'2007The Man Who Lost His Head (tele-feature), 'Hemi'
ITV/South Pacific Pictures, Dir. Terry Johnson
2002Mataku: Devine Intervention, 'Tama'
South Pacific Pictures, Various Directors
2001Spin Doctors, 'Uncle Tama'
Comedia Pictures, Dir. Mike Smith
1995Letter to Blanchy: series II, 'William'
Isambard Productions, Various directors
1994Hercules, 'Inn Keeper'
Pacific Renaissance Pictures, Various directors
LIVE EVENTS MC / HOST INCLUDE
2010 World Dairy Summit, 'MC'PRESENTING
05-11 Tangaroa with Pio, 'Presenter / Host'2007Jack of All Trades, 'Presenter'
Brand New Media/TVNZ
2006Are We There Yet?, 'Presenter'
TVNZ
2003Big Night In, 'Presenter / Host'
Southern Star Endemol / TVNZ
2002My Kind of Kai, 'Presenter'
Greenstone Pictures
LIVE EVENTS MC / HOST INCLUDE
2010 World Dairy Summit, 'MC'2008ASB Polyfest, 'MC / Host'
Telstra Clear Pacific Event Centre Manukau
2005Porirua Christmas Carnival, 'MC / Host'
Porirua Carnival
2005The Barry White Tribute Tour, 'MC / Host'
Nationwide tour
04-05Furuno Fishing Tournament, 'MC / Host'
Furuno Fishing
03-04Waitakere Christmas Festival, 'MC / Host'
Waitakere City
03-04Tuatapere Twilight Gala, 'MC / Host'
Tuatapere City
2003Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park, 'MC / Host'
Coca-Cola Production
2003Picnic in the Park, 'MC / Host'
Auckland City Council
2003Waitakere Sports Awards, 'MC / Host'
Waitakere City
2003Te Taitokerau Maori Sports Awards, 'MC / Host'
Te Taitokerau Sports Events
1999Takitimu Mountain Festival, 'MC / Host'
NZ Festivals
96-98Christmas in the Park, 'MC / Host'
Christchurch, Wellington & Auckland
1997Clear Music Entertainers Awards, 'MC / Host'
Clear Music Awards
1996NZ Film & TV Awards, 'MC / Host'
NZ Film & TV
1996MDC Sports Awards, 'MC / Host'
Poutamatia, Whanganui
1996Clear Music Entertainers Awards, 'MC / Host'
Clear Music Awards
1996Maori Tourism Trade Show, 'MC / Host'
Maori Tourism
1995Christmas in the Park, 'MC / Host'
Wellington & Auckland
Other corporate/industrial client engagements as a host or MC include Manukau City Council, NZSCTA, Auckland University, Ingenium, Tauranga Chamber of Commerce, New Plymouth District Council, Cadbury, Diabetes NZ, Vector, Daimler Chrysler, Ministry of Social Development, Parents Inc, New Zealand School of Trustees Association, Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of NZ, Wairarapa DHB, Manurewa Enhancement Initiative, Smokefree NZ, Hamilton City Council, AMP, Injury Prevention Network Aotearoa, Te Pou (Mental Health Outcomes), Air New Zealand, Waitakere City Council, NZ Police, NZ Health & Safety, Road Transport NZ, Whitirea Polytec, Te Akatea Maori Principals Association, Kiwa Educational Partnership, Barnados, SADD, Coastguard, AA, Telecom, APPA, Refugee & Migrant Commission, Crown Forestry Trust & ALAC.
Skills
Vocal Skills