Influencers from New Zealand

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    • Daniel Gillies
       Occupation: Actor

      Daniel Gillies is a Canadian-born New Zealand actor, film producer, director, and screenwriter.

      He is widely known for his television roles as Elijah Mikaelson on the supernatural dramas The Vampire Diaries and its spin-off series, The Originals, and as Dr. Joel Goran on the Canadian series Saving Hope.

      His film credits include roles in movies such as Spider-Man 2 and Bride and Prejudice. Gillies also wrote, directed, and starred in the 2012 film, Broken Kingdom. He was married to American actress Rachael Leigh Cook from 2004 to 2021, and they have two children together.

      Daniel Gillies Instagram: 4.6M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 1.2M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / Subscribers

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    • Jemaine Clement
       Occupation: Actor

      ### 🎬 Jemaine Clement: Actor, Comedian, Musician, and Filmmaker

      Jemaine Clement is a New Zealand actor, comedian, musician, and filmmaker. He is widely known for his diverse creative work across film, television, and live performance.

      * Musical Comedy Duo: He is one half of the Grammy Award-winning musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords with Bret McKenzie, which is known for its successful HBO series of the same name.

      * Film Work: Clement has appeared in a number of feature films, including:

      * Men in Black 3 (as the antagonist Boris the Animal).

      * The BFG (as The Fleshlumpeater).

      * Eagle vs Shark.

      * Gentlemen Broncos.

      * People Places Things.

      * Avatar: The Way of Water.

      * Voice Acting: He has lent his distinct voice to animated characters such as:

      * Tamatoa, a giant crab, in Disney's Moana.

      * Nigel, the villainous cockatoo, in Rio and Rio 2.

      * Jerry the Minion in Despicable Me.

      * Sauron in The Lego Batman Movie.

      * Directing and Writing: Along with Taika Waititi, he co-wrote, co-directed, and co-starred in the hit vampire mockumentary film What We Do in the Shadows, which he later adapted into a TV series for FX. He also created and directed the series Wellington Paranormal.

      * Notable Projects: His television work includes the HBO series Flight of the Conchords (for which he received multiple Primetime Emmy nominations) and the FX series Legion. He is also involved in the Apple Original series Time Bandits, which he produced.

      Jemaine Clement was born on January 10, 1974, in Masterton, New Zealand. He is married to Miranda Manasiadis, a theatre actress and playwright, and they have one child together.

      Jemaine Clement X: 475.5K Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 2.7K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / Subscribers

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    • KJ Apa
       Occupation: Actor

      Keneti James Fitzgerald is a New Zealand actor, musician, and painter. He gained recognition for playing Kane Jenkins in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street (2013–2015) and Archie Andrews in the CW teen drama series Riverdale (2017–2023). He has also starred in the adventure drama film A Dog's Purpose (2017), the teen drama film The Hate U Give (2018), and the romantic drama film I Still Believe (2020). In 2021, Apa released his debut solo album, the indie folk-rock album Clocks.

      KJ Apa Instagram: 15.4M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 2.1M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / Subscribers

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    • Lorde
       Occupation: Singer

      Lorde is a New Zealand singer-songwriter whose birth name is Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor. She is known for her unconventional style of pop music, which often features introspective and mature songwriting, particularly exploring themes of youth and mainstream culture.

      She gained international recognition as a teenager with her debut single "Royals" in 2013, which topped charts globally and won two Grammy Awards. Her debut album, Pure Heroine (2013), and her sophomore album, Melodrama (2017), both achieved critical and commercial success. She later explored different styles on her album Solar Power (2021). Her stage name, Lorde, was inspired by her fascination with aristocracy, with an added 'e' to feminize the word "Lord."

      Lorde Instagram: 11.3M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 5.9M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 5.2M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers

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    • Richie McCaw
       Occupation: Former Rugby Player

      Richard Hugh McCaw ONZ is a retired New Zealand professional rugby union player. He captained the New Zealand national team, the All Blacks, in 110 out of his 148 test matches, and won two Rugby World Cups. He has won the World Rugby Player of the Year award a joint record three times and was the most capped test rugby player of all time from August 2015 to October 2020. McCaw was awarded World Rugby player of the decade (2011–2020) in 2021. McCaw is also a winner of the New Zealand sportsman of the decade award.

      Richie McCaw Facebook: 640K Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 273K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers
    • Rosé Park
       Occupation: Singer

      Roseanne Park, known mononymously as Rosé, is a world-renowned singer, songwriter, and fashion icon. She is best known as the main vocalist and lead dancer of the South Korean girl group BLACKPINK.

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      ### Key Information

      * Background: Born in Auckland, New Zealand (1997) and raised in Melbourne, Australia, she holds dual citizenship.

      * The "Golden Voice": She is celebrated for her distinct, "honey-like" vocal timbre, which has become one of the most recognizable voices in modern pop.

      * Solo Success: In 2021, she made her solo debut with the album R, featuring the record-breaking hit "On the Ground." More recently, she achieved massive global success with her 2024 collaboration with Bruno Mars, "APT."

      * Fashion & Influence: A major figure in the luxury world, she serves as a global ambassador for brands like Saint Laurent (YSL), Tiffany & Co., and Puma.

      * Achievements: She was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by King Charles III in 2023 for her advocacy in climate change awareness.

      ### Quick Facts

      * Korean Name: Park Chae-young

      * Instruments: Skilled in guitar and piano.

      * Musical Style: Primarily K-pop, pop, and rock-influenced tracks.

      * Notable Work: Beyond BLACKPINK, her first full-length solo album, rosie, was released in late 2024.

      Rosé Park Instagram: 84.3M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 19.5M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 320K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers
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