Portia Meredith Numia
Auckland,NZ
Summary
19-year-old Samoan mixed actor, dancer, and model based in Auckland, New Zealand. Currently studying a Bachelor of Performing Arts and Screen, developing her skills in both screen acting and performance.
Began my acting journey through the short film Afiafi, a project centred around the Samoan art of Siva Afi (fire knife dance). Background includes extensive training in dance styles such as ballet, contemporary, hip hop, Samoan siva, siva afi, Hawaiian hula, Fijian, Tongan, and Tahitian dance. Also experience in martial arts including capoeira, jiu-jitsu, wrestling, and boxing, as well as athletics such as sprinting and swimming.
I'm passionate about authentic storytelling and representing Pacific voices and culture in film and performing arts.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Tahiti
Fireknife Competitions
Tahiti, Tahiti
11.2024 - Current
- 2024 Placed 6th overall and 3rd international solo
- 2025 3rd in duo routine
- Performed solo and duo fire knife routines at competitions
Hawaii
World Fireknife Competitions
Hawaii, Hawaii
05.2024 - Current
- Competing in fire knife competitions
- competed in 2024 and 2025
- solo fire knife routine
DANCE TUTOR / SIVA AFI WHAU AND MANGERE
Polynesian Entertainers
08.2022 - Current
- Weekly class teaching beginner and intermediate students the Art of Siva Afi (Fire Knife Dance)
- Techniques and movement
- Choreography
- Working with children
- Fire safety
DANCER
Tahimana Polynesian Fire Warriors
01.2021 - Current
- Specialising as a Siva Afi / Fire Knife Dancer
- Polynesian Dancer - Siva Samoa and Hawaiian Hula, Niuen dance
- Drummer
- Fire Safety / Crowd control
- Choreography
Siva Afi festival competition
Tauanuu Amo Ieriko
Auckland, Mangere
2021 - Current
- Placed 2nd Intermediate competition 2023
- Placed 2nd Womens competition 2024
- Placed 2nd Womens competition 2025
- Placed 3rd Womens Competition 2026
- Solo fire knife routine
Pacific fusion Fashion Show
New Zealand fashion week
auckland, Auckland
08.2024 - 08.2024
- modelled for public island society
- modelled for Aza designs
Short film Afi Afi
Tauanuu Amo Ieriko and charlene Tedrow
Massey, auckland
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Showcased traditional Samoan dancing through short film featuring siva afi and fire knife dance.
- Performed traditional siva Samoa dance, highlighting cultural significance and artistry.
- Created a short film that captures the essence of traditional Samoan dance performances.
Surf Lifesaving
Lifeguard
Bethells beach, Auckland
2022 - 2023
- Monitored beach activities to ensure swimmer safety and adherence to regulations.
- Provided first aid assistance for minor injuries and medical emergencies on the beach.
DANCER / ACTOR
The Human Agency
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Women's World Cup Rugby Campaign - TVC, online website and social media advertising
- Siva Afi Fire Knife Dancer
DANCER / SIVA AFI ONLINE FESTIVAL
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Dancer and Performer - Contemporary Dance Afi/Fire storytelling - online dance story
- Siva Afi / Fire Knife Dance and Online Story performances
- Siva Samoa - online recorded performance
DANCER / HIPHOP PERFORMANCE GROUP DANCER
Massey High School
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Various sports stadiums and group community performances
- Hip Hop Dancer, Krump, Reggae and Funk
MODEL
Red 11
01.2016 - 12.2022
- Modeling clothes for catalogues
- In store posters, online website and social media advertising
DANCE TUTOR / SIVA AFI NORTH HARBOUR
North Harbour Siva Afi
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Weekly class teaching beginner students the Art of Siva Afi (Fire Knife Dance)
- Techniques and movement
- Choreography
- Working with children
- Fire safety
MODEL
The Warehouse
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Approximately 15-20 mail catalogues
- TVCs
- In store posters, online website and social media advertising
DANCE / SPORTS / TUTOR
Aktive Zone
New Lynn, NZ
01.2023 - 2025
- Weekly class teaching a 'SIVA AFI FIT' class to beginner students basic Siva Afi (Fire Knife Dance) with a focus on sport, music, fitness and recreation
- Techniques and movement
- Created original choreography for performances and classes.
- Facilitated activities and supported learning for children in dance classes.
- New Lynn Community Centre
Siva Afi Festival
Masterclass
New lynn , Auckland
2026 - 2026
- Managed participant registrations and communication for seamless event logistics.
