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Overview

  • 3 references
  • Fluent in English; learning Tonga (Tonga Islands)
  • 42, Male
  • Member since 2012
  • Freelance Cameraman & Academic
  • Degree and Grad Diploma (Film & Higher Education)
  • From Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

South East Asia

ABOUT ME

A NZ born Tongan. Born and raised Kiwi with Tongan Heritage. I have two careers as a support lecturer and freelance cameraman.
Spontaneous, Laid back and Friendly. I'm Organizing a big trip in Europe. I'm looking to capturing great stories and meet people from around the world.

PHILOSOPHY

Being a 'Tongan' family is first.
Being a 'Kiwi' I'm genuine, honest and hardworking.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

As laid back and friendly as I am, I do like to party and socialize. I got a good crew of mates in New Zealand, who I'm loyal too and we go out alot. I also like openair concerts,cinema and dancing.

Interests

Movies, Family, Food. Making films in any form.

  • film making
  • concerts
  • dancing
  • dining
  • partying
  • movies
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • world cup
  • freelancing

Music, Movies, and Books

80s kids movies (E.t.,Star Wars,Goonies etc.)..cheesy I know, but I grew up on this and it has influenced my cinematography..also other art house films Darren Aronofsky, Wes Anderson..and cinematographer Conrad Hall.
Music - I can listen to anything thats generally not hardcore. but I love that Soul Music and RnB, Motown, House Music, Reggae. Artists: Aloe Blacc (modern Sam Cooke/Curtis Mayfield), Lauryn Hill, Dwele, Unity Pacific..many more my list goes on.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travelling through Europe, India, Egypt, Africa, Central America, South Americ and throughout the South Pacific.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach - Film making (Capturing Stories) / Learn - anything anyone is willing to teach / Share - My Food, my experiences our stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Belize, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, Cook Islands, Croatia, Cuba, Egypt, England, France, Greece, Guam, India, Italy, Mexico, Namibia, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Samoa, South Africa, Spain, Tonga, Uruguay, Zambia

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