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Jayden Daniels
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Biography
After graduating from drama school Toi Whakaari in 2014, Jayden Daniels hit the ground running with a recurring role on Shortland Street as Curtis Hannah. The character eventually became a fan favourite, as he journeyed from bad boy to cop. Following time on adventure series The New Legends of Monkey, Daniels co-starred in prime time drama Head High. Daniels played Mana Roberts, one of two brothers striving to make their mark in rugby at a low decile high school. Daniels won Best Supporting Actor at the 2020 NZ TV Awards for the role. Next came roles in horror film Evil Dead Rise, and Whina, a biopic of Dame Whina Cooper.
Known For
Evil Dead Rise
Gabriel
The New Legends of Monkey
Gaxin
My Life Is Murder
Nate
Whina
Cyril
Blue Murder Motel
Jamie
Head High
Mana Roberts
Vince
Mr Ventor
Tangata Pai
Miki
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Blue Murder Motel TV | Jamie |
| 2025 | Tangata Pai TV | Miki |
| 2025 | Vince TV | Mr Ventor |
| 2023 | Evil Dead Rise MOVIE | Gabriel |
| 2022 | Whina MOVIE | Cyril |
| 2022 | Kiwi & Cat: Mānawatia a Matariki TV | Moko (voice) |
| 2020 | Head High TV | Mana Roberts |
| 2019 | My Life Is Murder TV | Nate |
| 2018 | The New Legends of Monkey TV | Gaxin |