- Coordinated workshop schedules and resources for effective program execution.
Tahiti Fireknife competition performer
Tumata Vairaaroa
Auckland, Auckland
2025 - 2025
- Traditional Samoan dance
- Nifo Oti dance
Tapasa Advertisement
Jo Armstrong
Auckland , Bethells Beach
2025 - 2025
- Fire knife dancer
- Advertisment for cultural club
Marcellin Workshop
Tauanuu Amo Ieriko and charlene Tedrow
Marcellin, Auckland
2024 - 2025
- Taught basic siva afi moves
- Prepared choreography for individual and group performances.
- Facilitated workshops to train dancers in various dance styles and techniques.
Brisbane Toa Ole Afi
Fireknife Competition
Australia , Brisbane
2024 - 2024
- Placed 3rd Womens competition
- Solo fire knife routine
Womens world cup
Rugby campaign
Auckland, Auckland
2022 - 2022
- tvc, online website and social media advertising
- Siva afi Fireknife dancer
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts And Screen
Unitec
Mt Albert11-2027
Year 12 - NCEA Level 2
MASSEY HIGH SCHOOL
01-2023
Year 11 - NCEA Level 1 - Endorsed with Excellence
MASSEY HIGH SCHOOL
01-2022
Skills
- Planning and organizing
- Working with students
- Responsibility
- Communication
- Leadership
- Choreography
- Dance choreography
- Self-Directed
- Friendly, positive attitude
References
- Tauanuu Amo Ieriko, Polynesian Entertainers Artistic Director, contact@polynesianentertainers.com, +642102300599
Hobbies and Interests
- Acting
- Fitness
- Dancing
- Modeling
- Theatre
- Music
- Sports
- Outdoors
Awards
- Massey High School, Gold Badge Prefect - Cultural Arts Leader for 2024
- Te Angitu
- Le Moana Pasifika Awards, 2023, TOP PASIFIKA ART STUDENT in the Arts and Creative field
- Le Moana Pasifika Awards, 2021, ALL ROUND ACHIEVEMENT
- ASB Spirit of Adventure Scholarship Award, 2023, Scholarship Winner for Wahine Toa Spirit of Adventure Voyage #864
- Auckland Secondary Schools Wrestling, 2019, BEST WRESTLER
- Cameron Ballet Academy, 2017, SENIOR CHOREOGRAPHER
- Royal Academy of Dance, 2012-2021, BALLET - MERIT to DISTINCTION Results for Exams
Physical Attributes
- Height 5'7
- Hair Brown
- Eyes Brown
Timeline
Tahiti
Fireknife Competitions
11.2024 - Current
Pacific fusion Fashion Show
New Zealand fashion week
08.2024 - 08.2024
Hawaii
World Fireknife Competitions
05.2024 - Current
Short film Afi Afi
Tauanuu Amo Ieriko and charlene Tedrow
01.2024 - 02.2024
DANCE / SPORTS / TUTOR
Aktive Zone
01.2023 - 2025
DANCE TUTOR / SIVA AFI WHAU AND MANGERE
Polynesian Entertainers
08.2022 - Current
DANCE TUTOR / SIVA AFI NORTH HARBOUR
North Harbour Siva Afi
06.2022 - 09.2022
DANCER / ACTOR
The Human Agency
01.2022 - 12.2022
DANCER / SIVA AFI ONLINE FESTIVAL
01.2022 - 12.2022
DANCER / HIPHOP PERFORMANCE GROUP DANCER
Massey High School
01.2022 - 12.2022
DANCER
Tahimana Polynesian Fire Warriors
01.2021 - Current
MODEL
Red 11
01.2016 - 12.2022
MODEL
The Warehouse
01.2016 - 12.2020
Siva Afi festival competition
Tauanuu Amo Ieriko
2021 - Current
Surf Lifesaving
Lifeguard
2022 - 2023
Siva Afi Festival
Masterclass
2026 - 2026
Tahiti Fireknife competition performer
Tumata Vairaaroa
2025 - 2025
Tapasa Advertisement
Jo Armstrong
2025 - 2025
Marcellin Workshop
Tauanuu Amo Ieriko and charlene Tedrow
2024 - 2025
Brisbane Toa Ole Afi
Fireknife Competition
2024 - 2024
Womens world cup
Rugby campaign
2022 - 2022
Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts And Screen
Unitec
Year 12 - NCEA Level 2
MASSEY HIGH SCHOOL
Year 11 - NCEA Level 1 - Endorsed with Excellence
MASSEY HIGH SCHOOL